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Brand New Music Conference to launch in Mexico – Cancun Music Week

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Cancun Music Week announces its first annual event, set during the celebrations for the City of Cancun’s Mexico’s 50th Anniversary in 2020. This extraordinary week-long event will run from August 3rd to August 9th, and will be held at the astonishing Breathless Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya.

Cancun Music Week is the most comprehensive, and essential, International Electronic Music Conference in Latin America. After a sensational Opening party it will offer a complete program of parties from world-class DJs and brand parties, as well as keynote speakers, workshops, masterclasses, networking, panels, and much much more. Full details will be announced in early 2020.

++++ Safety and Privacy of Event

The truly amazing Breathless Resort & Spa is situated in a private location that only allows access to the resort’s guest and CMW delegates to ensure total security to all attendees, supplemented with support from State Government Agencies, such as The Tourism Promotion Council and Hotel Association of Cancun & Riviera Maya it offers peace of mind to all attendees.

++++ About Cancun Music Week

Cancun Music Week aims to bring business and fun together in an amazing destination; industry professionals, aspiring artists and newcomers from Europe, North, Central, and South America, together with a savvy programming of Industry panels, Keynote Speakers, Masterclasses, Networking Sessions, Exhibitions then put this together with unique Showcases by Labels, Agencies and Independent Artists looking to connect into the electronic music industry and your guaranteed a memorable treat.

CMW will kick off with a poolside Grand Opening party, but that is just for starters, add in curated day and night pool parties, club parties and after-parties along with a full spectrum of DJs including famous brand parties and private dinners, catamaran and presidential suite parties for the top-level Industry Executives.

CMW will also have daily early activities including wellness sessions, coffee connection, and the Exhibition Hall will feature vendor booths teeming with booking agencies, electronic music hardware, and software brands, plus a stage with DJs and performance acts.

Travel Partnerships CMW has partnered up with specialized travel agencies to assist its delegates with full, or partial, packages which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, transfers and much more; while tours for those who want to stay extra days to explore the beautiful paradise of the Riviera Maya can also be arranged. The Riviera Maya is a culturally and historically rich location that offers plenty to explore before, during, and after the conference.

++++ About XKYY Entertainment

Cancun Music Week is orchestrated by XKYY Entertainment, an organization specialized in creating massive events for the entertainment, sports, and music industries. Founded by Ivan Gianni (GIANNI) and Yess Gianni (YESS) who have nearly three decades of experience in producing innovative, sophisticated and cutting-edge events which include concerts, festivals, sports events, international events, Grand openings, major public events, social gatherings, galas and fundraisers, art exhibitions and much more. In the past, they have worked with Tiesto, Paul Van Dyk, Paul Oakenfold, Steve Aoki, Nervo, DVBBS, Dash Berlin, Krewella, Nina Kravitz, Debora De Luca, among many others.

In 2020 XKYY Entertainment will raise the bar once again and truly establish the LATAM hub for Electronic Music with Cancun Music Week, which promises to be an utterly essential resource for all involved in the electronic music scene.

TICKET DETAILS CMW has launched a special pre-sale campaign from January 10th to January 21st, and Early Bird registration will be available from January 21st till March 1st, 2020.

Cancun Music Week is the most comprehensive, and essential, International Electronic Music Conference in Latin America

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SEA YOU BEACH REPUBLIC ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF ACTS

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fter its initial success in 2014, Sea You ‘Beach Republic’ continues to sell out each year, drawing ravers from all around the world to its undeniably scenic lakeside location in Tunisee, just outside Freiburg. This year’s edition takes place on 18th + 19th July, with seven stages again featuring some of the scene’s foremost house and techno talents. 

 

The recently announced first line-up features a host of esteemed live acts such as Giorgia Angiuli, Lexy & K-Paul, Paul Kalkbrenner and Reinier Zonneveld, while on a DJ tip, the likes of Boris Brejcha, Claptone, Kid Simius, Kobosil, Marika Rossa, Mausio, Monika Kriuse, Neelix and Younotus are equally likely to attract passionate ravers from across the globe. 

 

Spread over a whopping seven stages and featuring over 100 artists, Sea You Beach Republic will also feature a chillout area, numerous water activities on the lake (incl. free water-skiing and wake-boarding options) as well as a fashion & beauty lounge. What’s more, the beautiful Lake Tunisee (with Germany’s famous Black Forrest in the background) is sure to prove a perfect accompaniment to the top class sounds on offer. Guests are encouraged to forget about their everyday worries and embark on a magical journey; to dance, laugh and cool down alongside thousands of other like-minded music lovers. 

 

With two more line-up announcements due shortly, Sea You Beach’s 2020 edition already looks set to go down a real treat. 

 

SEA YOU BEACH REPUBLIC – Life is Better in Flip-Flops! 



Tickets and further info: seayou-festival.de

inner city electronic announce Orbital, Peggy Gou, Craig Richards and more as first wave of acts for 2020 edition

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Leeds’ multi-venue electronic music festival and conference inner city electronic moves to March 7th with its most ambitious line-up to date.
inner city electronic returns to Leeds for another citywide celebration of electronic music and culture on Saturday March 7th 2020. Taking place across a selection of Leeds-based venues and unique locations, the 24hour event will continue to play host to some of electronic music’s biggest talents alongside a diverse programme of emerging artists and local residents.
The first names announced for the multi-venue event include Peggy Gou, Orbital, Andrew Weatherall & Sean Johnston’s (A Love From Outer Space), Craig Richards, Nicolas Lutz, HAAi, Mr Scruff and many more. 
The 2020 edition will see inner city electronic move into the fabric of the city with the addition of iconic venues at Leeds University, Leeds College of Music and The Corn Exchange. Leeds University Refectory has an immense musical history previously playing host to the likes of The Clash, The Rolling Stones and Bob Marley, while the Corn Exchange has only hosted one event since it’s legendary events in the 1990s. Of course independent venues will still heavily feature with focus on the very best spaces the city has to offer including; Wire, Hifi, Distrikt, Sheaf St. and The Warehouse. The festival offers a unique experience to explore the city across a range of events, from intimate locations to big room performances and everything in between. 
The festival will also feature a comprehensive daytime programme of conference activity, focused on musical development, music industry, culture and technology, which is yet to be announced. Previous conference guests have included the likes of  KiNK, Kelly Lee Owens, Octave One, Craig Richards, Paul Woolford and Midland, alongside a wide range of industry panellists and technology showcases.

LMC Announces Final Names for 2020 at fabric feat. Jamie Lidell, Enzo Siragusa, Raw Silk, Young Turks, Brownswood Recordings

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The much anticipated London Music Conference 2020 today unveils its final panels and tech topics for discussion ahead of the event at fabric, London from January 30th to February 1st. Artist additions include Jamie Lidell, Raw Silk, and Enzo Siragusa, who will participate alongside further representatives from FUSE, fabric, Young Turks, Brownswood Recordings, WomeninCTRL, Arturia, Touching Bass, Armada Music, Identification of Music, Harpies, Pxssy Palace, Capital FM, and more.
These names will join the previously announced likes of Nemone, Broadwick Live, The Cause, Key Changes, Scuba, Third Son, Printworks, DJ Mag, Boiler Room, BBC Radio 1, Free From Sleep, FMLY Agency, DAZED, Mixmag, He.She.They., Beatport, The Festival Travel Shop, Korg, PRS and more.
This premier music conference and showcase festival is a unique platform for the creation, development and expansion of electronic music culture. It brings together artists, industry experts, label managers, A&R executives and so much more, and is a way for all facets of the industry to connect and get creative, as well as consider the future of the scene. There is a wide range of topics, panels, workshops, forums, masterclasses, demos and parties all set for the capital this coming January.
Panels and talks include:
fabric: The Third Decade
London Collectives Pushing the Scene Forward
London: Is Clubbing Still Affordable?
Does Electronic Music Have a Mental Health Problem?
Safe Spaces & Inclusivity in Nightlife
PRS pres. Making Money From Your Music
Little Pink Book pres. The Importance of Female Role Models in Electronic Music
The Changing Dynamic of UK Festivals
The Team Behind: FUSE
Plus workshops and masterclasses:
Jamie Lidell pres. Hanging Out With Audiophiles Live
DJ Boost Sessions
Making Music Without a Computer w/ Third Son
Little Pink Book: DJ Workshop w/ Raw Silk, Bossy LDN & Sarah Story
Point Blank Music School Deconstruction
Track Masterclass w/ Hannah Holland
Less is More: Simplifying Your Music for Maximum Results w/ Red Rack’em
Check out the LMC20 website for the complete schedule of events:
Accelerator Program & LMC Awards
New for 2020 is the UK’s first electronic music Accelerator Program (register here) for artists and labels, providing music makers and breakers from across the globe a range of tools and resources to develop music, culture and the business ecosystem that exists around it. There will also be the LMC Awards to provide a forum for the recognition and acknowledgement of the industry’s best and brightest, profiling the artists, labels and technology developers at the leading edge of music culture, business and performance.
Tickets
Capacity at London Music Conference is strictly limited and tickets will sell out. Discounted Early Bird tickets are on sale now, head to https://www.londonmusicconference.org/ for more information or to register as a member of the LMC community and get involved.

Electronic Sound Summit 2020 announces first wave of acts

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The Electronic Sound Summit was founded in 2018 by the Liverpool Audio Network (LAN), a values-driven organisation devoted to the growth and development of the electronic music scene in Liverpool and beyond. With this event, we will host a range of sessions in venues across the city centre with the aim of keeping education, inspiration, and connectivity at the heart of what we do.
ESS 2020 will be the culmination of our work so far and a celebration of the city’s electronic music community. We are committed to our aim of making Liverpool a world capital of Dance Music by empowering the many talented emerging artists who call the city home. This summit will be an important opportunity for new and upcoming artists to learn from and build relationships with established members of Liverpool’s already thriving scene.
In keeping with our guiding principles of artist enrichment and positive social impact, we have worked to develop sessions focused on sustainability meeting the demands of the modern music industry.
The Electronic Sound Summit is the North West’s foremost celebration of the Electronic Music Industry, with a goal of introducing emerging creatives to the global Dance Music community through artist development focused on education, access, and opportunity. We aim to become a permanent fixture on the calendar for Dance Music professionals worldwide.
Dates: 28/02, 29/02, 01/03/2020 
 
Electronic Sound Summit Links
Liverpool Audio Network Links Website: www.Liverpoolaudio.net 

Dimensions Festival Announces First Names for New 2020 Location inc Zip, Nicolas Lutz, Margaret Dygas, Surgeon, D. Tiffany,

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After a decade of building up a reputation as one of Europe’s most forward looking electronic music festivals, Dimensions continues to build on its legacy with the news that in 2020 it will play out in the spectacular natural beauty of The Garden Resort, Tisno from 13-18th August, 2020.

 

With a continued devotion to the most vibrant club sounds and scenes around, the headliners for this latest exciting edition includes an array of mouthwatering appearances. These include a rare festival showing for Perlon boss Zip, electro authorities Helena Hauff and DJ Stingray, techno don Surgeon, and a special back-to-back between Stenny and Skee Mask, plus live performances from Overmono, Karenn, the debut of dBridge Presents Black Electric, Casa Voyager’s Kosh, midwest legend Titonton Duvante, Tikiman & Scion performing tracks by Rhythm & Sound, Freerotation’s Steevio & Suzybee, and much more.

 

Dimensions has always stood itself apart for a few key, but vital reasons: a dedication to exciting, adventurous programming, exclusive performances, debut live shows and a tasteful mix of red hot new school heroes and fascinating and enduring legends. Next level sound quality, a strict music-first spirit, and a continued nurturing of a close-knit community of labels and club partners will remain with a close connection to Dimensions roots in Leeds present and correct thanks to partnerships with Butter Side Up, Cosmic Slop and Tribe Records, plus new partnerships with Freerotation Festival, Nicolas Lutz’ My Own Jupiter and Helena Hauff’s Return To Disorder label featuring Croatian artists Le Chocolat Noir and Zarkoff plus many more to be confirmed.

 

As always, the traditional and much loved Opening Concert returns, this time atop the stunning St Michael’s Fortress in Sibenik with a live show from the one and only Floating Points. The world famous Sinai Sound System will be on hand to power after-parties at the world renowned open air space that is Barbarella’s, and The Sound Studio will offer talks, technology and more to make this an even more immersive and unique experience than ever.

 

The Garden Resort is a natural bay with a gorgeous sweeping beach and pine tree lined hills for a backdrop. It will all come alive with the signature Dimensions production and so expect all the boat parties, beach parties sand after parties you could wish for to keep you dancing for days. 

 

Musically, Dimensions 2020 promises to be as widescreen as ever, with artists at the top of their game all representing. Mobile Berlin record shop The Ghost, techno royalty Surgeon, cult selectors who cross the line between techno, spacey breaks, electro and house such as Nicoals Lutz, Francesco Del Garda, Truly Madly, D. Tiffany, CCL, minimal tastemakers Margaret Dygas and Vera, Detroit kingpins such as electro dons Detroit in Effect, DJ Assault and house master Marcellus Pittman, the long time innovator DMX Krew (live), deep digging Brilliant Corners resident Donna Leake, eclectic selectors from Awesome Tapes From Africa, John Gómez and world famous Leeds party Cosmic Slop DJs, Berlin bass champ Darwin and her partner in crime re:ni, UK heroes Pearson Sound, Pangaea and Josey Rebelle, with many more to come.

 

Phase One Line-up (A-Z)
Aletha
Alex T
Awesome Tapes from Africa
Butter Side Up DJs
CCL
Cosmic Slop DJs
Credit 00
D. Tiffany
Darwin
David Martin
dBridge presents Black Electric Live
Detroit In Effect
Dimensions Soundsystem
DJ Assault 
DJ Koolt
DJ Masda
DJ Stingray 
DMX Krew Live
Donna Leake
Dr Banana
Ex-Terrestrial
Floating Points Live
Francesco Del Garda
Gamma Intel
Gene On Earth
GiGi FM
Hamish & Toby
Harri Pepper
Heels & Souls
Helena Hauff 
Ilija Rudman
John Gómez
Josey Rebelle 
Karenn Live 
Kiara Scuro
Kosh Live
Kris Baha
KRN
Le Chocolat Noir
Leif
Lokier 
Liquid Earth aka Urulu
Mafalda
Marcellus Pittman 
Margaret Dygas
Mark Turner
Marsman
Michelle Live
MLE
Nicolas Lutz
OCB aka Driss Bennis
Overmono Live
Pangaea
Pearson Sound
Petar Dundov
re:ni
Simon Scott
Skeemask b2b Stenny
SNO
Steevio & Suzybee Live
Stevie Cox
Sugar Free
Surgeon
Sweely Live
The Ghost
The Hacker
Tikiman (Live) + Scion – Performing tracks by Rhythm & Sound
Titonton Duvante Live
Tom Ellis
Tony Neptune
Truly Madly
Upwellings
Vera
Zarkoff Live
Zip

Solomun & Maceo Plex, Âme & Dixon Play Mexican Jungle in Tulum for New Year

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Project Sound have been creating special, high quality events at the Riviera Maya for more than 12 years. Now they do so again with a trio of events and world class sounds from Solomon, Maceo Plex, Ame, Dixon and a New Year’s Eve line-up to be announced.
They are always respectful of the magic of the Mayan land and put together tasteful line ups in unreal locations, always with a focus on world class sound and production. This year, they once again invite more of the world’s best artists to a truly special location… deep in the mystic jungle of Tulum, Mexico at their specially built new club, Templo Xunanha.
On January 5th, it’s the turn of Solomun and his world-renowned +1 concept, which makes the trip over from its home in Ibiza and will see the Diynamic label founder play with Maceo Plex, the space techno pioneer behind the Ellum Audio label, all amongst the incredible nature of the jungle. 
Then, on January 6th, masters of deep house emotions and Innervisions founders Âme and Dixon will play back-to-back for an extended all night set that will find them go into every corner of their record bags to serve up a truly enchanting set. 
These parties are set to be historic nights in the heart of the Mexican jungle that will be talked about for years to come.

SXM Festival Returns in 2020 With DJ Tennis, Ricardo Villalobos, Enzo Siragusa, Blond:Ish, Loco Dice, Cassy, Sonja Moonear and More

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SXM Festival has revealed who will headline from March 11-15 2020 on the Caribbean Island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten.

In line with SXM Festival’s wide reaching curation, the deeper side of the Burning Man influenced house and techno scene will find its place once again on the beaches of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Bedouin will bring their mystic sonics to the event following a massive season for their Saga party in Ibiza. Blond:ish will return to the event following a Happy Bay triumph in 2019. Phase one also includes Israeli export and SXM favorite Chaim alongside YokoO, Luca Bachetti, Holmar, Sabo, Jan Blomqvist, Parallells, Sainte Vie and more.

The heights of the European underground will be on full display at SXM Festival, represented by the likes of the inimitable Ricardo Villalobos, Music On! boss Marco Carola, Panorama Bar resident Cassy and the eclectic sounds of Sonja Moonear. New SXM favorite Enzo Siragusa will make his return to the festival while fashion-forward tech house master Loco Dice is welcomed for his first session on the island. 
The international showcase continues with the likes of Crosstown Rebels mainstay Serge Devant, Lebanon’s Rony Seikaly, UK shapeshifter wAFF, and ambitious Berliner, Britta Arnold. 

The means by which these performances are spread across five days of peaks and valleys remains the true magic of the SXM Festival experience. Each set is thought of as part of an emotional odyssey taking travelers on a rhythmic journey through the natural beauty of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Attendees may find themselves dancing on the idyllic shores of Happy Bay at sunset, partying at a premiere nightclub until dawn, then being swept away for a Boat Party at or a popup sunrise soirée looking over the Caribbean. The ebb and flow of the event is what retains its uniqueness, with each bespoke performance just a quick trip away from luxury villas and world-class hotels in which to rest for the day ahead. Each aspect of the programming aims to build towards its infamous emotional crescendos like the exclusive clifftop Villa Party and peak time at Happy Bay. 

Since the devastating impact on the island by a series of 2017 hurricanes, SXM Festival has furthered its connection with the island and its dedication to the needs of the local community. In 2018, the festival created the Two Bunch Palms and Les Amis du SXM Festival Foundations with the immediate mission to raise funds to help those affected by Hurricane IRMA and as a future vessel to give back to causes important to the development and health of the island. The 2019 festival saw fans and artists join forces with both local governments to rebuild recreation areas, cleanup the island’s renowned beaches, and raise money for the year-round betterment of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. 

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Photo Gallery: Moga Festival 2019

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Moga Festival is a stunning event in many ways – the food, the music, the local customs and traditions and talented artists, as well as the beautiful setting. 
Essaouira in Morocco is crazy-historic and has been used as The Red City in Game of Thrones. Palm trees and lush sunsets, beautiful sand beaches and old stone buildings ooze real atmosphere and the hot sun makes it a real desert escape. 
Music plays out on four different stages, there are 6500 people in all from many different countries and top sets from the likes of Behrouz, and Praslea, and many more all make it hugely memorable. 
The crowd is friendly and in the know and help make this a truly absorbing experience. 
We were there and here are some of the best photos. 
Photos by Oli Riley Photography, Juliet Airs and Momo Filali

Fabric London and Bicep Join Amelie Lens at No Sleep Festival

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After more than 25,000 clubbers entered dozens of No Sleep Festival’s parties last year, all spread on various locations across the city in a continuous 48-hour run, this year has already seen countless ravers booking flights to Serbia’s hedonistic capital city.

Friday 8th and Saturday 9th November is when the action unfolds and now the final line-up is revealed to include fabric London and Bicep, Mind Against, Terry Francis, Anna Wall and Anastasia Kristiansen joining Amelie Lens and more in Serbia.

One of the world’s leading clubs and a symbol of London’s nightlife, fabric celebrates its 20th anniversary in Belgrade with a programme is led by Bicep, the Belfast-born duo, whose eponymous LP from 2017 found acclaim from all corners of the electronic music world.

Tickets and more info can be found online at Nosleepfestival.com.