Today is International Jazz Day, the 15th edition
By Carlos Passage Established by UNESCO in 2011, this day highlights the role of jazz in promoting peace, diversity, and human dignity. The main celebration will take place in Chicago with a Global Star Concert featuring artists such as Herbie Hancock and Dee Dee Bridgewater. The commemoration emphasizes jazz as a tool for peace, unity, […]
DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals 2026 voting is now open
Make your voice heard in our poll of the world’s best festivals. Voting in the poll opened on 22nd April at 12:00 BST, and closes on 17th June at 23:59 BST. The results are set to be announced on 1st July via a countdown across DJ Mag’s social media channels. Now entering its sixth year, DJ […]
The numbers for the premiere of «Michael»
Box Office USA $97,000,000 (3,955 theaters) INTERNATIONAL $120,365,000 Total Worldwide $217,365,000 The Records HIGHEST-GROSSING U.S. OPENING OF A BIOGRAPHICAL FILM ABOUT A MUSIC ARTIST. TOP 3 1. MICHAEL (97 MILLION) 2. STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON (60 MILLION IN 2015. THE STORY OF DR. DRE’S N.W.A.) 3. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (51 MILLION IN 2018) “Michael” also now holds […]
How much is the electronic music business worth today?
The global electronic music industry reached a record valuation of $15.1 billion, according to the 2026 report from IMS, the International Music Summit. Translated and adapted by Carlos Passage Published by Mark Mulligan and MIDiA Research during the opening of IMS Ibiza, the 12th edition of the IMS Electronic Music Business Annual Report shows that […]
You can now see “Michael” in theaters
By Carlos Passage “Michael,” the Michael Jackson biopic, is now playing in cinemas. Michael Jackson’s Five Biggest Solo Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5 “Billie Jean” 7 weeks at #1 “Black or White” 7 weeks at #1 “Say Say Say” with Paul McCartney 6 weeks at #1 “Rock with You” 4 weeks at […]
Global electronic music industry value hits record $15.1 billion, IMS business report reveals
The annual report on the current state of the global electronic music industry was published yesterday (22nd April). The global electronic music industry has reached a record valuation of $15.1 billion, according to the 2026 report from the International Music Summit (IMS). Published by Mark Mulligan and MIDiA Research and presented during IMS Ibiza’s opening […]
REM awards in Ecuador have been presented
by Carlos Passage Glamour and elegance graced the Sánchez Aguilar Theater in Guayaquil as the music industry celebrated the fifth edition of the REM Awards. The REM Awards (Ecuadorian Music Ranking) are presented by the Ecuadorian Society of Authors and Composers and recognize the most popular and listened-to artists, composers, and songs of the year. […]
Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are celebrating their 52nd edition. Regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida leads the list of Latin nominees. By Carlos Passage Taylor Swift—the most awarded artist in American Music Awards history with 40 awards—leads this year’s nominations with eight. Country star Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and young New York singer Sombr […]
Watch Charlotte de Witte play to 20,000 people at Genova street rave
“I saw people dancing from all ages,” she said of the huge open-air event. Charlotte de Witte performed an open-air DJ set in the streets of Genova this past weekend. The special event attracted crowds of around 20,000 people on Saturday, 11th April, taking over the city’s Piazza Matteotti with the support of Mayor Silvia […]
Björk to host solar eclipse rave in Iceland this summer
Arca, Sideproject and Ronja Jóhannsdóttir will also perform at the event. Björk is hosting a solar eclipse rave in Iceland this summer. Dubbed Echolalia, the one-day festival will be held in Víðistaðatún, Hafnarfjörður, on Wednesday 12th August. In addition to a DJ set from Björk herself, fans can expect a performance from fellow electronic luminary Arca, […]
