Pacha Group finds a new investor
Friday, July 14th
Anu Shukla
Dubai’s FIVE Holdings has acquired a €320 million stake in the nightlife conglomerate, Diario De Ibiza reports. The company will take over the nightclubs and hotels, including Pacha and Destino in Ibiza.
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Watch a new film on the origins of techno
Sunday, July 16th
Nick Taylor
German state TV channel Deutsche Welle has released a 19-minute film about the birth of techno in Detroit and its role in Berlin’s recent history. Talking heads include Alan Oldham (DJ T-1000), Ellen Allien and Juan Atkins.
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RIP DJ Deeon
Tuesday, July 18th
Michael Lawson
The Chicago dance music legend passed away in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday, July 18th, surrounded by family and friends. He was 56. Tributes have poured from all over the world.
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New vinyl pressing plant in Los Angeles County
Tuesday, July 11th
Michael Lawson
Spearheaded by US techno artist Drumcell, Onyx Record Press is expected to begin pressing in August and is already taking pre-orders. “Our team has more than 25 years of experience in the vinyl manufacturing industry,” Drumcell said.
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Irish clubs to receive soundproofing funding
Thursday, July 21st
Michael Lawson
The Irish government has launched a noise mitigation grant scheme to coincide with the extension of nightclub opening hours. Venues will be eligible for up to €70,000 per application.
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