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Austerity, gentrification and big tunes: why illegal raves are flourishing | Music | The Guardian

It’s an hour after midnight on New Year’s Day 2020, and a stream of revellers is gathering in an alleyway next to KFC on London’s Old Kent Road. They pass between piles of car tyres and through a gap in a gate where a group, wrapped in hats and scarves, are taking £5 notes from each person who enters the yard of a recently abandoned Carpetright warehouse.

Inside, the lights are on and groups of partygoers are huddled in groups talking, waiting and smoking as a behemoth sound system and makeshift bar are constructed against one wall. Next door, in a larger abandoned warehouse that was formerly an Office Outlet, an even bigger sound system is being built.

There’s a sense of anticipation as the warehouse fills up with mohawked punks, tracksuited squatters, crusties, rude boys, accountants, graphic designers, students, and grey-haired veteran techno heads. Everyone has come together looking for the same thing: a night of loud electronic music and dancing without the constraints of a regulated night club. No closing time, no dress code, no age limit, no searches on the door.

In recent years, unlicensed underground raves like these, which are run by decentralised networks of soundsystems and party crews, have flourished across the UK as legitimate night clubs have foundered in the face of tighter licensing requirements and a population of young people with less disposable income.

In September, the drum’n’bass producer Goldie, who was awarded an MBE for his services to music in 2016, singled out illegal parties such as these as a key pillar of the UK dance music scene amid struggling clubs and increasingly corporate festivals. “Culture ain’t a thing you can put in a weekend festival,” he said. “Rave culture is thriving, but on an underground level. People want to go to fucking raves, people want to go to illegal parties.”

I played an illegal rave in a forest last night in Blackburn those kids are brilliant,there love for the music is pure! #dropjaw 🔥⚡️🙏🏼

Bryan Gee, another British hall-of-fame drum’n’bass DJ, started playing reggae at south London squat parties in the early 80s, when he was 16. Today, he is in his 50s and still plays occasionally at unlicensed raves despite regularly DJing for crowds of over 7,000 at legitimate commercial venues. “I’ve turned up to unlicensed parties over the last couple of years and been shocked by the numbers,” he says. “Some club nights spend a ton of money on advertising and can’t pull in anything like the numbers these events get.”

“Since the 80s the illegal rave scene has always been active on some level,” says John (not his real name), a member of a prolific London-based free party crew. “It’s no coincidence that the original boom in acid house free parties took place after a decade of Tory government headed by Margaret Thatcher. It’s still here now and the current political climate is one reason why it’s healthier than it’s been for a long time.”

The last couple of years have seen scores of unlicensed events across the country, from 5,000-strong mega-raves in Bristol warehouses, to three-day breakcore soundclashes on south coast beaches, to intimate psytrance parties in the woodlands of Lancashire, and multi-rig “teknivals” on Scottish wind farms. Like John, many of those involved in the free party scene believe that these events are becoming more important than ever amid the widening social divides, ongoing Tory austerity and creeping gentrification.

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The free party veteran and acid techno innovator Chris Liberator says that unlicensed raves are a way for people to take back control of their local areas, even if it is only for one night. “We are culturally in a place where normal people can’t control their environment at all,” he says. “I’ve seen the best pubs in my area turned into Starbucks – homogenous, big corporate high streets all with the same shops. There’s no space for people to live – let alone to throw events and have some fun on their own terms. There is very little cultural representation for anyone apart from the mainstream, and even the mainstream clubs are struggling to stay open.”

Police, though, maintain that these events pose “a significant risk to public order and public safety”, in the words of Metropolitan police service commander Dave Musker, who is the national lead for unlicensed music events. He describes them as “illegal, dangerous gatherings that encourage antisocial behaviour and are linked with serious criminal activity” and adds that organisers are changing the “structure” of their parties to “counter police tactics” (understandably, he refuses to detail these tactics on either side).

By 3am, hundreds of people have filled the dimly-lit warehouse. The giant sound system is thundering out a gut-shuddering set of bass-heavy jungle, and the walls are covered in an increasingly dense patchwork of graffiti tags. A heaving mass of ravers are thrashing and embracing on the thickly carpeted dancefloor in front of the speaker stacks. Around them are signs that say “20% off 1000s of carpets”.

People are risking arrest to create a space where people can come together, no matter who they are, in a country where social divides are increasing

In a era of austerity, the unlicensed rave scene offers people a low-priced alternative to legal clubs. But that’s not the main reason people attend, according to Sophie Duniam, one half of underground electronic music duo My Bad Sister, which started out MCing at illegal events. “It offers people a place where they can come together as a community without prejudice and without intimidation,” she says. “People are risking arrest just to create a space where people can come together, no matter who they are, in a country where social divides are increasing. What the Tory government, and all governments, want to do is to isolate people so they can control them. When communities are united they are stronger and they can’t be pushed around.”

Duniam says that the ability of clubs and festivals to provide a similar space for free expression has been curtailed in recent years due to more stringent attitudes towards licence requirements. Drug-related incidents have led to the closure of several clubs in recent years, including The Arches, which used to be located in Glasgow and had its nightclub licence revoked in 2015, after the death of an underage clubber. In 2016, London superclub Fabric also saw its licence taken away for five months, following the death of two 18-year-olds after taking drugs on the premises. It reopened in 2017 with stricter security regulations. “It’s like 1920s prohibition in America,” Duniam says of the legal clubbing scene. “When we perform at Fabric all of the punters are searched and have their passports photocopied before they are allowed into the club – and you can get chucked out for having a vape.”

Many believe the rave scene is filling a void left after a decline in grassroots venues, defined by the mayor of London’s office as those that focus mainly on music, and play an important role in local communities or as a hub for musicians. In July, figures revealed there were only 100 grassroots music venues in the capital, 30% fewer than in 2007. It’s representative of a nationwide decline: a government select committee report published in 2019 warned that the “closure of music venues presents a significant and urgent challenge to the UK’s music industry and cultural vibrancy”.

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The Bristol-based DJ, producer and record label owner Mandidextrous, who started her career DJing at free parties in the early 2000s in Buckinghamshire, says “the innovation that happens in the underground is what fuels the commercial scene”. She also believes that the UK’s squat party scene offers a unique space for people to come together. “As a transgender woman, I’ve been two different people in the rave scene, and I have been openly welcomed throughout the whole thing. You get every single walk of life.”

It’s 10am on the Old Kent Road, New Year’s Day. A flood of new people enter the former Office Outlet warehouse from another unlicensed event, which took place in an office block on the South Bank and was shut down after police seized the sound system in the early hours. As the pale morning light streams through the skylights, hundreds of ravers are dancing to a hardtek remix of DJ Nehpets’ Bounce, Ride. A man with a wild head of grey hair is cutting intricate lines through the peripheries of a crowd of a pair of roller skates, swooping inches away from a teenager asleep on the floor wrapped up in a large yellow “Store Closing” sign.

Since the original boom in acid house parties in the late 80s, the unlicensed rave scene has been the target of media scare stories about drug overdoses and violence, but many of those who regularly attend say they feel safer than when they attend legal club nights. “Parties take place without a problem every weekend,” says Duniam, comparing them with licensed events where “people are kicked out at four in the morning, or earlier if they have done something to piss off the security. If you are a teenage girl and you haven’t got money for a cab, and the trains don’t start running until six or seven in the morning, being thrown out can leave you in a very vulnerable position. This would never happen at most illegal raves where, because no one is getting paid to look after anyone, everyone is looking out for each other as a community.”

The police claim this utopian vision is false. In 2017, two people were shot when gunmen wearing masks let off semi-automatic weapons at an illegal party in Leyton, and over the course of 2014 two teenage boys died after taking drugs at separate unlicensed raves in London. The Met’s Dave Musker says: “The obvious public risk comes from unsafe derelict buildings, overcrowding and youths being exposed to alcohol and illegal drugs in an environment which encourages excess. The revellers at these events are often unlikely to report crimes, including serious sexual assault, due to the culture of taking part in an illegal activity. Young people under the influence of alcohol or drugs are also at risk of being victims of crime or violence as they leave the venue.” He maintains the police’s priority is “to protect vulnerable people”.

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This is all a gross misrepresentation, according to Mandidextrous. “I’ve been attending illegal raves for more than 20 years, attending hundreds of illegal parties, and I have hardly seen any violence,” she says. “Any I have seen has actually come from the presence of police. If you go down any high street on a Saturday night you see bar brawls and fights on the streets; if you go to a rave, no one is fighting. Everyone is there to have a good time. Occasionally you get a few bad people – but nine times out of 10 they are marched out of the rave as soon as they do something wrong.”

The rave in Carpetright at least passes off without incident: by 9pm, the last of the equipment is being packed into vans while a handful of remaining partygoers sit around a small fire in the yard of the warehouse. Some are discussing the Tory campaign pledge to change the law on trespass and give police new powers to arrest and seize the property and vehicles of those “who set up unauthorised encampments”. The plans have been seen as an attempt to criminalise Gypsies and Travellers, and could also have ramifications for the free party scene. “Even if the laws get changed raves will carry on in some form,” says one person. “There are too many crews and too many sound systems.” As if to illustrate their point, another white van pulls up, and another crew get out to clean up the venue ahead of their own party the following weekend.

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Top 11 consumer lifestyle trend that drives fashion trend 2017

Fashion trend of 2017 will be influenced by Economy, Technology, Politics, and Art which drives human psychology, thinking and attitude. 2016 was not a good year for Europe’s economy and politics, which affected the economy, brought down the currency value that caused the purchasing power of consumer's. India's demonetization severely affected the textile industry, retail and luxury fashion.

Top 10 consumer lifestyle trend that drives fashion trend 2017

  Smart shoes now helping to connect with smartphone to get health data

The health and fitness –

The health and fitness are the biggest driving motivational force that is currently changing society. The leaders are Victoria Secret Models, and their gym selfies at their various social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter.com, and facebook.com helping viewers to get inspired for fitness body and better clothing.

The new technological innovation of wearable tech is now allowing to measure one’s performance and calories to track the records of daily health. The sportswear brands such as Nike, Adidas, and Rebook are now integrating chips in shoes to measure the walks. Fitness brands such as fit-bits, pebbles are developing their product to track the most accurate data. Which caused the evolution of wearable tech wear.

Rave culture lifestyle now-now its turned back as techno-pop

The rave culture-

While the movement never really died out, it made something of a comeback on the pop culture scene in 2012. Over the past few months, the trend has resurfaced and re-evolved in Europes and American cities, large or small, and on their outskirts. 

Not so long ago, the rave phenomenon was often singled out for criticism. Now it’s the subject of exhibitions!  an interactive, multi-sensory show presented by the Scale collective at La Gaité Lyrique (Paris) in early 2016. Earlier Rave culture was confined to the underground and certain notions about the transgression of social conventions, now finds itself at a turning point.

Today, it’s an active driver of nightlife all over the world. The electronic music dance floor is a catalyst for the visual arts, social/political protest and a particular lifestyle. In response to current tensions or fashion trends, it gets people from every socio-cultural category and age group to gather in common spaces.

Today Artists and fashion designers started to explore their inspiration from the rave culture's nightlife; now it's been turned as the return of 90's pop as techno aesthetic. Many designers such as Kenzo, Miu Miu are finding inspiration for their creativity. The traditional colors that emerge from the trend are techno pink, or we can say bright pop pink.

Selfie culture

The selfie culture-

Socialism is great especially when you have the power to be more presentable on social networking websites like Facebook and Instagram. New Modern cameras and selfie-centric software allowed people to share pictures. According to Google daily, more than 200 million selfies are taken every day. These data allow designers, fashion brands to create a product which takes care of consumer’s demand, which is why Rebecca Minkoff in collaboration with GE launched a case for IPhone6 plus with new enhanced L.E.D light which allows great photos during low light conditions

Vetement's collection at Paris fashion week. disrupting the classic style with new overlarge sleeves

The Modern Rebels –

Anti-Establishments - The Millennials are often described as a rebellious generation. While in some parts of the world young people are taking to the streets with their demands, going against the establishment is a much more universal phenomenon. The many means of communication available today provide a variety of channels for expression. Young people no longer trust in the traditional hierarchy, whether at work, in politics, with regards to their elders or with ownership. Undoubtedly, this mistrust stems from the strict, vertical structure of a system that is bogged down and miles away from their collaborative view of the world. Or, because of what typifies their generation: the Internet, a notion often still regarded as a simple ‘tool’ by everyone else.

The anti-authentic luxury culture –

Modern consumers now don’t care much for a brand, designer’s name, for them luxury is losing its value all they care about appealing designs. That’s why the top designers are now forced to create styles which are not expensive. Adidas and Alexander Wang’s collaboration is an outcome of the demands from the anti-Luxury tribes.

Consumers are now less focused on Image of the brand but rather focused on individuality. Researchers have revealed that purchase of non-logo handbags has increased among Millennial, Gen X and older (70+). Gen Z share of non-logo bags rose 8 % in the 12 months ending June 2016

The socialist gen-z –

The children born after 1995 considered as Gen-Z, they are truly modern consumers, grown up with the modern gadgets since from their childhood and exposed to new revolutions. They are not shy, very expressive and adventurous.

The Gen Z consumers are extremely experimental with the new ideas.

The analytical Millennials- New Millennial consumers now buy products after reviews from blogs, user’s reviews from e-commerce website such as Amazon’s user’s reviews. This change now helps retailers/manufacturers to create the even better product and understand the real demand. Also, this shows now consumers are even more awaken

The feminist women

The Modern Feminist-

The “girl power” movement embodied by new figureheads, some highly educated and others self-taught. Its modern ideology primarily based on the social media, which relay influential opinions and enable personal branding. These superwomen – many still in their teens – go straight to the head of the class! Hyper-connected, enterprising, uninhibited and inventive, they are redefining social conventions and status. Over and above success, the women in this new generation are seeking personal and professional satisfaction. Sometimes – in fact, often – they combine the two, forgoing a filter. They do their own thing. Their objectives are not exclusively material: making a tonne of money is no longer a valid goal in and of itself.

Zara Agender collection

Anti-Gender-

The gender-based distinctions are slowly blurring now, the tentative steps were taken by some of the retailers like Selfridge, Zara and some of the other big retailer’s created the positive buzz in the industry. Zara came up with the collection named Agender to tap this opportunity.

When Gucci has given a chance to Hari Nef the first transgender model to walk a ramp during the Men’s pre-fall 16 collections at Milan, Italy, it did not matter of awe. Nobody was surprised to see the transgender model at a ramp.

This social trend is not stopping at all, as the Lakme fashion week is now set to launch Anjali Lama the first transgender model at Indian runway for the summer resort 2017 runway show.

Modern Nomads

The Nomads-

The world is shrinking, and we think you as the citizens of the world. The Generation Y and Z love their native country but don’t want to live there. They want to find adventure, flee constraints or experiment with new uses and lifestyles. They go by the moniker of “roamers”…

Flexible and extremely mobile, these new nomads from Generation Y – with Generation Z hard on their heels – are citizens of the world. Having studied abroad in several countries, they already have several life/work experience under their belt and are reinventing work, travel and. roaming. The phenomenon of transborder appropriation, now changing in the wake of various terrorist attacks, has further affected transcultural delimitation. These nomads develop a temporary emotional bond with their city of residence rather than relate to their country of residence or native country. As for the migratory flows, they are becoming incessant and unquantifiable.

We cannot ignore the change caused by modern nomads as there are transmitting the culture of their native place city to city they visit. They are acting as the catalyst for the new changes also an inspiration for the creativity. Now we have started to see an emergence of short-lived trends.

  Body Positive campaign- feeling comfortable in own skin. No more fat shaming

Body Positive -

ModCloth dropped the term "plus"  ModCloth had to drop plus term from its store seeing shoppers irritation, those who don’t want to get associated with the plus term.

France banned thin models

France became the first country to ban thin models, they added the new rule - a model cannot be hired if her Body Mass Index (BMI) is lower than levels recommended by health authorities. Casting agents and fashion houses who violate the law could be subject to imprisonment of up to six months, and a fine of up to €75,000 ($82,000).

Ashley Graham brought her lingerie collection to the U.S.

Ashley Graham the US model turned into lingerie designer added new collection for the plus size consumers shaken the innerwear industry which previously was known for perfect figures,

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27th Sónar Barcelona: 18.19.20 June 2020 – The 2020 edition brings together heroes of contemporary clubbing, avant-garde electronica and emerging talents of trap and urban rhythms from around the planet.

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Sónar 2020 will feature the most eagerly awaited electronic shows of the year by The Chemical Brothers. They will once again reign at Sónar introducing their new and spectacular immersive audiovisual show created together with their regular collaborator, Adam Smith, in which Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons will intersperse their legendary hits with those of their ninth album, “No Geography”, unanimously acknowledged by the critics as one of the most solid of their entire career.

A worldwide exclusive in 2020 only at Sónar, French electronic epic duo THE BLAZE will play their live show at SonarClub; another major highlight is the spectacular show by Swedish progressive house dj and producer Eric Prydz, as well as the circular hi-fi mobile sound system DESPACIO, led by luxury selectors James Murphy and 2manydjs, will return to the festival, this time at Sónar by Night in a non-stop 6-hour sets on Friday and Saturday in the SonarCar stage.

The festival brings together again DJ’s from the first international division such as Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Helena Hauff, Âme, Joy Orbison, Charlotte de Witte, Avalon Emerson, 2manydjs or The Black Madonna closing Sónar by Night. Not to mention the cosmic and multidisciplinary project Lost Souls Of Saturn, which unites the internationally beloved tech house DJ, Seth Troxler, with the respected New York sound engineer Phil Moffa.

Also present will be Vancouver sound Jayda G, with house, funk and disco vibes; the fantastic Jyoty, a London underground star, firing off hip hop, grime, dancehall and r&b hits; veteran DJ Marcelle, a cult DJ among dance gourmets in Europe; Or:la, growing with every new release and moving between the best of techno and bass music; Manara, with her mix of grime with Bollywood and punjabi sounds; or Shanti Celeste, one of the most active presences of the current British electronic scene, forming a tandem with another of the greats of the UK scene, Midland.

PREMIERES, TECH SHOWS, HOUSE AND AVANT-GARDE TECHNO

2020 will be the year of Arca’s leap to Sónar by Night. The most radically innovative electronic artist today presents an exclusive live show with an overwhelming sound, traversing noise to melody and from euphoria to tears, premiering her longed-for new album and recreating unreleased versions of her repertoire.

Other exciting premieres or exclusives will be the long-awaited return of Telefon Tel Aviv, the new shows of Mura Masa, one of the most transformative artists on the current British scene, or American art-rock supergroup Battles, both with their new albums. Electronic emo-folk duo Howling, the return of TNGHT (tandem formed by Hudson Mohawake and Lunice), the provocative Sega Bodega, with a new synthetic pop album or the duo Giant Swan, with their abrasive physical techno-punk live.

The grand sound, visual and technological show by Max Cooper, who will perform his latest work “Yearning For The Infinite” will be performed within the colossal dimensions of SonarClub, the biggest stage at Sónar by Night. Koreless comes back with a fascinating visual show created together with his usual collaborator, the renowned Emmanuel Biard; and Ryochi Kurokawa will introduce “Subassemblies”, an audiovisual show in which the Japanese genius uses 3D laser-scanned data and nature images to talk about the destruction of the environment by humans.

Sónar 2020 will be an exceptional occasion to explore the new wave of avant-garde house and techno DJs: alongside the aforementioned Helena Hauff and Charlotte de Witte, there will be Joy Orbison, Bulgarian king of the live edits KiNK, half of the German duo Âme, the missing link between techno and reggaeton DJ Python, the new face of big room techno DJ ANNA (recently signed to Richie Hawtin’s label), the relentlessly innovative DJ and producer Avalon Emerson and the up and coming Swedish talent La Fleur.

RAP, TRAP & GLOBAL BEATS

Sónar explores and stages for another year the best in the British grime and hip hop, a sound in permanent evolution. Four of its most outstanding representatives will be performing at Sónar by Night.

This year the festival will feature the British rappers of the moment: Dave (revelation of 2019 and winner of the prestigious Mercury Prize) and AJ Tracey, the brilliant rhymer and author of the catchy hit ‘Ladbroke Grove’. From the dark side of rap and grime, Skepta and Stormzy collaborator and rising star of UK drill, Headie One, who will be preceded by the dj set of Conducta, one of the kings of the new UK garage revival..

Once again, Sónar serves as a huge platform for the most advanced and avant-garde sounds being created around the world today, introducing more than 20 nationalities, many of which focus on hip hop beats, dancehall and reggaeton updates, trap derivatives, new African rhythms, and hybrids of contemporary pop and r&b.

Charismatic New York MC Princess Nokia comes back to the festival, presenting her brand new album at the SonarVillage by Estrella Damm stage. The headlines of global sounds will be written by by Uruguayan Lechuga Zafiro, with a sound between grime and dembow; Brazilian Badsista, firing off funk and digital dancehall hits; and the brilliant Kelman Duran, a Dominican living in Los Angeles, taking reggaeton to experimental grounds. In a similar vein will be Venus X, the head of the legendary New York parties GHE20G0TH1K.

From Africa, the festival will host Ugandans Nihiloxica, with their frenetic polyrhythm and the duo MC Yallah & Debmaster, with their abrasive and close to grime sound. Congolese Lous and The Yakuza, mixing Afrotrap and pop; and the Palestinian dj Sama’, with her beats and hypnotic rhythms for the track will also see their debut in Spain.

SÓNAR BY DAY: FUNK, DISCO, HOUSE AND ELECTRONIC POP

The SonarVillage by Estrella Damm stage at Sónar by Day is the perfect place to enjoy Lindstrøm’s music; the wizard of Scandinavian cosmic disco. The same stage will host the live performance of the Italian duo Nu Guinea, top representatives of Napoli Sound.

The most radiant and melodic house will be excellently represented by the Canadian Project Pablo and the French Folamour, both growing very fast with every step they take, and offering contemporary dance sets at SonarLab and SonarVillage respectively. In a similar vein, the renowned Dutch dj Job Jobse, a specialist in mixing house from any era with other styles, from italodisc to trance and 21st century funk, will also be present.

The legendary Sónar by Day stage will also be the stage for the American Channel Tres live show, with their irresistible funk-house-pop; and for the French duo Polo & Pan, with their euphoric sound that equally accommodates Eurodisco and tropical pop.

THE NEW WAVE OF NATIONAL TALENT TAKES OVER SONARXS AND SÓNAR BY DAY.

At Sónar by Day the SonarXS stage grows and relocates, focusing on promoting and disseminating the most exciting and emerging national scene, with a new batch of artists such as Morad, the new urban sensation from L’Hospitalet; Kaydy Cain (ex PXXR GVNG playing their street trap hits adapted to a Latin salsa orchestra); Chenta Tsai-Baobae (new project by Putochinomaricón); and others like Afrojuice 195, Chico Blanco, Ms Nina or Califato ¾ and their flamenco rave.

Other National exclusive shows include two other absolute premieres at the festival. One of them will be presented by Niño de Elche with his new project which revise the sound legacy of José Val del Omar, experimental filmmaker and mystical genius, together with three of the most relevant young artists of the state electronic scene: Mans O, Shelly and Nara Is Neus. For their part, the duo Maria Arnal and Marcel Bagés, after the great success of their first album, will be releasing their long-awaited second work, which includes electronic beats, synthesizers and collaborations with important figures on the electronic scene. Also a very special mention goes to the performance of Carles Viarnès together with the visual creator Alba G. Corral.

Other National artists performing will be Barcelona band Egosex with their Afro-pop psychedelia and Hidrogenesse introducing their new album with their usual intelligence and cheekiness at SonarHall.

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SÓNAR+D 2020

The programme for Sónar+D 2020, the 8th international congress on creativity, technology and business, will be announced soon. It will take place in parallel and simultaneously with Sónar by Day at Fira Montjuïc in Barcelona on the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th of June. More information at www.sonarplusd.com

For the first time, as of today, January 16, the SonarPass will be available in up to 3 installments. Also on sale today is the 2 Night VIP Ticket. The SonarPass and the SonarPass VIP will change in price on February 6th. Tickets are now available at www.sonar.es 

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Sónar Returns to its June dates with a Multi-faceted and Global Lineup 27th Sónar Barcelona: 18.19.20 June 2020 - The 2020 edition brings together heroes of contemporary clubbing, avant-garde electronica and emerging talents of trap and urban rhythms from around the planet.

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Fader: 9 All-Female DJ Collectives You Need To Know Right Now

Meet the crews from around the globe who are empowering others by keeping the decks diverse.

In the past year, conversations regarding female representation in dance music have been more passionate than ever. It's about time. But importantly, this new wave of discourse is bringing with it a new wave of projects designed to highlight the women behind the decks. One such initiative is international collective female:pressure, who pool together statistics on female artists in electronic music, as well as photos of women in the studio, spotlighting their involvement in the technical side of music-making. Meanwhile, Twitter account Very Male Line Ups calls out all-male line-ups to “help bromoters do better,” and techno don Paula Temple’s Noise Manifesto label gives a platform to gender-balanced projects featuring 50% female and queer artists.

But positive efforts like these don’t come without their detractors. When New York-based “techno feminist” collective Discwoman were profiled in a huge NPR feature last year, the comments below displayed a notably negative reaction towards what they were doing—ranging from “And the NPR feminist rant goes on,” to “Sorry, but clubs don't have a bro problem. If you have a problem with the bros, that's your problem.” And these attitudes are still visible in the industry at large: last week, DJ Justin James went viral when he placed a Facebook ad looking for female DJs with ridiculous requirements, including specific height, weight, and being the owner of a popular Instagram account.

Though it might have been an unusually bold example of discrimination in electronic music, James’ request re-emphasized why all-female projects are so essential. While we’re living in an unequal world, it remains crucial to support voices that may not always feel comfortable with the bro culture of clubs. Speaking to The FADER over email, Paula Temple puts it this way: “Maybe when we reach the point where sidelining, gaslighting, denying, undermining, taking over, reductionism, hostile environments and sexual harassment have disappeared, there would be less of a reason to create all-female projects.” In an industry where there are people who don’t encourage—and in some cases, actively discourage—women to pursue DJing for a living, exclusively female-identifying projects carry massive significance. Below, The FADER highlights and speaks to nine such crews that are supporting and positively impacting women in scenes such as house, techno, and club music.

  Discwoman, New York

 This techno-focused New York collective has been running since 2014, founded by Frankie Hutchinson, Emma Burgess-Olson (who produces as Umfang), and Christine Tran. “I met Emma at Bossa because she played a techno track I liked and I asked her what it was. Christine I had met previously through her collective Witches,” says Frankie of how they came together. “Centering women allows us to make dope parties whilst being conscious of the reality of the fucking world.“ Following a recent night in Mexico with The Black Madonna, Discwoman has been announced as residents at Chicago’s Smart Bar for this year, as well as having potential plans to take things to the U.K., Chile, Colombia, and India.

 Sister, worldwide

 Sister is an online collective that takes its form in a series of Soundcloud mixes and also a private Facebook group made for discussing and sharing music between female and non-binary people. The platform was created with “the aim of solidifying a network of women within underground club music.” Producer and DJ Toxe, who is part of Stockholm based label Staycore, founded the group and contributed the first mix in the series. Today, producers such as UNiiQU3, DJ Haram, and KABLAM are all an active part of the community—a safe place for women in club music to hang out and voice concerns that may be met with hostility elsewhere.

 TGAF, Paris

 TGAF is a French collective comprised of five DJs, whose unusual acronym stands for These Girls Are on Fiyah. Carin Kelly, Malibu, DJ Ouai, Miley Serious, and Oklou became a team at the tail-end of last year, and have a monthly radio show on the station PIIAF where they play an eclectic mixture of house, pop, experimental, and club tracks. Each of their radio shows has a different theme, the first three being Air, Fantasy, and 3 a.m. Playing at nights both separately and together, they’re mostly at parties in Paris but have also been known to venture to Berlin.

 Mahoyo, Stockholm

 Childhood friends MyNa and Farah make up Swedish fashion, art, and DJ collective Mahoyo. Sharing a love for street culture and hip-hop, their creative venture combines a love of styling, photography, and filmmaking with music. When it comes to their DJing, there are no limits. “Hip-hop and R&B is [a] given, but we also love to mix our sets with dancehall, kwaito, kuduro, trap, and everything that we are inspired by at the moment,” they explain. “Through them we have found a way to express ourselves creatively and also use our creativity to empower the black and POC community.”

 Miss Modular, L.A.

 Operating from Los Angeles’ Radio Sombra, Miss Modular is a radio show run by host Sasha Ali with graphics and visual identity provided by designer Michelle Cho (who has also provided a guest mix for the series). Their other guests have recently included Nguzunguzu’s MA DJ and Lafawndah. The show is dedicated to “womxn-powered music,” and Ali elaborates on the phrasing over email to The FADER: “I say 'womxn' to be inclusive of music-makers who are femme-identified.” Miss Modular isn’t connected to any particular genre, instead showcasing the wide range of women’s musical abilities—"be it trombonist Melba Liston who arranged music for artists like Billie Holiday, Randy Weston, and Marvin Gaye, producers like Georgia Anne Muldrow or MA DJ of Nguzunguzu, as well as rappers and songwriters like Junglepussy or Selda Bagçan."

 Born N Bread, London

 With a mixture of wavy, emotional hip-hop and R&B selections and friendly chat between close friends, Born N Bread has been bringing feel-good vibes to the NTS airwaves since late 2015. The south London girls started up their collective last year, which encompasses the radio show, their fashion, art, and photography zine and other individual projects. Read The FADER's interview with the crew here.

 Work In Progress, Toronto

 Toronto-based DJ and promoter Cindy Li's radio show Work In Progress is solely dedicated to playing productions made by women. Past guests have included 1080p’s D. Tiffany, Volvox, and DJBOYZCLUB. As well as that, Li has started putting on events with her friend Nancy Chen—first bringing Discwoman to Toronto, with plans to do more in the future. Talking of the importance of creative spaces filled with exclusively female talent, Li says: “Who you book is reflected in who comes to your show, so I’m hoping by doing my radio show and throwing parties that fall in line with the ethos of my radio show, it will encourage more female participation in my local music community.”

 Apeiron Crew, Copenhan

 “Loads of women have the talent and dedication to work to make it, they just need a little push, a team or a role model, and that is something I realized the past two years being a part of Apeiron Crew,“ explains Red Bull Music Academy alumni Courtesy. Two years ago, four best friends from Copenhagen, Najaaraq Vestbirk (Courtesy), Emma Blake, Simone Øster, and Sara Svanholm (Mama Snake) came together to form Apeiron Crew. DJing in Denmark with heady techno selections in tow, the crew also fly in other female DJs to play with them. As well as being residents at the capital’s biggest techno venue Culture Box, members Emma Blake and Courtesy are also producing acidic techno together.

 SIREN, London

 After being exasperated by yet another male-dominated list of top DJs, nine London-based techno lovers formed SIREN through a Facebook group in October 2015. “SIREN comprises DJs, producers, promoters, music journalists, A&R scouts, radio show producers, and live performers. As we began to address in our first zine, we want to change things across the board,” they tell The FADER. Working incredibly quickly, they’ve put on their first party already, with sets from rising DJs Resom, Lenny Jams, and the collective’s residents playing a lot of fun, energetic techno. With plans to run the night every few months, SIREN have some clear objectives: “At our nights, we ask people to adhere to our slogan: 'no bullshit, just dancing.' We have a zero-tolerance policy on harassment, whether targeted at gender, race, sexual orientation, or ability.”

This article was written by Aurora Mitchell and published on Fader.com

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  City Sound Project 2017

Kent’s Metropolitan Music and Arts Festival, City Sound Project 2017 has officially been announced and will take place on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th April, to kick off the UK Summer festival season in the picturesque and historic city center of Canterbury.

Headline acts announced so far include, pioneer David Rodigan MBE, indie and festival headlining band White Lies, MOB nominated AJ Tracey, The Rifles, Hidden Charms, Spring King, and the exciting House Gospel Choir are also on the bill.

In addition, James Hype will be showing off his talents, as well as Detlef for some masterful House & Techno sets. CSP17 will also feature an exclusive showcase from London/Ibiza club brand Solid Grooves (including PAWSA, Michael Bibi and Reelow) and a live techno show from the awe-inspiring Saytek (live), with many more to join them, along with a huge lineup of local bands and DJ’s.

About City Sound Project

Established in 2012, City Sound Project brings music of all genres, from electronic DJ’s to live bands, spoken word, street art and more, to the historic city of Canterbury for a weekend of cultural indulgence unique to the south of England. Previous headliners have included globally renowned Bastille, George Ezra, Mystery Jets, MNEK, Disciples, Duke Dumont, Mike Skinner, Slaves, Gorgon City and Hannah Wants.

Location & Stages

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Canterbury City plays host to this boutique festival, with gigs set inside some of the UK’s most unique locations. The festival’s distinctive stages are what help to set it apart from it’s peers, including multiple stages within the city walls. Attendees can enjoy a myriad of unique settings from chapels, castles, ancient theaters, on cobbled streets, in clubs and pubs. Examples of these include the medieval Westgate Towers and a 13th Century Franciscan Chapel, for ticket holders to experience music in venues unlike any other in the country.

On the day of the festival at one of three exchange points, festival-goers will exchange their tickets for a wristband, which then gives them access to all parts of the festival. Once checked in, a lanyard with a full festival program is provided, with a map of Canterbury and directions to all the festival locations and timetable of all the gigs and shows.

‘Secret Sets’

For festival-goers who want to feed their ‘exclusive’ appetites, CSP17 will also play host to a number of ‘Secret Sets’. Currently a huge part of City Sound Project, these impromptu sets will not be found in the festival’s program. Instead these sets are announced minutes before they happen through the official smartphone app and Twitter. Attendees need to be wary of this, and be ready at a moments notice to find some unforgettable, once in a lifetime performances.

For ticketing information for City Sound Project 2017, and to find out more visit their Website, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. The official CSP17 app is also available through the iTunes app store.

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Eric- FestPop Staff Writer

7th Annual City Sound Project 2017 Set For Canterbury, Kent this Summer City Sound Project 2017 Kent’s Metropolitan Music and Arts Festival, City Sound Project 2017 has officially been announced and will take place on Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th April, to kick off the UK Summer festival season in the picturesque and historic city center of Canterbury.

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Skylab 2000 Live Sets from 1996

Just yesterday I learned of the passing of Dennis Barton, the creative mind behind Skylab 2000, one of the original live pa acts and recording artists from the Southern California rave scene.

There was a decent write-up published yesterday in the LA Weekly about Dennis' life and his musical contributions.

Suffice to say I was pretty shocked to hear the bad news. As you may know from the Rave Tapes backstory, I performed live techno/trance/house at LA raves around the same time as Dennis. In that sense we were contemporaries. However, he pursued his music career much more seriously than I did. He released several vinyls and CD's, and performed live at dozens of events. I admired him for his dedication and passion.

I recorded Skylab 2000 on two occasions. The first live set was recorded on April 20, 1996, at an event called The Return of Love. The location was Plaza Del Sol, a small shopping center on Soto Street in Los Angeles. If I recall correctly, the party took place in an indoor courtyard surrounded by storefronts. I posted the best 20 minutes of the set to Soundcloud.

The second recording I'm including here was made at Stratosphere, a desert rave that took place outside Palmdale, on July 6, 1996. I was invited to play a live pa set that evening as well (under the moniker Geobeat), but I didn't want to expose my sophisticated electronic gear to the fine desert dust. Instead, I opted to play a standard DJ set. Not Dennis! Undeterred by the harsh desert environment, he set up his gear right on the dirt and put on quite a show. You can get a sense of the vibe from the screaming crowd. For this performance, Dennis was joined by vocalist Alissa Kueker and bandmate Stuart Breidenstein.

Dennis and I reconnected on Facebook a couple years ago and occasionally discussed current events. I feel a bit awkward posting his material now, as if his death was the reason why I'm sharing these recordings. But honestly, I didn't feel there was any urgency to rip and post my Skylab tapes. His passing was completely unexpected. That said, I know people are interested in remembering their experiences with Skylab 2000, and I felt a sense of duty to get this material out as soon as I could. Hopefully the music will help those who knew Dennis remember the good times they had raving to Skylab 2000.

Rest in peace Dennis Barton of Skylab 2000.

More Info:

Learn more about Skylab 2000, watch videos and download free tracks on the official Skylab 2000 web page.