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Berlin Approves Legal Free Open-Air Events in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Max HeyraudJuly 21, 2026

Berlin's Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district has become the first district in the city to officially approve a dedicated location for free, non-commercial outdoo... Read More...

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On This Day, 1979: Sony Launched the Walkman and Changed Music Consumption Forever

Max HeyraudJuly 3, 2026

1 July 1979 marked one of the most important moments in the history of music technology. Sony launched the first Walkman, the TPS-L2, in Japan, a device that w... Read More...

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Sunil Sharpe Addresses Izakaya’s Closure In Newstalk Interview

Max HeyraudJuly 1, 2026

Speaking on Newstalk, Sunil Sharpe used the closure of Izakaya as a starting point for a wider discussion about planning policy, nightlife, and the future of D... Read More...

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Meet the NCAD Student Translating Dublin’s Club Culture into Wearable Design

Max HeyraudJune 11, 2026

Meet Ruby Murray, a final-year NCAD student whose conceptual womenswear collection is inspired by Irish club culture and the ritualistic sense of community and... Read More...

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Grassroots Venues Across Ireland Receive €1 Million in Government Funding

Max HeyraudMay 25, 2026

Ireland’s grassroots venues are set to receive a major funding boost as Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan announced the recipien... Read More...

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This Week in 1993: 2 Unlimited Help Define Eurodance for a Generation

Max HeyraudMay 15, 2026

On May 10th 1993, Belgian/Dutch Eurodance group 2 Unlimited released their No Limits! album, which topped multiple European charts and ultimately helped define... Read More...

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On This Day in 1990: Adamski and Seal’s “Killer” Leads the Rise of Rave-Era Pop in the UK Charts

Max HeyraudMay 12, 2026

The acid house-era anthem Killer, produced by Adamski and featuring vocals from Seal, began a four-week run atop the UK Singles Chart on this day in 1990, a pi... Read More...

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On This Day in 1988: Acid House Topped the UK Charts for the First Time

Max HeyraudApril 30, 2026

On April 30, 1988, S'Express made history when their single Theme from S-Express rocketed to No.1 on the UK Singles Chart, a key moment in the rise of house mu... Read More...

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Does Ireland Have the Most Impact on Dance Music Per Capita in the World?

Max HeyraudMarch 16, 2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, we raise a pint to Ireland’s enduring impact on electronic and dance music around the world. For a country with a population of jus... Read More...

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Will Changing Drinking Habits Force Clubs to Adapt?

Max HeyraudMarch 2, 2026

As young people drink less and non-alcoholic options gain popularity, Irish clubs are rethinking their bar offerings as declining alcohol sales challenge tradi... Read More...

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