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ALPHATHETA LAUNCHES HDJ-F9 WIRELESS DJ HEADPHONES WITH ULTRA-LOW LATENCY

The new HDJ-F9 headphones use AlphaTheta’s SonicLink technology to deliver a 9 ms wireless connection designed for DJ monitoring, alongside Bluetooth connectivity and up to 25 hours of battery life

GLOBAL UNDERGROUND CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH ‘THIRTY’ COMPILATION

The landmark electronic music label marks three decades with 30 exclusive tracks from Guy J, Nadia Ali, Frankey & Sandrino, Nicky Elisabeth, Spencer Brown and more

NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS OCTOBER

From major UAE festival announcements and new Dubai openings to fresh developments in electronic music, here are some of the stories you may have missed this October

LOCAL LABELS TO KNOW: UAE FASHION BRANDS BLENDING STYLE, MUSIC AND CULTURE

From Dubai-born streetwear to fashion rooted in the region’s club scene, these homegrown and regional labels are building identities that go far beyond clothing

REKORDBOX LAUNCHES NEW STUDIO PLAN TO BRIDGE DJING AND MUSIC PRODUCTION

The new subscription plan integrates Bitwig’s digital audio workstation with rekordbox, allowing DJs to move from mixing tracks into editing, remixing and producing their own music

MEET THE CDJ-1500X

AlphaTheta's Latest Is Now on the Floor at AlphaTheta Premium Store in the B1 Mall

AQUAVENTURE AFTER DARK REVEALS FULL LINE-UP ACROSS THREE STAGES

Six DJs will soundtrack Aquaventure World on October 9, with hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, house and EDM taking over the waterpark after hours

MAZZOCCHI IS COMING TO CAVO THIS OCTOBER

Ahead of his October 9th performance at CAVO Dubai, we catch up with Mazzocchi to talk music, influences, life behind the decks and what to expect when he takes over the club this month.

ANDREW GARFIELD SAYS YOU’RE NOT A ‘REAL DJ’ UNLESS YOU PLAY VINYL

The actor has sparked debate across the electronic music community after arguing that DJing with physical records requires a level of curation, time and care that digital formats don’t

BELTERS ONLY BRING THEIR SIGNATURE HOUSE SOUND TO BLA BLA BEACH CLUB THIS OCTOBER

The Irish duo behind ‘Make Me Feel Good’ will take over Bla Bla Beach Club on October 2 for a poolside sunset session in JBR

ALPHATHETA AND SOUNDSWITCH BRING AUTOMATED LIGHTING TO REKORDBOX

The new integration allows DJs to create custom light shows that automatically sync with their music, bringing professional-quality visual production to clubs, bars and live performances.

1992 UK RAVE ARCHIVE BRINGS BRITAIN’S UNDERGROUND DANCE MUSIC HISTORY BACK TO LIFE

A collection of original cassette recordings from the early '90s is preserving the raw sound of Britain's free party movement, featuring legendary rave names including Spiral Tribe, Fantazia and Amnesia House.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP TO LAUNCH NEW AI MUSIC CREATION PLATFORM

Universal Music Group has partnered with AI voice technology company ElevenLabs to develop a platform allowing fans to create music and remixes using licensed tracks from its catalogue.

CALVIN HARRIS BREAKS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD WITH 1.6 MILLION-STRONG DJ SET

The Scottish DJ and producer has officially entered the record books after performing to an estimated 1.6 million people during São Paulo's Carnival celebrations earlier this year.

NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS SEPTEMBER

From major DJ-tech launches and AI controversy to festival returns, venue closures and huge artist announcements, here are the music and nightlife stories you may have missed.

THE WORLD OF THE TWIN CHERRIES HEADS INTO CLOSING SEASON WITH GORDO, SOLOMUN, MARCO CAROLA AND MORE

From the final weeks of Pacha Ibiza’s biggest residencies to Pacha ICONS, WooMooN and a packed run of closing parties, the world under the cherries is preparing for the final stretch of its 2026 Ibiza season.

BE BEACH RETURNS TO DUBAI HARBOUR FOR A NEW SEASON THIS OCTOBER

The beachfront venue reopened on September 24, before Andrea Oliva, Son of Son and the return of its signature Sunday brunch kick off the first major weekend of the season

ALAR IS COMING TO CAVO THIS SEPTEMBER

Alar heads to CAVO Dubai this September, bringing his signature house sound to the decks for a late-night session at Ramee Dream Hotel.

ARTBAT BRING UPPERGROUND TO USHUAÏA DUBAI THIS NOVEMBER

ARTBAT will be joined by Miss Monique, R3HAB and 7 SKIES as their globally renowned UPPERGROUND concept takes over Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience on November 28

BLACK COFFEE TO OPEN USHUAÏA DUBAI HARBOUR EXPERIENCE SEASON 3

The GRAMMY-winning Afro house pioneer returns to Dubai Harbour on October 24, launching the venue’s third season following two sold-out headline appearances

INSIDE THE CENTRAL HUB STAGE

AlphaTheta's Premium Store in the B1 Mall Just Became a Venue in Its Own Right