UK
New Women-Led Electronic Music Festival Seeks to Shake Up the U.K.
90 artists will perform at Risen, which features a lineup consisting only of women, transgender, and non-binary musicians.
U.K.'s First Queer Music and Camping Festival, Flesh, to Launch In Spring 2022
Flesh Festival is taking the additional step of curating talent that exclusively represents artists from ethnic and gender groups who have historically been underrepresented.
First-Ever DJ Workshop for the Deaf In the U.K. Scheduled for 2022
Deaf Rave continues to create more inclusive opportunities for music fans and aspiring artists alike from the deaf community.
Printworks Announces Spring and Summer 2022 Lineup With Charlotte de Witte, Flying Lotus, More
The iconic London venue is celebrating its five-year anniversary in 2022.
Clubber Attempts to Sneak Into The Warehouse Project Using Homemade "Lifetime Access Pass"
After initially causing confusion at the door of The Warehouse Project in Manchester, one clubber was rewarded for his craftiness.
Three in Four Black Music Professionals Have Experienced Racism, Study Finds
The wide-reaching research quantifies inequality on both the creative and business sides of the music industry in the U.K.
Man Sentenced After Admitting to 13 Counts of Voyeurism at U.K. Music Festival
Christopher Bicourt, 44, reportedly privately filmed numerous attendees at Warm Up Festival for his own gratification.
New Study Reveals Fewer Than 800 U.K. Musicians Make Livable Wage From Music Streaming
It takes over one million monthly streams to sustain a livable wage from streaming.
Musicians' Union Issues Call for Government Action to Strengthen Protections Against Sexual Abuse
The nonprofit has also requested the music industry collectively holds abuse to a zero tolerance standard.
UK Nightlife Sector Faces New COVID-19 Restrictions Amid "Freedom Day" Celebrations
Starting September 1st proof of vaccination will be required to enter nightclubs in the UK, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
10 Years Ago, DJ Fresh's "Louder" Became the First Dubstep Song to Reach #1 in the UK
This week one decade ago, "Louder," featuring Sian Evans, made history when it became the first dubstep song to reach #1 in the UK.
UK Parliamentary Probe Results In Calls for "Complete Reset" of the Streaming Industry
The new report recommended the implementation of an equal 50/50 royalty split between artists and their labels.
UK Government Confirms July 19th Reopening Date—But 1 in 8 Nightclubs Have "Disappeared"
Despite the impending lift of restrictions in the UK, the fight for survival could persist for months without urgent government support.
UK Police Use Drone Technology to Disperse 2,000-Person Rave
The drone footage allowed law enforcement to develop an action plan to disperse the crowd, which had gathered in the sprawling fields of Sussex.
23 People Arrested at #FreedomToDance Protests in Central London
The protests came after a proposed lift of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions—originally slated for June 21st—was postponed to July 19th by the UK government.
Survey Suggests 50% of UK Nightlife Businesses Won't Survive Without Government Aid
Half of the UK's nightlife businesses could shutter in two months time, according to a new survey conducted by the Night Time Industries Association.
Mass Gatherings Are No More Risky Than Shopping, According to Study
A study by the UK government's Event Research Programme has offered promising results.
Watch This DJ Rip Drum & Bass DJ Sets While Riding His Bike Around the UK
"Drum & Bass On The Bike" has brought much-needed musical joy to cities across the UK.
UK Nightclub Study Hosts First Lawful Gathering in Over a Year With No Social Distancing, 3,000-Capacity
Attendees were in disbelief that they were able to attend live performances from Jayda G and Lewis Boardman over the weekend.
Skream Leads Lineup for UK Post-Lockdown Celebratory Parties at Nando's Restaurants
Nando’s "Yard Unlocked" is a series of free parties at select locations in celebration of the end of lockdown.
England and Wales Push for Women's Safety via Police Patrols in Nightclubs
The Project Vigilant initiative comes as a measure to improve safety for women in bars and venues throughout the UK.
Illegal UK Rave in Abandoned Bank Vault Busted by Police
Over 40 people are facing fines after raving in a vacant London bank vault.
Crucast Collective Set to Ignite with Rising Talent and Live Events After Pandemic [Q&A]
"Striking the right balance has been hard."