Electronic Dance Music News, DJ Gear & Tech, South Africa
Watch: Distant Dancefloors, looks at the effect of lockdown on DJ/Producers Distant Dancefloors is a 30-minute documentary that looks at the impact Covid-19 has had on the global electronic music scene. The documentary features Blond:ish, Eats Everything, Honey Dijon, Luciano, Rebuke and Fatboy Slim (briefly) who all give their opinions of the lockdown, how they have been coping, how they […]
#BecauseWeAre – 30 South African artists join forces to encourage unity, resilience, and action The song, #BecauseWeAre will be released on Mandela Day, 18 July with the aim to encourage unity, resilience, and action. A star studded ensemble of 30 Top South African musicians, including Vusi Mahlasela, Amanda Black, Arno Carstens, J’Something, Yvonne Chaka-Chaka, Karen […]
Spotify Premium Duo launches in South Africa Spotify Premium Duo offers two people residing at the same address access to all the benefits of Premium plus more. You love Top Hits South Africa. Your partner is obsessed with AmaPiano Grooves. So, deciding who gets to play DJ at home or in the car is a constant battle. […]
COVID-19 Global Dance Music update – 11 May As lockdown restrictions ease, the Global Dance Music industry prepares for the future. Last week we reported that events in hard-hit Spain could return to the country as early as June. After a strict seven-week lockdown, the country is starting to roll back some of its lockdown […]
COVID-19 Global Dance Music update The easing of restrictions is bringing innovation to the global dance music scene. As lockdown restrictions start easing up worldwide, we will see glimpses of what the future holds for the dance music scene in a COVID-19 world. (Man, I’d love to write ‘post-COVID-19 world…) With social distancing here to […]
Facebook pay-to-watch – Pages can charge for LIVE videos The Facebook pay-to-watch feature will allow Pages to charge for live videos. Live streams have provided much-needed relief in this time of crisis. Whether it’s from an exercise class, a cooking class, or music, live streams ease our loneliness, bring joy and connect us to the […]
Covid-19 Global Dance Music Update Where the Covid-19 Global Dance Music currently stands. While some countries are still in strict lockdown, other countries are easing up on restrictions as they make slow, calculated, and safe moves in restarting their economies. So what does that mean for the hard hit dance music industry? Here’s an update […]
Life after lockdown: partying in a post COVID-19 world What will life after lockdown be like in a COVID-19 world? As we enter the tail end (hopefully) of lockdown here in South Africa), it’s time to look at what our future in a Coronavirus world looks like. Yes, the Rona is here to stay- it’s […]
Afrikaburn cancellation & refunds: What you need to know Here’s what the cancellation of Afrikaburn 2020 means to you as a ticketholder. Following suit of festivals worldwide, Afrikaburn has cancelled its 2020 event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. No one saw coronavirus coming, and as we find ourselves in unchartered territory we are all doing what […]
How DJ/Producers can stay busy during lockdown Since gigging is out of the question, here are 8 ways DJs/Producers can stay busy during lockdown. To all you Producers/DJs, just because you’re stuck at home doesn’t mean you can’t get creative, productive and make some money. Sure, your biggest source of income has fallen away, which […]
