Semibreve announces sound works by Jim O’Rourke, Keith Fullerton Whitman & more for 2024

The new, final line-up additions also include an audiovisual installation by Hidden Edges, artist talks, and a series of public workshops aimed at students. 

Crowdfunder for a new book exploring London’s independent music venues launches

‘Sweaty Ceilings’ will dive into the stories behind celebrated spaces including 100 Club, fabric, Moth Club, KOKO, Corsica Studios, Cafe OTO and more.

Three UK nightclubs have closed a week in 2024, as nightlife industry crisis worsens

A new NTIA report has highlighted the loss of venues across the country, with northern regions being hit particularly hard by club losses.

Field Maneuvers Festival announces dates for 2025 edition

Field Maneuvers will return to Norfolk next August, despite previously announcing plans to scale down the event.

Printworks is back, according to the NTIA

The London club hosted a series of closing events last spring, after Southwark Council approved a redevelopment to turn the venue into office space. However, these plans appear to have been overwritten, the Night Time Industries Association reports.

A new stage show will merge ‘Hamlet’ with Radiohead’s ‘Hail to the Thief’

Thom Yorke is reworking Radiohead’s 2003 album ‘Hail to the Thief’ for a new theatre production of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’, which will debut at Manchester’s Aviva Studios in April next year.

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Bicep to return to Warehouse Project with CHROMA A/V set

Following a successful debut at last year’s Repercussion, Bicep again brings their spectacular audio-visual offering to The Warehouse Project with another opportunity to see their hybrid Chroma AV DJ Set live. 

Skaņu Mežs reveals Autechre, Armand Hammer, 2K88 and more for its 22nd edition

The long-running Latvian weekender will host a series of experimental live performances, alongside masterclasses and lectures between 4-5 October, with a free opening event on 28 September.

Pirate Studios to host day of free sessions and workshops for London students

Taking place at its Dalston studios on 10 October, the open day will feature live…

Positive Education announces full 2024 line-up

The festival returns to Saint-Étienne to celebrate its 8th edition this November

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Lunchmeat Festival finalises 2024 line-up with Perila, Skalm and more

The festival will hold a week-long celebration in Prague to celebrate its 15th year this September.

Watch Dev Hynes score Marni’s SS25 show

Acting as Musical Director for the brand’s Spring 2025 Ready-to-Wear show in Milan yesterday, Hynes played the soundtrack live on piano.

Berlin clubbing institution Watergate announces closing party series

Its founder cited ‘financial pressures’ as the reason for the end of the Friedrichshain venue’s 22-year-run, with a closing programme announced.

Google pays tribute to SOPHIE with Doodle on her birthday

Today, 17 September would have marked the 38th birthday of the late hyperpop pioneer.

Watch a new film exploring Birmingham’s historic metal venue The Mermaid

‘At the Mermaid’ dives into the birth of grindcore in a dilapidated Midlands pub, featuring interviews with Justin Broadrick and Nicholas Bullen of Napalm Death.

Tartu’s unda festival announces full 2024 programme

The Estonian festival’s inaugural edition will see talks and performances from the likes of Elijah,…