News ANGHAMI LAUNCHES NEW ‘ANGHAMI ELITE’ PROGRAM CELEBRATING THE REGION’S MOST INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS The new flagship series launches with Egyptian music icon Angham, celebrating more than three decades of music and her latest EP, De Rohy
News UAE BUSINESSES WILL PAY NEW MUSIC LICENSING FEES FROM DECEMBER 2026 Restaurants, clubs, hotels, gyms, shopping centres and radio stations will face new annual charges for playing copyrighted music commercially
News 8 ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVALS KEEPING SUMMER GOING INTO AUTUMN 2026 From beachside raves and medieval castles to five-star resorts and the Great Pyramids of Giza, festival season is far from over
News SUNO LAUNCHES VINYL SERVICE FOR AI-GENERATED MUSIC The new service will allow users to turn music created on the AI platform into custom 12-inch records
News HÏ IBIZA AND USHUAÏA IBIZA REVEAL HUGE 2026 CLOSING PARTY LINE-UPS Black Coffee, The Martinez Brothers, Skepta, Vintage Culture, Loco Dice and Patrick Topping are among the artists set to close out another season in Ibiza
News PUMA’S ICONIC SUEDE GETS A NEW LOOK WITH THE SUEDE BLOOM The latest chapter of PUMA’s “Never Not Suede” campaign brings pearls, satin laces and softer colourways to the silhouette first introduced in 1968
News SAE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LAUNCHES DUBAI’S FIRST ACCREDITED BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE The new three-year programme combines music production, performance and business with industry experience, alongside scholarships of up to AED 50,000
News TEDDY-O IS COMING TO CAVO THIS SATURDAY We caught up with the DJ to talk music, influences, life behind the decks and what’s coming next.
News NOVATION EXPANDS ITS MK4 RANGE WITH THE NEW LAUNCHKEY 88 MIDI CONTROLLER The latest addition to the Launchkey MK4 family delivers 88 semi-weighted keys, enhanced DAW integration and built-in composition tools for producers and performers
News DEEP SESSIONS RETURNS TO DUBAI, BUILDING A NEW HOME FOR PROGRESSIVE HOUSE Groove Society's underground concept returns this August after a sold-out debut, championing deep and progressive house in the UAE
News AMARU DUBAI LAUNCHES AMIGOS BRUNCH The new weekly brunch at Souk Madinat Jumeirah combines vibrant cuisine, live DJs and free-flowing drinks every Saturday
News PACHA ICONS RETURNS TO DUBAI WITH CARL COX, SONNY FODERA AND MORE THIS WINTER 2026 SEASON Dubai's flagship open-air dancefloor is back as Pacha ICONS unveils its biggest season yet at Playa Pacha, FIVE LUXE JBR
News VINYL SOUK RECORDS ANNOUNCES 'MADE IN THE EMIRATES' – VOLUME 2 The limited-edition vinyl compilation showcases eight original tracks from artists shaping the sound of the Emirates
News ALPHATHETA UNVEILS THE CDJ-1500X Their brand new, compact professional DJ player, built for the modern booth
News DISCOVER THE DJ WITHIN AT DUBAI'S ALPHATHETA STORE WITH FREE DAILY DJ WORKSHOPS The world's first AlphaTheta Premium Dealer store is opening its decks to aspiring DJs with complimentary beginner-friendly workshops every day
News AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT REVEALS FIRST 250+ ARTISTS FOR LANDMARK 30th ANNIVERSARY EDITION David Guetta, Skepta, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Mochakk, Sammy Virji and Black Coffee lead the first wave of artists for ADE 2026
News CAVO UNVEILS PACKED JULY LINE UP FEATURING INTERNATIONAL HOUSE MUSIC TALENT Eden, Soul Of Cavo and Jetlag return throughout the month with a diverse roster of DJs
News TRAXSOURCE INTRODUCES AL-ASSISTED AND HUMAN-MADE LABELS ACROSS ITS PLATFORM The leading house music download store says the move is designed to increase transparency as AI continues to reshape the music industry
News PACHA NEW YORK OPENS WITH HISTORIC WEEKEND FEATURING SOLOMUN MICHAEL BIBI AND BLACK COFFEE Pete Davidson, Saweetie, Deacon Phillippe, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and more joined thousands of guests as the iconic Ibiza-born brand officially arrived in Brooklyn
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