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Pacha New York severs final ties with Brooklyn Mirage, secures temporary liquor licence
The venue, set to open this weekend, still faces a myriad of restrictions such as capacity limits and a block from using third-party promoters Continue reading...
Thomas Bangalter says that Daft Punk will not reunite for comeback show
The former robot also appeared on New York's The Lot Radio yesterday for an impromptu broadcast Continue reading...
Sheffield is getting a brand new warehouse venue, Hangr
The team behind the space said they’re “in the process of creating a monster” Continue reading...
Tresor Foundation expands "How To Run A Club" programme to global applicants
Run by the Berlin-based Academy of Subcultural Understanding, the programme hopes to establish the next generation of club pioneers Continue reading...
New compensation platform launched for festivalgoers
FestProtect will help buyers claim compensation for issues such as weather-related cancellations or excessively large crowds Continue reading...
See Bruce Springsteen Perform ‘People Have the Power’ With Bono and Patti Smith
Springsteen was presented with the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award by the U2 frontman at Tribeca Film Festival
underscores accuses Texas venue of "misogynistic" conduct
She claimed that Houston venue Meow Wolf was "difficult to work with" ahead of her scheduled show Continue reading...
The Semi Delicious crew select their five ultimate festival tracks
Ahead of their stage takeover at Gottwood’s 15th edition, five members of the Semi Delicious family share their perfect festival banger Continue reading...
Who's playing The Mixmag Lab?
See who's playing The Mixmag Lab, our world famous party - and come through Continue reading...
A list of UK nightlife spaces where you can watch the World Cup 2026
With so many late kick offs in the US, Mexico and Canada-hosted tournament, there are a range of clubs, music venues festivals showing the big games across the next few weeks Continue reading...
The Mix 110: LWS
The creator of some of the biggest dancefloor tracks of recent years shares a chaotically percussive mix that pushes into deeper grooves, and speaks to Christian Eede about "headfuck" music and not wanting to be pigeonholed as a producer Continue reading...
New exhibition explores the 30-year evolution of jungle in Bristol
Charting the genre's journey from the '80s to present day, the exhibition has been curated by DJ Krust, DJ Flynn and author, Gary Thompson Continue reading...
Here are the winners of Burn Energy and Mixmag’s DJ Open Contest 2026
Following hundreds of entries, we’ve cherry-picked the most exciting emerging DJs to join us on the Burn Energy Tour 2026, bringing incendiary line-ups across Europe and North Africa Continue reading...
NTIA urge government to recognise nightclubs as cultural institutions in new open letter
The letter suggests following the lead of the German government in reclassifying clubs as "cultural and artistic" spaces Continue reading...
The Best Tracks Of The Year 2026 So Far
Mixmag's guide to the best tracks of the year 2026 Continue reading...
The Best Albums, EPs And Mixtapes Of The Year 2026 So Far
Mixmag's guide to the best albums, EPs and mixtapes of 2026 Continue reading...
The Best DJ Mixes Of The Year 2026 So Far
Mixmag's guide to the best DJ mixes of 2026 Continue reading...
Hot Since 82 shares details of new album 'Obsessions'
The Barnsley-raised producer has premiered the first single from the project, a rework of Shades of Rhythm's 'The Sound Of Eden', via Mixmag Continue reading...
Boy George and Culture Club Brush Off Homophobic Hecklers in New Doc Clip
The band discuss dealing with skepticism and homophobia from audiences and label executives in Alison Ellwood's new film
See Olivia Rodrigo Surprise No Doubt at Band’s Final Sphere Show
"I’m just a girl who wants the last hug at the last Sphere show," superfan Rodrigo requests of Gwen Stefani as band's residency wrapped up Saturday
Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost credit card with signed copy of his latest album
It was returned to Cooper right before he set off on his European tour The post Alice Cooper thanks man who found his lost credit card with signed copy of his latest album appeared first on NME .
Ariana Grande launches foundation to provide support for LGBTQ+ community
Grande says that the Brighter Days Ahead Foundation's goal is to "support, protect, and provide resources for our vulnerable friends in need" The post Ariana Grande launches foundation to provide support for LGBTQ+ community appeared first on NME .
John Fogerty wants Timothée Chalamet to play him in upcoming biopic
The Creedence Clearwater Revival musician said "whoever that Bob Dylan guy was" would be a great fit The post John Fogerty wants Timothée Chalamet to play him in upcoming biopic appeared first on NME .
Watch North West’s first solo music festival performance
It comes after the release of her debut EP, 'N0rth4evr', last month The post Watch North West’s first solo music festival performance appeared first on NME .
Donald Trump’s name has been fully removed from the Kennedy Center’s facade
Celebrations have been kicking off outside the building, though the new signage remains covered by tarp The post Donald Trump’s name has been fully removed from the Kennedy Center’s facade appeared first on NME .
Here’s what Guns N’ Roses played as they headlined Download 2026
Their three hour set saw them play covers of Wings, Bob Dylan, Sex Pistols and more The post Here’s what Guns N’ Roses played as they headlined Download 2026 appeared first on NME .
Bruce Springsteen apologises to Bono for refusing to license song for U2 frontman’s charity GAP ad
"I should have fucking done it!" The post Bruce Springsteen apologises to Bono for refusing to license song for U2 frontman’s charity GAP ad appeared first on NME .
Jim Ward on “the end of Sparta’s second act”, his connection to Turnstile and bond to At The Drive-In
The rock veteran talks to NME about new album ‘Cut A Silhouette’, his eternal unity with old band, seeing himself in Turnstile, why he has "a ton of respect" for Kneecap, and how for Sparta "all the obstacles have been cleared and now we can move ahead with a full tank" The post
‘Michael’ Surpasses ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ As Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time
The film has surpassed Bohemian Rhapsody 's total gross with $358.6 million at the domestic box office and $553.3 million internationally.
Mickey Guyton Performs National Anthem at NBA Finals Game 5
The Texas native opened the Knicks vs. Spurs game Saturday night (June 13) in San Antonio.
Bruce Springsteen Sings With Patti Smith & Apologizes to Bono at Tribeca Event: ‘I Should Have Said Yes’
The Boss was honored with the festival's Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award.
Bruce Springsteen Apologizes for Refusing to Allow His Song in Bono’s Gap Commercial, Tells U2 Frontman: ‘I Should Have F—ing Done It!’
Bono gave Bruce Springsteen a hard time for refusing to license his song “Girls in Their Summer Clothes” for a commercial for the clothing brand Gap in partnership with Bono’s AIDS foundation (RED). While presenting Springsteen with the Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice A
Trump’s Name Is Gone From Kennedy Center’s Facade, According to Top Official at the Arts Venue
"All physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds ... that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump" has been removed, a court filing states.
Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list
Helen Mirren, Judge Jules and Julia Donaldson are among the others to be honoured The post Tony Iommi, Carl Cox and Cerys Matthews named on King’s Birthday Honours list appeared first on NME .
Chaka Khan, Kelly Rowland & More Honored at 2026 Black Women in Music Dinner
Choreographer Fatima Robinson, music executive Natina Nimene, Billboard ’s Gail Mitchell and Gender Amplified’s Ebonie Smith were also honored at the event.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ Breaks First-Day Streaming Records
The pop star released her third studio album on June 12.