Published
Fri, May 3, 2024, 08:00
- We round up five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.
Welcome to our weekly news round-up. Every Friday, we'll share five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.
Miami's Club Space to shut this summer for renovations
Thursday, May 2nd
Zach Schlein
After Sunday, June 2nd, programming at Club Space—and its sub-venues Floyd and The Ground—will pause to make significant adjustments to the building's exit infrastructure. E11EVEN Hotel and Residences, a new luxury condo building, is being erected next door. The reopening date remains TBA.
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FKA twigs speaks at US Congress about AI deepfakes
Thursday, May 2nd
Carlos Hawthorn
FKA twigs appeared earlier this week at the US Senate Judiciary subcommittee, which met to discuss a draft bill—the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act (AKA NO FAKES)—that would allow artists to sue anyone who created "digital replicas" of their image, voice or visual likeness without permission.
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Jamie xx collaborates with London's Venue MOT on ten-night residency, The Floor
Wednesday, May 1st
Carlos Hawthorn
Running every night from May 16th through 25th, the residency will see Jamie xx and TBA guests performing in a bespoke, 300-capacity space within the Bermondsey club.
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MC Conrad, legendary jungle and drum & bass vocalist, dies aged 52
Tuesday, April 30th
Carlos Hawthorn
Born in the English town of Northampton in 1972, Conrad Thompson became revered in jungle and drum & bass for his soulful voice, sharp lyrics and long-standing partnership with LTJ Bukem. Tributes have been pouring in from across the scene since the news broke earlier this week.
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Glastonbury dance music area Silver Hayes reveals 2024 lineup
Monday, April 29th
Katie Thomas
In 2024, the beloved zone will include a new indoor space called Assembly, which is a reimagined version of the former WOW stage. Lineup highlights include Aurora Halal, Skream & Benga, Joy Orbison and Charli XCX.
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Browse RA News for the rest of the week's stories.
Photos: Adinayev (Club Space), Laura Jane Coulson (Jamie xx), Sienna Gray (Silver Hayes)