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21-year-old who “can’t afford a flight” to Ibiza to walk there from Manchester for charity

The walk will raise money for the Tony Hudgell Foundation

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A 21-year-old who “can’t afford a flight” to Ibiza has revealed that he plans to walk from Manchester City Centre to the White Isle to attend opening parties.

Henry Moores plans to walk roughly 1,200 miles from Manchester to Ibiza with the goal of arriving at Ocean Beach – a lavish beach resort known for its festive poolside parties, live DJs and aerial performances – before its opening party on May 3. Moores has estimated that the walk – now known as ‘Henry Walk’–  should take him about 60 days. He will commence his journey this week on Saturday, March 2.

Moores reached out to Ocean Beach owner Wayne Lineker via Instagram and shared his plan with Lineker replying “Bro.. you having to be kidding??”

While appearing on GB News, Moores said: “A big thing for me was that Wayne was the king of Ibiza. Wayne was the go-to when it came to me planning my walk to Ibiza. I thought ‘There’s only one man I can get in touch with’ and it’s Wayne Lineker.”

“He sent me a DM and my social media manager picked it up and said we’ve just got a crazy message from a young guy saying he wants to walk to Ibiza, would I support him I’m like ‘Yes!’ and we arranged a meeting,” added Lineker. “The thing is he has already walked to Paris otherwise I wouldn’t have taken him as seriously because everyone has always joked about walking to Ibiza. But yeah, we had the meeting and he talked me through his route and how he’s going to do it. He is going to walk a marathon each day.”

Lineker plans on joining Moores on the first and last day of the journey. In a video shared by the Ocean Beach owner, Moores shared that he has never been to Ibiza before as he “can’t afford a flight.” Lineker added: “We’re going to get a group of us on the 2nd [May], to meet him and walk the final walk back to Ocean with man like Henry.”

The route will see Moores walk 507km from Manchester to Portsmouth followed by 1818km from Caen, France to Denia, Spain and ending with a final 30km from Ibiza Town to Ocean Beach.

Money raised from the walk will be going to the Tony Hudgell Foundation, a charity that aims to provide support to children affected by physical, emotional or psychological abuse. You can donate to the walk and charity here.

AU Vodka, DJ Charlie Sloth’s alcohol brand, has announced that it will be the official and exclusive sponsor of ‘Henry Walk’.

Last year, Moores embarked on a journey to Paris, walking from Macclesfield to the City of Lights and raising over £20,000 to provide Christmas meals and Christmas experiences for those who are less fortunate across the Cheshire and Greater Manchester area.

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Amol Rajan “humbled” as DJs sample ‘University Challenge’ jungle response

“Jungle and raving was a big part of my life for years”

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University Challenge host Amol Rajan has responded to the “humbling” viral reaction of a music-related question that featured on a recent episode of the show.

On last week’s episode of the BBC 2 quiz programme, the host asked a question about jungle music which has since inspired DJs and producers to sample the soundbite and create brand new tracks.

“What name is given to the genre of dance music that developed in the UK in the early 1990s out of the rave scene and reggae sound system culture associated with acts such as A Guy Called Gerald and Goldie?” host Rajan asked the students representing the University of Aberdeen.

When they guessed the answer ‘Drum and bass’, Rajan responded: “I can’t accept Drum & Bass. We need jungle, I’m afraid.”

One Twitter used posted a snippet of the clip, calling for someone to sample the line in a track. It quickly sparked a wave of interpretations, which remixed the response into fast-paced jungle bangers.

Rajan has now responded to the influx of new tracks, writing on Twitter/X: “This post has given rise to 3 days of creative brilliance across social media, which is so humbling. It gives me particular joy because jungle and raving was a big part of my life for years. Thanks to all who have mixed the sample.”

In a number of other recent posts, the TV host used the hashtag #jungleimafraid, also sharing that “there was a time when I was a Fabric [nightclub] regular”.

In another post he wrote: “And just like that, my early 20s and early 40s in glorious unison.”

He added that his “dream scenario” would be a mix with with the Ragga Twins, ‘Ghetto Dub’ by Probe and Sylo, or ‘Temperance’ by Marcus Intalex.

This isn’t the first time that a music question on University Challenge has made headlines. Back in 2019 Wolf Alice took to social media to celebrate being the subject of one of the questions.

In 2016 it was also confirmed that Alt-J keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton would be representing Leeds University on a Christmas edition of the show.

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Amol Rajan “humbled” as DJs sample ‘University Challenge’ jungle response

“Jungle and raving was a big part of my life for years”

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University Challenge host Amol Rajan has responded to the “humbling” viral reaction of a music-related question that featured on a recent episode of the show.

On last week’s episode of the BBC 2 quiz programme, the host asked a question about jungle music which has since inspired DJs and producers to sample the soundbite and create brand new tracks.

“What name is given to the genre of dance music that developed in the UK in the early 1990s out of the rave scene and reggae sound system culture associated with acts such as A Guy Called Gerald and Goldie?” host Rajan asked the students representing the University of Aberdeen.

When they guessed the answer ‘Drum and bass’, Rajan responded: “I can’t accept Drum & Bass. We need jungle, I’m afraid.”

One Twitter used posted a snippet of the clip, calling for someone to sample the line in a track. It quickly sparked a wave of interpretations, which remixed the response into fast-paced jungle bangers.

Rajan has now responded to the influx of new tracks, writing on Twitter/X: “This post has given rise to 3 days of creative brilliance across social media, which is so humbling. It gives me particular joy because jungle and raving was a big part of my life for years. Thanks to all who have mixed the sample.”

In a number of other recent posts, the TV host used the hashtag #jungleimafraid, also sharing that “there was a time when I was a Fabric [nightclub] regular”.

In another post he wrote: “And just like that, my early 20s and early 40s in glorious unison.”

He added that his “dream scenario” would be a mix with with the Ragga Twins, ‘Ghetto Dub’ by Probe and Sylo, or ‘Temperance’ by Marcus Intalex.

This isn’t the first time that a music question on University Challenge has made headlines. Back in 2019 Wolf Alice took to social media to celebrate being the subject of one of the questions.

In 2016 it was also confirmed that Alt-J keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton would be representing Leeds University on a Christmas edition of the show.

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Local politician attends ‘Big Fucking Party’ illegal six-day rave in Spanish Desert

The event garnered over 8,000 attendees and was reportedly praised by locals and local politicians

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Victor Egio, a spokesman for Podemos, a Spanish political party recently attended A week-long illegal rave in Spain.

Named ‘Big Fucking Party’, the unlicensed event commenced on December 30 2023, and was set to go on for a full week but was closed a day earlier than expected due to attendees losing steam to keep going (per Olive Press).

The rave took place in a remote desert area on a disused race track close to Fuente Alamo, in Murcia, Spain which was broken into by organisers. According to the Olive Press, The event garnered over 8,000 attendees with the majority being from Germany, France, and Italy.

Though the event was illegal and unlicensed, it was reportedly praised by locals and local politicians. Egio allegedly told rave organisers to return again next year for another New Year’s celebration. Per El Pais, a local farmer said that the rave was fine as long as no litter was left behind.

The festival’s setup included of five sound systems, tents, stages, food stalls, merch stands, bars and more. Per Mixmag, the event went undetected on the first day and it wasn’t until midday on New Year’s Eve. It was said reportedly said that it would be “impossible” try to get everyone off the site.

Crowd of people at concert waving arms in the air. Credit: Flashpop via GETTY

An eviction notice was put up on January 4 by the Guardia Civil, a day prior to the event’s end.

Last year’s edition of ‘Big Fucking Party’ was also a success, taking place in the small village of La Peza in Granada and attracting over 5,000 attendees. Fernando Álvarez, the mayor of the village was in attendance and told The Guardian that the event was “magnificently organised”.

In other rave news, an 18-year-old girl recently died after falling ill at Glasgow’s SWG3 nightclub.

The teenager was at the venue on New Year’s Day and became unwell. She was then taken to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Her death marks the third person in four months to pass after attending the club.

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Big Dyke Energy launch fundraiser to save the UK’s queer raves

The Save Queer Raves Grant is a “long-term initiative” that will provide financial support and mentorship to “queer, trans+, non-binary and intersex event organisers across the UK”.

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Big Dyke Energy have launched a new grant and fundraiser in an effort to support and uphold the UK’s queer raves.

The Save Queer Raves Grant is a “long-term initiative” that will provide financial support and mentorship to “queer, trans+, non-binary and intersex event organisers across the UK”.

The scheme has been set up in light of the current landscape with the cost of living crisis and increased costs for running events contributing to it being ever harder to keep putting on events as DIY and independent organisers.

According to the description on the Save Queer Raves Grant Crowdfunder page, the goal is “to raise £15,000 to support 10 grassroots music organisers, financially and with mentorship, from February 2024 for 6 months. Each organiser/event will receive a one-off grant, plus 5 mentorship sessions over 6 months. They will also have access to discounted venue rates and press exposure too.”

They also added that: “If we raise more than this, we will run another programme in July 2024.”

Taking to their official Instagram page to share details about the scheme, Big Dyke Energy wrote: “The queer music scene thrives when it’s independent and diverse. However, escalating costs and promoter monopolies make it almost impossible for new and smaller event organisers to break through.”

They continued: “We’ve poured everything into BDE over the past four years, and it would mean the world to us if you could donate and/or share. We’ve managed to pull together some pretty insane rewards for donating. We’re selling stunning limited edition prints of our event posters for just £15 with postage! OR you can enter our raffle for £5 to win a load of festival tickets, your very own loo at MOT for our last party lol, plus £1000 in cash. This is open to anybody to win!

“Our queer scene really needs our support. We feel so passionate about this, and we promise that if we make this amount, we will put our all into ensuring this scene continues to be run independently by queers, for queers.”

Back in June, the queer club night announced that it would be coming to an end, with the final BDE parties taking place on Saturday, December 9.

“It’s been a passion project since day one, we both still work full-time and work on BDE when we can in the evenings and weekends. Being a grassroots promoter in this current climate is tough, even for an established party like ours, and after 4.5 years we’ve both made the decision to take a well earned break at the end of this year,” they wrote in an Instagram caption.

They continued: “We know BDE has become a safe haven for so many queer and trans people, and we’re sorry we’ve made this decision but we promise we’ll be back with renewed energy and purpose. The scene has evolved so much in the last few years and it brings us so much joy to see more and more grassroot queer nights all over London and Bristol.”

 

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Joy Anonymous announce new album ‘Cult Classics’ and share single ‘I Did You Wrong’

“‘Cult Classics’ is the soundtrack of Joy Anonymous meetings over the past two years”

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Joy Anonymous have announced their new album ‘Cult Classic’ and have shared their latest single ‘I Did You Wrong’.

Speaking of the LP in a press release, the London-based dance duo – comprised of Henry Counsell and Louis Curran – said: “‘Cult Classics’ is the soundtrack of Joy Anonymous meetings over the past two years. It began in Imogen Heap’s house in Romford where we spent two weeks working with various friends and new collaborators to form the skeletons of what was to become the album you hear today.”

They continued: “Then we took these sounds on tour and tested them out in meetings around the world, honing and developing the sound on the move. Joy Anonymous is a movement where people feel included and feel safe to share expression and emotion. We have tried to capture that in the sound, process and delivery of this album.”

To celebrate the announcement of their album, Joy Anonymous have also released the lead single of the LP, ‘I Did You Wrong’. The track features Counsell’s soulful vocals over a beat that recalls the bittersweet tones of The Avalanches.

Speaking of the single, the duo shared: “‘I Did You Wrong’ is a song written about a personal journey on discovering joy and the wrong turns taken, to find that joy is just embracing all feelings, not just putting a smile on.”

‘Cult Classic’ is set for release on November 3 via Island Records. Pre-order the album here.

‘Cult Classics’ tracklist is

1.'(JOY) Beezley’s Poem’
2.’JOY (404)’
3.'(JOY) In Me All The Time’
4.'(JOY) Party Up The Street’
5.'(JOY) A Place I Belong’
6.'(JOY) How We End Up Here’
7.'(JOY) Head To The Sky’
8.'(JOY) Make Some Noise’
9.'(JOY) I Did You Wrong’
10.'(JOY) Sea Bird’
11.'(JOY) Breathe Into Me’
12.'(JOY) Weight Wings’
13.'(JOY) Now That It’s Over’
14.'(JOY) You’re In Or You’re Out’

In other news, the duo recently teamed up with Brooklyn Brewery and Universal Music for a new documentary.

Shot between London and New York, the new short film captures “an unorthodox movement that started in an unexpected moment” and explores the creative process of  the viral London-based dance duo.

Joy Anonymous’ Jungle collab ‘JOY (Back On 74)’ is also out now. They will be supporting The Streets on their upcoming tour, and Fred.. Again on his Europe and US tour later this year.

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Becky Hill and Chase & Status collaborate on new single ‘Disconnect’

The singer said it was “a teenage dream of mine to work with the absolute legends” Chase & Status

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Becky Hill has shared new drum ‘n’ bass single ‘Disconnect’ produced by Chase & Status – check it out below.

The track is a high-energy, “true dance floor record” written alongside long-time collaborator Karen Poole and drum ‘n’ bass artist Emily Makis. It follows May release ‘Side Effects’, which marked Hill’s first solo single in over a year.

“A decade on from ‘Afterglow’ and I honestly didn’t think that I’d be able to do it again, but I have never been more excited about a drum ‘n’ bass tune like I am about ‘Disconnect’,” Hill said of the new song in a statement.

“It’s a true dance floor record that tows the line between the rave and the radio, and to be working with the likes of Chase & Status, who I have dreamed of working with since I was a teenager, is a real moment for me. It’s been going off at festivals over the last few months and I can’t wait for everyone to have it for themselves. I’m so proud of this one.”

Check out ‘Disconnect’ below.

Elaborating on the track on Instagram, Hill wrote: “Never been so excited for a song to come out as I have been with DISCONNECT! A teenage dream of mine to work with the absolute legends @chaseandstatus & I’m so glad this was the tune to do it!

“Shouts to @kazpoole @emilymakis & @iamhouseofel for helping me create this
one. After a long day of struggles we finally found the banger we were tryna write! i hope u love it as much as i do, LOVE TO MY DNB CREW. She’s back baby!”

In a recent interview with BBC Radio 1, Hill said she met Chase & Status at the Big Weekend in Coventry last year.

“They’re incredible in the studio, they’re one of the godfathers of drum ‘n’ bass and the fore frontrunners and pushers of the scene, and it has been a massive honour to be in the studio with them,” she said.

Hill performed on The Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival last month, which she said was “something I’d worked towards & dreamed of my entire life” in a social post. She added: “A core memory has been installed & it will stay with me for the rest of my days.”

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Ryanair bans duty-free alcohol on flights from UK to Ibiza

It comes after 15 people were removed from a flight due to drunken behaviour

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Ryanair has announced a ban on duty-free alcohol on flights from the UK to Ibiza due to previous incidents on board.

According to MixMag, customers were informed of the ban via an email from the airline. The email stated that duty-free alcohol taken on board their flights from the UK to the Balearic islands will now have to be tagged and stored under the aircraft.

Duty-free alcohol will still be available for purchase but it must be stored in a luggage.  Ryanair said “any alcohol purchased in airport shops or elsewhere must be packed carefully in a suitable item of cabin baggage, which will be tagged at the gate and then placed in the aircraft hold free of charge.”

A dancer at the Flower Power party at Pacha Ibiza nightclub, on June 7, 2022. Credit: German Lama/ GETTY

“If the alcohol is unsuitable for placing in the hold (eg a plastic bag) then customers will be required to dispose of the alcohol in the bins provided,” They continued. Those who attempt to conceal alcohol will risk removal from their flight with no compensation or refund.

The decision to go through with the ban comes after 15 people were removed from a flight from Manchester to Ibiza back in April due to drunken behaviour, which caused a massive delay of five hours. The airline also added that “Boarding gates will be carefully monitored and customers showing any signs of anti-social behaviour or attempting to conceal alcohol will be denied travel without refund or compensation”.

Earlier this year, famed Ibiza beach club, Bora Bora, was demolished after 40 years.

News of the venue’s demise broke on February 13, when Twitter account @RaveFootage shared a series of photos from the area. Rubble surrounds where the club once stood, with a bulldozer sat on the former dancefloor and the venue’s insignia disposed of out the back.

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Liverpool and Kyiv simultaneously raved together for charity

Rave UKraine made it possible for attendees in both cities to party with each other in a night of unity and solidarity with Ukraine

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Yesterday, May 7, both Liverpool and Kyiv raved simultaneously together as part of the charity event RAVE UKraine.

Rave UKraine took place at Liverpool’s Hangar 34 and at Kyiv’s HVLV. Each rave was live-streamed to one another making it possible for attendees in both cities to party alongside each other in a night of unity and solidarity with Ukraine. All donations and profits have gone to the Music Saves UA charity.

Hot Chip, Jodie Harsh, Sarah Story, DJ Paulette, James Lavelle, Mingulitka and Human Margareeta all took the stage in Liverpool to celebrate the night. Rave UKraine was a commissioned event, for Liverpool’s EuroFestival to celebrate Eurovision 2023.

Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor at Rave UKraine 2023. Credit: Mark McNulty

The event was dubbed as the first of its kind as the two cities raved at the exact same time. Organiser Jez Collins had previously shared: “Rave UKraine is an act of resilience and a party with a purpose. Uniting ravers and clubbers on the dancefloors of Liverpool and Kyiv, it is an act of solidarity and support and a rejection of Russia’s war on Ukraine, its music and its cultural identity.”

“Over the past year, we as Music Saves UA collaborated with music events: festivals, conferences, discussions, etc. Our main task, as a charitable initiative, is to raise awareness about the situation in Ukraine and promote Ukrainian music and culture as well as to raise funds for humanitarian needs in Ukraine,” shared charity Music Saves UA in a statement.

They continued: “Thanks to the support of the music community, we have managed to evacuate over 20,000 people from frontline territories, provide help for more than 40,000 people and purchase and distribute more than 600 tons of food and other supplies. We are grateful to the entire Rave UKraine team for their trust in us and to the people for their support. Music matters and it continues to save lives,” they continued.

The crowd at Rave UKraine 2023. Credit: Mark McNulty

In other news, Frankie Goes To Hollywood‘s classic line-up reunited for its first show in 36 years to open the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.

The synth-pop legends’ classic line-up – Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, Paul Rutherford, Mark O’Toole and Peter Gill – played a small set in their hometown of Liverpool on Sunday, May 7, as part of the Eurovision opening ceremony.

The contest will take place between May 9 and 13. Mae Muller will represent the UK with ‘I Wrote A Song’. The Eurovision final – which will be screened in UK cinemas for the first time in history – will feature performances by Sam Ryder, Kalush Orchestra, Netta and more.

Elsewhere, New Zealand have launched bid to enter Eurovision 2024 with comedy-pop duo Two Hearts fronting the bid.

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New Pinterest report predicts “rave culture and fashion” will trend in 2023

Searches like ‘Berlin rave fashion’ and ‘house music outfits’ have seen a huge spike

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A new report from Pinterest predicts that “rave culture” will see a surge in popularity this year.

The report – which identified 27 emerging trends for 2023 – also lists things like ‘gemini hair’, ‘sci-fi fits’, and ‘romcom core’ in their round-up of predictions.

“Rave culture will reign in the year ahead,” the report reads. “As Gen Z and Millenials recover from over two years in lockdown, they’ll take over nightclubs, warehouses and house parties all over the globe,” it adds, revealed that techno style, rave fashion and house music outfits are all trending upwards.

According to their ‘trending on Pinterest’ statistics, ‘house music outfits’ searches are up by 185 per cent, while ‘Berlin rave fashion’ saw a 250 per cent spike.

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Other upticks in searches included ‘rave party aesthetic’ (35 per cent), ‘techno style’ (60 per cent) and ‘music mixer’ (115 per cent).

“Gen Z and Millennials are reigniting their love for rave culture and its signature aesthetic,” the report continued. “People want to find inclusive, freeing spaces where they can let loose and dress however they like.”

According to Pinterest, for the last three years, 80 per cent of their report predictions came true.

All trends come from global Pinterest search data, comparing the analysis period of September 2020 to September 2022.

Back in January this year, Irish singer-songwriter Biig Piig told NME about how her debut mixtape ‘Bubblegum’ was inspired by rave culture. “Dance music is in a really good place,” she said.

“We’re re-emerging in a time when it’s really needed. It feels like it’s taking a different route because it’s more female-led. It’s the new wave of rave culture. I feel like, in London, you can find something going on every night.”

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