<h3>One of the world&#8217;s most prominent fashion designers has died of cancer </h3>
Virgil Abloh, the founder of luxury fashion label Off-White and artistic director of Louis Vuitton, has passed away.
In 2019, Abloh was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called cardiac angiosarcoma.
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Although this diagnosis came in 2019, he decided to battle the disease privately.
His death was announced by the French fashion conglomerate LVMH. 
The statement read: 
“LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh, on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, which he had been battling privately for several years.”
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LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh, on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, which he had been battling privately for several years. <a href="https://t.co/CytwZLvSFu">pic.twitter.com/CytwZLvSFu</a>
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Abloh came into prominence by starting Off White in 2012 in Milan, Italy. 
He became rapper Kanye West&#8217;s creative director and made history by becoming the first African-American to lead the luxury French brand, Louis Vuitton. 
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His presence in Louis Vuitton allowed the brand to reach a younger audience, combining streetwear with high fashion. 
Many notable figures paid tribute to Abloh, including Kanye West, Drake, Gigi Hadid, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and Pharrell.
Abloh is survived by his parents, wife and two children. 
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Albums Virgil Abloh has either designed or served as Creative Director for. 🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/UXpjFdUGZb">pic.twitter.com/UXpjFdUGZb</a>
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Featured Image Credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/JsrHSfCYkY4">Cash Macanaya </a>
Written by Dominic Magli

Virgil Abloh dies at 41

This festive season Golyv have some exciting <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/up-and-coming-events-this-october/">events</a> to share. From deep house dance nights to Bhangra Christmas parties, these are tickets you won&#8217;t want to miss out on.
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<h4>Intencity at Iron Bloom</h4>
An event for all the ravers and dancers this December comes to Iron Bloom, Shoreditch.
Where: Iron Bloom, Shoreditch, London
When: 3/12/2021 &#8211; 21:00 &#8211; 03:00
Theme: Deep house and rave
<a href="https://www.golyv.com/events/intencity-ironbloom-london-uk-clubbing-cocktails-livemusic-3-dec-2021-1636548910121">Tickets: £10-£15pp</a>
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Start this December with a means to go on by partying at Intencity. The 25+ event brings deep house vibes to the experienced ravers of the world. Partying in the middle of vibrant Shoreditch will create a night that&#8217;s good for the soul.
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Why keep it Christmassy this December when you can mix it up with a little bit of Intencity.
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<h4>Teri Meri Christmas &#8211; Bhangra in the City</h4>
A festive Bhangra night like no other is coming to the Bootlegger this December.
Where: The Bootlegger, Fenchurch Street, London
When: 18/12/21 &#8211; 20:00 &#8211; 03:00
Theme: Bhangra
<a href="https://www.golyv.com/events/terimerichristmas-bhangrainthecity-thebootlegger-london-uk-clubbing-cocktails-livemusic-18-dec-2021-1636023998750">Tickets: £25-£30pp</a>
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Bootleggers 21+ event will provide authentic Punjabi catering, outstanding Bhangra DJs and not forgetting a performance from the legendary Dhol Foundation.
<a href="https://www.golyv.com/events/terimerichristmas-bhangrainthecity-thebootlegger-london-uk-clubbing-cocktails-livemusic-18-dec-2021-1636023998750">Tickets</a> available via Golyv.com
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For more events, keep an eye on the Discover page on our website.
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;Keeffe

Golyv Decemeber events

<h4>The impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the music industry</h4>
It has been reported that one in three jobs has been lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research conducted by trade body UK Music stated that there were 69,000 fewer jobs in the music industry in 2020 than in 2019.
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The multiple lockdowns that had occurred in 2020 caused huge disruption in the music industry due to several lockdowns occurring. 
UK Music expanded by stating that musicians themselves along with people who work in the venues and recording studios.
Along with this came the cancellation of several live music events, which caused revenues to collapse by around 90% in 2020.
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This report added that many people in the industry were &#8220;not eligible&#8221; for the furlough scheme.
As a result, people within the music industry had to transition to other working sectors.
The pandemic forced people in the music industry to find different ways to gain income. 
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UK Music&#8217;s chief executive, Jamie Njoku-Goodwin said:
&#8220;The past 18 months have been exceptionally challenging for the UK music industry&#8221;.
&#8220;But, we are determined to look to the future and focus on recovery&#8221;. 
Featured Image Credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/NMbZ7QM3XWM">Neil Godding</a>
Written by Dominic Magli

Music Industry Jobs wiped due to COVID-19

Items belonging to music legend, Amy Winehouse, sells for over 3 million in auction funding foundation related to addiction.
The beloved artist and character, Amy Winehouse, stole the hearts of the world in the early 2000s. After her death in 2011 due to accidental alcohol poisoning, her parents set up The <a href="https://amywinehousefoundation.org/">Amy Winehouse Foundation, </a>supporting those with addiction.
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<h4>Amy&#8217;s auction</h4>
In a recent auction that took place earlier in November, over 800 of the icons belongings sold for nearly £3 million. The event by <a href="https://www.juliensauctions.com/about-auction?id=320">Julien&#8217;s Auction</a>s was held in Los Angeles.
Items sold included the exact dress the star wore in her last show in Belgrade, Serbia, June 2011. The dress, a black and yellow mini halter with a desirable alternative and distressed bamboo and floral pattern, sold for around £180,000.
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Its style is a definition of the artist&#8217;s identity and was designed by Winehouse&#8217;s stylist Naomi Perry. Its original value is estimated to have been 16 times less than what it sold for in the auction, according to MSN Music News.
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<h4>10 years of Amy&#8217;s legacy</h4>
After 10 years since the singer&#8217;s death, her legacy and name still shine bright through the industry. The auction&#8217;s success is no doubt down to the relatability of the songwriter and her ongoing impact on society. This includes those especially who struggle with recreational addictions.
Raising £90,000 was the black and tan jumpsuit by Temperley London. Amy wore this during her performance celebrating Nelson Mandelas 90th birthday.
Amy&#8217;s heart-shaped Moschino red leather bag raised £152,000. It was worn to the 2007 Brit <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/duck-sauce-mesmerises-at-the-uk-music-video-awards/">Awards</a> where she won &#8216;Best British Female Solo Artist&#8217;, and &#8216;Best British Album&#8217;.
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<h4>The Amy Winehouse Foundation</h4>
The Amy Winehouse Foundation was set up in remembrance of the &#8216;Back to Black&#8217; singer. It supports young people with addiction problems, much like the late singer herself.
The foundation aims to, &#8220;inspire children and young people to build their self-esteem and resilience, so they can flourish.&#8221;
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<h4>Amy on display</h4>
From the 26 November this year, some items sold in the auction will be available to view at the Design Museum, London.
<a href="https://designmuseum.org/exhibitions/amy-beyond-the-stage">Amy: Beyond the Stage</a>, &#8220;celebrates the legacy and creativity of one of the greatest musicians of our time.&#8221;
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;Keeffe
Feature image via Yahoo.com

Amy’s auction: £3 million raised for personal foundation

<h3>BREAKING NEWS: The American rapper was shot and killed in Memphis</h3>
Adolph Robert Thornton Jr, better known by his alias Young Dolph, was shot and killed in Memphis, Tennessee while buying cookies at a store.
This was confirmed to <a href="https://www.fox13memphis.com/">Fox13 Memphis</a> by several law enforcement sources. 
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The shooting occurred at Makeda&#8217;s Butter Cookies at around 1:00pm TN, USA. 
Maurice Hill, the owner of the store, stated that &#8216;someone drove up and shot the rapper&#8217;. 
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Rapper Young Dolph shot and killed in Memphis, law enforcement sources confirm <a href="https://t.co/qfDjrvLgEv">https://t.co/qfDjrvLgEv</a>
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In early 2017, Young Dolph was targeted in a shooting that occurred in Charlotte, North Carolina.
That same year in September, Dolph was nearly killed, being shot three times after an argument outside a retail store in Hollywood, leaving him in critical condition.
His rap career began back in 2008, where he would release mixtapes.
On 19 February 2016, the indie rapper released his debut album titled &#8216;King of Memphis&#8217;.
Dolph is also known for being featured on O.T Genasis&#8217;s 2015 hit song &#8216;Cut it&#8217;.
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He was the cousin of the late Chicago rapper Juice WRLD.
Several notable musicians such as LL Cool J, Chance the Rapper, Meg Thee Stallion paid tribute to Dolph via Twitter.
Young Dolph is survived by a daughter and a son.
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Sending love to the family ,friends, &amp; fans of <a href="https://twitter.com/YoungDolph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YoungDolph</a> Rest in power young Brother. I pray your children and family are covered and lifted up by the almighty. 🙏🏾🌹
&mdash; LLCOOLJ (@llcoolj) <a href="https://twitter.com/llcoolj/status/1461065115160088578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Feature Image Credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/jM6Y2nhsAtk">David von Diemar</a>
Written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-magli-7858a31a9/">Dominic Magli</a>

Young Dolph dead at 36

<h4>This year’s UK Music Video Award’s ‘Video of the Year’ was awarded to DJ duo Duck Sauce, and their track &#8216;Mesmerize&#8217; featuring Armand Van Helden and A-Track.  </h4>
Duck Sauce are famous for their tracks such as &#8216;Barbara Streisand&#8216; and &#8216;aNYway&#8217;, the electronic duo has hit highs again with their 2020 release, &#8216;Mesmerize&#8216;.
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The hyper-reality video shows outdated game-like graphics of Duck Sauce in a club scene. They are wearing Armand Van Helden T-shirts under subtitles explaining what is happening in the fast-paced video. 
Flickers of scenes with ‘Getty Images’ and ‘Shutter-Shock’ watermarks across them are frequently shown, creating a sense of how a smaller AI world can so easily be created by someone else.  
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<h4>What&#8217;s the concept?</h4>
The idea that the world and everyone in it is in a simulation becomes the main concept very soon into the video. This is actually true from the perspective of the characters, making the video somewhat trippy and fitting to the music.  
The Duck Sauce characters explain their theory through more subtitles. The track is played alongside animated famous figures such as Morgan Freeman and Vin Diesel.  
The Keith Schofield self-directed video then propels into an overly fast-paced frenzy of reasons how they (the animated characters) might be in a simulation. It is essentially an explanation of how the universe works according to Schofield. Of course, unless the video is paused, the ideas cannot be read with the screen changing to each beat of the playing track.  
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<h4>In true Duck Sauce style</h4>
The finale of the video shows what seems like endless entries into the animated people&#8217;s butts (yeah, I know) and back out again into another. The idea is unclear at first but is most likely linked to how we should be able to do what we want in this world because the idea of the universe itself is being questioned. 
Who&#8217;s to say that kind of content isn&#8217;t acceptable for a Duck Sauce music video? It won an award, didn’t it? 
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<h4>What the fans had to say</h4>
Underneath the music video, released on October 16 2020 on the official Duck Sauce YouTube channel, the double act commented: 
“We’ll let you sit with that one. Just let us know what you think.” 
Fan comments on the page consisted of “Why hasn’t this got millions of views, it’s an exquisite piece of art” and “At first I thought you were hating on all the fun boomers had in the 90&#8217;s club scene, so I was triggered. Then you started putting weird references in, which confused me. Then the simulation theory drew me in, and next thing you know, you&#8217;ve got me laughing with the thing you did. I enjoyed the amount of fun this would have been to make.”  
Another fan said “This is the dopest, weirdest, craziest, scientifically-intriguing and funny music video I have ever seen! If I continue to write it may go well up to 100 pages. Maybe more. Ahh, just about to forget to mention the track. Addictive and smooth.&#8221;
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<h5>Other <a href="https://2021.ukmva.com/winners-music-video-genre/">winners at the UK Music Video Awards 2021</a> included:</h5>
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Best Pop Video &#8211; 
Dua Lipa – Love Again / Director: Lope Serrano aka Canada
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Best R&amp;B / Soul Video &#8211; 
Celeste &#8211; Tonight Tonight / Director &#8211; Noah Lee
Best Dance / Electronic Video &#8211; 
Hot Chip, Jarvus Cocker &#8211; Straight to the Morning / Director &#8211; Réalité
Best Rock Video &#8211; 
Beabadoobee &#8211; Last Day on Earth / Director &#8211; Arnaud Bresson
Best Alternative Video &#8211; 
James Blake &#8211; Say What You Will / Director &#8211; Bear Damen
Best Hip-Hop / Grime / Rap Video
Pa Salieu ft Backroad Gee &#8211; My Family / Director &#8211; Femi Ladi
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Video sourced via YouTube / Header Image sourced via Shiningbeats.com
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Duck Sauce ‘mesmerizes’ at the UK Music Video Awards

<h3>We break down what happened on 5 November 2021, along with the aftermath</h3>
A tragedy occurred on 5 November 2021 at the Astroworld festival which has left nine people dead.
Along with these unfortunate deaths comes the injuries of hundreds who were in attendance. 
 We break down what we know so far about this incident.
<h4>What is the Astroworld Festival?</h4>
The Astroworld Festival is an annual music festival. It is run by eminent American rapper Travis Scott. 
The festival name is a homage to his third studio album, which was released in 2018 and is the same year the festival began.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 festival had been cancelled.
<h4>Who is Travis Scott?</h4>
Travis Scott, born Jacques Webster, is an American rapper that derives from Houston, Texas.
He is currently one of the world&#8217;s most prominent rappers.
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Scott is also known for being in a relationship with media personality, Kylie Jenner.
His international fame elevated after the release of his critically acclaimed 2018 album Astroworld.
One of the single&#8217;s from the album, SICKO MODE, features Drake and currently has close to 1 billion views on YouTube.
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<h4>What happened at Astroworld 2021?</h4>
Astroworld 2021 took place in Houston, Texas on 5 November 2021.
According to other reports, at approximately 9:15 pm, the crowd began to quickly compress towards the front of the stage.
Due to this, people began to panic which led to the injuries. 
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As of 11 November 2021, there are 9 confirmed deaths and 25 people in attendance hospitalised. 
<h4>What has happened since?</h4>
Since the incident, Scott has faced mass scrutiny, being accused of not doing more to help the victims.
The second night of the show on 6 November had been cancelled.
Multiple lawsuits have been filed against Scott, with the number being &#8220;likely to grow&#8221; according to state legal experts.
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Written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-magli-7858a31a9/">Dominic Magli</a>

The Astroworld Tragedy

<h3>The eminent British singer announces her two day show in London</h3>
Breaking News!
One of the best selling artists in the world, Adele, has just announced today (Tuesday 26 October) two dates and a location for her up and coming shows.
Adele took to Twitter and Instagram to announce the shows, with the caption &#8211; &#8216;Oiii Oiiiiiiiiii&#8217;.
They will take place at Hyde Park, London on 1 July and 2 July 2022. 
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This will be the first time in five years since Adele performed, with the last being in 2017.
The shows will feature appearances from Sir Elton John, Duran Duran and Pearl Jam.
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Fans can get tickets on Adele&#8217;s website, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.adele.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">adele.com</a>, by signing up for a pre-sale which begins from 10 am this Thursday (28 October). 
Standard tickets will go on general sale from 10:00 am this Saturday (30 October). 
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On 15 October 2021, Adele released the first single, &#8216;Easy On Me&#8217;, from her upcoming fourth studio album titled &#8217;30&#8217;.
The song is currently number 1 trending on YouTube and has garnered over 114 million views.
Adele will sit down with Oprah Winfrey as part of a two-hour special called One Night Only on the US network CBS on 14 November 2021.
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&#8217;30&#8217; is scheduled for release on 19 November 2021.
It is anticipated to be Adele&#8217;s most personal album yet, as it is inspired by her divorce with her ex husband, Simon Konecki.
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Written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-magli-7858a31a9/">Dominic Magli</a>

Adele Announces Hyde Park Shows

The Amazon-owned streaming platform, Twitch, has <a href="https://www.wmg.com/">partnered with </a>Warner Music Group presenting music viewing experiences like never before. 
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<h3>What is Twitch?</h3>
Twitch is originally known for its video game <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Music">live streaming and broadcasts</a> of eSports competitions. Now, the platform has new partnership plans and is expanding on what is already on offer.  
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<h3>Who is Warner Music Group?</h3>
Warner Music Group is responsible for the <a href="http://www.atlanticrecords.com/">biggest names</a> in the industry. With Atlantic Records being owned by WMG, they showcase names from the likes of Cardi B, Ed Sheeran and Lizzo.
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<h3>What is changing for Twitch?</h3>
<a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/ed-sheeran-nova-red-room/">In-real-time performances</a> and interactions will be on offer on the creator-first platform. Twitch already offers live streaming for gaming and music fans, so making for more intimate viewing an upgrade bound for success.
According to <a href="https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/warner-music-group-and-twitch-ink-first-of-its-kind-partnership/">Musicbusinessworldwide.com,</a> Oana Ruxandra the Chief Digital Officer and EVP of WMG said: 
“It’s clear that Twitch is an indispensable space for all types of creators to connect with their fan communities. 
“Our partnership creates an on-ramp for artists to come onto the service with strong support from Twitch, opening up an entirely new source of incremental revenue. 
“Between the artist-specific channels and the premium shows we’re planning to launch; music lovers will get a refreshing new view into the world of music and the lives of their favourite artists.” 
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With the partnership in full swing, fans should start to see Warner Record’s Bella Poarch and Saweetie on the platform, as well as exclusive backstage footage from artists and performers on the WMG artist channels. 
WMG is the first major record label to partner with Twitch, so we can expect more from other music and entertainment brands as they follow suit in the next coming months.  
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Feature photograph sourced via MusicBusinessWorldWide.com

Twitch partners with Warner Music Group

<h4>Ed Sheeran to perform at the premium Australian music brand this month. </h4>
One of the world&#8217;s best selling musicians, Ed Sheeran, is scheduled to appear live in the Nova Red Room.
This event will take place on Friday, October 29 2021.
That same day coincides with the release of Sheeran&#8217;s upcoming fourth studio album, titled &#8216;=&#8217;.
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Fans can expect to hear Sheeran&#8217;s biggest hits whilst seeing him perform new songs from the album.
It will be the fourth time that Ed Sheeran has performed for the Nova Red Room.
The collaboration between the musician and brand has spanned for ten years, from being the first commercial radio network to back &#8216;The A Team’ to his current lead single ‘Shivers’.
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NOVA Entertainment&#8217;s chief programming and marketing officer, Paul Jackson stated:
&#8220;Ed Sheeran is an incredible artist. From performing at Nova’s reception, to the Bucket List in Bondi and Nova’s Red Room Global Tour, we knew he was something special from the very start and have been so proud to support his career.”
The event will be hosted by NOVA F.M. presenter Kent Small and will feature Maisie Peters, who released her debut album &#8216;You Signed Up For This&#8217; under Sheeran&#8217;s Gingerbread Man Records.
Be sure to look out for Sheeran&#8217;s performance at the end of the month.
Image Credit: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/black-frame-under-red-pendant-lamp-1185434/">Mentatdgt</a>
Written by Dominic Magli

Ed Sheeran to perform at Nova Red Room

BBC Radio 1 legend and icon, Annie Mac, left the station just over two months ago. The Friday night DJ made new lifestyle changes for herself and her family after seventeen years in her music career. 
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<h3>Unknotting with changes</h3>
In her latest article and podcast, the music guru reveals how she hasn’t quite adapted to her new lifestyle. She is gradually dissolving a ‘knot’ that developed within her. She explains how this has held her back from feeling any kind of stillness.
In her article, ‘<a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/articles/wanting">Wanting’</a>, she explains, “I have learnt that I have had a knot in my stomach for the last six years and I didn’t know it was there until it wasn’t.” The full article is accessible on <a href="https://www.anniemacmanus.com/articles/wanting">anniemacmanus.com.</a>
The radio superstar goes on to explain the guilt that comes with being a part of the busy industry. Not being able to attend every <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/up-and-coming-events-this-october/">event or club </a>around the world made her feel as if she wasn’t working hard enough. 
Topped with the pressure of preparing radio shows and interviews, she explains how balancing both a hard-hitting career and a young family seemed almost impossible.  
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<h3>&#8220;What do I want?&#8221;</h3>
In her recent podcast episode on her show ‘<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0kiuqLDQ8wXGFeblBYyTiS">Changes with Annie Macmanus</a>’, her guest Jimmy Carr explains how he asked himself the life-changing question, “what do I want?”. 
When he was 25 he became unsatisfied with his life in the marketing industry. As a result, he decided to drop everything for comedy in the hopes to make it big.  
Now, Mac references hard, life-changing decisions to “doing a Jimmy.” 
The idea of putting yourself and those around you first to benefit your mental and physical well-being is something she promotes in her podcasts and specifically her recent article. She notes it is important even if the process is hard to adapt to at first.
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<h3>Allow space for change</h3>
We all need space to breathe and for those in the music and events industry, it can sometimes seem impossible to even grab an inch.  
Annies journey is an inspiration to mothers, fathers, career-driven people and to those who need an all-around well-deserved break. It is a journey of changes we can all follow together and learn from, and it has only just begun.  
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O’Keeffe 
Feature image sourced via Stylist.co.uk

Life after the decks: Annie Mac’s new life changes

<h3>Here are some of the best events to attend in London this month</h3>
The autumn season has had a great start, with the Wireless Festival which returned in September 2021.
So you are probably asking, what is there to look forward to now that we are in October?
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The answer to that ladies and gentlemen is plenty!
Prominent West London rapper Central Cee is due to make an appearance at the 02 Shepherd&#8217;s Bush Empire venue on 6 October 2021. 
This will undoubtedly be a huge show, as the rapper has had a sensational year, winning breakthrough artist of the year at the 2021 Rated Awards.
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Additionally, you have another eminent west London rapper Digga D, who is scheduled to perform at 02 Forum Kentish Town.
This will take place on 21 October 2021.
Digga D is another rapper who has had a phenomenal year, releasing his second mixtape titled Made in the Pyrex on 26 February 2021.
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The mixtape peaked at number 3 on the UK Album Charts and number 1 on the UK R&amp;B Albums. 
One of the most influential figures in popular music, The Weeknd, is also scheduled to arrive in London to perform at the 02 in Greenwich. 
He will be performing over the course of this month till November as a part of his After Hours Tour. 
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Outside of music events, legendary stand up comedian Dave Chappelle will be making an appearance at the Eventim Apollo several times this month.
Chappelle&#8217;s first show will be taking place on 12 October 2021. 
Will all these events taking place this month, it is safe to say that we can expect October to be eventful. 
Image Credit: <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/people-at-concert-1105666/">Vishnu Nair</a>
Written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/">Dominic Magli</a>

Up and Coming Events this October

As the spooky season closes in, so does our urge to come out of the shadows and celebrate at some seriously scary Halloween events. 
Whether you want to spend the night getting lively at a large scale event or sitting comfortably in the space of your own home, here are some goings-on for this years spookiest weekend. 
 
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<h3><a href="https://www.designmynight.com/london/whats-on/activity/halloween-virtual-cocktail-class?t=tickets">Virtual Halloween cocktail making class</a> </h3>
Where – Wherever you like 
When – 31/10/21 
Price &#8211; £10 pp 
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This year, <a href="https://goatchelsea.com/">GOAT Chelsea</a> will be hosting a virtual Halloween themed cocktail class starting at 8pm on 31 October. Tickets start at £10 with the inclusion of four cocktails. These include Satan’s Whiskers, Halloween Flip, Devil-Tini, Corpse Revivor. All that is needed is a screen, ingredients (which can be purchased boxed for delivery through their website) and a taste for the darker side of cocktail making.  
 
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<h3><a href="https://bonkers-bingo.designmynight.com/">Bonkers bingo at mecca bingo</a> </h3>
Where – Up and down the country 
When – Multiple dates (including Halloween) 
Price – From £12 pp
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This event is taking place up and down the country and is available to everyone. <a href="https://bonkers-bingo.designmynight.com/">Mecca Bingo</a> brings Bonkers Bingo to you this Halloween, with rubbish prizes, costumes and dance battles to make you laugh the night away. Food and drink are available and tickets start from £12 depending on the venue and date chosen. 
 
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<h3><a href="https://theglitterfest.designmynight.com/">Glitterfest Halloween</a>  </h3>
Where – London, Waterloo 
When – 29/10/21 &#8211; 30/10/21 
Price &#8211; £20 &#8211; £40 pp
 
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Get your glitter and your dancing shoes for a deadly Halloween <a href="https://theglitterfest.designmynight.com/">Glitterfest </a>at Leake Street, Waterloo. A night out in one of the most shimmering clubs in London, it&#8217;s an event that gives Halloween a bit of sparkle. Tickets range from £20 &#8211; £40 and attendees are encouraged to show up in their most fabulous dress up.  
 
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<h3><a href="https://www.elrow.com/en/events/811/london-horroween-10302021">Elrow Harroween Festival</a>  </h3>
Where – The Drumshed 
When – 30/10/21 
Price &#8211; £32.50 &#8211; £42.50 pp
 
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<a href="https://www.elrow.com/en/events/811/london-horroween-10302021">Elrow</a>, one of the top event brands in the dance, techno and <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/were-we-really-ready-for-festival-season/">rave scene,</a> is bringing a frightful night to the Drumshed this Halloween. Expect giant gruesome props, spidery web-like confetti and crazy décor to set the scene for the madness of this Halloween rave to be unleashed. Tickets are on sale now from £32.50, but be quick on this one as it is bound to sell out before the day of the event takes off. Dress up for this one or stick out in the vibrant and over the top interior. Who’s ready to get spooky?! 
 
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<h3><a href="https://www.theghostbustours.com/London/">Haunted Bus Tours</a> </h3>
Where – Up and down the country  
When – Multiple dates ( including Halloween) 
Price – £16 &#8211; £61 pp (price varies on age and package chosen)  
 
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Ever wondered what it was like to ride the night bus of old twisted tales? Well, now you can. Available in the City of London, Edinburgh and York, <a href="https://www.theghostbustours.com/London/">The Ghost Bus Tours </a>will take you on a journey you won’t forget. The comedy-horror sightseeing tour includes theatre and fact into its show and allows for an immersive experience for all ages. All you have to do is make sure to catch the bus. 
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;Keeffe
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Halloween 21’ – What to do and where to go

Hosted at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Essex, Clockstock festival 2021 was a world-class event that brought Ibiza to the UK. 
The Clockstock event was hosted by Danny Gould, A.K.A Danny Clockwork, and Andy ‘Manky’ Manston, founders of Clockwork Orange.  
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<h4>What is clockwork orange? </h4>
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The 1993 born clubbing brand Clockwork Orange originated in London town as part of the 90s clubbing scene. Quickly, it expanded to the bustling rave scene in Ibiza, becoming one of the most influential and well-known brands from the rise of 90s dance culture. 
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<h4>Inside Clockstock</h4>
Clockstock had nine stages as well as a last-minute addition of  ‘the secret beach’. The site was full of endless opportunities to let go and enjoy the music. There were well spread-out toilets, bars and food vendors for all to keep in distance from wherever they were enjoying the day.  
Bars could be found within the dance tents. This created easier access and quick turnovers for those who didn’t want to miss a second of the funky sets.
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The bars had good pricing too, with double spirit and mixers being £7.50 (the average price in London being £11) and bottles of wine and prosecco available for £30 each. The easily accessible facilities made it more enjoyable for festival-goers, keeping them happy and lively.
The event had a connecting coach service that went from London to Chelmsford. Thankfully, this helped those attending get to and from the venue hassle-free.  
Having such easy access to amenities made for an ecstatic and loving atmosphere among fans. This created a sense of unity, unlike <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/uk-festvials-the-summer-of-violence/">some 2021 festivals that arguably got out of control</a> and gave off tense feelings.
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<h4>Dancing with the stars</h4>
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Dance legends Armand Van Helden, Jeremy Healy and Mark Knight all played within the event. Clockstock ended with a legendary final set from Andy Manston, Danny Clockwork and Bongo Ben. This included Queen&#8217;s iconic &#8216;Radio GaGa&#8217; as the final song, including footage from the famous LiveAid performance from 85&#8242;. 
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Newbies to the scene, including fan favourite fashionista Gok Wan, played sizzling sets on the main stage and got the crowd roaring. Gok Wan gained attention to his DJ skills through live streams over the 2020 lockdowns where he performed virtually to keep those at home in high spirits. 
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<h4>Turning your world around with Clockstock</h4>
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Dance classics from The Shapeshifters, ‘Lola’s Theme’, Duck Sauce’s, ‘aNYway’, and N Joi&#8217;s, ‘Anthem’ filled the main stage as dancers got down and lively.  
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<h4>What&#8217;s next for Clockwork?</h4>
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Clockstock Festival 2022 has already been confirmed for the 25 June after high demand for its return. Other Clockwork events taking place at London’s Fabric nightclub will be happening on<a href="https://clockworkorange.co/events/"> 16 October and 4 December 2021</a>.  
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;keeffe
Images owned by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;Keeffe and Sharpscape Photography Services

“You know when you have been Clockworked” – Clockstock 2021

Is there a reason why the summer festivals of 2021 have been connected to conflict and violence?  
 
<h3>Show me more, show me less </h3>
 
When summer comes around, so does the UK festival season. 
Whether you have attended a festival this year or not, your social media accounts would have been plastered with endless videos and pictures making you feel like you had.  
However, a re-occurring theme appeared that made skipping out on bigger events such as Creamfields and Reading and Leeds a lot easier this year.
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<h3>No dancing, just fighting </h3>
 
Violence and conflict were prominent within the grounds of festivals such as Parklife and Wireless this year. Both festivals are favourites in the scene. But there was a concern when bad behaviours dominated the atmosphere of the events. 
With the easing of lockdowns and restrictions, could it be that we <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/were-we-really-ready-for-festival-season/">weren’t quite ready</a> to be social on such a large scale?  
Tensions among us have been brewed over the last year and a half. Higher bouts of anger and frustration have occurred due to countless lockdowns and restrictions. There have been higher cases of bad mental health too.
Some have let these loose through the form of aggression towards each other, causing problems for others.
 
<h3>Un-security at Wireless festival</h3>
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<a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/saturday-wireless-2021-highlights/">Wireless Festival</a> was hosted between the 10 and 12 of September at Crystal Palace Park this year. Big-name acts such as Future, Skepta and Migos headlining. The Hip-Hop and Grime event took a turn when a fight broke out between fans. 
Security guards took it into their own to strike back onto a girl who was being aggressive towards them, instead of being broken up successfully.
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🚨 | NEW: Another angle of the fight at Wireless Festival <a href="https://t.co/BXmdSdETMG">pic.twitter.com/BXmdSdETMG</a>
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<h3>Get out of the way, Parklife </h3>
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A large-scale fight broke out at Parklife festival hosted at Heaton Park in Manchester on the weekend of the 11 and 12 of September this year. 
The fight happened at the Kuluki stage, putting a dampener on the event’s mood.  
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Imagine being at the Kaluki stage in parklife and all of a sudden a fight breaks out and someone pulls out a knife ?? Why are these people at festivals
— Casey Hurry (@caseyrianne_) <a href="https://twitter.com/caseyrianne_/status/1437166631583731715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 12, 2021</a></blockquote>
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The fight was seen to happen in a mosh pit, which quickly dispersed after dancers were interrupted by the aggression and fists of others.  
A young 22-year-old boy was stabbed in the leg in another conflict. An investigation into this attack is still live according to the <a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-parklife-stabbing-man-22-24970064">Mirror</a>.  
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This happened at Parklife in manchester <a href="https://t.co/Zy3PsJD5pN">pic.twitter.com/Zy3PsJD5pN</a>
— London &amp; UK Crime (@CrimeLdn) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrimeLdn/status/1437402879300624384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 13, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<h3>Where do we go from here for UK festivals? </h3>
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With aggression and violence not being new to the festival scene, it definitely has been more defiant in recent years. Conflict can be seen from more angles and in more capacities with social media in the hand of almost every event attendee. 
Fortunately, violence is just a small portion of what is to come with festivals, events and clubbing. A lot of this is due to the intoxications of drink and drugs. 
But, when in the midst of a crowded field, club or room, please remember to be safe and to leave your Covid frustrations at home.  
<a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/open-for-business-what-is-next-for-the-new-clubbing-scene/">The party is back</a>. So, let’s make sure we are enjoying the freedom, and not putting ourselves back into a cage. 
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;Keeffe

UK festivals: The summer of … violence?

<h3>What went down on the second day at the Wireless festival 2021?</h3>
Ladies and gentlemen, autumn has officially arrived. Summer 2021 is officially over.
But, the month of September has been eventful, to say the least.
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Last weekend, the Wireless music festival returned after a one-year absence due to the pandemic.
It was only right I went down to Crystal Palace Park to see the return of one of the biggest music festivals in the UK.
Upon my arrival, the sun was out and you just knew that it would be a good day.
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Crystal Palace Park was full of young, vibrant, energetic and enthusiastic people who were all just looking to have a great time!
First to the main stage is none other than West London&#8217;s very own Central Cee, who performed his hit songs &#8216;Day in a life&#8217;, &#8216;Loading&#8217; and &#8216;Obsessed with you&#8217;.
<div id="attachment_365" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-365" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-365 size-medium" src="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_4700-300x198.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="198" srcset="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_4700-300x198.jpg 300w, https://blogadmin.golyv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_4700-768x506.jpg 768w, https://blogadmin.golyv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/IMG_4700.jpg 827w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Central Cee on the Wireless&#8217;s main stage. (Image Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wirelessfest/?hl=en">wirelessfest</a>)</div>
Central Cee was then followed up by another West London giant, Fredo, who got the crowd jumpy, to say the least with his hit song &#8221;They Ain&#8217;t 100&#8242;.
If having these stars from West London was not enough, along came to the eminent AJ Tracey live and direct!
The hip hop giants kept arriving, and this time from across the globe, with the likes of Swae Lee and Meek Mill &#8211; who performed for the first time in London. 
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Last but not least, headlining Saturday&#8217;s edition of Wireless 2021, Grime pioneer and UK hip hop legend, Skepta, who had the best performance and production of the day with crazy special effects.
Check out the YouTube video below to view all the highlights from Wireless 2021.
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Featured Image Credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/Qnlp3FCO2vc">Tijs van Leur</a>
Written by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-magli-7858a31a9/">Dominic Magli</a>

Saturday Wireless 2021 Highlights

There was an overwhelming buzz when UK festivals opened their gates to dance hungry music fans this summer.  
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Sold out shows include Creamfields, The Lost Village and Reading and Leeds Festival. 
The festival season had us prepared for a weekend of sweat, smiles and a lot of strange behaviour. 
But for some, the idea of being in a crowded space caused feelings of anxiety and regret when buying tickets. 
A lot of fans decided to miss out on the festival season this year due to the anxiety of catching and spreading the Covid-19 virus.
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bare people at festivals this weekend and normally i’d be jealous but my covid anxiety said ✨no✨
— cerys (@cerysallen_) <a href="https://twitter.com/cerysallen_/status/1431240589396348928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<h4>Re-sell, re-sell&#8230; no-sell?</h4>
Helping out the music and entertainment industry after a hard-hitting effect from the Covid-19 pandemic has been massively encouraged. 
Fans who impulse bought festival tickets caused an influx of re-selling just days before events went live.  
Re-selling event tickets isn&#8217;t an unusual process. 
Although, the amount of those re-selling this year due to illness and restriction related situations was a lot higher than usual.
 Those selling are finding it harder than usual to make a successful sale. 
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Yo why has it been so hard for people to sell their festival tickets lately? Is it because of the policy change with vaccination?
— That Bitch (@AriRodriguez_) <a href="https://twitter.com/AriRodriguez_/status/1431136411021811721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Recently Scotland announced they are <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/aug/27/scotland-records-highest-number-of-daily-covid-cases">&#8216;proposing vaccine certificates for entry to nightclubs and large-scale indoor and outdoor events in an attempt to curb escalating Covid infections&#8217; </a>for late September this year. 
This has come shortly after the opening of nightclubs and has proved a <a href="https://blogadmin.golyv.com/open-for-business-what-is-next-for-the-new-clubbing-scene/">false hope for freedom in the future.</a> 
This affects those trying to buy event tickets. 
The idea of new restrictions being put in place in the UK will put off those who usually buy event tickets in advance.  
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damn I did NOT think it’d be this hard to sell some festival tickets
— ev (@Adimem_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Adimem_/status/1432760052864143366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<h4>No time to dance</h4>
Elrow Town London was cancelled this year <a href="https://new.enfield.gov.uk/news-and-events/a-statement-on-elrow-town-trent-park/">&#8216;due to significant damage to the grounds at Trent Park during a third party event on Saturday 7 / Sunday 8&#8217;. </a>
After being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the event was meant to take place on the 21st of August this year.
Many fans were upset and angry at the cancellation being so close to the event date.
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This then adds to the worry of purchasing tickets for events in the future.
The subject of cancellation being so prominent in recent years has made people reluctant to book not just festivals and events, but holidays too.
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<h4>A few too many cases</h4>
The BBC reported that the music festival Broadmasters &#8216;<a class="ssrcss-9nsdc6-InlineLink e1no5rhv0" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-58309660">is thought to have created 4,700 coronavirus cases.&#8217;</a>
The event took place between the 11th and 15th of August this year and was held in Newquay, Cornwall.
Broadmasters was one of the first events to take place during the August festival rush.
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Despite the fears of festivals causing cases to rise, other events have taken strict precautions to stop this from happening.
Reading and Leeds Festival took many <a href="https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2021-08-26/how-covid-safe-is-reading-festival">Covid secure actions</a> to avoid cases from rising.
This included showing proof of full vaccinations and of an NHS approved negative test.
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<h4>Were we ready?</h4>
With all things considered, were we really ready for festival season?
As it seems, it is all down to personal preference.
Whether we are comfortable or not getting back into the world with fewer restrictions and precautions is up to our individual selves.
If the right actions are taken to avoid anxieties to creep in, such as pre-planning, being sensible and keeping safe, then we should be on the right track to a more prepared festival season next year.
If there is one thing to consider, it is to make sure you are making the most of what you have before the world potentially, if ever, stops again.
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Words by Drew-Alexandra O&#8217;Keeffe
Feature image sourced via Creamfields.com

Were we really ready for festival season?

<h3>The Canadian superstar releases his long-awaited sixth studio album</h3>
After the release of 2018&#8217;s &#8216;Scorpion&#8217;, many anticipated what else they can expect from Drake. 
Three years on, the Canadian rapper teased the great music he had in the stash.
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Firstly, he dropped the &#8216;Dark Lane Demo Tapes&#8217; mixtape in May 2020 &#8211; which showcased his delivery, versatile flows and catchy hooks. 
His next move was releasing the &#8216;Scary Hours 2&#8217; EP in March 2021, conveying his lyrical ability whilst having two features &#8211; Lil Baby and Rick Ross.
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These projects built suspense for Drake&#8217;s sixth studio album, Certified Lover Boy, which had been first announced back in April 2019.
On October 24 2020, Drake&#8217;s 34th birthday, it was announced that the album would be released sometime in January 2021.
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However, Drake suffered a knee injury in January 2021 that led to the album being delayed for nine months.
On 30 August, Drake officially announced that the album will release on September 3 2021.
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Leading up to the album&#8217;s release, Drake announced the features through billboards.
The billboards appeared in the hometowns of the featured artists.
Some of the most notable features include Jay Z, Lil Baby, Future, Young Thug, Lil Durk, Giveon, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott and Tems.
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<h3>Rapper and producer Kanye West releases his tenth studio album &#8216;Donda&#8217; after multiple delays</h3>
Kanye West is one of the most influential entertainers of his generation.
The 44-year-old has had an impressive music career stemming back to 2004 with his critically acclaimed first album The College Dropout.
Ever since, West has been in the hip-hop spotlight, best known for his lyrical talent and production.
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He is one of the world&#8217;s best selling artists of all time, selling over 160 million internationally. 
Outside of music, West is known for his outspoken views shared in public settings and on social media. 
With all this in mind, many were excited when the rapper announced his tenth studio album &#8216;Donda&#8217; in July 2020.
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The name &#8216;Donda&#8217; is the name of West&#8217;s late mother, Donda West, who died in November 2007.
In July 2021, West began recording in a studio at the Mercedes-Benz stadium.
That same month, he announced that there will be listening party events for the album.
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There were three listening events for the album in total.
Donda was finally released on streaming services on August 29.
On the album, West continues his religious theme from his ninth studio album Jesus is King.
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The album is a lengthy one hour and forty nine minutes with 27 tracks.
Guest features on Donda include Jay Z, DaBaby, Lil Baby, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Pusha T, Pop Smoke and West&#8217;s late mother Donda.  
Feature Image Credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/XUdIi04ohps">Axel Antas-Bergkvist</a>
By Dominic Magli

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For the second time, Notting Hill Carnival will not go ahead this bank holiday weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic
London&#8217;s bank holiday weekend will yet again be missing its spark this year.
This is primarily due to the unfortunate absence of the Notting Hill Carnival.
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The Notting Hill Carnival board released a statement in June confirming that the event will not be happening this year. 
It states &#8211; &#8220;the board of Notting Hill Carnival Ltd, the organising body of Notting Hill Carnival, has decided that this year&#8217;s Carnival will not be on the streets due to the ongoing uncertainty and risk COVID-19 poses&#8221;. 
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Notting Hill Carnival is a yearly event that traditionally takes place every August bank holiday weekend.
It is a two-day street parade that takes place in Kensington, West London, which aims to celebrate Caribbean culture. 
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Its first event dates back to 1959, taking place in the St Pancras Hall as an indoor event to combat controversial race relations.
The organiser of the first event was Trinidadian journalist Claudia Jones. She promoted the event further with The West Indian Gazzette &#8211; an influential black newspaper of which Jones was the editor.
Another pioneer for the event, Rhaune Laslett, contributed to the parade by moving it to the streets of Notting Hill in August 1966.
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Ever since, Notting Hill Carnival has been a staple in London&#8217;s culture, garnering over one million attendees every year!
Although it is a disappointment that carnival will not happen this year, there is excitement to know that the board are &#8220;working with Carnivalists toward the greatest ever Notting Hill Carnival for 2022&#8221;.
Feature Image Credit: <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/61JnBKtUNCU">Glodi Miessi</a>
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