Josh WinkWe grabbed 5 minutes with the 'Higher State of Consciousness' star ahead of his return to ... Featured Interview | Tuesday, 17 January 2012 |
Krafty Kuts, Trilogy,Yes yes bassline warriors, the breaks champion is back once again, and with recent tours to Canada and the US under his belt, will be primed and ready for ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
Arrested Development, ChiAltogether now, 'Evvvvverydayyyyyy people.' Feel good hip hop and funk from the long-lasting ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
Kasabian, 7s StadiumAfter an impressive year of indie events last year including Hurts and The Streets, Done Events have gone for the big guns in the shape of UK band Kasabian. Their 4th album was one of the album's of the year, and live, they're one of the most visceral bands ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
Jazz Fest, Al Badia Golf CourseThey've brought out the big-hitters for the 10th anniversary, with James Blunt, Jools Holland, Jason Mraz, James Morrisson and many more playing across the 2-week long ... Featured Interview | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
Loaded, Casa LatinaWith an indie and alternative playlist that covers everything from The xx to Shy FX, Dhs20 drink deals and a dedicated following, it looks like being a big year for the newly revamped Loaded DJ ... Featured Interview | Saturday, 14 January 2012 |
David Morales, XL Beach ClubTheir 2008 show at the Emirates Palace still ranks as one of the best live music shows we've ever, ever seen, as thunder and lighting illuminated their tender and crashing ... Featured Interview | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
SandanceThe biggest NYE line up we've seen in our 6 years in Dubai, and with early bird tickets initially on sale for just Dhs150, the best value as well.... Featured Interview | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
Ministry of Sound, M-DekThe global label celebrated its 20th birthday this year with a series of parties across the world, and will welcome in 2012 by throwing another round of pan-global parties, including this one at ... Featured Interview | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
Jazzy Jeff, TrilogyNYE: the end of one year, the start of another filled with hopes and aspirations. And the perfect chance to start it off on the best musical footing by getting one of the world's most talented DJs in to drop a party-starting set that will take in hip hop, funk, house, RnB and much, much ... Featured Interview | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
audio tonic vs MustHaveSoul, 360It sells out every year, and with the combined force of audio tonic and MustHaveSoul coming together to create an 8 hour party, and featuring not one, but two headliners in Jimpster and Kiko Navarro, this will be no ... Featured Interview | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
All white on the nightArguably the biggest DJ in the world, Dutch music-man Armin Van Buuren is back in Dubai to throw another Peppermint flavoured New Year's Eve bash following his sold-out party 2 years ago. We caught up with the trance DJ to find out what's in store for his strictly all-white themed party this year...... Featured Interview | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() New openingsIt seems you could devote an entire magazine to the new bar and club openings that dominate this city.... Local News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() Mylo and Beat Antenna added to Kasabian billYou'd be forgiven for thinking that after re-defining electro with debut album I Destroyed Rock'n'Roll that Scottish DJ and producer Mylo would put his feet up for a few years and take in the plaudits.... Local News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() Run, Calvin and Erick, runYup, more Sandance news. The organisers have revealed a few more headliners for the March 9 affair at ... Local News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() Duran DuranThe band who are so good they named themselves twice are making a stop in Dubai on Thursday March 8 as they promote their 13th studio ... Local News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() Rhythm nationIt's fair to say that when a radio station launches and has over 20,000 text messages within the first ... Local News | Saturday, 14 January 2012 |
![]() Puma Social ClubThey've thrown a few rather ace parties in the last 12 months, and the Puma gang are getting 2012 off to a flyer as they partner up with the Volvo Ocean Race Village in Abu Dhabi from January 1-14 with a host of cool-as events, including the UAE debut of ... Local News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() Sing a longThe Fridge is the driving impetus behind a lot of the local music scene, and they're being pro-active once again by launching their Acoustic Songwriter's Showcase to help strengthen the local music ... Local News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() ROFLFollowing hot on the heels of the Irish Comedy fest is the monthly celebration of all that is funny and good, The Laughter ... Local News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() Dance, dance, dance!Sharmila Dance, a leading UAE dance company, has announced its first gala presentation, showcasing the best in ballet, contemporary, jazz, salsa, tango and hip hop over two nights at the Centrepoint theatre from Wednesday January ... Local News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() Irish ComedyfestIf ever you needed a laugh, it's the week after New Year's Eve when you've just recovered from the tsunami that ripped through your wallet on that night, and the 2 (maybe 3) day hangover is just starting to ... Local News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() Radio revolutionOK, so revolution is a strong word, but there have been a few interesting developments on the radio front of late.... Local News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() New bar openingsAs usual, it's a busy time of new bars and clubs. Rare (facebook.com/RareThePlace) is now fully opened at the Media Rotana in Tecom,... Local News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() Join the Culture ClubThey've sold 50 million albums, over 100 million singles, and for the first time in a long time, are re-united with their captivating frontman Boy George - yes, 80s acolytes... Local News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() Kasabian make Dubai debutThey've risen from mouthy Oasis off-shoots to become one of the biggest UK bands in recent times, and Kasabian make their Dubai debut at the 7s stadium on February 10 next year.... Local News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() Elegante closes, Velvet Underground opensAfter launching with much gusto (and a big-name line up in the early days), Elegante has announced its ... Local News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() Pop princessFollowing in the diminutive footsteps of Nancy Ajram is that other Lebanese pop princess, Haifa Wehbe. Influenced by jazz and RnB, and blending it with a Middle Eastern ... Local News | Sunday, 27 November 2011 |
![]() A R RahmanIt could be one of the biggest gigs of the year as Indian composer A R Rahman plays live at the Sports City Cricket Stadium on Friday December ... Local News | Sunday, 27 November 2011 |
![]() New Year's EveSo, we thought that when Sandance was announced, with Basement Jaxx, Above and Beyond, Roger Sanchez and more, that would be the NYE event. But no.... Local News | Sunday, 27 November 2011 |
![]() Live and let liveAfter a relatively quiet few months, the international live circuit is busier than Infusion's event ... Local News | Sunday, 27 November 2011 |
![]() East meets WestDesign, art and music comes together on Wednesday November 23 at the Tiger Translate showcase as the city's best creative talent tackle the theme 'Universe' in their own unique ... Local News | Sunday, 20 November 2011 |
![]() Paris Hilton Promises ‘Perfect Party Music’International party girl Paris Hilton talked up her superstar DJ ambitions this week, telling FHM magazine she'll be devoting her full attention to promoting her soon to be released second album.... International Music News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() And on, and on, and on…Move aside Tenaglia, stand down Sasha - there's a new long-player in town, and he goes by the name of Smokin' Joe ... International Music News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() DeadVegasWant proof that Las Vegas is not only the party capital of ... International Music News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() Music biteHe's music's ultimate survivor but not even the seemingly immortal Keith Richards can stop the march of ... International Music News | Sunday, 15 January 2012 |
![]() Same old David Guetta…Top British music critic Alexis Petridis accused David Guetta of ... International Music News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() Underworld Take on Tiesto @ the OlympicsBritish tech-house pioneers Underworld have been announced as music Directors for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, taking on the role that Tiesto filled in 2004 when he DJed at the games in ... International Music News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() All change at UK BBC Radio 1Radio 1 announced this week that Judge Jules, Gilles Peterson, Kissy Sell Out, Fabio & Grooverider will be leaving the hugely powerful British station in April, to be replaced by bass/dubstep stars Skream & Benga, hip hop DJ Charlie Sloth. bass warrior Toddla T and DnB pusher, ... International Music News | Monday, 26 December 2011 |
![]() The rich listEx X Factor contestant Leona Lewis has been named as the richest under 30 musician in the UK,... International Music News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() Technicolor Jackson?Michael Jackson's estate is in talks with Hollywood about bringing the late singer's life to the big screen,... International Music News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
![]() Wall of Sound StreetLou Reed and Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello have leant their support to the Occupy Wall Street campaign,... International Music News | Sunday, 11 December 2011 |
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