DJs and producers in China, who spoke with Resident Advisor anonymously about the recent protests, say the government’s zero-Covid policy has been “absolutely devastating” for the electronic music community. Read more
Hong Kong is finally loosening strict Covid-19 rules on live entertainment in bars and clubs. Read more
âFlowâ is a scientifically recognized state of mind where a person is completely focused and immersed in what theyâre doing- All time seems to stop, the whole world seems to disappear, and the person is performing and creating at their peak levels. Top performance athletes, engineers, and especially your favorite music artists all try to do whatever they can to achieve the State of Flow. Although everyone has their own method to achieve âflowâ, factors such as creative workspaces, learning beyond their craft, physical/mental well-being, feedback/self-evaluation on work, and resting time- help all artists create their best work.
With a career that spans over two decades, Markantonio is considered one of Italyâs most accomplished electronic music artists. He shares with 6AM how he achieves key factors to get to a State of Flow for his projects including AnalyticTrail Records, MKT Records, and Casamia Music (aka C.\SAMIA) as the owner and director, and especially for his recent Neapel EP that was released on September 30th, 2022 (Friday) and is now available to purchase.
A new study from The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) through CGA reveals that one in five nightclubs in the UK have closed down since the beginning of the pandemic – leaving 20% fewer clubs in the country than there open in early 2020. Read more
Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams has announced that vaccination will no longer be required to attend concerts in the city. Since summer 2021, all entries for gigs have required a vaccination. At a news conference in Times Square, Adams explained that from May 7th, 2022 vaccination status will no longer be required when attending not only concerts, but also restaurants, bars, and gyms.
Adamsâ decision came after Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted the stateâs business mask mandate in mid-February, and later in the month removed New Yorkâs public school face-covering requirement. As of Monday, New York City restaurants and other indoor venues celebrated, as the Big Appleâs proof of vaccination mandate was lifted.
This year’s Coachella will not require attendees to wear masks or provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19. The event issued a statement on its website saying in part, “There is no guarantee, express or implied, that those attending the festival will not be exposed to Covid-19.” The music event industries have been hit particularly hard by COVID-19. Coachella’s recent decision could represent the global trend for other events and promoters.
Originally reported by New York Times.
Image courtesy of John Davisson.
Dutch clubs will reopen on Saturday, February 12 in protest of current COVID-19 regulations. The Netherland’s police unions have issued a statement that venues may reopen without fear of consequence. The events will not be fined or shut down. The unions are primarily concerned with safety, so they will be on hand at the events to provide emergency services. Read more
Russian producer Corvad is ready for lift-off in three, two, one. Corvad’s new label and latest album aim to venture into areas unknown and explore new dimensions of sound. The changing, and often hectic, tide of the times influences his music. There is no question that the energy shifted in 2020: the pandemic changed everything.
It is with a heavy heart that we report the news of the passing of one of Chicago House’s most influential producers and DJs, the mighty Paul Johnson.
An infectious, kind and loving character, Paul Johnson is best known for his self-taught DJ style of house music and his 1999 single “Get Get Down”, which became a worldwide hit.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that all COVID-related restrictions will be immediately lifted statewide now that 70% of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. While on the opposite coast, California introduces a digital vaccination record. What does this mean for the events world?
