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AI to live compose a score for classical concert, performed by WCIT World Orchestra
Published on :The World Congress of Information Technology (WCIT) is hosting the first concert that will be composed, live, entirely by artificial intelligence. The event will take place in Armenia, where a consortium of ICT associations from 83 countries will be in attendance. The WCIT World Orchestra has been specifically formed for this events, and is comprised […]
Registration now open for Ableton’s Loop 2020 summit
Published on :Ableton’s Loop will celebrate its fifth birthday in 2020, with an extravagant event hosted in Berlin on April 24th until April 26th. This year, Ableton is opening the event to a wider audience, offering 80 subsidised passes to those who register before October 1st, the date registration closes. Creators can also register for Summit Passes, […]
PLASA Show 2019 brings the best of live sound to London Olympia
Published on :London’s long-running entertainment technology expo PLASA, kicked off at the spacious London Olympia on Sunday, where many live sound and pro audio manufacturers are exhibiting their wares. The tech we are most interested in is that which is aimed at enhancing the on-stage, performance-monitoring experience for artists and the audio delivery to the audience. We […]
A rare Bob Moog synthesizer prototype is going on show
Published on :The Bob Moog Foundation has announced an upcoming exhibit of a rare Moog synthesizer prototype. The showcase is part of Moogmentum, an upcoming three-day event that celebrates the opening of the Moogseum at downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The prototype originally belonged to synth pioneer and Bob Moog collaborator, Herb Deustch. The pair commenced work on […]
Watch track breakdowns from the biggest producers in hip-hop at A3C Conference
Published on :Come October, some of the biggest names in hip-hop production will grace The Studio, an interactive event that’s part of the A3C conference presented by ACID Pro Next. Highlights of the event include live sessions conducted by Just Blaze (Jay-Z), Drumma Boy (Gucci Mane) and Young Chop (Chief Keef), who’ll not only break down hits […]
Point Blank to helm industry panel discussion at upcoming open day
Published on :To celebrate the launch of their bachelor’s course in music industry management, Point Blank will be hosting an open day on 1 July at its London studios. The event’s highlight is a panel discussion on the music industry’s current affairs. Titled ‘Future of the industry’, the discussion will cover important topics like artist management, record […]
Warp Records celebrates 30th anniversary with NTS Radio takeover
Published on :Over the past weekend, Warp Records celebrated its 30th anniversary with a takeover of online station NTS Radio. Listeners tuning into the station, which is dedicated to underground music, enjoyed 100 hours’ worth of music from the pioneering electronic music label’s legendary roster. The likes of Aphex Twin, Boards Of Canada, Squarepusher and Nightmares On […]
ESA astronaut to perform first-ever DJ set in space
Published on :Over the years, BigCityBeats has held World Club Dome music events at locations such as an outdoor pool and a zero-gravity plane. The promoters’ idea for the next festival is arguably the most ambitious yet: a DJ set live from space. Come August, an ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut – Luca Parmitano – will be playing […]
All you need to know about the 2019 International Music Education Summit
Published on :Kicking off this Thursday (13 June), the 2019 International Music Education Summit is a three-day online professional development conference for music educators all over the world. At the Summit, leading educators will present innovative projects and share successful learning approaches. There will be interactive sessions, panel discussions, tech demos, live performances and even networking opportunities […]