Dropping a drum & bass hat trick down at Peckham Audioin one single night, Simon Splice premiered EP New Beginnings; the new Eloisa Records imprint launched; and a new awakening for the genre was celebrated. Laura Jones was there in March.
AVA London 2020 report
AVA returned to London for its third year of conference and electronic music at Printworks London. Mike Barnard reports.
Wilkinson Live: Back at Brixton Academy
Wilkinson is no stranger to building a successful show from live elements of drum & bass, and refining it over the past four years. He was back in Brixton on Friday, February 28th for another expert round of that Wilkinson Live sound. Laura Jones was there.
He Said/She Said: The Hydra Presents with Robert Hood, Dave Clarke, Vitalic and more
The Hydra brought their series of parties at Printworks London to a close in 2019 with a techno and electro romp. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
He Said/She Said: 25 Years of Bugged Out! at Printworks London
Bugged Out! took over Printworks London for a 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, November 16th. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
Let It Roll Opens The Portal
Let It Roll, the huge drum & bass festival from the Czech Republic, staged their debut UK show at the O2 Academy Brixton. The Portal opened and Sub Focus headlined a bill that included artists from across Europe. Laura Jones was there.
Oasis Festival 2019 review
The fifth edition of Oasis Festival in Marrakesh returned to the Fellah Hotel for a sold out birthday edition welcoming 5,000 revellers. Mike Barnard was there.
South West Four Weekender 2019
The tried and trusted late August bank holiday event showcased the best in homegrown British dance music across drum & bass, house and grime. As well as stylish sets from Belgian producer The Magician and Dutch Bakermat came a tour by the US’s Armand Van Helden though 25 years of house hits. Jungle beats past, present and future delivered, courtesy of Andy C, Chase & Status and London’s Shy FX, with a little help from his friends. Laura Jones was there.
Elrow Town London 2019: Rowmuda Triangle
After a successful stint in the Olympic Park in east London, elrow took its third instalment of the most over-the-top immersive day festival, elrow Town, north to Trent Park. Eric Morillo, Alan Fitzpatrick, Jamie Jones and Camelphat all headlined. Ann McManus was there.
The Hydra Bank Holiday August Weekender 2019 review
The Hydra went back to where it all began for the London promoters with three shows over the August bank holiday weekend. Mike Barnard was there.
Wanderlust 108 2019
Wanderlust’s signature mindful triathlon returned for a third year in Battersea Park. The event comprised a 5k run or walk, a DJ-powered 90-minute outdoor yoga class with Tom Middleton on the decks and a 30-minute guided meditation. Ann McManus was there to take part.
Sónar 2019 report
Sónar 2019 attracted 105,000 people to see 140 performances by more than 300 artists from 36 countries. Mike Barnard was there.
Kala Festival 2019 review
Albania’s Kala Festival returned for its second year offering another mix of music, wellness and beaches. Mike Barnard was there.
He Said/She Said: Junction 2 Festival 2019
Junction 2 Festival hosted its debut Friday with a diverse line-up including Bicep, Ben UFO, Craig Richards, DJ Koze, Volvox b2b Umfang and DJ Stingray. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
Junction 2 Festival 2019
Mike Barnard returns to Junction 2 Festival for the annual Saturday showcase of house and techno.
He Said/She Said: Klockworks presents Photon at Printworks London 2019
Label Klockworks presented a third Photon at Printworks London on Saturday, March 30th. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
Kerri Chandler presents Kaoz at Printworks London review
Kerri Chandler returned to headline Printworks London on Saturday, March 9th as part of his Kaoz show. Mike Barnard was there.
Ed Banger Records London review
French label Ed Banger Records took over Electric Brixton on Friday, January 25th for their biggest London show in six years. Mike Barnard was there.
Adam Beyer & LWE present Drumcode Halloween 2018
A dark shadow cast itself over Tobacco Docks as techno enthusiasts descended on the former burial ground for Drumcode’s annual Halloween takeover. Ann McManus was there to review.
Fabric 19th birthday in pictures
The scenes at fabric’s 30 hour clubbing marathon as the London venue celebrated its 19th birthday.
Hospitality In The Park 2018
London’s biggest celebration of drum & bass culture returned to Finsbury Park. Laura Jones was there.
Innervisions showcase at Royal Albert Hall
Innervisions showcased its signature sound at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday, September 21st.
She Said²: Wanderlust 108 2018
Featuring three mindful activities — running, yoga, and meditation — Wanderlust 108 brought some Saturday morning zen to Battersea Park for its second instalment in London. Ann McManus and Laura Jones were there.
He Said/She Said: Dimensions Festival 2018
The seventh Dimensions Festival in Pula brought more than 7,000 revellers together with 150 artists, labels and collectives. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
He Said/She Said: Elrow Town London 2018
Elrow Town set up in London for a second year as the immersive Spanish party concept took over a corner of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.