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MDLBEAST launch brand new series Aravia, bringing International Artists to Football Fans in Qatar

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56 incredible artists across 28 days are set to light up Qatar with MDLBEAST’s first-ever event outside the Kingdom

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MDLBEAST, the Saudi music entertainment company committed to growing talent and the regional music scene, has announced the launch of ARAVIA, a series of concerts throughout the world cup season. Aravia marks a milestone in Middle East entertainment which will bring 56 regional and international artists to Doha across 28 nights to entertain football fans.

The nightly raves will bring together football fans from all over the world to enjoy the best music and AAA artists in the Qatar capital.The performances will kick off at the end of each match from November 21 to December 18, at the purpose-built Al Rihla stage.

The ARAVIA event in Qatar is further evidence of MDLBEAST’s ongoing commitment to growing talent, development of the regional scene, and alignment with the world’s biggest sporting events to advance the creative economy for Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

 

Ramadan Alharatani, CEO, MDLBEAST, commented: “The launch of Aravia is a huge milestone moment for MDLBEAST and for the wider region. We are known for putting on legendary live music and entertainment events thanks to the runaway success of SOUNDSTORM, and to have 28 nights of AAA DJs and music in Qatar this year is an exciting prospect. We look forward to bringing the best of dance music to football fans from all over the world.”

MDLBEAST has played a significant role in growing the music and entertainment scene in the region. The company is behind SOUNDSTORM, the biggest music festival ever seen in the Middle East which brings three days of global, regional and local superstars to the Kingdom. As well as its flagship festival, MDLBEAST is also behind the first ever music event of its kind in the region, XP Music Futures, the annual three-day conference and industry show created to amplify music futures across the Middle East.

Tickets for the ARAVIA nightly events will go on sale from September 20, starting from SAR 199, available across MDLBEAST’s website as well as Qatar’s Jarir bookstore, and will be open to the public. https://mdlbeast.com/

East London venue The Bridge set to reopen

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After a long two years away due to the pandemic, East London’s best kept secret The Bridge is set to throw open its doors once more on Saturday 17th September. The first party of the new era sees Bubbledee meet Berlin’s Club Der Visionaere Berlin with sets from Bruno Schmidt, Andrea Giudice and Larry Cadge while the likes of Made in Romanyeah, Crowded as well as some clandestine afterparties for Studio 338 ́s techno brand Release all follow.

The Bridge is run by the same experienced team behind London’s super club Studio 338. It is an intimate, small capacity club for music-centric parties from underground brands, DJs and labels with an up close and personal atmosphere. Its leftfield music policy is forward thinking and with so many venues being lost to property development and gentrification, The Bridge represents one of the last strongholds for underground parties in the East End.

The welcoming venue boasts two equally sized floors, both of which are powered by a punchy and world class VOID sound system with exposed brick walls, original wood floors and plenty of outdoor space. In the past the venue has bounced to sets from icons like Loco Dice and Goldie and now it is ready to get back to creating those special sorts of musical memories.

The opening calendar features a whole new generation of forward thinking parties, brands and record labels including Bubbledee X Club De Visionnaire on September 17th with underground house and minimal from Bruno Schmidt, Andrea Giudice and Larry Cadge, Crowded on September 24th, then Berghain favourite Ryan Elliot headlines Bubbledee on November 5th. Kazoku The After Party is on November 19th with Astral Travel aka Anthea b2b Oshana, and in December Bubbledee welcomes another Berlin tastemaker with Answer Code Request.

Many more events and headliners are to come but at last the final countdown is on for the much anticipated return of The Bridge.

EventsFrame launches new NFT Ticketing platform for the masses

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EventsFrame has reinvented itself and now unveils their blockchain-based NFT ticketing solution


As it embraces this new world and taps into the untold potential of the latest technology, EventsFrame’s offering is set to become the mainstream standard for NFT ticketing. 
The event industry is on the brink of big change as new blockchain technology is set to cause a paradigm shift and create new sources of revenue for organisers. With this move, EventsFrame is right at the forefront of the revolution.
The exciting start up was well established as a ticketing platform having worked with clients such as TikTok, UN, TEDx events and AppEvents but during the pandemic the platform decided to reinvent its traditional ticketing model. It is now focussed on opening up new opportunities to significantly improve event goers’ experience and improve monetisation options for event organisers and sponsors. 
NFTs and blockchain technology has so far been out of reach of the mainstream masses but EventsFrame changes all that by making it accessible to and useable by all: NFT tickets can serve as collectibles as well as secure tickets, and EventsFrame will also focus on digital merchandise which brings an almost infinite number of options for event monetisation.

Pavel Helstyn, head of business development at EventsFrame, believes there are massive opportunities in this sector. He explains, “Imagine your typical Championship game or your favourite show where visitors will buy physical goods such as scarfs, mugs, magnets. I just visited Back to the Future last week where I bought some of those goodies. In the future, visitors will buy this in the digital format as NFTs to showcase on social media and in their virtual as well physical world. Personal virtual “trophy rooms” will represent where you’ve been and most importantly your treasured memories. We launched our first version of NFT ticketing last week and we’re working hard to bring value and utility to this area which is typically still very hard to understand to the uncommitted. Our biggest mission is to popularise this concept with the industry.” 
The benefits of NFT tickets include the ability for event organisers to control the secondary market and collect royalties from future resales as well as the ability to embed content from video highlights to 3D Logos, live recordings to photographs and so much more, all inside a secure NFT. 
EventsFrame has four years in the industry under it and provides the tools for all this using next generation blockchain technology with a vast ecosystem of solutions. It’s now looking to capitalise on this new emerging market especially in the sports and music world and has recently received funding to help it disrupt the industry.

GHEIST re-work Disclosure’s classic track ‘You & Me’ (Flume Remix)

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German pair GHEIST showcase their love of Disclosure classic ‘You & Me’ (Flume Remix) with a fresh new rework that adds their own magical style. This tune has been a huge hit already over summer with both fans and DJs like Adriatique going wild for it, so now it is presented as a giveaway to everyone as a free edit.

This duo is in a fine run of form right now after their Zukunft album on their own Radau Music last year, then a high profile video which touched on the subject of mental health. Now, this edit was a chance for GHEIST to show a different side and offer up a fun, unique tune that gets everyone together.

Says GHEIST, “Originally, we were working on this rework to create a special moment for our shows. As we were jamming in the studio one late night, we got so hooked on this song, but we would have never expected the feedback we were given. It makes us very happy to finally share our rework of this already amazing song with you, and hope for many more inspiring moments between You and Us.”

Disclosure – You & Me (Flume Remix) [GHEIST Rework] is a steamy six minute house cut with warm drums and a sensuous vocal build laced with rich chords. Eventually it drops and carries you away with wispy pads, well treated vocals and spine tingling depths.

This is another superb offering from this essential pair.

Joseph Capriati to begin BBC Radio 1 Residency for the month of November 

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Joseph Capriati is to become a resident on the legendary BBC1 Radio throughout November. Across 4 shows, the Italian will dig deep into his influences and inspirations and serve up music from his past, present and future to fans around the world.

Over the last decade-plus, Joseph Capriati has been on a constant mission to push forward as an artist. The Neapolitain’s sound is rooted in techno but is now also about so much more, as his wide-ranging debut album Metamorfosi on his own Redimension label proved. He has played major clubs and festivals all over the world from DC10 to Tomorrowland and proved his skills as a DJ with his seminal entry into the famous Fabric mix series.

This summer he hosted his own exclusive parties at Amnesia in Ibiza and again showcased that his influences range far and wide through many forms of house and techno. He has now made a lasting mark on the global dance music underground as he always builds on the past to take his sound, his sets, and his fans into the unknown.

This new residency shows that Joseph is a global tastemaker and will allow him to share some of the music he loves the most with the world.

Vicious Recordings Celebrate 30 Years With a VA Compilation incl. Brand New Remixes of classic tracks

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Vicious Recordings, the label that kickstarted the careers of Avicii, Madison Avenue, Peking Duk and Dirty South, are currently celebrating a massive 30 years in the music industry.

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In what has been an incredible past two months of releases celebrating ’30 Years of Vicious,’ the label wraps up the milestone with this limited-edition compilation. Highlighting all the 22 NEW remixes of their biggest hits over the years, plus some special bonus mixes exclusive to this release. The release features remixes from dance heavyweights such asPatrick Topping, Don Diablo and Gerd Janson amongst many others.

Recent singles have accrued Radio 1 and Kiss FM plays with regular worldwide special dance radio rotation, supported by leading DJ’s including Danny Howard, Jaguar Skills, Jamie Jones, Mark Knight, Roger Sanchez, Nic Fanciulliamongst many more.

Artist(s): Various Artists
Title: 30 Years of Vicious
Record Label: Vicious Recordings
Cat.Number: VCLP-030
Release Date: 26th August 2022

Tracklist:
1) Avicii & Sebastien Drums – My Feelings For You (Mark Knight Remix)
2) Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby (Joshwa Remix)
3) Peking Duk feat. Nicole Millar – High (Mell Hall Remix)
4) Avicii – Malo (The Cube Guys Remix)
5) Ground Level – Dreams Of Heaven (Mind Electric Remix)
6) Rogue Traders Vs INXS – One of My Kind (James Ash Remix)
7) Cabin Crew – Star2Fall (Freejak Remix)
8) Avicii – Street Dancer (Sgt Slick’s Discotizer 2022 Extended Remix)
9) Dirty South – The End (PAX Remix)
10) MrTimothy feat. Inaya Day – I Am Tha 1 (CASSIMM Remix)
11) Avicii & Sebastien Drums – My Feelings for You (Don Diablo Remix)
12) Sgt Slick – White Treble, Black Bass (Hotmood Remix)
13) Madison Avenue – It’s Alright (JARC Remix)
14) Mind Electric – I Must be Doing Something Right (Mighty Mouse Remix)
15) Sgt Slick – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Super Disco Club Remix)
16) Peking Duk – The Way You Are (Dubbel Drop Remix)
17) John Course – Just A Little (De Saint Remix)
18) MrTimothy feat. Donica Thornton – Keep Rockin’ (KPD Remix)
19) Vandalism – Never Say Never (Flash Remix)
20) 16th Element – Well Strung (Spencer Parker Works Harder Remix)
21) Rogue Traders VS INXS – One of My Kind (Needs No Sleep Remix)
22) 16th Element – Warp (Rory Marshall Warehouse Remix)

Bonus Tracks:
23) Avicii & Sebastien Drums – My Feelings For You (MERCER Remix) Bonus Track
24) Dirty South – The End (Soul Central Remix) Bonus Track
25) Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby (Patrick Topping Remix)
26) Tommie Sunshine & Disco Fries – Don’t Look Back (Gerd Janson Remix)

Dj Stores Bonus:
Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby (Acapella)
Sgt Slick – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (Acapella)
Dirty South – The End (Acapella)

Club Chinois announces Epic Run of Closing Parties

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Luciano, THEMBA, Ida Engberg, Archie Hamilton, Jan Blomqvist, Serge Devant and Nic Fancuilli headline

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After making a huge impact on the Ibizan landscape in its first season, Club Chinois has unveiled a finale of closing parties that will leave the island with lasting musical memories. Final gatherings for season residencies include, Ida Engberg, Themba, Luciano, Satori and Pablo Fierro, followed by one big Closing Party on Sunday 16th October with Luciano, Ida Engberg, Clint Lee and Manu Gonzalez. Make sure you purchase your tickets now as these are sure to be special nights.

It has been a historic debut season for Club Chinois. Inside the venue formerly known as Heart Ibiza, this new nightspot brought high-octane and immersive world class events to a meticulously designed space. It boasts a world class sound system with interiors that blend opulent eastern cultures with the hedonism of Ibiza. Acclaimed resident DJs and superstar headline performers have delivered a wide mix of sounds including house, techno and disco each night of the week this season.

Now it all comes to a close, firstly with Ida Engberg presents UNA on Tuesday 13th September featuring Ida Engberg b2b Archie Hamilton – sure to throw up plenty of forward thinking house and techno sounds, as well as Berlin based dreamy, melodic techno innovator Jan Blomqvist along with Serge Devant, Yulia Niko and Airrica.

Monday 26th September sees the closing of the La Troya with the line up to follow.

On Wednesday 28th September, Afro house pioneer THEMBA hosts one last ‘Colours’ party alongside Nic Fanciulli, DJ Kent and Airrica – expect a cross-section of emotive and spiritual sounds.

Swiss-Chilean minimal kingpin Luciano has one last event on Saturday October 1st with a line up to be announced, and Satori closes his magical season with another immersive spectacular on Thursday 6th October featuring a set from him with SORA, Guy Laliberté and Clint Lee.

Saturday 14th October is the closing of Pablo Fierro’s sublime season with line up news to come.

Then there is one final hurrah on Saturday 16th October with some of the season’s favourite DJs returning for one more party. Luciano and Ida Engberg will bring their A-game and by now, know the club and crowd better than anyone, with house talents Clint Lee and Manu Gonzalez adding their own unique sounds.

It has been a special season at Club Chinois, and now there are only a few chances to experience what has been the most vital new addition to Ibiza in many years.

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Tuesday 13th September

IDA ENGBERG CLOSING PARTY
Ida Engberg b2b Archie Hamilton
Jan Blomqvist
Serge Devant
Yulia Niko
Airrica

Monday 26th September
LA TROYA CLOSING PARTY
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Wednesday 28th September
THEMBA CLOSING PARTY
Themba
Nic Fanciulli
DJ Kent
Airrica

Saturday 1st October
LUCIANO CLOSING PARTY
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Thursday 6th October
SATORI CLOSING PARTY
Satori
SORA
Guy Laliberté
Clint Lee

Friday 14th October
PABLO FIERRO CLOSING PARTY
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Sunday 16th October
CLUB CHINOIS CLOSING PARTY
Luciano
Ida Engberg
Clint Lee
Manu Gonzalez

The Gardens of Babylon returns to its home base Amsterdam for ADE with their annual showcase The Seekers of Light

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The Gardens of Babylon is an international event series that originated in Amsterdam in 2016. By connecting music with spirituality, they create meaningful experiences wherever they go. The beautiful community that surrounds this fast growing organisation is what signifies them the most. With their unique formula they have connected so many people in more than 20 countries and 30 cities worldwide.

The Gardens of Babylon will host three shows during ADE at Amsterdam’s WesterUnie on October 22 and 23 under the name The Seekers of Light ADE:

The Seekers of Light ADE Saturday Day on October 22
The Seekers of Light ADE Saturday Night on October 22
The Seekers of Light ADE Sunday Day & Night on October 23

Full lineup:

Audiofly – Bahramji & Medusa Odyssey – Britta Arnold – Chaim & Asaf Samuel – Christian Löffler [live] – Deer Jade – Jan Blomqvist – Jenia Tarsol – MAGA – Mira – Oceanvs Orientals – Oliver Koletzki – Salomé le Chat – Viken Arman [DJ] – YokoO – Yulia Niko – Arabella Memdouh – Bonita – D’Arksy – Diass – Franca – Geju – Glauco di Mambro – H.A.R.A.L.D live – Kotoe Lotus Imane – Loulii & Cox – Mathami (Ecstatic Dance) – Milo Häfliger – Omer Tayar – Rochelle Dietz – Roman Kyn live – Sagan – Seth Schwarz – Sham.m.an & DARNO – Sinai – The Boys Next Door – TOOKER

After an incredible summer and with winter in the offing, it is light that we seek. And light it is that The Gardens of Babylon promises to bring back to its yearly The Seekers of Light ADE showcase in Amsterdam with the likes of Audiofly, Britta Arnold, Christian Löffler, Deer Jade, Jan Blomqvist, Jenia Tarsol
MAGA, Oliver Koletzki, YokoO and Yulia Niko to name just a few.

The Gardens of Babylon is set to transform Amsterdam’s WesterUnie into a magical and playful garden decorated into detail by 100 helping hands. At The Seekers of Light ADE, you may lose yourself in the eclectic line up from mesmerising DJ sets to compelling live acts.

But that’s not all, The Gardens of Babylon will also implement an exciting spiritual program with facilitators from all over the world. From one on one sessions such as Couples Connection Therapy, Psychic and Tarot Readings, to Sacred and Ecstatic Dances. The ever-surprising The Gardens of Babylon HQ team is preparing for an ADE show sequence as never before.

Tickets for all shows are now available on www.thegardensofbabylon.com

Kevin de Vries comes through with a new single on Afterlife ‘Dance With Me’ incl. Kölsch Remix

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Afterlife family member Kevin de Vries invites us to “Dance With Me” as he returns to the label with his spellbinding new single.

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Composed of undulating synth waves, punchy beats and a monotone female vocal, ‘Dance With Me’ is a compelling invitation into the enchanting realm of the dance floor.

Alluring, progressive and hypnotic, its power lies in its simplicity. Kölsch handles remix duties, adding layers of funky analogue synth and ramping up the tempo for a more energised dance.

Artist(s): Kevin de Vries, Kölsch
Title: Dance With Me
Record Label: Afterlife
Cat.Number: AL069
Release Date: 7th September 2022

Tracklist:
1) Dance With Me (Original Mix)
2) Dance With Me (Kölsch Remix)

Brand new multi-site venue The Viaduct opens in Shoreditch

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The Viaduct is a brand new multi-site venue that offers a 360-degree experience encompassing innovative food, drink and cocktails in the heart of Shoreditch. The meticulously designed space offers an elegant industrial feel, opens every day of the week, and caters to all sorts of occasions from casual brunch to working lunch via indulgent nights out and plenty in between.

As you enter The Viaduct you’ll be greeted by light and airy restaurant Arch that delivers elevated casual dining with nature inspired artwork, complete with adjoining terrace — perfect for an afternoon coffee, a focused day of work, or a hearty Sunday roast. Next door you’ll find authentic and welcoming tap room Tap — a collaboration with E1 Brew Co — that blends comfortability with exposed brick architecture and thoughtfully curated craft beers. The final space Cosmos encourages you to sit back and relax in an opulent cocktail lounge which oozes indulgence with its deep blue decor and gold accents.

This is not just a venue but a complete 360-degree concept, encompassing all aspects of a traditional experience to create a unique space that blends three different moods and identities all under one roof.  It has a classy metropolitan feel but with a rugged twist and is somewhere to eat, drink, socialise and work; somewhere to arrive in the morning and stay and explore through the afternoon and evening as the different spaces all interweave into a one-off experience.

From East London locals to food obsessives, those who like to brunch to working parties and craft beer enthusiasts, The Viaduct is a vibrant, vital and versatile new addition to the Shoreditch scene.

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Monday – Thursday: 3pm – 11pm
Friday: 8am – Midnight
Saturday: 12pm – Midnight
Sunday: 12pm – 11pm

Address: 83 Rivington St, London EC2A 3AY