Gallery Club adds Guy Gerber to 1st Birthday Series alongside Sven Väth and Laolu

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The already essential West London venue Gallery Club London has added melodic and progressive favourite Guy Gerber to a standout series of special first birthday events alongside techno legend Sven Väth and classy house operator Laolu. Marking one year since opening its doors, Gallery will host the three-part birthday run across two weekends in late March. 

The celebrations begin on Sat 21 Mar with Laolu, the cultured Swiss DJ and producer with releases on Innervisions and Crosstown Rebels, as well as his Siembra label. His sets are shaped by a blend of European club sounds and West African influences, with depth and soul to spare. 

Part two continues on Fri 27 Mar with techno pioneer and Cocoon label head Sven Väth. A defining figure in global electronic music for over four decades, Väth’s appearance will see him bring his signature vinyl-driven, hypnotic sound to the intimate West London space with plenty of colourful curveballs and his unique charisma all shaping what will be a special night. 

Closing the birthday programme on Sat 28 Mar, long time innovator Guy Gerber joins the lineup as the final headliner. His detailed melodic take on house and techno, as well as his long-running Rumors label and events, make him a master of emotion and his addition completes a strong anniversary bill for Gallery Club. 

Since launching in March 2025, Gallery Club has quickly established itself as a key destination in West London’s underground scene. With a 360° DJ booth, d&b audiotechnik sound system and tightly curated programming that offers the sort of tasteful sounds not usually found in this area of the capital, it is now firmly entrenched in the scene. 

The first birthday series reflects the venue’s continued focus on bringing together established global artists and forward-thinking sounds as it enters its second year. 

Head to galleryclublondon.com for tickets and more information. 

Gallery London

galleryclublondon.com | @galleryclublondon | 2a Kensington High Street, W8 4PT

Forbidden from the Forest – Manosphere Influencer denied entry to music festival

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Following Louis Theroux’s latest documentary ‘Inside The Manosphere’, social media commentary about the featured influencers has blown up – and not in ways they’ve enjoyed.

Between being summarily roasted across all platforms, deleting back-catalogue, and losing relationships over it all, there has been one pervasive opinion from the social landscape – FAFO.

Today Forbidden Forest festival took to Instagram to lambast one of the Influencers featured on the documentary, for demanding press access to their event. Though the name is redacted, the message is clear – Forbidden Forest doesn’t want them there, and is letting everyone know where they stand. The caption reads “We LOVE working with creators… Not this one though. Better luck next time x”.

Some other well known Influencers took to the comments, with DJ Zoe London saying “incredible, thank you for standing up for what’s right”, but with festival reviewer Rob Kellas of TPDTV simply writing “Noted”.

At the time of writing over 20k likes on Instagram, give a good picture of the public sentiment behind this move.

Phase 3 x Casa Alta Unveil Miami Music Week 2026 Series 

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Miami Music Week 2026 is set to welcome Phase 3 and Casa Alta who join forces for an ambitious multi-day programme of events across some of the city’s most talked-about spaces. Spearheaded by DJ and producer HARDEN who owns both Phase 3 and Casa Alta, the series offers forward-thinking curation, cutting-edge production and transformative event concepts with a range of fresh soundtracks. 

Phase 3 has quickly become renowned across the US for high-spec light and sound design across all sorts of occasions from weddings and festivals to corporate events, while Casa Alta has built a name for turning untapped spaces and historic venues into sold-out cultural moments. Together, they now co-own Sable Miami – a stylish vinyl listening bar with a sought-after outdoor event space that provides an intimate yet high-quality setting in the heart of the city – and continue to expand their footprint during one of the most important weeks in global dance music.

At the centre of the project is HARDEN, an artist and curator whose debut EP shot to #1 on Beatport’s Indie Dance Chart, with all three tracks landing in the Indie Dance Singles Chart and the release reaching #13 overall.. His rise has seen him share stages with Adam Ten, Nic Fanciulli, DJ Tennis and Super Flu, while his bold event concepts, including shutting down Denver’s RiNo Arts District for a city-defining show, which means he is now positioned as one of the most exciting new operators in US club culture, and the Miami programme reflects his grand creative ambition.

Thursday 26 March opens with Enter The Realm featuring house duo Gorgon City at Toe Jam Backlot, a large-scale outdoor event space in a large-scale outdoor event space in Wynwood with full festival-grade staging, lighting rigs, LED production and high-powered sound systems. That is followed by the 10th anniversary of Pardon My French with DJ Snake at Toe Jam XL joined by A-Trak, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, TroyBoi, Flowdan, REMK, Chuwe and Frosttop for an epic night of bass and EDM, with more still to be announced.

Friday 27 March sees Ministry of Sound x Hard Times take over Sable Miami, while the same night, Chris Lake presents his Blackbook Records night at Toe Jam Backlot with JackieCanadian star Deadmau5. 

Saturday 28 March continues the momentum with Más Tiempo and Skepta Presents at Toe Jam, before LALALAND takes control of Toe Jam XL Backlot with boss man Green Velvet B2B a special guest and Loco Dice, plus further names to follow.

Sunday 29 March closes the week with MoBlack Records at Toe Jam Backlot, featuring founder MoBlack, Francis Mercier, Caiiro B2B Ape Drums, Avö B2B Sparrow and Luna Mar serving up a range of Afro and melodic sounds. 

Building on last year’s sold-out run, Phase 3 x Casa Alta’s 2026 edition raises the bar once again. With heavyweight international brands, underground credibility and high-concept production at its core, the series positions HARDEN and his collaborators at the forefront of Miami Music Week.


Thursday 26 March

Enter The Realm — Gorgon City Presents | Toe Jam Backlot | 

Pardon My French — DJ Snake Presents (10th Anniversary) | Toe Jam XL | 8PM DJ Snake, A-Trak, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, TroyBoi, Flowdan, REMK, Chuwe, Frosttop. More TBA.

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Friday 27 March

Ministry of Sound x Hard Times | Sable Miami (Casa Alta is a co-owner of Sable)

Blackbook Records — Chris Lake Presents | Toe Jam Backlot Chris Lake, Jackie Hollander, Gio Lucca, Eats Everything

Deadmau5 | Toe Jam XL | 

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Saturday 28 March

Más Tiempo — Skepta Presents | ToeJam

LALALAND — Green Velvet Presents | Toe Jam XL Backlot | 8PM Green Velvet B2B special guest, Loco Dicel HARDEN + more TBA

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Sunday 29 March

MoBlack Records | Toe Jam Backlot | 8PM MoBlack, Francis Mercier, Caiiro B2

Steve Angello & Friends | Steve Angello | Salute B2B DJ Seinfeld | Atrip | Nana | Josie.

GALACTICA announces Opening Party for new residency at Eden Ibiza with Restricted, Jazzy b2b Jowi and more

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Ibiza’s newest hard techno force GALACTICA launches its highly anticipated island residency with a season opening party at Eden Ibiza on Tuesday 26th May 2026. This is the first night of a bold new chapter for the brand on the White Isle.

GALACTICA’s debut Ibiza residency comes in collaboration with Cocoricò, and the opening event will introduce the concept’s signature high-intensity techno sound to Eden’s main room while setting the tone for a summer dedicated to the harder edges of the underground.

For the inaugural night, GALACTICA welcomes a lineup of artists rooted in the European techno circuit. The main room will feature Restricted, who sits at the forefront of the hard sound with psy, rawstyle, industrial, hardcore and more all influencing his work. He has picked up over a billion streams for his tunes and has played every major festival in the world, always selling out crowds while heading up his own label and events brand REVIVE RECORDS. Also lined up is a headline back-to-back set from Jazzy and Jowi, who are joined by Italian techno specialist Gianni Di Bernardo and acclaimed producer Mattia Trani. Together, these artists represent the driving, uncompromising sound that has defined Galactica since its early days as a travelling Italian hard techno festival.

Since its launch, GALACTICA has quickly developed a strong identity and dedicated community around its futuristic aesthetic and raw, high-impact musical direction. The brand has already landed at major venues across Europe including Paris, London and Madrid, before now establishing its first permanent Ibiza base at Eden.

Located in the heart of San Antonio Bay, Eden Ibiza remains one of the island’s most respected nightlife institutions. It is world renowned for its powerful Incubus Gold by Void sound system and immersive dancefloor environment so is the perfect setting for GALACTICA’s sonic intensity.

The 26th May opening night will mark the first step in what promises to be a season of uncompromising techno energy on the island, with GALACTICA aiming to carve out a clear space for fans seeking a harder and more underground alternative within Ibiza’s nightlife landscape.

Tickets for the season opening are available now.
LINEUP

Restricted
Jazzy b2b Jowi
Gianni Di Bernardo
Mattia Trani

BEONIX Festival, Cyprus Unveils First Wave of Artists for 2026 Edition at Historic ETKO Winery

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BEONIX is Cyprus’s most essential and immersive electronic music festival and has now revealed the first names for its 2026 return to Limassol from September 25-27, 2026. With world-class production, a genre-spanning programming and finely curated art installations, the festival will once again transform the iconic ETKO venue into a three-day celebration of cutting-edge house, techno and more. 

The first wave of artists announced for BEONIX 2026 offers a potent mix of techno heavyweights, house innovators, and melodic pioneers. Leading the lineup are global favourites Adam Beyer, CamelPhat and the acclaimed Norwegian electronic duo Röyksopp (DJ Set), alongside internationally respected acts PAN-POT, Omiki, and Plastik Funk.

The announcement also features the unique live performance format AWEN (Hybrid), high-energy house specialist Wade, and internationally recognised artists Serge Devant, Dangel Twins, and Stofella, all of which highlight BEONIX’s commitment to blending globally established names with standout talents from across the scene.

Set within the historic ETKO venue in Limassol, a restored industrial winery complex, BEONIX merges music, architecture, and visual art with murals, installations, and stage design elements transforming the space each year, reinforcing the festival’s identity as more than just a music event.

With multiple stages offering distinct musical identities, BEONIX continues to offer a rich soundtrack in immersive environments that combine powerful sound systems, striking visual production, and large-scale art installations for a truly multi-sensory experience.

Since its debut, BEONIX has quickly established itself as one of the Mediterranean’s most exciting electronic music festivals, attracting visitors from across Europe and beyond. The 2026 edition promises to build on this momentum with an expanded program, world-class artists, and the signature production values that have become synonymous with the BEONIX name.

First wave announcement:

Adam Beyer

AWEN (hybrid)

Camelphat

Dangel Twins

Omiki

PAN-POT

Plastik Funk

Röyksopp (dj set)

Serge Devant

Stofella

Wade

Address: 31 Tsiflikoudia Street, Limassol, Cyprus

Tickets are now available via the official BEONIX website: https://beonix.art/tickets

CoSemo launches his ‘The Other Side Of Living Album’ with new single ‘Only Way To Go’ featuring Kristina Train

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Includes remixes from Blackish Muzic + Frequency Shifters, Lil’T PillowTalk, Demsky, Mark Valsecchi, David Paglia

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The first single from the forthcoming CoSemo album is the soulful, instant classic, house track “You Know Where To Go”. Produced by Finnian Casey it features vocals from Nick DeCoSemo and Kristina Train.

Nashville based Kristina is originally from New York City but was raised in Savannah, Georgia – and spent several years living and recording in London. Joining the iconic Blue Note jazz label aged just 19, she was one of the last artists signed by legendary producer Arif Mardin – releasing her acclaimed debut album, Spilt Milk, on the label in 2009.

Her career has seen her release five albums and work with visionary musicians and producers across many genres including Dr Dre, Herbie Hancock and Adele producer Eg White. Her latest album, County Line (2025), is available for streaming across all platforms now.

Aside from Kristina’s sublime singing “You Know Where To Go” is given another, authentic analog dimension via additional Rhodes Piano and classic synth parts – provided by English Mercury Music Prize-nominee and Indie Rock legend Ed Harcourt.

You Know Where To Go is an ode to positive hedonism and a celebration of the power and endless possibilities by the right party on the right night, with the right people, the right music and the right vibe.

The CoSemo project launched with a party on Saturday 7th Of March including Shimza, Arodes, Jamiie and more in Huddle Park, Johannesburg.

https://www.shazam.com/event/e415b071-f901-4700-b68e-a87ff00bda96

Artist(s): CoSemo, Kristina Train, Blackish Muzic + Frequency Shifters, Lil’T PillowTalk, Demsky, Mark Valsecchi, David Paglia

Title: You Know Where To Go
Record Label: If It’s Good Records
Release Date: 6th March 2026

Tracklist:
1) You Know Where To Go (Original Mix)
2) You Know Where To Go (Blackish Muzic + Frequency Shifters Remix)
3) You Know Where To Go (Lil’T PillowTalk Remix)
4) You Know Where To Go (Demsky Remix)
5) You Know Where To Go (Mark Valsecchi Remix)
6) You Know Where To Go (David Paglia Burned Out Reprise)

New 4,000-capacity festival to debut at ancient greek temple in Sicily with Francesco Del Garda, Oshana, Onur Özer, Quest and more

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This is the first in a series of extraordinary UNLOCKED events set in some of Sicily’s most iconic locations

The much-anticipated debut of Aura Festival will take place on 1st – 2nd May 2026 at the historic Castellammare del Golfo in Sicily. Positioned within the striking surroundings of the Parco Archeologico di Segesta, the two-day event brings a fresh daytime festival concept to the sun-baked island with the likes of Francesco Del Garda, Oshana, Onur Özer, Quest, Josh Baker, Traumer and more all playing one of Sicily’s most atmospheric and historic locations.

Aura Festival is an intimate electronic escape with a focus on high-quality production, carefully curated sound and scenic immersion. The promoters’ vision centres on bringing something distinctly new to southern Italy’s festival circuit as underground credibility comes to this culturally significant setting.

UNLOCKED has a significant history in the event production world and is the primary promoter behind Aura with more on the way, all with the aim of bringing something truly innovative and unmissable to Sicliy in breathtaking locations and with bold and adventurous line ups. 

Located in the hills of western Sicily near Castellammare del Golfo, the archaeological park is one of the island’s most significant heritage sites and is home to the well-preserved Doric Temple of Segesta and an ancient Greek theatre overlooking the surrounding countryside. It’s a magical setting that makes the Aura Festival a truly unique getaway with music playing from day into night and switching moods to reflect the shift from dancing under the sun to under the stars. 

Say the promoters, “AURA was created to forge new connections between people, music, art, and places through an experience that focuses on perception. In an accelerating world, Aura chooses to slow down: it does not follow trends, but seeks meaning, depth, and balance. It is about electronic music dialogues with the history of Segesta, while people and their stories intertwine in a shared space.” – Unlocked Events

The debut lineup reflects the cultured outlook go the festival with respected selectors and rising talents from across the house, minimal and tech scene including the cult selections of Francesco Del Garda, enthralling groove of Oshana, Onur Özer and Quest, new school sounds from Josh Baker, subtle swing and well crafted rhythm form Traumer, plus much more from Locklead, Bartolomeo, Sensazione Stupenda, Biondo, and Sebastian Capacity.

Set against the dramatic Sicilian landscape and ancient heritage of Segesta, this will be a sun-kissed musical journey that offers something alternative to traditional club environments. 
Further information and tickets are available at www.aurafestival.com

LINEUP

Bartolomeo
Biondo
Francesco Del Garda
Josh Baker
Locklead
Oshana
Onur Özer
Quest
Sebastian
Sensazione Stupenda
Traumer

Ministry of Sound Announces 2026 Resident DJs with HOME ROOTED Showcase

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London institution Ministry of Sound announces a new resident DJ programme for 2026, introducing a cohort of artists who will play a central role in shaping the club’s sound both in London and internationally. The programme launches on 14 March with HOME ROOTED, a showcase event dedicated to the six residents representing the club for 2026.

DJ residencies have long been the backbone of club culture, including at Ministry of Sound who have famously had the likes of DJ Harvey, Tony Humphries and CJ Mackintosh over the years. Alongside those favourites, figures such as Frankie Knuckles at The Warehouse, Larry Levan at Paradise Garage and Marcel Dettmann at Berghain have demonstrated how consistent residents can define the musical identity of a venue and influence a city’s sonic culture. With this programme, Ministry of Sound places Resident DJs back at the centre of club culture.

Says Head of Talent, Travis Derrick, “Ministry of Sound has always been a place where new talent can grow into global artists. With HOME ROOTED, we’re celebrating the DJs who are part of the club’s DNA – artists who have already built a connection with our dancefloor and who we believe are ready for the next stage. This residency is about backing those artists properly and giving them the platform to represent both the club in London & on a global level.”

The residents to be announced are Paisley Jensen, Basso, Omari and Daniella Font, all of whom have previously played at the club and established themselves as reliable selectors within London’s underground circuit. Two further artists, Chanel Carmichael and Siân Own, are also part of the 2026 residency programme, focusing primarily on international appearances as part of the club’s global touring schedule.

The launch arrives as Ministry of Sound marks its 35th anniversary, with the residency programme forming part of the wider global celebrations. Alongside regular appearances in London, selected residents will represent the brand internationally through key dates on the Ministry of Sound 35 World Tour, bringing the club’s sound to audiences worldwide in locations such as Miami, Ibiza, Mykonos, Bali and more. 

The programme underscores the club’s continued commitment to its core sound and the DJs who drive it, locally and internationally.

Address: 103 Gaunt Street, London, SE1 6DP

Timings: 10:30 – 05:00 

Tickets are on sale now via DICE at https://ministryofsound.com/ticket/

LINE UP 

BASSO

DANIELLA FONT

OMARI

PAISLEY JENSEN 

Surreal Park’s Soul Festival announces Carl Craig b2b Moodymann, KiNK (live), Mochakk, Len Faki, Guy J, Ratier, Sasha and more

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Surreal Park, one of the world’s biggest nightlife destinations with a 135,000m² clubbing complex, will host three simultaneous stages curated by Defected, D EDGE and We Are Lost this April

Set inside one of the world’s largest clubbing spaces, Surreal Park based in Camboriú, Santa Catarina (Brazil), an open-air environment that lets audiences move between multiple stages, outdoor areas and distinct worlds in a single night.

On April 3rd Surreal Park returns with Soul Festival, the fourth edition of its annual in-house festival concept. Designed as a celebration of what truly moves a dancefloor – identity, heritage and connection – the event unfolds across three simultaneous stages, Ritual, Bells and Nomad, each curated by a globally recognised institution within club culture.

Ritual by Defected – House music, in its living form

Surreal Park’s main stage welcomes Defected, one of the most influential and enduring names in global House music.

A defining moment will be Carl Craig b2b Moodymann, a rare meeting of two foundational Detroit figures whose shared roots shaped the DNA of modern House and Techno. Also confirmed is KiNK (live), celebrated for unpredictable, fully organic performances, with appearances in Brazil notably rare. Mochakk makes his long-awaited Surreal Park debut, arriving as one of Brazil’s most internationally in-demand artists. Ratier, Surreal Park’s host and creative force, joins the lineup with nearly 30 years of career and an influential presence across House and Techno.

Bells by D EDGE – Techno at full pressure

Curated by São Paulo institution D EDGE, with over 25 years of continuous history shaping Brazil’s electronic scene, Bells delivers hypnotic, straight-to-the-point Techno.

Headlining is Len Faki, historic Berghain resident and one of the genre’s most respected figures, known for precise, high-energy sets. Also on the stage: Mila Journee, Aninha, plus one additional artist to be announced.

Nomad by We Are Lost – Progressive storytelling and long-form immersion

The festival’s third axis arrives via Nomad by We Are Lost, marking the first time the We Are Lost festival concept lands in Brazil. Led by Guy J, the brand is known for narrative flow, emotional tension and long-form immersion. This will be Guy J’s fourth appearance at Surreal Park, continuing a relationship defined by consistently packed floors.

He is joined by Sasha, a true icon of Progressive House and a central figure in the genre since the 1990s, alongside Sahar Z and Surreal Park resident Teclas.

A festival built for a venue of global scale

Soul Festival is designed specifically for the scale of Surreal Park’s 135,000m² complex, allowing audiences to move fluidly between House, Techno and Progressive, while experiencing the venue’s open-air atmosphere, wide outdoor spaces and multi-stage layout. The result is a night that feels both personal and massive: three curated rooms, one destination, and a crowd building its own journey across the site.

Soul Festival takes place on April 3rd at Surreal Park in Camboriú, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Early tickets are available through the official platforms via the Surreal Park website. Further information, set times and updates will be announced through Surreal Park’s official channels.

Lineup

Ritual by Defected
Carl Craig b2b Moodymann
KiNK (live)
Mochakk
Ratier

Bells by D Edge
Len Faki
Mila Journee
Aninha
+ Special Guest

Nomad by We Are Lost
Guy J
Sasha
Sahar Z
Teclas

ANOTR, Mau P and Dennis Cruz Lead Gates of Agartha 2026 at Croatia’s Ancient Roman Quarry

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Gates of Agartha has revealed the line-up for its 2026 Croatia edition, returning to the ancient Cave Romane quarry in Pula from June 4–7 with ANOTR, Mau P, Dennis Cruz, Hot Since 82, Traumer and Mita Gami leading the programme. The four-day event brings a curated selection of underground house, tech and melodic electronic artists to one of the region’s most visually distinctive open-air venues.

Headliners include Dutch duo ANOTR, performing a special extended sunrise set, alongside festival favourite Mau P, Spanish tech-house mainstay Dennis Cruz and UK producer Hot Since 82. Mita Gami joins with his blend of indie electronic and hypnotic grooves, while Avangart Tabldot and Saraga bring genre-fluid sets aligned with the festival’s underground direction.

Minimal specialist Traumer performs exclusively at the June 4 opening party at Pula Castle for Full Experience guests, setting the tone for the main programme across June 5–6 at Cave Romane. Support across the weekend comes from Ace Brothers, Zoe Done, Pablo Panda, Mene, Moukaide and Elena Mikac, completing a line-up rooted in underground house, minimal, deep tech and melodic sounds.

A defining feature of the Gates of Agartha is it’s otherworldy location. Set within a 2,000-year-old limestone quarry that once supplied stone for the Pula Arena Roman amphitheatre, Cave Romane is defined by towering 50-metre rock walls and powerful natural acoustics. Located in the coastal village of Vinkuran near Pula, the site sits within Istria’s historic landscape, a region often referred to locally as Terra Magica.

Founded by brothers Yalim and Yaaz Acar, creators of the Echoes From Agartha festival in Cappadocia, the project focuses on staging electronic music events in historically significant locations, transforming ancient landscapes into cinematic festival settings.

“Gates of Agartha was never meant to be just another festival,” say the founders. “Our vision has always been to create timeless moments where sound, history and community converge.”

The Croatia edition is proudly held in collaboration with BSH Events, a leading regional electronic music promoter known for high-impact productions across Croatia’s major venues and destinations and a loyal regional audience. Ticket prices range from €70–€180, with Full Experience packages including four nights’ accommodation at Monumenti, breakfast, fast-track entry and access to the opening and afterparties.

With its tightly curated scale, underground-led line-up and international audience, Gates of Agartha continues to position itself as a boutique electronic destination festival in Europe.