FOLD announced itself to the London clubbing scene with a 24 hour party bringing together 21 progressive party crews and DJ collectives to provide the soundtrack.
Kala Festival 2018 review
The debut Kala Festival introduced the Albanian coastline as a destination for music-lovers and explorers of fresh settings to party. Mike Barnard was there.
Sónar 2018 report
Sónar marked the 25th edition of its Barcelona festival by attracting its highest attendance of 126,000 and more than 150 performances. Mike Barnard reports.
Innervisions at OFFSónar 2018 review
Innervisions rounded off four days of OFFSónar parties at Barcelona’s Poble Espanyol during the 25th Sónar Festival. Mike Barnard was there.
He Said/She Said: Junction 2 Festival 2018
Junction 2 Festival returned to London’s Boston Manor Park for its third year. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
Nuits Sonores 2018 review
More than 143,000 festival-goers made the 16th edition of Nuits Sonores a record-breaking year for the Lyon event. Mike Barnard was there.
Paul Kalkbrenner Parts of Life London review
Paul Kalkbrenner brought the tour of his eighth album Parts of Life to London at LWE’s new venue, Old Fountain Studios. Mike Barnard was there.
Arcadia Spectacular 10th Anniversary in London review
The giant, fire-breathing Arcadia spider touched down in London for two days of house, techno and bass. Mike Barnard was there.
Klockworks presents Photon at Printworks London review
Ann McManus reviews the daytime party featuring Ben Klock, Rødhåd, DVS1, Surgeon, DJ Nobu, Etapp Kyle and more.
Hospitality in The Dock 2018 Review
Kyle Webster checks out the second year of Hospitality in the Dock.
He Said/She Said: Hot Since 82 presents Labyrinth at Tobacco Dock
Hot Since 82 took his Labyrinth party to London’s Tobacco Dock. Mike Barnard and Ann McManus were there.
Printworks Opening - The Hydra review
Printworks London reopened for 2018 with The Hydra taking control of its two rooms on Saturday, March 3rd. Mike Barnard was there.
Junction 2 Presents Tobacco Dock review
Junction 2 Festival took over Tobacco Dock to present a taste for its all-day event in Boston Manor Park in June. Mike Barnard was there.
LWE NYD 2018
LWE hosted a New Year’s Day party at London’s Tobacco Dock for the fifth year on Monday, January 1st. Mike Barnard was there.
FABRICLIVE x SaSaSaS review
SaSaSaS presents and Get Hype Records took over a room each for FABRICLIVE on Friday, December 8th for a dual drum & bass session loaded with heavyweight names. Mike Barnard was there.
He Said/She Said Halloween 2017
Mike Barnard and Ann McManus spooked themselves into a Halloween techno double header of DJ Nobu and Surgeon at Oval Space then the annual Drumcode Halloween party.
Printworks London Issue 002 Opening review
Printworks London kicked off Issue 002 of its in-house music series with an opening party on Saturday, October 7th. Mike Barnard was there.
Hospitality in the Park 2017 review
Hospitality in the Park returned to London with a London Elektricity 16-piece band, Roni Size marking the 20th anniversary of New Forms plus Fred V & Graffix. Ann McManus was there.
Wanderlust 108 review
More than 2,000 people gathered in Victoria Park for Wanderlust 108, the UK’s first mindful triathlon of a 5k run, yoga session and mass meditation.
Dimensions Festival 2017 review
Mike Barnard reviews a rain-hit Dimensions Festival featuring Jeff Mills, Grace Jones, Moderat, Daphni, Aux 88, Maurice Fulton and Floating Points.
South West Four 2017 Sunday review
Ann McManus reviews South West Four’s 14th edition on Sunday, August 26th.
Elrow Town London Review
Outlandish party-starters Elrow hosted their biggest event in the UK when Elrow Town landed in London. Mike Barnard got involved.
Dimensions Festival 2017 Preview Part 2 - Beach and Fort Punta Christo
Following our preview of the Dimensions Festival opening concert and boat parties for 2017, we move on to the daytime beach stage and night spaces.
Dimensions Festival 2017 Preview Part 1 - Opening Concert and Boat Parties
We preview the opening concert and boat parties at Dimensions Festival 2017.
Eastern Electrics Festival 2017 review
Eastern Electrics Festival relocated to south London for 2017, shacking up in Morden Park on Saturday, August 5th for a day featuring Carl Cox, Âme, Hot Since 82, Skream and Steve Lawler. Ann McManus was there.