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As it enters the new year, London music venue 77 has announced its 2026 opening schedule, continuing its focus on music-led events within a purpose-built space designed around sound, lighting and a deep connection between artist and crowd.

After a hugely successful inaugural Autumn/Winter season, the new programme continues 77’s commitment to bringing together a community of dedicated music fans, showcasing house and techno from internationally respected artists in a space crafted for an immersive music experience.

Alongside its in-house programme, 77 will also be partnering with Zamna and Lone Collective, marking the beginning of a new series of collaborative event nights that bring globally recognised brands and distinctive curatorial identities into the space.

Successful event ACASO have also chosen 77 as their preferred destination, adding further depth and profile to the line-up and cementing the venue’s reputation as a trusted home for electronic music.

January is led by a standout collaboration on Saturday 24 January with Lone Collective and the globally recognised Zamna brand which hosts immerse showcases across the globe.

February sees house and techno royalty step into the booth, including US pioneer Dennis Ferrer on Friday 6 February as he brings his timeless, soul-driven sound to Marylebone. Later in the month, Magdalena and Yvonne Simone land on Friday 20 February with a refined blend of melodic depth and groove-led energy. The cult Zamna brand then returns on Friday 27 February.

March continues the momentum with line-ups including CIZA, Julya Karma, Nowa, Trikk and Novak, with Julya Karma, Nowa and Trikk all part of the Innervisions label family, reinforcing 77’s commitment to genre-spanning programming.

More artists and events will be announced across the coming weeks, with the opening setting the tone for what promises to be a defining year ahead.

77 A-Z Lineup 2026

ACASO
Amirita
AYA
CIZA
Culoe De Song
Dennis Ferrer
Indigenous
Julya Karma
Kasango
Le Blanc
Lone Collective
Magdalena
Novak
Nowa
Temple Tales Presents
Trikk
Vidojean
Yvonne Simone
Zamna

After a sold old debut, the second edition raises the bar with Josh Baker, Prospa, Gene On Earth, Oden & Fatzo (Live), Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles and more set to play in 2026

29 April – 4 May

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Following a standout debut in 2025, Higher Love Festival returns to the sun-soaked shores of Malta for its second edition with a heavyweight Phase 1 lineup for 2026. Running from 29 April to 4 May, the festival once again takes over multiple stunning locations across the island and mixes up world-class electronic music with sunrise-to-starlight dancing, glistening coastlines, next level food and a like-minded crowd.

Curated by Sammy Porter alongside the team behind leading promoters LoveJuice, Higher Love is an all-encompassing European festival experience – think pool parties under blazing sun, open-air shows by the sea, boat parties with beats rolling across the water and secret afterparties that stretch long into the night.

Phase 1 lineup highlights include fresh tech house from new school tastemakers such as Josh Baker, Prospa, Eliza Rose, Fleur Shore, Girls Don’t Sync, Kolter, Lee Foss, Sidney Charles, Riordan, Wheats, Julian Fijma, Paige Tomlinson, Obskür and a special live show from Oden & Fatzo with five headliners still to be revealed in Phase 2.

The week closes in style with an unmissable Closing Party at Boat Club, Café Del Mar, featuring G Chase, Harty, Mazos, Mike Younger, O’Neil McDowall and Sonny Kane.

Higher Love also brings a stacked schedule of stage takeovers from cutting-edge brands including 23 Degrees, After Caposile, Appetite, Binary, Boat Club, Creche, Club Roto, Groovin, Indigenous, INLV, Lab 54, LoveJuice, Modern Funktion, Secret Sessions and WYLD who will all bring their own flavours and add to a diverse, forward-thinking soundtrack across the island.

This weekend escape is a perfect way to kick off the 2026 festival season in a gorgeous setting with an already essential line up, and more is to come soon.

Sign up now at wearehigherlove.com, with tickets on sale on Tuesday, 13th January.

Marking his return after a year, and delivering his most personal work to date

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London-based producer Bailey Ibbs returns after a year with announcing ‘Notice The Silence’, his fourth EP on his own imprint Night Service, out Friday 19th December. Marking a clear evolution in sound and intention, the release sees Bailey step away from the purely club-driven intensity he’s become known for, instead embracing a more introspective, emotion-led approach built on tension and sincere self-expression.

Long regarded as a key figure in the new wave of contemporary techno, Bailey Ibbs has spent recent years shaping a distinct sonic identity that seamlessly blends techno, breaks and rave-rooted energy. Since emerging in 2022 with his Volta EP, which drew early support from DVS1, Ben Klock and Marrøn, he has gone on to release on influential platforms including KiNK, Token, HATE and SLAM, while continuing to develop Night Service as both a label and curatorial platform.

With Notice The Silence, however, Bailey deliberately turns inward. The EP captures moments of stillness and reflection, channelled through a more spacious, emotive framework that prioritises feeling over function. Rather than chasing peak-time immediacy, the project invites listeners into a slower, more contemplative space; one that embraces fragility, clarity and the weight of quiet moments.

“It’s me exploring new spaces I hadn’t given myself permission to explore before,” Ibbs explains. “Letting the tension breathe, letting the emotion lead. It feels like the most genuine representation of where I’m at creatively.”

The release arrives during a pivotal moment for the London-based artist. In 2024, Bailey was announced as a resident at Berlin’s iconic Tresor, further cementing his position within the global techno landscape. Alongside this, he continues to expand his reach beyond the club through his Rinse FM residency, where longer-form, narrative-led sets allow for deeper musical exploration, and through performances at forward-thinking spaces such as SECTION HQ.

With Night Service continuing to evolve as a platform for boundary-pushing club music, Notice The Silence stands as Bailey Ibbs’ most sincere statement yet: a release defined not by volume, but by intention.

Tracklist:
1) Notice The Silence
2) Message For Creatives
3) Flow State
4) Absolved Of Sin
5) Pulse Of Life

Following OVAVA Music’s Traxsource Number 1 Melodic/Progressive House hit ‘Home’ by label founder Ollie Mundy, emerging global Afro House talent Cameron Glasgow now releases his new EP, ‘Often’, on OVAVA Music. Featuring two new remixes from Eternal Self and Gifted Fire, the ‘Often EP’ is released on 9th January, 2026.

‘Often’ is a deeply emotive Afro House release that blends organic percussion, soulful vocals and melodic textures, designed to move both body and spirit. Centred around connection and release, ‘Often’ captures the point where rhythm meets emotion and feels equally at home in intimate club settings and on expansive festival stages. The release includes two reinterpretations. Eternal Self’s remix fuses breaks with progressive House energy inspired by the likes of Dusky and Overmono, delivering a euphoric yet introspective interpretation of the original. Closing the release is Gifted Fire’s remix, a deep Afro melodic journey that amplifies the groove through rich atmosphere and hypnotic flow. Together, these versions form a three-part exploration of sound and feeling, perfectly reflecting OVAVA Music’s ethos of authentic and soulful music created for timeless dancefloor connection.

Cameron Glasgow is a Belfast-born DJ and producer known for his emotionally driven, percussive sound and his ability to unite communities on and off the dancefloor. Now based in Asia, Cameron has headlined sold-out shows in Bangkok, Melbourne, Helsinki, and across the UK, with performances at iconic venues and festivals including Half Moon Festival, Egg London, Thompson’s Belfast, Invisible Wind Factory Liverpool, and Baccarat Bangkok. He’s played alongside artists such as Makasi, Jordan James, Tori Levett, and Mofu. As a producer, Cameron’s music has earned over 700,000 global streams, with support from BBC Introducing, Maxi Meraki, Quentro, Bicep and more.

Ollie Mundy’s OVAVA Music, the UK and Ibiza-based imprint, has built a strong reputation for standout releases and authentic talent. Celebrating both emerging and established artists, OVAVA has created a distinct identity in the electronic music scene, drawing inspiration from Burning Man and Ollie’s global travels. Since the label’s inception, OVAVA music has welcomed an ever-growing list of artists to its roster, championing releases from the likes of DJ Hydra, Ari, Fogel, NatalieJane, David Ramano, Gipetto, and many more.

Known for quality club-focused releases, the label has received consistent support from industry heavyweights, including Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, Themba, Claptone, Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Joris Voorn, Paul van Dyk, Ruben Mandolini, Steve Lawler, Shiba San, and TSHA, just to name a few.

OVAVA’s highlights include a No.1 on Beatport’s Afro House chart, multiple Traxsource Top 10 positions, and Ollie’s Burning Man-inspired mixes surpassing 5 million views. Rooted in emotion, Ollie’s journey as curator and artist shapes the label’s immersive output, designed to inspire introspection, connection, and euphoria. Extending this ethos, OVAVA Music Radio streams 24/7 with seamless, ad-free mixes showcasing the depth and diversity of the roster. In less than a year, OVAVA has amassed nearly 200,000 streams with a playlist reach of 2.4 million, recently featuring at Café del Mar and Back to Mine in Ibiza.

Cameron Glasgow’s ‘Often EP’ marks the commencement of a run of new releases from OVAVA Music throughout 2026, continuing to position the label as one of electronic music’s most exciting and rising imprints.

Cameron Glasgow – Often EP

Released: 9th January, 2026

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During Carnival, Rio de Janeiro has always been a global magnet. In 2026, BOMA turns that gravitational force into a new epicenter for electronic music culture.

The Brazilian cultural platform announces its most ambitious Carnival program to date, returning to Rio de Janeiro with six nights of curated experiences at the Museu do Amanhã — the most visited museum in Latin America and one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in the world.

Designed by Santiago Calatrava and set against Guanabara Bay, the museum once again becomes more than a venue. It becomes a symbol: a meeting point between Brazil’s ancestral celebration of freedom and the future-facing language of global electronic music.

Born from the desire to create the experience its founders wanted to live, BOMA — Born Of Music Addiction — has evolved from a party into a cultural platform operating at the intersection of sound, art, fashion and contemporary behavior. Its approach goes beyond line-ups. It’s about how music occupies space, how people move together, and how collective memory is built on the dancefloor.

Guided by four pillars — outstanding experience, desirable line-up, loyal community and cultural tastemaking — BOMA has established itself as one of the most respected boutique platforms in Brazil, occupying architecturally and culturally significant locations and curating experiences where sound, space and identity are inseparable.

Carnival is where this vision reaches its full scale.

The journey begins on February 13, with Jamie Jones opening the week alongside Adam Ten b2b Mita Gami, Miguelle & Tons and GIU. The night sets the tone for what follows: a meeting point between global house culture and BOMA’s signature sense of flow, progression and collective energy.

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On February 14, Black Coffee returns to BOMA to lead a night dedicated to afro-house, groove and rhythmic sophistication. Joined by Carlita, Ahmed Spins, Bhaskar, Jackson, Malive and Unfazed, the evening highlights the genre’s deep roots and contemporary evolution, echoing the global pulse of dance music today.

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February 16 brings together Mochakk and Dennis Cruz, with a special Bob Moses (club set) performance, plus OsGemeos and Halfcab. It’s one of the most anticipated line-ups of the season — a dialogue between generations, where new-school energy meets old-school sensibility inside one of the most striking spaces in the city.

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On February 17, the Museu do Amanhã is taken over by ARTBAT and CamelPhat, joined by special guest LP Giobbi, alongside Departamento and Tato. The night is built around powerful, melodic and cinematic mainstage sounds, turning the museum into a widescreen dancefloor framed by architecture and light.

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The celebration peaks on February 20 with Vintage Culture, accompanied by WhoMadeWho (hybrid DJ set), Omri, Eli Iwasa and Doozie. Known as “Champions Friday”, the date coincides with the announcement of the winning samba school of Rio’s parades, making it one of the most emotionally charged moments of Carnival — where Brazil’s global electronic voice meets its most iconic cultural ritual.

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The journey closes on February 21 with a collaboration with Dawn Patrol, featuring hosts Maz and Antdot, inviting special guest Kölsch, alongside Riascode and Bakka. Guiding the crowd into sunrise, the final chapter unfolds as one of BOMA’s most celebrated rituals — a moment of release, connection and collective reset.

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BOMA’s presence in Rio during Carnival is now a tradition. Over the years, the platform has transformed its city editions into a cultural landmark, attracting audiences from Brazil and abroad while blending music, design, artistic interventions and sensorial experiences.

What began as a platform driven by creativity and community has evolved into one of the defining forces of contemporary Carnival, proving that electronic music has a central place in the country’s most important cultural moment.

In 2026, BOMA elevates this legacy with its most ambitious programming yet, reaffirming its role as a leading creative voice in Brazil’s electronic scene — and as a cultural bridge between local identity and global influence.

We are BOMA.
Born of Music Addiction.

In 2026, Ministry of Sound will take its sound to the world with an unprecedented year-long, 35-city world tour. Spanning six continents and some of the planet’s most famed venues, the tour marks the first time Ministry has hit the road on this scale, a milestone celebration of 35 years at the forefront of electronic music and club culture.

Kicking off January 31st, the tour launches in Dubai with an open-air, festival-style event beneath Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel. Heading up the bill are New York house master Dennis Ferrer and his fellow US compatriot Armand Van Helden. DJ Tennis is set to bring his eclectic selections to the mix, while HoneyLuv brings her signature groove-driven sets. South African selectors Caiiro, Da Cap and Enoo Napa unite for a B3B experience, complemented by Brazilian talent Aline Rocha, Dubai-based deep house duo Arcade 82, and more. From there, the tour travels across Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia and Australia, carrying this energy around the globe throughout the year.

Born in a disused South London bus depot in 1991, Ministry of Sound helped redefine nightlife with an uncompromising focus on sound quality and innovation. Over the past 35 years, it has grown into one of the most recognisable names in global youth culture, selling over 70 million albums, welcoming more than half a million visitors annually, generating billions of streams worldwide, and becoming synonymous with the most recognisable club brand on the planet.

Says Jared McCulloch, Head of Live at Ministry of Sound. “This tour is about taking Ministry of Sound back out into the world. For 35 years, we’ve been a benchmark for club culture, and now feels like the right moment to show that spirit on a global stage again. Each stop gives us a chance to remind people what Ministry of Sound really stands for, the energy, the sound, the full experience, wherever they are in the world.”

This landmark tour serves as a living exhibition of dance culture that connects generations of clubbers and showcases how the Ministry ethos continues to inspire new communities around the world.

For the latest information on Ministry of Sound’s 35 City World Tour, head to the website: https://www.ministryofsound.com/

January 31st

Ain Dubai
Dennis Ferrer
Armand Van Helden
DJ Tennis
HoneyLuv
Caiiro b3b Da Capo b3b Enoo Napa (B3B Experience
Aline Rocha
Arcade 82
Hodges

TOUR COUNTRIES

Argentina
Australia
Bahrain
Brazil
Canada
Czech Republic
Egypt
Finland
Greece
Indonesia
Ireland
Jordan
Lebanon
Malta
Mexico
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Serbia
Singapore
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States

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After a record-breaking year, the scene-leading Reggae Land returns to the Milton Keynes National Bowl on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026 for its sixth and biggest edition yet. The UK’s largest Reggae and Caribbean culture festival will once again welcome 100,000 fans across the weekend and unite an unrivalled curation of world-class talent, island flavours and community spirit for two days of unforgettable music and culture. Tickets are on sale now at www.reggaeland.co.uk 

Reggae Land is by far the biggest reggae festival in the UK and one of the largest in Europe, and 2026 will mark its most ambitious year yet. The full artist line-up will be announced in January and promises to be the largest yet, expanding from 90 artists in 2025 to 120+ artists in 2026, all spread across seven stages with increased production, sound, facilities and immersive decor. 

In the meantime, the first announcement for 2026 focuses on major expansions across the site including brand-new stages and the festival’s largest programme to date. This year, Reggae Land introduces the Dancehall Stage, a brand-new open-air, dedicated dancehall arena with a 7,000 capacity, delivering a huge new space for high-energy performances and culture. Then comes Bob’s Bar Stage, a new indoor stage paying tribute to the roots of reggae, giving roots reggae and lovers rock their own dedicated home at Reggae Land.

The full 2026 programme will once again showcase the entire spectrum of Caribbean sound and culture from roots and rocksteady to dancehall, dub, jungle and beyond with world-renowned names appearing alongside rising stars and genre innovators.

Since its move to The National Bowl in 2023, Reggae Land has transformed the historic open-air venue into a Caribbean wonderland. The Bowl’s natural amphitheatre provides unmatched acoustics and panoramic views, while its central location offers easy access for festival goers from across the UK and beyond. Beyond the music, the site comes alive with a Caribbean food village, rum bars and cocktail shacks, a reggae flea market, a reggae museum and a VIP zone creating a full sensory journey through Caribbean culture, rhythm and flavour.

Say JBM Music, the festival’s organisers: “Every year we push ourselves to make Reggae Land bigger, better, and more vibrant for everyone who joins us. As the festival grows, we’re determined to give even more back to the amazing community that powers this event. By expanding the line-up and adding new stages, we’re bringing more music, more culture, and more energy than ever before.””

With its unique blend of live performances, cultural showcases and community spirit, Reggae Land 2026 is set to be the most complete and immersive deep dive into rhythm, roots and the unity that shapes the music.

Tickets are expected to sell out fast so secure your place at www.reggaeland.co.uk 

Martin Garrix, Nico Moreno, Mosimann, Marshmallow, Amelie lens, PLK, Vladimir Cauchemar,

Pardon My French by DJ Snake and more to come

Cannes, France – 7, 8, 9 August 2026

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Les Plages Électroniques is France’s most iconic beach festival and now it unveils the first wave of artists set to perform at its landmark 20th anniversary edition next August in Cannes. Returning to the sands of the Côte d’Azur, the festival continues its legacy of blending world-class electronic talent with a uniquely Mediterranean atmosphere.

7 August 2026 will see Martin Garrix headline. He is one of the world’s most influential EDM superstars, known for global chart-topping hits and headline performances at the biggest festivals worldwide and will be joined by Nico Moreno,  a leading force in the new wave of industrial techno, recognised for his fast, hard-hitting sets that dominate underground stages across Europe. Mosimann is next and is the Swiss DJ, producer and vocalist celebrated for his hybrid live sets and genre-blending approach, merging house, pop and electronic performance.

8 August 2026 welcomes Multi-platinum producer and global dance icon Marshmello whose crossover hits have earned billions of streams and collaborations with the world’s biggest artists. Then comes Belgium’s Amelie Lens, one of techno’s most powerful modern figures, known for her hypnotic, high-energy sets and commanding presence on the world’s largest stages. Chart-topping French rapper PLK also brings his signature melodic flow and sharp lyricism to the Riviera while Vladimir Cauchemar is a producer and performer known for his flute-driven trap sound and visually striking aesthetic.

9 August 2026 sees DJ Snake present Pardon My French as the global superstar returns to the Croisette with his famed PMF collective, bringing high-energy bass, trap and dance music to close the festival.

This summer marks two decades since Les Plages Électroniques began as a small local gathering in 2006. Today, the festival welcomes more than 60,000 attendees from around the world and presents over 90 artists annually across six stages spanning the beach, rooftops, the Palais des Festivals and the open sea.

Set between the Bay of Cannes and the Croisette, the festival has become a defining symbol of summer in the South of France with an immersive experience from beach sunsets to late-night afterparties inside the Palais.

The 20th anniversary edition will celebrate the festival’s heritage while pushing forward with enhanced production, new stage concepts, special collaborations and commemorative moments honouring two decades of creativity and connection.

In August 2026, the Croisette will once again transform into one of Europe’s biggest dancefloors as the countdown begins for the festival’s most anticipated edition yet.

Booka Shade (Live), James Zabiela, Solardo, Dense & Pika, Fat Tony, Emerald, Matt Jam Lamont, Heartless Crew, The Ragga Twins and more all play on New Years Eve

Space Ibiza will return to London on 31 December for a one-night New Year’s Eve event at Eutopia Warehouse, the new 4,000-capacity indoor-outdoor cultural complex in Barking. The event marks Space’s first London appearance in nearly three years and features one of the city’s largest NYE lineups with a truly authentic mix of artists bringing the famous Space Ibiza sound to life in high definition. Tickets are on-sale now at https://ra.co/events/2267045.

This exclusive show will take place across three transformed warehouse arenas and an outdoor courtyard with a multi-genre programme inspired by Space Ibiza’s historic opening and closing fiestas. The lineup brings together long-standing Space favourites with key figures from London’s electronic music communities and spans techno, house, UKG, jungle and drum & bass.

Headline acts include Space OGs such as Booka Shade (Live) and James Zabiela, new school tech house titans Solardo, pounding techno from Dense & Pika, plus influential UK artists such as Fat Tony, Blumitsu, Comacattz, Matt Jam Lamont, DJ Brockie & MC Det, Heartless Crew, The Ragga Twins, Emerald, MC Creed, MC CKP, MC DT and Pied Piper across a full jungle, d&b and UKG spectrum. The night will also feature sets from Space and Sun City residents including Andrew Kay, Bowditch, DJ Wigman, Fro, Gerrardo, Petchy and Spidey G.

Speaking about the return to the UK, Space Ibiza’s Juan said: “In the early days of Ibiza the British were so important in laying the foundations for the dance music scene on the Island. Throughout the years at Space, they always brought such a special energy to our dance floor and so we love to come back to the UK whenever we can and especially London with its musical history. We are so happy that we will be there on NYE with some old favourites like Booka Shade and James Zabiela as well as lots of London legends like Brockie, Det and Matt Jam Lamont… it’s going to be a great party!”

The event will run from 4pm to 5am, with music across all arenas from 6pm. The covered courtyard will operate until 10pm, and an official afterparty will be announced. VIP tickets include a champagne reception, fast-track entry, backstage mezzanine access and a Space Ibiza merchandise package.

Eutopia Warehouse, which opened this year following a £1.5 million redevelopment, spans three interlinked industrial spaces equipped with d&b Audiotechnik sound, modular stage design and large-scale lighting and visual installations.

It is the perfect place for Space Ibiza’s NYE homecoming and an unmissable one-off night of White Isle-infused hedonism.

For upcoming event listings and information, visit eutopiawhs.com or follow at instagram.com/eutopiawhs

Eutopia Warehouse

42 River Road, Barking, London, IG11 0DW