Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Frank Wiedemann (Âme): “The Challenge Is Not to Lose Myself in the Endless Possibilities”

Max HeyraudNovember 19, 2025

Frank Wiedemann, one half of the pioneering duo Âme and co-founder of Innervisions, reflects on two decades of shaping electronic music ahead of his return to Dublin. Frank Wiedemann is one half of Âme, one of the most lauded and genre-defining d... Read More...

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Minister’s Rejection of Licensing Review Stalls Long-promised NI Nightlife Reforms

Max HeyraudNovember 19, 2025

The North of Ireland’s long-promised licensing reform for nightclubs has hit a major roadblock, as Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has chosen to reject the key recommendations of the Independent Licensing Review commissioned by his own department.... Read More...

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UK to Ban Ticket Reselling For Profit in Major Crackdown on Touting

Max HeyraudNovember 18, 2025

The UK government is preparing to outlaw the resale of tickets above face value, marking its most aggressive move yet against secondary ticketing platforms such as Viagogo and StubHub. Due to be formally announced on Wednesday, the legislation wi... Read More...

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Beyond The Pale Confirms 2026 Return with Caribou, Soulwax and Father John Misty

Max HeyraudNovember 18, 2025

Beyond The Pale has announced the first names for its 2026 edition, returning to Glendalough Estate, Wicklow, from Friday, June 12th to Sunday, June 14th. Now entering a new phase “with its future firmly secured” under FUEL’s festival management,... Read More...

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The Night Institute Set to Launche Month-Long Belfast Venue Takeover This December

Max HeyraudNovember 14, 2025

A pillar of Belfast club culture, The Night Institute is set to open a new chapter this December. The long-running party has announced a month-long takeover of a yet-to-be-named city venue, transforming it into a stripped-back dive bar and discot... Read More...

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HAAi, Mount Kimbie And More Join Other Voices’ Expanded Lineup

Max HeyraudNovember 14, 2025

Other Voices has announced the next wave of performers for its return to Dingle, adding a fresh batch of rising Irish and international acts to this month’s programme. The festival has already announced AE MAK, Celaviedmai, Mango & Friends, ... Read More...

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Keepsakes: “Sometimes It’d Be Better If People Focused on Their Local Scenes”

Max HeyraudNovember 14, 2025

A decade into his career, British–New Zealand producer and DJ Keepsakes stands as one of techno’s most uncompromising innovators, fusing muscular techno force with a meticulous, forward-leaning artistic vision. James Barrett, better known as Keep... Read More...

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Obskür Announce Nine-City Tour Built Around Their New Concept, The System

Max HeyraudNovember 13, 2025

Obskür have unveiled The System, a brand-new concept and the most ambitious touring project of their career so far. After establishing themselves as one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting house acts, regularly appearing across some of the lar... Read More...

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Sziget Severs Superstruct Partnership Amid Mounting Israel Controversy

Max HeyraudNovember 13, 2025

Sziget Festival has announced its return for 2026, marking a decisive shift in direction as founder Károly Gerendai steps back into leadership and the event departs from Superstruct Entertainment’s portfolio. Superstruct, majority-owned by KKR si... Read More...

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Local Selection 284: Emore

Max HeyraudNovember 12, 2025

The 284th Local Selection comes from Drogheda-based rising selector Emore, who guides us through a slinky set of warping progressive house cuts, an hour-long trip into alien territories and hypnotic rhythms. Emore has quickly become a standout na... Read More...

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