Research Reveals 4 Companies Own The Majorty Of Europe’s Largest Festivals

New research from European live music and media trade associations reveals that four companies own the majority of the continent’s largest music festivals. Who Owns Europe’s Live Music Spaces?, a new report published by Live DMA and Reset! Network on February 5, found that more than 150 of Europe’s largest festivals are owned by one […]

Oscar-Nominated Film ‘Sirāt’ Cast Raver Extras For A Real Desert Party Scene

Film director Oliver Laxe cast “lifelong ravers” as extras and threw a real desert rave for scenes in his new Oscar-nominated thriller film, Sirāt. Following the Spanish-language arthouse film’s U.S. release on Friday, the French filmmaker (a raver himself) spoke with Interview Magazine about the production of several film scenes set at a renegade rave […]

Soulwax To Host First-Ever Rave At London’s Abbey Road Studios

Soulwax is bringing the first-ever rave to London’s famous Abbey Road Studios. The storied Belgian dance duo will present “Abbey Road After Hours” on Saturday, February 21, spinning under their 2manydjs alias at an artist-curated event that promises to turn the legendary recording studio, known for giving life to tracks by the Beatles, Queen, David […]

Insomniac Confirms New Fall Dates For EDC Korea 2026

Insomniac has shared dates and venue information for EDC Korea 2026. After reviving the Korean edition of its Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) event last spring, the festival giant has moved EDC Korea’s 2026 return to the Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon to October 3-4, offering cooler weather and more travel options during the country’s peak […]