NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: NATASHA DIGGS, SONY HEADPHONES AND MORE

This week’s stories move from Dubai’s newest openings and anniversary celebrations to major developments across global music and club culture. Natasha Diggs heads to 25hours Hotel One Central, SAONA arrives at Palm West Beach and TATTU introduces a new Saturday brunch, while Sony revisits its Walkman heritage, Daft Punk enters the LEGO universe, Amnesia sells out its lifetime VIP membership and James Hype prepares for his most ambitious DJ challenge yet.

Natasha Diggs Joins 25hours’ Anniversary

25hours Hotel One Central will celebrate its fifth anniversary with 25hours of Wonder on Friday, November 20. New York DJ Natasha Diggs will headline the Nomad Courtyard, bringing her signature mix of soul, disco, house, hip-hop and funk. Abri and Megatronic will also perform in the courtyard, while Patch B2B Audioblend, Sarah Hardan and Marlie take over Monkey Bar. The celebration will run from 7:30PM until 3AM, accompanied by immersive light and art installations.

Sony Revives Its Walkman Headphones

Sony has reimagined the MDR-3 headphones originally released alongside the first Walkman in 1979. The new MDR-3R preserves the lightweight, retro appearance of the original while adding USB-C connectivity, a built-in microphone and an inline remote. Blue and orange interchangeable ear pads are included, and the wired design requires no charging or Bluetooth pairing. Sony has also created a special Stranger Things edition inspired by the series’ 1980s setting.

SAONA Is Coming to Palm West Beach

SAONA is preparing to open at voco Dubai The Palm in December, introducing a Caribbean-inspired dining and nightlife concept to Palm West Beach. Led by Jamaican-born executive chef Richie Richards, the menu will combine island flavours with contemporary Peruvian influences. The 244-capacity venue will include a dining room, VIP lounge and outdoor spaces, with handcrafted cocktails and DJ-led entertainment taking the atmosphere from relaxed evening dining into a livelier late-night experience.

Wizards of Sound Traces Electronic Music’s Roots

Laurent de Wilde’s forthcoming book, Wizards of Sound: How Electricity Changed the Course of Music, explores the inventions and personalities that shaped electronic music. Moving from Thomas Edison’s electrical experiments to Robert Moog’s pioneering synthesisers, the book also examines figures including Thaddeus Cahill, Maurice Martenot, Peter Zinovieff and Roland founder Ikutaro Kakehashi. Published by Faber, the book is scheduled to arrive in the UK in February 2027.

Daft Punk Enters LEGO’s Holiday Workshop

Daft Punk minifigures appear in LEGO’s 2026 Christmas campaign, racing through a neon portal before performing on a brick-built LED pyramid stage. Directed by Michael Gracey, the advert follows a single LEGO brick through the company’s imaginary Holiday Workshop and is soundtracked by the duo’s 2000 hit One More Time. The appearance follows the announcement of a wider Daft Punk and LEGO partnership spanning products, content and brand experiences.

Amnesia’s €14,000 VIP Membership Sells Out

Amnesia Ibiza has reportedly sold out its limited-edition Gold VIP Medallions, launched during the club’s 50th-anniversary year. Priced at €14,000, each package included lifetime VIP entry for the owner and a guest, two drinks per person during the summer season, concierge service and access to dedicated VIP tables. Selected dates also offered DJ booth access. Membership was linked to an RFID-enabled, nine-carat gold pendant shaped like Amnesia’s pyramid logo.

TATTU Launches Black Dragon Brunch

TATTU Dubai has introduced its Black Dragon Brunch, taking place every Saturday from midday until 4PM on Level 74 of Ciel Dubai Marina. The experience serves five waves of contemporary Asian dishes alongside free-flowing drinks, DJ sets and live entertainment. Guests can then continue at an after-party in the House of Phoenix on Level 81 from 5PM, combining music, cocktails and panoramic views from one of Dubai’s highest nightlife destinations.

James Hype Announces Project 1000

James Hype is preparing to attempt one of his most ambitious performances yet: mixing 1,000 tracks in two hours. Named Project 1000, the December challenge will use 16 CDJs and four mixers, requiring the British DJ to move to a new track roughly every seven seconds. Hype has described the project as a tribute to the dance music that has influenced him throughout his career, pushing his technical, multi-deck performance style to an extreme new level.