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Top Ten Festivals 2026: January · Feature ⟋ RA
Each month, we highlight ten of the best festivals happening around the world.
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As the new year approaches, we're looking ahead to the best festivals happening around the world in January.
The week-long event returns to the island of Lesbos in May.
Greece's Queer Ranch Festival unveils 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA
Blasha & Allatt, Steffi & Virginia and Rachel Noon are among those heading to Lesbos in May.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The week-long event returns to the island of Lesbos in May.
The theme of this year's event is "sound and solidarity."
Nairobi's Kilele Summit unveils first wave of artists and projects for 2026 · News ⟋ RA
Kampire, Mehmet Aslan and Mina are among the first names announced for next month's event.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:09 PM
The theme of this year's event is "sound and solidarity."
Tempio della Mente offers both individual and group psychological support pathways at reduced fees for people aged 18 to 35.
Milan venue Tempio del Futuro Perduto launches on-site mental health centre · News ⟋ RA
Tempio della Mente offers low-cost psychological support for those aged 18 to 35.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Tempio della Mente offers both individual and group psychological support pathways at reduced fees for people aged 18 to 35.
Reopening parties with Lauren Lo Sung, Pete Tong, Kölsch and others will take place on January 30th and 31st.
London club Ministry Of Sound to undergo renovation with new sound system and redesigned layout · News ⟋ RA
The long-running venue will replace the Martin Audio rig and lower the DJ booth in its main room, The Box.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Reopening parties with Lauren Lo Sung, Pete Tong, Kölsch and others will take place on January 30th and 31st.
"It's become one of the best record shops in the North West if not the UK," founder Synkro said.
Greater Manchester record shop SK1 Records relocates to larger home · News ⟋ RA
The shop has moved to a "much bigger unit" on the same Stockport street, founder Synkro revealed.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:55 AM
"It's become one of the best record shops in the North West if not the UK," founder Synkro said.
"Club culture makes no sense without sharing it with you," the team shared. "We want to make it accessible to the young crowd and to focus on real community support."
Brussels club C12 reveals 'Under26s' pass aimed at new generation · News ⟋ RA
The initiative offers 18-to-26-year-olds access to all club nights for €15.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:06 AM
"Club culture makes no sense without sharing it with you," the team shared. "We want to make it accessible to the young crowd and to focus on real community support."
The update builds on the CDJ-3000X's existing support for cloud-based DJing and streaming services.
AlphaTheta's CDJ-3000X adds Apple Music streaming support · News ⟋ RA
Firmware update enables direct access to Apple Music's 100 million-track catalogue from the flagship DJ player.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The update builds on the CDJ-3000X's existing support for cloud-based DJing and streaming services.
FIVE Holdings reportedly intends to rebrand the complex as Pacha New York.
Pacha's parent company to buy Avant Gardner, Brooklyn Mirage · News ⟋ RA
The Dubai-based FIVE Holdings will reportedly relaunch the venue as Pacha New York.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:18 AM
FIVE Holdings reportedly intends to rebrand the complex as Pacha New York.
Mix Of The Day: DJ Storm, Nymfo & Zohar
Mix Of The Day: DJ Storm, Nymfo & Zohar · News ⟋ RA
A two-hour drum & bass masterclass.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Mix Of The Day: DJ Storm, Nymfo & Zohar
Robyn has announced her ninth album, Sexistential, and shared two new songs.
Robyn announces new album Sexistential, shares two new songs · News ⟋ RA
The singer's first full-length since 2018 arrives on March 27th.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Robyn has announced her ninth album, Sexistential, and shared two new songs.
Mix Of The Day: DJ Python
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The don of deep club music in action at C2C Festival.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Mix Of The Day: DJ Python
The two-day event will take place at Frankfurt's Museum Of Modern Electronic Music.
RA to host UNLOCKED: Artist panel at FLINTA* Electronic Music Conference · News ⟋ RA
The panel, titled "Local power in a global music economy," will feature Miss Control, DJ MELL G and Sherryaeri.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The two-day event will take place at Frankfurt's Museum Of Modern Electronic Music.
The full Counterflows 2026 lineup is here.
Glasgow's Counterflows Festival reveals 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA
The April event will host Los Thuthanaka, Seekersinternational and Mother.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:55 PM
The full Counterflows 2026 lineup is here.
Who's been added to the lineup for the 11th edition of Love International?
Tisno festival Love International adds 100 more names for 2026 · News ⟋ RA
Job Jobse, DJ Stingray 313 and Paula Tape are among the new additions for the July event.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Who's been added to the lineup for the 11th edition of Love International?
The book, based on more than 300 interviews, focuses on sound as a way of understanding the human experience of war.
New book explores sound and electronic music during wartime Ukraine · News ⟋ RA
Ukrainian Field Notes: Sound, Music & Voices From Ukraine After The Full-Scale Invasion is available to pre-order now.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:21 AM
The book, based on more than 300 interviews, focuses on sound as a way of understanding the human experience of war.
NVIDIA, the world's most valuable company, is currently valued at around $4.56 trillion.
Universal Music Group partners with NVIDIA on 'responsible' AI for music creation · News ⟋ RA
The major label describes the partnership as an "antidote to generic AI slop."
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January 7, 2026 at 10:05 AM
NVIDIA, the world's most valuable company, is currently valued at around $4.56 trillion.
The Tay Ho space "is now permanently closed due to upcoming construction works for a new opera project in the area."
Hanoi club Savage making 'arrangements for what comes next' following closure · News ⟋ RA
The revered Tay Ho venue was forced to close to make way for upcoming construction works.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The Tay Ho space "is now permanently closed due to upcoming construction works for a new opera project in the area."
San Francisco collective As You Like It is relaunching its Detroit-focussed event series, Unabridged, in 2026.
San Francisco's As You Like It to relaunch Detroit-focussed series, Unabridged · News ⟋ RA
The year-long programme of panels and performances will feature Jeff Mills, Moodymann, The Blessed Madonna and more.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:02 PM
San Francisco collective As You Like It is relaunching its Detroit-focussed event series, Unabridged, in 2026.
New York's The Lot Radio has a brand new website.
New York's The Lot Radio reveals new website · News ⟋ RA
Listeners can now access time-stamped track lists, dedicated resident pages and save their favourite shows.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
New York's The Lot Radio has a brand new website.
The reissue marks the first time Disappointment–Hateruma will be released on vinyl.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's first album under his own name to be reissued · News ⟋ RA
Disappointment–Hateruma, a split release with percussionist Toshi Tsuchitori, is out on February 27th.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
The reissue marks the first time Disappointment–Hateruma will be released on vinyl.
Mix Of The Day: Sizer
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Mix Of The Day: Sizer · News ⟋ RA
A taste of Dubai's underground club scene.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Mix Of The Day: Sizer
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The deal is subject to approval by the French Competition Authority.
Live Nation to acquire Paris' La Défense Arena, Europe's largest indoor venue · News ⟋ RA
The multinational entertainment giant plans to upgrade and increase the year-round use of the 40,000-capacity space.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The deal is subject to approval by the French Competition Authority.
Zack Bradley admitted attacking the veteran DJ inside the booth at The Lido Margate last December.
Man pleads guilty to assault on Fat Tony during Margate set · News ⟋ RA
The veteran DJ was hospitalised with a broken eye socket following the incident.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Zack Bradley admitted attacking the veteran DJ inside the booth at The Lido Margate last December.
A new club has opened in Addis Ababa.
New venue Katanga Dance Music Club opens in Addis Ababa · News ⟋ RA
Founder Guta Wakuma Chimsa says the project was "born out of a need to reclaim the dance floor."
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January 6, 2026 at 11:15 AM
A new club has opened in Addis Ababa.
She warned against Greenland moving "from one cruel coloniser to another."
Björk calls for Greenlandic independence amid renewed US annexation rhetoric · News ⟋ RA
The Icelandic artist referenced Denmark's colonial history in Greenland following comments by US President Donald Trump.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:33 AM
She warned against Greenland moving "from one cruel coloniser to another."