NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED THIS SEPTEMBER
From major DJ-tech launches and AI controversy to festival returns, venue closures and huge artist announcements, here are the music and nightlife stories you may have missed.
AlphaTheta Launches XDJ-AN
AlphaTheta has launched the XDJ-AN, a compact two-channel all-in-one DJ system designed to bridge the gap between home setups and club-standard equipment. The unit features built-in Wi-Fi, a seven-inch touchscreen, streaming support and a familiar CDJ-style layout.
Sharjah Launches New Music & Sound Club
Sharjah Art Foundation has launched the Music and Sound Club, running from September 20 to November 26 at the Photography Gallery in Al Manakh. The programme will feature workshops and meet-ups exploring everything from composing with tapes and cassettes to AI and emerging music technology.
Fred again.. Confirms GTA VI Collaboration
Fred again.. has confirmed his involvement with Grand Theft Auto VI after his team-run account shared GTA-style video confirming the collaboration with PinkPantheress, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso and Étienne de Crécy on “Sexy Magic,” one of the original tracks featured on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack.
Suno Admits Scraping YouTube Music to Train AI
AI music platform Suno has admitted obtaining audio from YouTube to train its generative models. The company argues that the practice qualifies as fair use as it faces an ongoing copyright lawsuit from major record labels.
Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran’s Tour
Macklemore has been removed from the remaining dates of Ed Sheeran’s US tour following controversy surrounding his political views and onstage statements. Sheeran later clarified that the decision was made by the tour’s promoter rather than by him personally.
ARGY Announces NYE Show at Ushuaïa Dubai
ARGY will bring his immersive NEWORLD concept to Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience for a huge New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31. The show is expected to combine melodic techno with cinematic visuals and the venue’s festival-scale production.
Snoopy Beats Announces Halloween Return
Snoopy Beats will return to Sandy Beach in Fujairah from October 30 to November 1 with its new Halloween-themed edition, Milkshake Ranch. The three-day beach festival will combine electronic music, costumes and immersive Wild West-inspired production.
