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This weekend marks the dates that everyone has been looking forward to for the past year in the NYC metro area. Of course, we're talking about the Electric Zoo. The two day bonanza features some of the biggest headliners in the electronic music world. The festival takes place on the fourth (Saturday) and the fifth, with over 60 musical acts each day on multiple stages!

Headlining performances on Saturday, September 4th include Dance music phonemes The Chemical Brothers, with globally acclaimed DJ Paul van Dyk, Benny Benassi, and ATB. On Sunday, September 5th Above & Beyond headline along with the world's number one DJ, Armin Van Buuren.

In 2009 the festival saw almost 26,000 people walk through their doors, and this labor day weekend is sure not to be any different. Tickets may be hard to come by now, but it is far worth the money if you are able to get your hands on some.

Check out the website here for confirmed acts and more..

The annual "Rock the Bells" festival kicks off this weekend in New York and DC after rocking the west coast last week. It is one of the biggest high-profile act hip-hop festivals to date. August 28th the show comes to Governors Island, with plenty of hip-hop heavy hitters ready to bring back some of their greatest hits. Featured in the bunch are Snoop Dogg performing his classic album "doggystle" in its entirety. Other acts include A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan, Rakim, KRS-One, Wiz Khalifa, special guest Lauryn Hill, and many more.

The annual "Pukkelpop" festival is ready to begin this Thursday, August 19 lasting through the 21st. Camp site opens today with local party dj's fueling the mood for the three day fiasco. This year marks the 25th anniversary for the festival and is considered one of Belgium's biggest open-air festivals. The festival prides itself in offering some of the greatest varieties of electro and alternative music from up-and-comers to living legends in the industry. Each year the festival has brought in heavy hitters for headliners, and this year is no disappointment.

The festival has come a long way since The Ramones and IggyPop were headlining, check out some headliners for this year's edition:
Placebo
2Manydjs
Deadmau5
Benny Benassi
Blink-182
Snow Patrol
Queens of the Stoneage
and so much more..

Each year the festival brings in about 200 acts from different musical backgrounds. To get a full list of the bands in the bill check out the website here.

A brief glance at ATB’s touring schedule for the summer season reveals him clocking up the air miles as he graces the world’s finest clubs and stages from Gatecrasher in Jakarta, Indonesia, to the Electric Zoo festival on Randall’s Island in New York City. Events such as the Cafe Del Rio festival in Budapest, Hungary and the Baltic Beach festival in Liepaja, on the coast of Latvia, set the tone for the summer: a celebration of sound, sun and sand. Welcome to ATB’s Sunset Beach DJ Session.

ATB has since recorded 8 studio albums, making him a very respectable songwriter and producer. But he is taking his skills to the next level quickly being recognized as one of the best live DJs in the game. This August, ATB lands in Vegas to perform for 4 nights at Rain Nightclub a the Palms Hotel every Saturday night. ATB will be touring strictly in the US all summer, including NYC's Electric Zoo in September.

Check out the new single and video entitled "Could You Believe"

English hip-electro artist M.I.A. was supposed to be the headliner for this past weekends Hard Fest in NYC's Governors Island. To the surprise of everyone, it was the opening acts stealing the show for the rain-shortened festival. Dance duo Skream & Benga took the longest set of the evening entertaining the fans with their fast paced techno beats and unusual sound effect incorporations.

South African hip-rave group "Die Antwoord" followed and stole the show with their unusual experimental genre incorporating hip-hop, rave, techno, electro, and anything else they could think of.

M.I.A., performing her first live show in NYC since the album MAYA dropped, was without a doubt the most disappointing act of the night. The sound was completely off, forcing hundreds of fans to pour out of the venue at Governors Island. As if things weren't bad enough for the artist, the skies opened to torrential rain soaking the artist and making her end the set early, perhaps saving her from the impending boos of the crowd.

The Treasure Island Music Festival is quickly growing into one of California's premier electro festivals following closely behind Coachella. This year, LCD Soundsystem and DeadMau5 are set to headline the San Francisco event, along with other top shelf performers. Others on the bill include Kruder & Dorfmeister, Miike Snow, Belle & Sebastian, The National, She & Him, Ra Ra Riot, and much more. The bay area bonanza will take place October 16th and 17th with ticket packages for single or both days.

Be sure to check out the website here for details.

The annual Latitude Festival in Suffolk, England continues to grow year by year since it's formation in 2006. Each year the festival brings in top musical acts, theatre production specialists, comedy acts, and much more. The four day festival starting on Thursday the 15th is geared up to take place on four stages and numerous mini stages including theatre performances, comedy bits, poetry, politics, dance, and literature.

Musical appearances from Florence + the Machine, The National, Girls, Tokyo Police Club, Everything Everything, The xx, Grizzly Bear, Vampire Weekend, and The Temper Trap.

Other entertainment from the festival include comedy act Emo Philips, A Midsummer Night's Dream put on by the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as poetry, politics, singing, dancing, and other literature.

Check out the official website here for ticket prices, set-list information, camping information, directions, and much more.

Headlining for the first time at Madison Square Garden, Lady Gaga kicked off a three day stop in New York City. The 24 year old was incredibly humbled and said it was an honor to appear in her home town. Her "little monsters" were equally as thrilled to see the pop diva perform on Tuesday night. Concertgoers took Gaga's message to heart when she told them, "If you dream big, sometimes your dreams come true". She also mentioned to the crowd that she was once in their shoes, sitting in the upper rafters at MSG and other venues, dreaming of the day when she could have to chance to appear on stage.

The concert was a tremendous occurance for both Gaga and her Little Monsters, marking it down in history as the first time she played in her hometown arena. Being one of the hottest days in NYC in recent history it was safe to say that it was even hotter inside the building than outside, coincidence?

Having brought in over 80,000 people in 2005, Ireland's Oxegen Festival is geared to be one of the biggest music events of the year. Headlining this years event are some of the biggest names in music today. Genres include electro, rock, pop, hip-hop, and so much more over the three day music extravaganza on five stages featuring 80 performers! Some of the headliners include; Arcade Fire, Black Eyed Peas, David Guetta, Eminem, Jay-Z, John Mayer, La Roux, Muse, Vampire Weekend, and many more. The event takes place at the Punchestown Racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland, which a huge venue big enough of holding Ireland's biggest commercial music festival.

Click here to find out more information on performers and to buy tickets.

Passion Pit comes to Colonel's Row at Governor's Island tonight (6/30) along with Tokyo Police Club and We Were Promised Jetpacks! Come out on this beautiful NYC evening for some great dancing and cool vibes. Tickets start at just $35.

Get you tickets here!

If you haven't heard of the Roskilde Festival held in Denmark, it is by far one of the coolest festivals in all of Europe. First of all, it was started by two teens in the early 70's, which is cool enough considering it has lasted all these years. Secondly, The festival has existed since 1972 as a non-profit organization taken over by the Roskilde Foundation, supporting music, local culture, and humanitarianism. As if those two reasons weren't enough to get you out to Denmark to see the festival, it also offers a ridiculous amount of bands/singers/songwriters/DJs for your listening pleasure. How could you refuse?

The Roskilde offers genres from rock, hip hop, urban, electronica, as well as 3rd world contemporary music. The festival even offers a separate area featuring strictly electronica music known as the Roskilde Lounge.

Here are a few acts playing in the festival:
Gorillaz
Jack Johnson
Muse
Nephew
Prince
The Prodigy
Them Crooked Vultures
Alice in Chains
Vampire Weekend
Drake
Julian Marley
and many more..

The festival offers six stages from small to arena size. Traditionally known for booking up and coming acts, you can see some of the newest and best upcoming bands come through Roskilde from a great view.

Click here for ticket information and other details about the four-day festival.

To kick of Gay Pride week in New York City, A|X is featuring the billboard above at the corner of 14th Street & 9th Avenue in downtown NYC.

A|X is also proud to sponsor a special pride kickoff party this coming weekend. Saturday, June 26th marks the day for the "world's biggest party" coming to the USA, right here on Governor's Island, NY. Part of NYC's Pride week, Matinee New York is one of the largest and newest parties for the gay community in years. It is part of Matinee's world tour stopping in countries such as France, Italy, the UK, Brazil, Belgium, Egypt, Russia, and now, in the USA.

The Matinee Group is the genius event organization behind some of the hottest parties in Europe, such as Circuit Festival in Barcelona (the largest gay and lesbian European festival), Space@Ibiza every Saturday night, and the Matinee Summer Festival, which features endless amounts of dancers dangling above an ocean of people amidst a huge laser light performance. Expect all of the Matinee trademarks at the huge party in NYC, including stunning laser lights, hot dancers, throbbing beats, and much more.

According to party producer Josh Wood, "[This team represents] the perfect promotional group to bring Europe’s biggest party to New York." A credible source, Mr. Wood was voted the best local producer/promoter of the year in 2009, having brought such acts Kylie to the US and Lady GaGa to the March on Washington DC. DJ's Taito Tikaro (Barcelona's all-star DJ) and Theresa (Best Female DJ of 2009) will be providing the beats along with more surprise live acts.

To check out more information, see Matinee info after the jump or click here for info regarding ticket availability, pricing and more.

The Eden Project held in Cornwall, England, is almost set to launch it's annual musical festival entitled The Eden Sessions beginning Saturday, June 26th. The event is headlined and kicked off by acoustic mellow rock sensation Jack Johnson, followed by musical acts Mika, Doves, Mumford & Sons, Paolo Nutini, Calvin Harris, and Martha Wainwright on following days.

What is typically known as a tourist attraction, The Eden Project transforms itself from a "Biodome" atmosphere into a music festival known as The Eden Sessions. The project also features the largest greenhouse in the world so you know both the festival and the project itself stress importance of maintaining a green earth. "At Eden we’re known for using art as part of our quirky and unconventional approach to getting environmental and social issues across to our visitors. The arts, in their broadest sense, are fundamental to Eden with artistic pieces nestling amongst the greenery."(edenproject.com)

Plan your visit to the Biodome and the The Eden Sessions through their website here.

Combining a classic taste with measured traces of nonconformity, Giorgio Armani revealed his Spring/Summer 2011 menswear collection today in Milan. If Giorgio Armani showed the edgy, dark side of nighttime fun in his Emporio collection, he spared a ray of sunshine for his signature line.

The glowing yellow-green essence of chartreuse gave a sunny contrast to Armani neutrals: classic slate blue and gray suits worn with finely knit jersey shirts, then set off with chartreuse shoes, belts, pocket scarves and even sunglass lenses.

"Chartreuse is a flash of sun, of energy," Armani said after the show of his collection. Mint and lime green accents and pieces also gave a dash of freshness to the collection.

The Giorgio Armani man is relaxed with his hands in his pockets and confident enough to wear heavily made-up smoky eyes—a sign of a sophisticated edge. Key points of style focused on the body, emphasizing the figure: double breasted jackets with natural shoulders, shorter proportions and bias cut at the hem to convey a sense of lightness. Armani's double-breasted suit was more than a nod to classic style, it was a display of masculinity. "There is a sense of pectoral power without making you see," Armani said. That is to say: Male strength, without the bare chest.

The collection also had a technical accent with sportswear made out of ultralight Kevlar fabric, resembling sailcloth. Lightweight shirts, sometimes textured to give a chunky feel, were worn under vests, and short waistcoats were worn alone to substitute shirts under jackets.

Gingham, also made an appearance in Armani in black-and-white checked pants that were paired with plaid jackets. Armani also offered pants in bold black-and-white geometric prints.

Check out the full fashion show below...

The annual Glastonbury festival held in the rural landscape of Pilton, England is set to go off this Wednesday, June 23. The festival goes through the week into the weekend ending on Sunday, the 27th. Widely known as the biggest open air festival in the world, the venue covers about 900 acres and features artists from different genres on a total of 45 stages! The festival is sure to please all life-forms and age groups offering a wide spread of genres including contemporary rock and pop, electro, hip-hop, dance, and even jazz for the elder age group. The festival even has a "kidz area", surely catering to all age groups.

On to the music. Here are just a few names that will be featured at Glastonbury:
Gorillaz
Vampire Weekend
Snoop Dogg
Muse
Shakira
The Dead Weather
Jack Johnson
Norah Jones
La Roux
Phoenix
MGMT
Tegan and Sarah
and so so much more..

"It's like going to another country, a hip and thrilling Brigadoon that appears every year or so. Coming to Glastonbury involves a fair amount of travel, and probably a queue to get in but, when you get past these impediments, you enter a huge tented city, a mini-state under canvas. British law still applies, but the rules of society are a bit different, a little bit freer. Everyone is here to have a wild time in their own way."

Be sure to check out directions, ticket pricing, music line-ups, camping information and much more here at the official Glastonbury webpage.

The Electric Daisy Carnival is finally coming to LA this weekend, June 25th and 26th. The event will take place at downtown LA's Exposition Park and Memorial Coliseum. This huge electronic music festival will feature such acts DeadMau5, Swedish House Mafia, Kaskade, Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Benny Benassi, Laidback Luke, and Moby just to name a few. LA marks the third stop in the carnival's tour and also marks the last time it will be in the United States this year.

In 2009, the event was reported at 140,000 attendees, which made it the largest electro music festival ever outside of Europe. Electric Daisy includes acts on five different stages over the two day period for your listening (and dancing) pleasure.

Check out the Electric Daisy 2010 LA site here for more details on ticket prices and set lists for the weekend.

As you may recall, on Tuesday, May 25th, A|X Armani Exchange on Robertson Boulevard was the location for "Disco Glam," an evening of high-style decadence hosted by A|X, ELLE Magazine and Joe Zee, ELLE's Creative Director.

Guests included Kelly Osbourne, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, AnnaLynne McCord, Shannen Doherty, Samaire Armstrong, Rachel Zoe, Lydia Hearst, Taryn Manning, Keri Hilson and Katharine McPhee, among others, mixed and mingled while enjoying music spun by DJ Daisy O'Dell and a live performance by Electro-Pop group, Dragonette (pictured above).

Check out the video from the A|X + ELLE Magazine 'Disco Glam' Party:

Electric Zoo has made even more additions to their huge NYC festival in early September. With headliners The Chemical Brothers, Armin van Buuren, Paul Van Dyk, Benny Benassi, ATB, Above & Beyond, and John Digweed to name a few, Electric Zoo also features over 50 other musical acts over their two day, constantly growing lineup. The most recent additions include experimental deejay Derek Vincent Smith's "Pretty Lights" and House DJ/producer Theo Keating's "Fake Blood".

This year's Electric Zoo is sure to please all crowds of Electro/House/Techno/Dance and anything else you can think of. The festival is set for Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th at NYC's Randall's Island Park.

See artist details and ticket information for Electric Zoo 2010 here.

The best DJ in the world continues his weekly set in the world´s biggest club. Every Monday, from June 7 to September 27, we can enjoy his world renowned sessions along with the best laser and light production the world has to offer. This will be Tiesto’s third year at the world’s biggest nightclub, and promises to be yet another spectacular summer! Tiesto’s Ibiza experience in 2010 will once again see the Dutchman push the boundaries of what fans can expect from a live DJ experience. Special guests include Avicii, Dada Life, David Tort and Robbie Rivera, plus more to be announced!

Tiesto explains:
‘I have been on a musical journey of discovery these past few years, culminating in the release of my Kaleidoscope album. I met and worked with so many great artists that it has inspired me to continue to push myself and my music into new areas. Much of what became the Kaleidoscope album came out of experimenting in Ibiza last year. The positive energy at Privilege last summer continued into the world tour and has been truly amazing.

It’s been so great to see a lot of new faces at the shows and to feel that connection with my fans. With the Privilege residency it feels like a homecoming of sorts, the closing of the circle. I love this island and I love this club, it allows me to be myself and take my music in any direction I want. So all I can say for 2010, is I guarantee two things: Expect the unexpected, and expect to dance!’

On Tuesday, May 25th, the stars aligned at A|X Armani Exchange on Robertson Boulevard for "Disco Glam," an evening of high-style decadence hosted by A|X, ELLE Magazine and Joe Zee, ELLE's Creative Director (pictured above, with Kim Kardashian).

Guests included Kelly Osbourne, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, AnnaLynne McCord, Shannen Doherty, Samaire Armstrong, Rachel Zoe, Lydia Hearst, Taryn Manning, Keri Hilson and Katharine McPhee, among others, mixed and mingled while enjoying music spun by DJ Daisy O'Dell and a live performance by Electro-Pop group, Dragonette.

More pictures from the Disco Glam party, after the jump...

Yesterday in the Mediterranean waters of Cannes, France, Giorgio Armani hosted a sunset party aboard his yacht to celebrate the Film Festival premiere of the Doug Limen directed 'Fair Game,' the story of CIA operative Valerie Plame.

Guests of the tres exclusive party included Naomi Watts, Emily Blunt and Adrian Brody. Watts (pictured above with Mr Armani) plays Plame in the film. Oscar winning actor Sean Penn plays her husband, former Ambassador Joe Wilson.

(photo courtesy of Stephane Feugere)

Michael Maccari, Fashion Director for Armani Exchange was one of the student mentors who attended Otis College of Art and Design's 28th annual scholarship benefit and fashion show this past Saturday night in Los Angeles, California.

Held at the Beverly Hilton, the event featured student fashion presentations created under the guidance of accomplished designers and fashion brands.

Many of this year's student mentors paired up with each other in the classroom to give specific and extensive design direction to junior and senior fashion design classes.

The students collection for A|X was considered by the Los Angeles Times to be one of the "stand-out collections" of "grey-tonal separates featuring sharp, urban-feeling men's outerwear."

Other student mentors in attendance included Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Trina Turk and Todd Oldham. Read more about the collections here. (LA TIMES BLOG).

[photo above courtesy of Otis College Art & Design]

Legendary superclub Pacha NYC brings New York another month of amazing guest DJs, applauded residents, and not-to-be-missed events as they are set to kick off the summer festivities. To jump start the weekend, Made Event brings the undisputed leader of new wave trance Markus Schulz to grace the decks on May 7. Then on May 8, celebrate a night of past, present, and future classics at the annual Vinyl Reunion hosted by the main man himself Danny Tenaglia. On May 14, trance music icon Andy Moor brings his melodic sounds back to New York, and then on May 15 Pacha NYC’s popular resident DJ Boris debuts his Believe in the Light show - you have to see it to believe it! May 21 sees dancefloor destroyers Benny Benassi and Steve Aoki take to the decks for a night of electro madness. The month also sees the much-anticipated NYC debut of Dirty Dutch superstar Chuckie at Dance Parade New York down Broadway and a special post-parade celebration at Pacha. Finally, on May 28, industry favorite Eddie Halliwell promises to give you a night to remember with one of his mind-blowing sets for his Pacha NYC debut.

This past Saturday, April 17th Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine hosted the Neon Carnival during the Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California. A desert airport hanger and tarmac was transformed into a nightime amusement park, complete with a ferris wheel, bumper cars, merry-go-round, mechanical bull, and other fun attractions. The event was the official launch of the new special edition of the A|X Neon sunglass collection, available this summer in all A|X stores and online at armaniexchange.com.

Josh Hartnett

The Neon Carnival had a celebrity studded turnout. Guests included Josh Hartnett, Paris and Nicky Hilton, Kellan Lutz, Aaron Paul, Alessandra Torresani, Brandon Boyd, Brittany Snow, Bryan Greenburg, Camilla Belle, Chanel Iman, Chris Masterson, Cisco Adler, Clark Duke, Danny Masterson, David Hasselhoff, David Henrie, Devendra Banhart, Devon Aoki, Hayden Panettiere, Jack Osbourne, Jake McDorman, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Josh Henderson, Julia Jones, Justin Chatwin, Lalaine, Mr. Brainwash, Roxy Olin, Ryan Rottman, Scott Foster, Shannon Elizabeth, Simon Rex, Stacy Keibler, members of Phoenix, The Killers, The Muse, and others.

Check out an extensive gallery of pictures courtesy of Startraks, after the jump...

With the summer inching closer and the temperatures on the rise, it’s only natural for people to start partaking in the season’s many events and festivals. One of the more popular events attended are music festivals, ranging from every genre of music you can imagine.

The much anticipated music festival, Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, finally announced it’s 2010 lineup! This is one you do not want to miss because the artists and bands playing here are all amazing, including: Lady Gaga, Green Day, MGMT, and Dragonette. These don’t even scratch the surface of all the other great performances that will be taking place. So mark your calendars for August 6-8 to ensure you attend just one of the many great summer’s events, Lollapalooza!

For a complete lineup and to buy tickets, go to www.lollapalooza.com.

Madonna attended a party in honour of past A|X photographer Tom Munro in Los Angeles on Saturday night - New York Times The Carpetbagger blog reported from the event:

'Collaboration. I like being his muse,' Madonna told us, explaining her relationship with photographer Tom Munro at a private party and opening last night, to celebrate the photographer’s first book, a collection of celebrity portraits. (Partial proceeds of of the book will go to Madonna’s charity, Raising Malawi, and M.E.A.K.)
Madonna, wearing black fishnet stockings, leather skirt and dark sunglasses at 10 p.m. in a dark room, blew off the Weinstein Company party at Soho House and the Summit Entertainment reception for 'The Hurt Locker' at the Mondrian, for the gallery opening, where she spent most of the time on the lap of Steven Klein, another celebrity fashion photographer.

Mr. Munro, who has directed a couple of videos with Madonna, said his dream was to move into the direction of feature films and he credited Madonna as 'an inspiration.'
Mr. Munro then looked around the packed room from behind the V.I.P. roped-off area. 'We were terrified that it is too ambitious having a show the night before the Oscars,' he said. 'I wasn’t sure if anyone was going to turn up. They might have been getting their beauty sleep for tomorrow night.'

Giorgio Armani, who has graced the covers of magazines, fashion runways and celebrities for years, will be hosting an exhibition showcase. This exclusive showcase will feature some of his most recently popular dresses were worn by celebs such as Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway and Penelope Cruz.

Each and every one of his dresses has been beautifully crafted to ensure it as the perfect dress for the person lucky enough to wear it. Do not miss your chance to see these gorgeous gowns up close and personal, March 5th through the 21st at Armani’s Fifth Avenue flagship in New York City!

Made Event presents PURE BEHROUZ in the lavish Buddha Gardens of Karu & Y on Thursday, March 25th, 2010. Performing alongside Behrouz will be Steve Bug, an exclusive Miami appearance by Livio & Roby, Alex Neri, and DJ Addy.

San Francisco native and Miami transplant Behrouz has brought his world famous Pure Behrouz party to audiences on all continents since the early parts of the ‘00s. Its concept started with the host performing solo all night, taking audiences on a multi hour musical journey. With this format Behrouz was able to span the entire spectrum of dance music, from deep house to techno; making audiences forget they are witnessing the performance of a single DJ. This year’s Miami installment see’s the event evolving into something new and distinctly different, yet maintaining that original Pure Behrouz feel. For the event, Behrouz has handpicked some very special guests to represent their own respective genres. Each are artists who share in the Pure Behrouz vision and understand what it takes to provide a truly special musical experience.

Only a select few have achieved what Behrouz has managed in his two decades in the scene. Through hard work and determination, as well as a natural ability to rock rooms of all sizes he has amassed a career of achievement with no sign of slowing. 2010 see’s one of Behrouz’ busiest years to date. In addition to his endless gigs around the world he is also set to release Pure Behrouz as a 2 hour Sirius XM radio show. Also, keep a look out for an abundance of new studio work and his newest compilation Pure Behrouz: San Francisco on Nervous Records this Spring 2010. Accompanying Behrouz will be Poker Flat Recordings founder and worldwide Berlin techno favorite Steve Bug. Romanian duo Livio & Roby have been a favorite of Behrouz for the better part of the decade. With material on prestigious labels like Desolat and Cecille they have garnered the respect of their peers and worldwide dancefloors alike. Pure Behrouz welcomes this duo for an exclusive Miami performance. Alex Neri has been a staple of the Italian dance scene for some time. The Tenax and Planet Funk founder has become a favorite collaborator of Behrouz and their first track “Feelin Good” was met with much applause. Finally, Toronto underground hero DJ Addy adds opens this one of a kind event.

Buddha Gardens @ Karu & Y
71 NW 14th Street
Miami, FL
10pm-6am, 21+ with valid state issued photo ID
$25 in advance @ www.MadeEvent.com
$45 Combo Pass while supplies last
(Includes access to "Anjunabeats in Miami")
Rain or Shine
Event Info Line: 917.723.9381

New York artist Richard Hambleton will be the subject of an exhibition featuring 45 works, 15 never before seen, by Hambleton at the Armani/ Teatro in Milan, following the highly successful New York exhibition in September 2009. The exhibition was curated by Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida that held an opening reception on Thursday, February 25th, in collaboration with Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani says: “I have long been a fan of Richard Hambleton, so when the opportunity to host this exhibition presented itself, I felt I simply had to find a home for it in my hometown. Richard’s work is of the streets, and for me stands as a reminder that art in all its forms is first and foremost driven by individual passion and creativity.” The Richard Hambleton Exhibition will be open to the public for two weeks, from March 1st to March 12th. During that time the gallery at the Armani/ Teatro in Milan will be open Monday to Friday from 10am to 7pm. Of the 45 pieces, 30 works (including 15 never before seen works).

Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and Andy Valmorbida say: "Richard Hambleton’s brush stroke as an artist is genius and is in a league of its own. Most significantly, he is the most important and influential living street artist in the world today, with a story and career that is unparalleled. It is also a privilege for us to collaborate again with Giorgio Armani and we are pleased to present it in such a prestigious space."

Go check it out!!

Made Event & Armani Exchange bring the final chapter in their series of prolific events of extraordinary sound and vision to Nokia Theatre Times Square on Saturday, March 20th, 2010. Two of the world’ s most in demand DJ’s and producer’s, Sweden’s Eric Prydz and France’s Sebastien Leger are set to continue this unique series of events in grand style.

Eric Prydz unrivaled ability to combine commercial success with underground notoriety has allowed him to achieve recognition throughout the world. The softly spoken Swede has mostly shied away from the publicity that comes with success, instead choosing to retreat to his studio and continue to produce some of electronica’s darkest and most brooding tracks. His production resume reached full steam with the Pink Floyd sampling “Proper Education, closely followed by the massive “Pjanoo”. Prydz multiple label platforms also allow him to remain an enigma while becoming a household name. On Pryda, he explores his house influences with a plethora of tracks like “Aftermath”, “Armed”, and “Melo”. Mouseville sees Prydz releasing a harder and more upfront techno sound, as felt on the EP “On/Off”. Prydz has also launched Pryda Friends as an outlet for tracks from his peers like Paolo Mojo and Axwell. Since his arrival, Prydz has inadvertently broken into uncharted territories of dance music. Massive venues and top clubs around the world have rocked to his performances and productions, safe in the knowledge that they’re witnessing a one of a kind talent at work.

Sebastien Leger begins a new decade at the peak of his powers with his label Mistakes continuing to cement his role as one of Europe’s leading purveyors of the modern techno sound. Leger began producing music at the end of the 1990’s, and though surrounded by the sounds of French filter house, he looked to the U.S. for his primary inspiration. The antithesis of some of his French contemporaries, Leger draws his influence from the rich musical histories of Detroit and Chicago. Despite this classic techno influence, Leger’s music is decidedly 21st century. Tracks such as “Binola”, “The White Island”, and “The Rhythm”, lie at the funkier end of the techno spectrum while holding true to their roots. With Over 50 EPS on labels like Ovum, Intec, and Pryda, Leger’s discography could be the envy of most. His latest remix of Cirez D’s “On/Off” continues to show Leger pushing the boundaries of production and adapting to the sounds of technology as it evolves. Despite his more cerebral sound of late, he continues to bring dancefloor’s a funky sensibility, injecting his music with the very heart and soul that he feels while in the studio. With such a prolific studio and DJ schedule, Leger as firmly planted himself at the forefront of modern dance music, taking his sounds to wherever dance culture shines brightest.

For tickets www.madevent.com

Many moons have passed since D. Ramirez first exploded onto the scene. Travelling the globe with his trusty laptop in hand, the always moving Ramirez has dispensed his razor sharp productions to unassuming dancefloors around the globe, all with the precision of a first class marksman. With a career that spans the better part of a decade, Ramirez has achieved top 20 hits, performed on every continent, as well as developed the sound which single handedly coined the term “electrohouse”. Currently, Ramirez has deviated from this trademark style and has been at work with the intricate sounds of deep house and techno. To him, this feels like a natural progression. These are now the sounds where he finds melody and soul within the heart of the machines he loves so much.

D. Ramirez latest EP, ‘Nitr8’ is a complex structure of these rhythmic sounds brought together with a tight arrangement that shuffles along in true Ramirez style. Every sound is tweaked to perfection which provides listeners with a rich audio experience. The release features two original cuts, “Nitr8” and “Devi8or”, two prime examples of the powerful, muscular sound the British producer extraordinaire has made his trademark in recent years.

Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
New York City
Doors at 10pm
21 and over with valid state issued photo ID
$15 in advance @ www.MadeEvent.com
Tickets also available at
Rebel Rebel, 319 Bleecker St NYC 212.989.0770
Event Info Line: 917.723.9381

Festival season is approaching! First, we heard the lineup from Coachella and now we hear more info from Austin’s greatest music fest, SXSW. SXSW will be hitting the great land of Texas on March 17th- 21st and confirmed performances by the following acts. Spoon, Broken Social Scene, She & Him, Titus Andronicus, Les Savy Fav, Fucked Up, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Bear in Heaven, the Very Best, !!!, jj, Here We Go Magic, Hudson Mohawke, Killer Mike, Black Milk, Grant Hart, the Drums, Trae, and Cold Cave.

For more information go to www.SXSW.com

Panorama Productions keeps DC rocking with a slew of Major DJ talent for 2010. Confirmed events include two special Tuesday night one offs with 5 time Grammy Nominated French DJ/Producer David Guetta and DJ Mag top jock Armin van Buuren at FUR Nightclub. Panorama will also be moving their popular Thursday nights to the chic Lima on K Street for Glow@Lima beginning February 18th with Renaissance Man, Hernan Cattaneo. The incredible Glow event lineups will also bring Swedish House Mafioso Steve Angello, Toolroom Records head Mark Knight, and the World’s #1 Female turntable titan DJ Rap all to the Nations Capital.

Currently, you can find Panorama Productions lighting up DC nightlife on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at Lima ( 1401 K St NW ), Fridays and Saturdays at Ultrabar ( 911 F St. NW ), and Saturdays with their flagship event, Glow at Fur nightclub ( 33 Patterson St. NE ). From college events to cocktail soirees to DJs "massives," Panorama runs the gamut in DC nightlife and entertainment and has established itself as a force to be reckoned with, in the nightlife, club industry. Panorama represents the promotional model that other companies aspire to be, with an attention to detail that is unparalleled.

Check out February's line up:

Thurs. 2/18 HERNAN CATTANEO at Glow@Lima
Sat. 2/20 FERRY CORSTEN at Glow@fur
**Special Tuesday Event 2/23 DAVID GUETTA at Glow@fur **
Thurs. 2/25 GEORGE ACOSTA at Glow@Lima
Sat. 2/27 MARK KNIGHT at Glow@fur

One of the hardest working DJs on the circuit, Roger Sanchez hosts his Secret Soul Sessions on Thursday 11th, 2010 at Cielo. GRAMMY Award winning producer and world renowned DJ, Roger Sanchez enjoyed another unprecedented year in 2009. With his Stealth imprint’s move to Amnesia, he enjoyed his best Ibiza season yet, further fuelling his placing in DJ magazine’s Top 100 DJ Poll for the umpteenth year running. His brand new single, ‘2Gether’ is set to take Miami and the Winter Music Conference by storm and New York City will have the chance to hear it first hear it first at Cielo, when Roger brings his Secret Soul Sessions night to the famed Meat Packing location. The track will be the first single of Roger’s latest artist album which will also feature collaborations with Seal, Terri B and GTO amongst others.

Cielo
18 Little West 12th Street
New York City
10pm-4am, 21+ with valid I.D
$15 in advance @ www.ticketweb.com
212.645.5700

The Super Bowl has been around for decades now and every year it keeps getting better. Starting off as a simple game to decide the champions of the professional football league, it has now escalated to a mega event. Even though the main purpose is still centered on football, it’s in for a little competition. From the spanking new commercials and celebrity sightings to the national anthem and half-time show, Hollywood is heating up the scene more each year. Also, don’t forget the Super Bowl pre and post parties either, making it an all weekend celebrity packed event.

Hollywood hunks, Taylor Lautner and Kellan Lutz from Twilight attended this past weekend’s activities in Miami, while hanging out with celebrity friends such as, Hilary Swank. Another familiar face, Carrie Underwood is also in attendance and this time she is singing the National Anthem. Everyone looks forward to the half time show as well, which is more of a mini concert now then just one simple act. The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend performed their classic hits while, it seemed like everyone in the audience sang along.

Who knows what will be in store next year for the Super Bowl but this years will be hard to beat!

Pacha NYC proudly presents the return of French superstar DJ and GRAMMY winner David Guetta for a special mid week performance on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010.

David Guetta can now add GRAMMY winner to his extensive list of accomplishments. In a year that found him voted #3 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s Poll he also received the Grammy for 'Best Remixed Recording' for his mix off his anthem “When Love Takes Over” featuring Kelly Rowland. “I couldn’t be happier right now,” exclaimed Guetta. “To win a Grammy is a dream come true but it’s also a testament to the rising presence and acceptance of dance music and dance culture in America.” David was nominated for 5 awards overall which included 'Best Dance Recording' for “When Love Takes Over,” Electronic/Dance Album for One Love and 'Record' and 'Album of the Year' as a producer for the Black Eyed Peas. Guetta produced the Peas’ inescapable hit “I Gotta Feeling” along with other tracks from their current album The E.N .D.

Guetta’s big night comes on the heels of his career’s biggest hit “Sexy Bitch” featuring Akon taking the #3 spot top 40 radio while earning double platinum certification with single sales over 2 million in the U.S. The worldwide smash is the second single from Guetta’s career defining 4th studio album One Love which has sold over 1 million copies worldwide and over 6 million singles. The album features vocals from some of music’s biggest names that includes Akon, apl de ap, Estelle, Kid Cudi, Ne-Yo, Novel, Kelly Rowland, will.i.am and Chris Willis. His recent history for creating hits has made him one of the most wanted producers in music, with recent collaborations with Madonna, Lil Wayne, Kelis, K’naan, Will.i.am and more.

Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York City
Doors @ 9pm, 19+ w/ valid ID
$30 Advance Tickets while supplies last @ www.pachanyc.com
Info: 212.209.7500

Three of the worlds most successful DJs and Producers in their own right create a very special almost indefinable spark when they join together for their unique Swedish House Mafia parties. Wherever they go they are guaranteed to be the most talked about and eagerly anticipated act of the night….from Ultra Festival in Miami and Mysterylands in Holland to Creamfields in the UK and Oxegen Festival in Ireland to headlining TWO sell-out shows at Brixton Academy in London….2009 has truly been their year, becoming house music’s biggest act! The trio have collaborations forthcoming with Pharrell (N.E.R.D), and are writing for Warner Music priority, Kid Sister, while their single with Laidback Luke, ‘Leave The World Behind’, fast became THE summer dance anthem.

Swedish House Mafia have risen through the ranks to DJ/Producer superstardom over the last few years and they are without doubt one of the most hardworking party crews around. Their sets comprise original tracks and chart topper mixes with their addictive blend of funky beats. Whether you’re the uninitiated or a regular on the scene, this is sexy, fun clubbing at its best!

A night spent partying with the Swedish House Mafia is a night never to be forgotten…whether it’s at world-famous nightclub ‘Pacha’ in Ibiza (where they had a Monday night residency throughout summer 2009 with their hugely successful ‘Dark Forest’) or at Brixton Academy in London (where they sold out their inaugural show so fast an extra night was added!), they are guaranteed to SMASH IT!!

Summer 2009 was all about the Swedish House Mafia: The Dark Forest at Pacha Ibiza. The event became one of the island’s most anticipated new nights in years, with packed shows, amazing productions & some very special guest appearances from the likes of Dizzee Rascal, Basement Jaxx, Miike Snow…unmissable!! Summer 2010 will see them return to the white isle for an even bigger and better season of glitter, glamour and the hottest talent around.

Head to a Swedish House Mafia show & don’t be surprised to see Adonis-style peacocks and forest nymphs dancing amongst you, while mirrored mannequins and giant wolf heads hover above your head, not to mention mind-blowing production of lasers, fireballs and steam jets so strong you would almost swear you were taking off to a different time and place!

For more info - www.wantickets.com

On Saturday, Armani Exchange teamed up with Nylon Magazine to host "Love Bites," the launch party for the Nylon's February issue featuring the cast of the Vampire Diaries.

Glampires Nina Dobrev, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley were all in attendance (dressed in Armani Exchange) at 675 Bar in NYC to join in the celebration. Vervain cocktails provided by Svedka Vodka.

Giorgio Armani presented his Armani Prive Collection during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture S/S 2010 in Paris, France on Monday night. Held at Palais de Chaillot, the collection was inspired by the moon and was built of ethereal pieces that shimmered and sculptural shapes finished in a simple pearly luster.

'The inspiration came to me when I was watching the moon rise over my holiday home,' Armani told reporters backstage after the show.

To balance the lunar theme, the front row was illuminated with plenty of stars: Anne Hathaway (with boyfriend Adam Shulman), Tina Turner, Marie Ange Casta and Elsa Pataky, and former Bond-Girl Olga Kurylenko.

Giorgio Armani presented his Armani Prive Collection during Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture S/S 2010 in Paris, France on Monday night. Held at Palais de Chaillot, the collection was inspired by the moon and was built of ethereal pieces that shimmered and sculptural shapes finished in a simple pearly luster.

'The inspiration came to me when I was watching the moon rise over my holiday home,' Armani told reporters backstage after the show.

To balance the lunar theme, the front row was illuminated with plenty of stars: Anne Hathaway (with boyfriend Adam Shulman), Tina Turner, Marie Ange Casta and Elsa Pataky, and former Bond-Girl Olga Kurylenko.

The 11th Annual NRJ Music Awards has were held on Saturday night, January 23 in Cannes, France with Kelly Rowland, Dita Von Teese, Ke$ha and Pharrell Williams in attendance.

Winners at at Saturday's event included Lady GaGa, Rihanna, David Guetta and Robbie Williams. GaGa got International Revelation of the Year, Rihanna took home International Female Artist of the Year, Guetta received International Album of the Year, while Williams swept International Male Artist of the Year and NRJ Award of Honor, the latter honor was also given to Beyonce Knowles.

Congrats to all of this year's winners!

The rain in Los Angeles didn't dampen the spirits and sparkle of Hollywood last night at The 2010 Golden Globes, hosted by Ricky Gervais, at The Beverly Hilton. Some of the award winners included "Glee" for Best Series in a Musical or Comedy, "Mad Men" for Best Series in a Drama, "Avatar" for Best Motion Picture, and Sandra Bullock for Best Actress in a Drama for "The Blind Side." One of the biggest moments of the night was the presentation of the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award to Martin Scorsese. Alongside the winners, there was a star studded group of presenters including Gerard Butler, Chace Crawford, Cameron Diaz, and a frequent Styletraxx subject, Taylor Lautner. We here at Styletraxx would like to congratulate all the winners from last night and cannot wait to see what happens at the Academy Awards.

Find the list of Golden Globe award winners and presenters after the jump.

Afraid Miami has gotten too quiet since New Year's? Well, rest assured this post will put your fears aside. This Saturday, January 16th at 11 pm, Mansion in Miami will pump up the decibels with Tom Novy. The gifted German is sure to entertain. With Novy, you just can't be mad at him: champagne, wardrobe malfunctions, and frenzy belong to every music event.

Grab your tickets here.

Whether you were a flower and dove child born in '69 or a Lotus and Twitter child born in '89, Pacha was the place to be Friday night in NYC. After a long hiatus from NY, Sinclar mastered the turntables and ruled the club all night. It was the the start of his global tour for his new album "Born in '69." Now it's okay if you overlooked the recent post letting you know about the show, we understand that is why you could'nt make it.

So check out the show recap HERE, A|X gets a shout-out with our interview with him from WMC.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL

March is the month where spring breakers and music aficionados come together in the vacation hotspot Miami, Florida. The most highly anticipated music event of the year has moved a step further today as the DJ lineup has been announced.

Ultra Music Festival Day 1 – Friday, March 26th
Tiesto, Eric Prydz, Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox, The Crystal Method, The Disco Biscuits, Dirty South, Rabbit in the Moon, Will.I.Am, Infected Mushroom, Plump DJs, Adam Freeland, Felix Da Housecat, Lotus, Alex Metric, Pretty Lights, Green Velvet, Bassbin Twins vs. Uberzone, Evil Nine, Afrobeta and Kevens.

Ultra Music Festival Day 2 – Saturday, March 27th
Deadmau5, Armin Van Buuren, Above & Beyond, Groove Armada, Carl Cox, Faithless Sound System, Ghostland Observatory, Crookers, Steve Aoki, Bloody Beetroots, Major Lazer, Bassnectar, ATB, Glitch Mob, Diplo, LTJ Bukem, A-Trak, Rusko, Skream and Eddie Halliwell. // Just Confirmed Artists – Eric Morrillo

Now for those of you that have not passed out on the floor in excitement, the event will be in the amazing Bicentennial Park located in downtown Miami. Tickets are on sale now at ultramusicfestival.com starting at $139.95 for a two-day general admission pass and $350 for VIP pass. With a UMF lineup like this – get your tickets NOW before they increase in price HERE.

Pacha NYC presents the Pacha NYC debut of legendary DJ/Producer Bob Sinclar on Friday, January 8th, 2009. Currently touring on his Born in 69, Sinclar is ready to show NYC what peace, love and flower power is all about.

Exciting has never been an issue with Mr Sinclar. Taking his name sake from a famous classic porn star in France, right from the get-go, Sinclar was an international super star. With smash hits on imprint Yellow from as early as 1996 all the way to May's Born in 69, Bob has shown France and the rest of the world that he is the top house producer of this modern dance era. Whether he is headlining sold out clubs in Ibiza or producing hits with Sugar Hill Gang, Bob Sinclar is always at the top of his game.

2009 has been a notable year for Bob Sinclar. He was voted Best Dance Artist in Belgium at the notable TMF Awards 2009 and Born in 69 has already sold 300,000 albums in France and has obtained golden record status. Back with his first album release in 2 years, the most prolific DJ in house music, Sinclar shows no signs of stopping with the announcement of his 'Born in 69 World Tour'.

Live in NY? Happen to stumble on through? Check out Bob Sinclar's long overdue return to NYC and buy your tickets here.

Lady Gaga is bringing her chart-topping pop beats and unexpected theatrics to Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s pulsating pool deck this New Year’s Eve. Between sold out Miami performances, Lady Gaga will take the stage to lead revelers in the countdown before turning out her first performance of 2010.

Nothing says New Year’s in Miami like Lady Gaga’s tongue-in-cheek couture costumes and electrifying dance hits. The poolside event starts at 9:00pm, DJ David Berrie from New York City will warm-up the crowd before Lady Gaga takes the stage to lead 2,000 of her fans in an unforgettable New Year’s Eve performance and countdown.

Tickets, tables and cabanas to the poolside event range from $425.00 to $35,000.00, including premium open bar beginning at 9:00pm. Get your tickets at newyears.com

On Saturday, December 12th Melrose Place star Katie Cassidy (above) played host to friends and VIP guests at the Armani Exchange “Cool Shades of Style” dinner at the Solarium atop the Delano Hotel in Miami. Guests of the dinner included co-star Michael Rady, the New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, singer Kelly Osbourne and fiance Luke Worrall, David Cassidy, Wilmer Valderrama and Victoria’s Secret supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio and Doutzen Kroes, among others.

Partygoers wined and dined under the stars, trying on the latest styles of A|X shades and danced along to sets by DJ Berrie well into the evening. More shots from the party, after the jump...

This Friday, December 4th come check out the extremely talented DJ and producer Funkagenda and Exacta at Pacha in New York City. Funkagenda's sets vary from light and funky to dark and dirty with smooth transitions that only the best DJs can pull off. Always re-editing and remixing tracks into his own style, his sets have a unique sound and began to catch the ears of many promoters around him. In addition, his tracks are the flavor of the moment it's no wonder he won best newcomer and best tune of the summer at this year's Ibiza DJ Awards. Over the last 3 years, Funkagenda has become a name synonymous with quality house music.

Also at the event will be DJ Exacta who will soon be releasing his highly anticipated hit new single "Love Elevator". Exacta has been influenced by the city's numerous radio mix shows that hit the airwaves late at night. DJ Exacta first started out as a hip-hop DJ, and he then switched over to house music. After his transition to house music, he then caught the attention of Erick "More" Morillo in the process. Morillo signed Exacta to his Subliminal imprint, where he released the hit club tracks "The Beat Is Inside You," "Flippin," and "Shake My Soul," featuring vocalist Angelica de No. In 2005 he introduced his own label, Compulsive Music, with a cover version of the house classic "Pride (A Deeper Love)," featuring vocalist Diane Nelson. So go check out these rising starts in the DJ world this friday!

Armani Exchange, MTV's Alexa Chung and Kate Lanphear, Style Director for Elle Magazine hosted a Holiday Shopping Party at the A|X store in Flatiron, NYC on November 10th 2009. Check out the party recap below.

Armani Exchange and Elle Magazine teamed up to host a "Tee Party" with Style Director Kate Lanphear.

Guests, including MTVs Alexa Chung, shopped the A|X Holiday Collection while they enjoyed champagne and savory snacks. In addition, guests were able to customize their own A|X Pima Tee with Kate Lanphear on hand to dish bedazzling advice.

Pacha NYC presents a special night with worldwide hit-maker, producer, and superstar frontman of the Black Eyed Peas - Will.I.Am for a special DJ set on Friday, November 13th, 2009.

Will.I.Am’s foray into DJing may be a surprise to some but he’s honed his skills during the Black Eyed Peas tour, where he can always be found DJing at the afterparty. Recently featured on David Guetta's “I Wanna Go Crazy”, he's also working with Berlin's Boys Noize and Dutch rising star Fedde Le Grand. The self-professed electro DJ’s box is full of everything from David Guetta, Crookers, to the more minimal strains of Guy Gerber, along with his own mash-ups and remixes. Recently citing Pacha Ibiza as one of his top four party places in the world, Will.I.Am. is set to rock Pacha NYC for his spectacular debut!



Pacha NYC
618 West 46th Street
New York City
Doors at 10pm
$20 Advance Tickets while supplies last @ www.pachanyc.com
FREE BEFORE 12 MIDNIGHT RSVP HERE
Info & Table Reservations 212.209.7500

This January 2010 escape the winter doldrums and head south towards the Mayan sun for beats and beach fun for the 3rd annual BPM Festival, taking place in the spectacular resort town of Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, on January 1 – January 10, 2010.

Last year’s astounding success saw over 15,000 event tickets sold and this year promises to more than live up to high expectations. Once again, this year’s festival will feature a full 10 days of over 30 day & night parties brimming with first class international DJs, miles of sun-baked white sand beaches, and a beach town full of partygoers revving up for the winter holiday. The BPM Festival is the perfect getaway destination for dance music industry professionals and clubbers alike after the heady holidays leading up to New Years Eve.

“This year’s BPM Festival will be bigger than ever!" exclaims BPM Festival Co-Director and DJ Craig Pettigrew. Fellow Co-Director Philip Pulitano chimed in to share the expanded plans and says, ”We will be hosting numerous day and nighttime events this year in order to offer alternative music options to our discerning crowds. Mark your calendars for BPM as the first important date on 2010’s global dance music calendar.”

With a stellar line-up of globally renowned DJs, BPM will surely have something to offer for very electronic music aficionado. The daytime beach party sessions will kick-start every day and in the evenings, a brilliant roster of artists will carry you into the next day. BPM artists confirmed so far include- pioneer of twisted house STEVE LAWLER; dark and evocative Sci-Tec leader DUBFIRE (Deep Dish); Swedish House Mafia boss STEVE ANGELLO; Pioneering DVJ SANDER KLEINENBERG; Israeli techno export GUY GERBER; Mannheim house innovators NICK CURLY & JOHNNY D; British tech-house sensation SIMON BAKER; glamorous disco beach house provocateurs HED KANDI; NYC’s house music upstart MICHELANGELO; Toronto techno master CRAIG PETTIGREW; Viva Music rising star SEAN MILLER; and party-girl duo BLOND:ISH.

For some daytime fun in the sun, CEDRIC GERVAIS will keep spirits high with the Space Miami beach party, ANAPAULA (Brazil) will bring a taste of Montreal’s famous white party, the Bal en Blanc beach party, and many more to be announced.

Aside from the pumped up atmosphere of the party scene, Mayan adventures abound with plenty of activities and cultural experiences to choose from. The festival’s backdrop of Playa Del Carmen is a stunningly beautiful, vibrant part of the Mayan Riviera, located on the pristine Caribbean coast of Mexico. Blessed with miles of unspoiled white sand beaches and crystal-clear Caribbean waters, Playa Del Carmen offers an unforgettable time and endless excitement. It is filled with a variety of beautiful and affordable boutique hotels, and an endless number of places for dining, dancing, beach parties, outdoor activities and clubbing.

For more information on The BPM Festival, including official events, sponsors, VIP passes, and partners, as well as travel packages and festival details, please visit our website at www.thebpmfestival.com. Additional festival details and event lineups will be announced shortly.

For a Halloween that is sure to go down in history, Made Event presents UK superstar trance DJs Above & Beyond and Dutch phenomenon Fedde Le Grand together for one night of ghoulish mayhem at the Roseland Ballroom on Saturday, October 31st, 2009. In addition to the Halloween festivities, the occasion also serves as a celebration of the release of Above & Beyond’s latest compilation album Anjunabeats Volume 7 and Fedde Le Grand’s sublime debut artist album Output.

Anjunabeats Volume 7 showcases the best new music from Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats imprint, widely regarded as the world’s premier trance and progressive house label. Through Above & Beyond’s emphasis on forward-thinking established artists and nurturing the hottest new talent, Anjunabeats has cemented a fine reputation as a ‘go-to’ staple for those seeking innovative dance music. As the album series hits Volume 7, Anjunabeats’ success is more evident than ever, with an artist roll call that offers up the very best (and the very latest) quality trance and progressive across 2 CDs. Included as a bonus disc in Anjunabeats Volume 7 is Above & Beyond’s new DVD, ‘A Dog With A Smile’. An off-the-wall look at life on tour with the trio, the DVD features interviews, live sets, and behind the scenes footage from on the road with the UK’s most popular DJs. The trailer for ‘A Dog With A Smile’ is currently available for viewing through YouTube.

Joining Above & Beyond on this hallowed night is rising Dutch dynamo DJ Fedde Le Grand, as he returns to the Big Apple with his blistering hot presence. Currently riding high on the international success of his unique, sublime and cutting edge debut artist album Output, Fedde's return to NYC is feverishly anticipated among the city's music elite and thousands of Fedde-fans. The album included collaborations with the likes of Will.i.am, Mr V, Rob Birch (Stereo MCs), Ida Corr, Mitch Crown, Camille Jones and more, and is a 13-track sonic masterpiece from the young Dutch master. A true body of artistic expression, Output has been crafted by someone born to make music, perform and to entertain, and proves without doubt that Fedde is an artist with no musical boundaries.

Pacha NYC presents the much anticipated return of Bedrock founder and DJ legend John Digweed along with longtime friend and cohort Chris Fortier at Pacha NYC on Friday, October 9, 2009

If you are not an avid follower of dance music but are tuned into popular culture at all you’ve likely experienced music touched by the hands of John Digweed. Originally hailing from England but having clearly arrived on the global scene, John has long since cemented his name in the pages of dance music history. John is a DJ's DJ. The beauty of what he does lies in just how different he really is from his contemporaries. From his early beginnings to the apex of the international DJ world, he has created and maintained a level of integrity that is the benchmark for both djs and producers globally. He has become the people’s choice while maintaining his longstanding presence in underground dance culture.

2009 has been a fantastic year for music and a great year for John’s seminal imprint, Bedrock Records. With outstanding tracks from Guy Gerber, Christian Smith & John Selway, and Guy J to name a few, the label has gone from strength to strength with each release. As we follow on from last years 10 year celebration, the main focus on this new album, Bedrock Eleven is on the future. With unreleased tracks that have been severely road tested by Digweed himself, from artists such as Mutant Clan, Marco Bailey, Alex Dolby + Santos, and James Zabiela. There are also a few classics from the label that have been specially remixed and updated for this album like Moonface`s 'Futurized Fears', Bedrock's 'Emerald' and Tijuana 'Groove is in the air'.

‘Bedrock Eleven’ compiled and mixed by John Digweed is out October 13 on Bedrock Records.

Tiesto is on fire, starting this Thursday, Sep 24 10:00p at Manhattan Center: Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. Tiesto will bring a weekend of heat in the city.

This will be one expansive 18 month journey around the globe for the master DJ. The tour begins September 24th 2009 with 3 nights at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom and continuing on a 2 month run through North America. Tiesto's career is punctuated by landmark achievements – the first DJ in the world to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000 people 2 nights in a row, he scored a number one hit with his single Traffic, the first instrumental track to reach the top spot in his homeland of Holland in 23 years. His remix of Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan's Silence was the first house track ever broadcast on daytime radio in North America. He played live in front of billions of people during the Parade Of The Athletes at the official opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Athens. But despite his meteoric success, Tiesto remains grounded about his achievements and clearly loves making and playing music above the accolades it brings.

A|X highly recommends to check him out, this Thursday at Hammerstein Ballroom.
To purchase tickets click here.

As part of the New Island Festival’s celebration of provocative theatre, stunning site specific performances and dazzling visual arts, world famous Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren will be bringing the dance floor to Governors Island’s Water Taxi Beach for a FREE dance party on Saturday, September 12th, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

As a producer, DJ, and electronic music pioneer, Armin van Buuren has secured his place as one of the most influential musicians around. Known as an innovator of trance, Van Buuren is largely considered the #1 DJ in the world, playing to enormous sold out crowds, and broadcasting his weekly radio show “A State of Trance” to over 30 million people in 40 countries, making it the largest radio audience on the planet!

Direct from Holland, the New Island Festival will set up stakes on New York City's Governors Island from September 10–13 and again from September 17–20. The festival will kick off the fall with provocative theatre, stunning site-specific performance, dazzling visual arts and exhilarating DJ sets, performed by world-class Dutch performers. More than 150 artists will perform during the festival to celebrate the universal character of art and culture, and the special bond between Holland and New York City.

Before his set, Armin van Buuren will be officially announced by the Dutch royal family’s Crown Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Máxima of The Netherlands.

GETTING THERE… A Water Taxi departing from Pier 11 at the base of Wall St. (just a few blocks south of the South Street Seaport) will bring you to the Water Taxi Beach. Entry is FREE but you must purchase a $10 round trip Water Taxi ticket to get to the island. *Admission to the event requires the purchase of this ticket on the Water Taxi and travel to Governors Island on these reserved boats. Water Taxis will be leaving from Pier 11 in Manhattan every 15 minutes starting at 11am.

After the show, stay and enjoy all the other events happening at the New Island Festival, including the Silent Disco (a "quiet" dance party where all the participants wear headphones) and all of the incredible free shows on the Boulevard of Broken Dreams at the center of the festival. Governors Island will be open until 12 midnight!

The New Island Festival is part of NY400, which celebrates the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage from Amsterdam to New York Harbor, and commemorates 400 years of enduring friendship between the Netherlands and the United States.

For more info, check www.arminvanbuuren.com or www.newislandfestival.com.

The fashionable, fun, and sometimes freaky sound of DJ/producer Benny Benassi shacks up in Miami's Mansion. Benassi became one of the world's favorite DJs, since his 2008 electro-meets-house track "Satisfaction" brought him critical success worldwide, with high-profile DJs spinning its praises.

Benassi had already collaborated on and remixed incredible tracks for OutKast, Goldfrapp, and Felix da Housecat. These collaborations were soon followed by a family affair of sorts, with Benny teaming up with his cousin Alle to form the Benassi Bros. He went on to win the European Border Breakers Award for Hypnotica, which racked up the most sales for an Italian album outside of Italy.

Most recently and notably, he teamed up with Her Magesty Herself, remixing Madonna's new single, "Celebration". Benassi's infectious remix can be seen/heard in the official video for "Celebration" available on iTunes now.

Check out Benny Benassi this coming Saturday at Mansion Nightclub in Miami. For more information click here.

Only two more days left until the biggest Electronic Music Festival New York City has ever experienced, lights up Randall's Island Park.

Check out the updated list to find out who plays where and when, after the jump...

For the last six years, legendary electronic music craftsman PAUL VAN DYK has performed a massive outdoor concert in New York City: five in Central Park (2003-2007) and last year at Pier 54. On August 29, he will return to Central Park's Rumsey Playfield for another installment of his unforgettable summer in the city parties presented by Live Nation in support of his upcoming album The Best Of Paul van Dyk: VOLUME

Get your tickets at: www.livenation.com

Styletraxx recommends checking out Marques Wyatt at Cielo next Friday, Aug. 21st. Big talent Marques Wyatt, known as the seminal pioneer, will be at the decks all night long and will guarantee you get your money's worth!

In the mid ‘80s, Marques was rarely heard outside Chicago and New York. Then he introduced the East Coast sound to his native Los Angeles via legendary house parties like BBC, MAC's Garage and Does Your Mama Know, to name a few. In the coming years, his prowess as a talented DJ, promoter, and producer earned him recognition as one of the most sought-after artists in the genre, domestically and internationally.

Cielo Nightclub will open their doors at 10pm.

Buy your tickets in advance for $10 instead of getting them at the door for $20.

To purchase tickets, click here.
CIELO
West 12th Street (between 9th Ave & Washington St)

Check out his video For Those Who Like To Get Down

TUNE IN: Tonight Monday August 10th 8:00-10:00 PM on FOX for the 2009 teen choice awards. Hosted by the Jonas Brothers, the 2009 Teen Choice Awards celebrates the hottest teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion. The teen stars will receive Teen Choice surfboard awards in a variety of cool new categories such including Choice Hotties and Choice Movie Liplock just to name a few.

Pop princess Miley Cyrus is going to be performing her newest single, "Party in the U.S.A. While the casts of "Twilight" will be making a appearance as well. Including Americans favorite vampire Robert Pattison, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Ashley Greene, Nikki Reed and Kellan Lutz. Also making their first debut will be FOX's new comedy series GLEE will appear on the two-hour special including Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Jenna Ushkowitz, Chris Colver, Amber Riley and Kevin McHale from the cast.

Other notable hotties in attendance will include: David Beckham, Zac Efron, Megan Fox, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Morrison, Keke Palmer, Alexis Bledel, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester, Ellen DeGeneres and Ashley, Kristen Bell, Jordana Brewster, Vanessa Hudgens, Shawn Johnson, Daren Kagasoff, Kim Kardashian, Jennette McCurdy and Emma Roberts. Additional performers and presenters to be announced.

Your votes picked the winners of the Teen Choice 2009 and there are still many surprises in store so make sure you tune in to the show tonight to see how your favorites did.

The huge upcoming SW4 music festival brings Ibiza to the UK.

South West Four in August is a great chance to experience the best sounds of the summer (without paying Ibiza rates, of course)

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Dance Legends Sasha and John Digweed have been confirmed to headline South West Four 2009! In a rare (and exclusive) festival back2back session, they will be closing the festival by playing the final set on the main stage!

Styletraxx recommends that you check it out, because you won't find this pair of legends playing together at any other UK festival this year. South West Four has got to be on your events calendar...

The SW4 Festival is known historically for bringing consistent sunshine on Clapham Common over the August bank holiday. The blue sky is always a bonus, but the most popular DJs in the world playing in the heart of London explains why 20,000 people book early.

The Subliminal’s Erick Morillo, John Digweed of Bedrock, Fedde Le Grand and New York turntable legend Danny Tenaglia will spin alongside Layo & Bushwacka and Paulo Mojo on the outdoor stage. It’s likely that things will be going pretty well by the time Carl Cox takes to the decks.

You can be sure that most of the tunes played at SW4 will already be track-proven in Ibiza, where about half of the SW4 headline DJs have summer residencies. That makes it a great opportunity to experience the best of what the White Isle’s been serving this summer.

South West Four is on August 23rd. More info can be found here.

Check it out

A|X highly recommends checking out NYC’s hottest music event this year, ELECTRIC ZOO on Saturday, September 5th and 6th. Whether you are a fan of House, Techno, Trance, Electro, or Indie, the sounds coming out of Randall's Island that weekend will have something for everyone, so you better not miss out.

Electric Zoo will feature the most diverse line-up that Made Event has ever offered. The event will certainly be a distinct part of New York clubbing history; it would be a pity to miss it.

Electric Zoo organizers have recently released more event details and have added more DJ's to the bill. The two-day event scheduled for Labor Day weekend already has over 50 amazing DJ's and just added Axwell & Steve Agnello, Heidi, ATB, Guy Gerber, and Victor Calderone to Sunday's schedule.

No tickets yet? Better get them soon, because the price will go up on July 30th at midnight.

Purchase tickets for:
$55 single day passes
$100 double-pack two-day passes for General Admission.
VIP single-day passes are available at $120 and
VIP double-pack two-day passes at $225.
For more information such as the schedules and the tent arrangement will be released within the next few weeks or check out Made Event, click here.

Interested?
Check out the new lineup after the jump...

On Saturday, July 11th, A|X model Kerry Degman stopped by the Armani Exchange store in SoHo, NYC to meet his fans and to check out the new A|X Premium Denim line. Check out this exclusive video of his visit.

Well known UK artist Matt Darey, who quickly became one of New York's favorite DJs, will perform this Friday at Cielo nightclub in NYC. The last time he spun at Cielo, he pumped up the dancefloor with heart pounding Electro madness. He returns this Friday July 17th, 2009.

Even though he is known as a pioneer of Trance, this was far from a Trance event but the vibe was still very solid.
Mr. Darey is a man of many different styles and genres of music. A|X highly recommends checking out whichever style he wants to present to us this time as it's guaranteed to be amazing.
Rising local DJ Zack Roth of Cloudbreak Recording will open up the evening for Matt. Advanced tickets are available now for $15. Cielo is located at 18 Little West 12th Street, New York, NY and doors open at 10PM.
Better be quick and get in while you still can, it's been rumored that Cielo may be closing for a short time period in August. If this holds to be true then this may be one of the last parties in July before they close in the beginning of August, so party it up while you still can.
Check out Matt Darey's Video - Beautiful (feat. Marcella Woods)

The America’s Best DJ contest is about to hit LAS VEGAS. A|X recommends that you vote soon - voting ends on, Aug 9th!

So far, the Top 10 contenders of the year are:

Danny Tenaglia
DJ Shadow
Bad Boy Bill
Z-Trip
Cedric Gervais
Scotty Boy
DJ QBert
Kaskade
DJ Enferno
Steve Porter
Rising in the Polls
DJ Skribble
Roger Sanchez
Andy Caldwell
Sticky Boots
Colette

This is just a sneak peek, nothing is final yet. So get in your vote soon...

After voting ends, there will be an official announcement along with a special awards ceremony in Las Vegas along with a performance by Perfecto's Paul Oakenfold.
The party will conclude at The Palms in the Rain Night Club on September 12th, 2009 with Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto Las Vegas.

The ABDJ prize package just gained more incentive. The winner of "Best DJ" will receive Pioneer gear such as the HDJ-2000 DJ headphones and a DJM-400 mixer. Votors will also have a chance to win. One lucky voter will be randomly selected for the grand prize: A trip for two to Las Vegas for the ABDJ Closing Party, including flight, accommodations and VIP treatment at the event.

For more information and to vote for AMERICA’S BEST DJ click here.

Coming up this Friday in NYC, check out Marques Wyatt at Cielo. Mr. Wyatt is generally regarded by those in the know as a musical architect of the cool, stylish and deep.

Marques is one of the true founding fathers of West Coast house and will return to Cielo this Friday, July 10th for a celebration of the soul, funk and jazz that has inspired the innovative DJ from the City of Angels. Wyatt is the master of timeless sounding sets that perfectly blend the best of yesteryear with a contemporary awareness for the present, forged on a mixture of genres that show the eclectic and open-minded DJ to the full. “You have to keep reinventing yourself,” he affirms. “That’s the key to longevity.”

Don’t miss his act and get the tickets in advance: click here

And here's a video of Marques Wyatt - For those who like to get down...

Summer has arrived right on time in NYC. Styletraxx takes this opportunity to show you some of the hot spots in NYC that are not to be missed this summer.

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The Contemporary Art Center is one of the oldest and largest non-profit contemporary art institutions in the United States. Check out their hot lineup this summer:
July 25th Alexi Delano, Derek Plaslaiko

August 1st Chez Damier

August 22nd John Selway, Tim Love Lee

August 29th Shelter with Timmy Regisford

Water Taxi Beach
You can't get in the water like a normal beach, but that’s probably for the best, since the water is technically the East River. While the river may be dirty, the delicious burgers are not. Make sure you eat one while you are there checking out the following sizzling acts:
July 11th Demon Days with Carl Craig and Gamall

Sept. 5th Dennis Ferrer.
Turntables on the Hudson (Every Friday)
- TOTH takes over Water Taxi Beach.
To check out the lineup click here.

Sunday Best at The Yard 

The Yard is another waterfront party spot where going into the water is not an option, but watching these artists is the best option:

July 19th I-Cube

Aug 2nd Maurice Fulton

Sept 5th DJ Harvey

Outdoor Festivals
The big ones this year are APW and Electric Zoo. Made Events opens the Electric Zoo on Sept 5th & 6th on Randall's Island.

Boats
The most massive sonic boats bringing beats to the Manhattan waterways are the 718 Sessions with Danny Krivit, as well as the Global Frequencies boat. More could float by at any moment, so keep your ears open.

Other Upcoming Events
Looking forward, other parties not to be missed include:
July 10th (and again in August) - Marques Wyatt returns with his Deep party at Cielo
July 24th - Mark Farina and Heidi at Green Velvet at Webster Hall
July 30th - Martinez Brothers hit Cielo
July 19th - Basic NYC brings Hector Romero to the Water Taxi Beach

Lady GaGa rocked Toronto last night with a explosive performance at the much music video awards in Toronto Canada, last night. The singer won the International Video of the Year - Artist award for ‘Poker Face’ wearing a 1920s style fringe dress and matching color headband.

The 23-year old winner then went on to glamour Toronto citizens with her super futuristic and outlandish outfits at the music awards ceremony performed her hits “‘Love Game’” and ‘Poker Face.” While performing live at the show the breakthrough singer put on a metal embellished leotard and metal sky high boots. Her bustier was rigged with pyrotechnics, which went off as she performed with dancers dressed as police officers.

“Everything that you see me do is in some way taken and inspired by these visions in my brain that happen because of the way I live my life,” Lady GaGa said in one of her recent interviews. “So I just live and breathe art every day, and I consider myself to be a performance artist. Every time you see me, it’s performance. When I’m sleeping, it’s performance.”

If you missed the performance last night check it in the video below:

One of the modern leaders of Dance Music, Mark Knight will be celebrating his birthday, as well as the release of his latest album Toolroom Knights 2.0 at club Pacha in New York City.

M. Knight is known for his high octane sets, which treble and bass their way right across the dance music spectrum, and already have caused dance floor carnage in every corner of the world.

His new highly anticipated album was released on June 1st, 2009 on the Independent UK label Toolroom Records. The double disc is packed with some amazing tracks, as well as some exclusive cuts. It certainly has promise of being one of the hottest albums this summer.

The doors of Pacha will be open at 10 pm. Please RSVP here for free admission before midnight: http://www.pachanyc.com/guestlist_062609.html

It's the biggest Sunday party in the world and one of the biggest bashes in Ibiza - we're talking about We Love...of course, as it returns to Space from Sunday the 14th of June, right up until Sunday 17th September. And this year they've got Grace Jones playing live, alongside DJs sets from DJ Hell, Carl Craig, Jeff Mills and Radio Slave too…
Some like it, some loathe it and some live for it - the one thing that you be sure of about We Love… Space in Ibiza is that everyone's got an opinion on it. It's the Sunday party that's defined all the others, being one of the first and certainly the biggest of them all. And being based at one of Ibiza's biggest clubs doesn't hurt, that's for sure.
But don't think it's not just the big acts - and they are big, we're talking the Chemicals, Simian Mobile Disco, Tiefschwarz, Felix etc - but there's also the club's infamous Red Room, where Tim Sheridan and Smokin' Jo had their Nastydirtysexmusic electro parties, and more recently where the Chew The Fat crew have made themselves mightily at home with their upfront breaks, electro and techy house.
It's looking like a good summer already.

Great news New Yorkers! Finally, the great English DJ/Producer will rock NYC nightspot Cielo on Friday, June 12th 2009.

Gareth Emery, known as a genius in the progressive/trance/house scene,
spins extremely danceable and rhythmic grooves. You might not get another chance to see this mighty DJ spin in New York for a long time, so get yourself to Cielo for what is sure to be a memorable night.

Emery proved himself to the world last year when his skills got recognized and he quickly rose to rank #23 in the Top 100 DJ Poll. He has also published numerous tracks with his signature fresh style.
He has even laid down an impressive Constitutional mix on BBC’s Radio 1.

Famous artists like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold and Judge Jules have already applauded Emery as a star.

Just recently on May 5th he released his single “Exposure/Metropolis” on the UK Label Garunda. The feedback is amazing and it’s already receiving large airplay.

Still not convinced?! We highly recommend you check out his podcast at http://www.garethemerypodcast.com.

NY clubbers behold: Dave Seaman & Nick Warren are scheduled to perform at Pacha NYC on May 22nd. Well, what more info would you possibly need?

Those who witnessed or heard about the most explosive and talked about event of this year's Winter Music Conference know that when these guys unite they simply take over. Dave Seaman is a seasoned DJ of over 25 years under his belt who has dabbled into a little bit of everything from U2 to David Bowie and has got to be one of the busiest artists around with a jam packed schedule year after year. When coupled with the expertise of Nick Warren you should be prepared for a mind-blowing experience.

Nick has over 20 years in game himself and became one of the top selling DJs of all time and has also worked with Jody Wisternoff on their Way Out West project gaining fans all around the world. Nick and Jody just finished working on their next album entitled Love Machine and it will be out this October.

Nick and Dave will re-unite on the decks at Pacha on May 22nd, 2009.


Pacha NYC is located at 618 West 46th Street New York City, NY and you must be 19+ to enter with valid ID.

Rihanna was spotted last night at the Island Def Jam Spring Collection party at Stephen Weiss Studio in New York City. Stepping out for a glamorous evening, the good girl gone bad was being presented with a recording achievement plaque for selling 12 million records since her debut album, Music Of The Sun. Presenting the plaque to Rihanna was L.A. Reid, Chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group.

Rihanna looked to be in great spirits as she mingled with stars like Pete Wentz and Babyface at the event, which was also the unveiling of Kanye West’s brand new music video “Paranoid” which features none other then the pop princess herself Rihanna looking as fierce as ever.

Check out the new debut below:

Check out the legendary Misstress Barbara this Friday May 22nd at Cielo.

Advance Tickets $15 at made-event.com

Doors Open at 10 pm

Cielo-18 little west 12th street NYC

21 and over with valid ID

Central Park will hosts its annual "Summerstage" concert series this year. This event has been a part of the Manhattan community for quite some time and has featured a versatile selection of artists of every genre, from folk to rap, to electronica and more.

Many well known artists have rocked this venue including German DJ/Producer Paul van Dyk and Armin van Buuren, but aside from the promoted parties that occur, there are a number of free events that you can attend throughout the course of the summer. The events are all outdoors and held in Central Park's Rumsey Playfield. One event on the calendar this year that's worthy of mention is Boys Noize, Drop the Lime with special guests (not sure who the special guests are…sorry - but hey it's free, so why not go see for yourself)! The event is being presented in association with Meanred productions. If this particular event doesn't entice you, there are plenty of other events. So go ahead and check out this year's calendar. Other notable artists on the schedule are Ziggy Marley, Matisyahu, and Q-Tip. More info visit: www.summerstage.org

Made Events has announced details of a new electronic music festival for New York City: Electric Zoo.

Armin van Buuren and David Guetta are set to headline the two-day festival, which will be held over Labor Day weekend on Randall's Island. Also included in the initial lineup announcement: Richie Hawtin, Luciano, Steve Bug, LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and James Mahoney and a rare US appearance for Border Community label boss James Holden among many others. In all, more than 50 acts are promised to play across multiple stages, covering all genres; House, Techno, Trance, Electro, and Indie, including DJs and live acts.

Despite being regarded as one of the world's largest markets for electronic music, New York has had a history of festival failures, the most recent of which, Minitek, was plagued by mismanagement and miscommunication. With Made Events—a promotions group responsible for more than 400 events in New York and Miami—it stands to reason that mismanagement won't be something to worry about when heading over to Randall's Island over Labor Day weekend. Buy your tickets at www.madeevents.com

CIELO and NYC BASIC present Nic Fanciulli Tuesday May 19th.

$10 Advance Tickets at www.Ticketweb.com

$20 at door

10pm - 4am

18 Little West 12th Street-NYC

On Monday Night at the AMC Loews 19th Street East in New York City. Jessica Biel and Ben Barnes Premiered their newest flick “Easy Virtue”. The event was hosted by The Cinema Society and The Wall Street Journal.

In the postmodern comedy 27-year-old Biel plays a 1920s American blond bombshell in London who gets involved with the upper-class son (Ben Barnes) of a snobby and controlling mother (Kristin Scott Thomas). Ben Barnes the young Englishman marries the glamorous American played by Beil and when he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.

The role was strange for Beil, trying comedy for the first time. In Easy Virtue, Biel agreed it was difficult "to pull off the dry wit" her English co-stars, Ben Barnes and Colin Firth, are so accomplished at delivering. She rose to the challenge of singing in the film - and no, she didn't ask Timberlake to coach her. "I was totally embarrassed," Biel said of performing Mad About The Boy in the picture. "I was doing it on my own and didn't want help." That's not the end of her vocal career, however. Biel has signed on to portray Sister Sarah in the musical Guys and Dolls at L.A.'s Hollywood Bowl in July. "It's just for three days, but I am anxious about it, so I have decided to take some singing lessons."

The films cast also includes Kristin Scott Thomas playing Mrs. Whittaker, Colin Firth as Mr. Whittaker and Kimberley Nixon as Hilda Whittaker. Directed by Stephan Elliot and written by Stephan Elliott, Sheridan Jobbins and Noel Coward Easy Virtue opens in theaters everywhere on May 22. If you can’t wait till then check out the sneak peak below:

Springtime is the best time to bring back the lovable Mad Hatter himself, Danny Tenaglia, for his annual Mad Hatter Ball. On Saturday May 9th, 2009 bring your crazy hats and your wacky personalities - everyone is welcome! Just remember to be yourself, remember this ongoing tradition that began back in 2003 and come be a part of the action!

The only thing Danny loves nearly as much as music, is hats, so be creative and come join the party. If you arrive before midnight wearing a crazy hat, you will be admitted to the club absolutely free. Just make sure you RSVP on the list here:

http://www.pachanyc.com/guestlist_050909.html

Pacha is located at 618 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 and doors open at 10pm, and be sure to bring your ID's as this will be a 21+ event.

Fashion icon Victoria Beckham raised the curtain on a 20-foot image from her new Emporio Armani Women's Underwear advertising campaign for Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 today on the famed main floor of Macy's Herald Square, in New York City.

Fans and admirers were invited to join in the excitement and experience the great unveil. Posing next to the latest ads, the former Spice Girl looked stylish in an Emporio Armani black fitted tuxedo jacket with black beaded shoulders and Swarovski crystal beaded leggings.

In addition, the first 150 people to purchase $85 or more of Emporio Armani women's underwear had the exclusive opportunity to have their photograph taken with Victoria during a VIP meet-and-greet. Qualifying purchases begin Sunday, May 3rd. According to a source on the scene, Posh then took time to greet fans and pose for individual photographs with each in a private meet-and-greet in the women’s intimates department.

The Macy’s launch follows an appearance earlier this week at the Costume Institute Gala, during which time she showed up stag while hubby David Beckham continues playing for Milan.

Hugh Jackman, star of the upcoming X-Men Origins: Wolverine, was honoured at a ceremony on Tuesday where the Australian star immortalized his name in Hollywood history by sinking his claws and paws into cement outside the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Jackman’s markings sit alongside the legends of Hollywood, with the likes of Marilyn Monroe , John Wayne , Frank Sinatra , Clark Gable , Bing Crosby, Doris Day and Humphrey Bogart performing similar ceremonies in the theatre’s iconic forecourt the past 70 years.

“I have to tell you,” Jackman told a vocal crowd of about 500 fans and dignitaries, including Rupert Murdoch, owner of the 20th Century Fox film studio, which is releasing the Wolverine film. “This particular block of real estate has brought me two moments in my life I thought would never ever happen. Hosting the Oscars and now here today. It means the world to me to be here.”

The movie house on Hollywood Boulevard is a key tourist attraction, where for 82 years stars such as Cary Grant and Judy Garland have been honoured by stamping their own signed hand- and foot-prints into the theatre’s forecourt. Jackman recalled a previous trip to the venue with his wife, saying it was the first Hollywood landmark he visited in Los Angeles and while there he put his hands into the prints of late comedian Peter Sellers. “Here we are, 12 years later,” he told a crowd at the ceremony. “It’s a very humbling moment as an actor to be here. You look down at the names, from Fred Astaire to Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood, Al Pacino, Steve McQueen, John Wayne and to think that those people have been immortalised and pretty soon I’ll be putting my hands in wet cement,” Jackman said, before planting his palms in the concrete.

Hugh Jackman is having a pretty great career right about now. Everyone wants a piece of him. In two weeks, the Australian actor debuts the new X-Men Origins movie, reprising his role as conflicted “mutant” Wolverine, who battles other, evil mutants trying to control the world. Don't miss X men Origins in theaters May 1st 2009.

Depeche Mode will play a free concert this Thursday at Los Angeles Hollywood Boulevard. The UK band has said to perform a number of songs from their new album Songs Of The Universe.

City officials expect that the gig will to draw then thousands of visitors that will block the intersection of Hollywood and Vine Street, as this is one of those rare occasions to see the lauded band live in the US. Songs Of The Universe is the band's 12th studio album since 1981 and one of the most talked about releases of this year. The album was released on April 20th on Mute.

Thursday April 23, 2009 ~ 5PM

16 & Over

Location: Hollywood Blvd Between Vine & Gower (Street Concert)

Price: Free

The eighth annual Tribeca Film Festival rolled into NYC this week and Vanity Fair’s Opening Night party kicked off the festival in 'supreme' style. Last night, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, marked the eighth annual opening of the Tribeca Film Festival and when Vanity Fair throws a party, all of the stars come out — even on a rainy New York City night. The event was held at the New York State Supreme Courthouse in Tribeca. A side note: the name Tribeca or TriBeCa is an acronym referring to a neighborhood in downtown NYC, that falls within a Triangle Below Canal street.

In addition to TFF founder Robert De Niro and VF honcho Graydon Carter, movie stars, musicians and even multiple news anchors turned out to celebrate the eighth year of the festival. Among the crowd was The Tudors star Henry Cavill, spotted looking more handsome than ever. Earlier in the day, the hottie was scene posing at the NYC 2009 Tribeca portrait studio at DirecTV’s Tribeca Press Center.

The first movie of the festival, Woody Allen’s “Whatever Works,” premiered last night.

Last night, A|X Armani Exchange hosted the launch party for the A|X:TIME watch collection. The party was held on the Rooftop of the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The event was clamored in glamour and style. Celebrities in attendance included Eva Longoria, Hayden Panettiere, Kristen Bell, Adam Gregory, Jamie King, Vanessa Minnilo, Tayrn Manning, Mario Lopez, Ludacris, Matt Lanter, Nicky Hilton, Estella Warren, Ben Lyons, Alex Meraz, Lindsay Lohan, Lucas Haas, and more.

Celebrity DJ Chad Hugo from N.E.R.D spun at this event.

The second annual ALL POINTS WEST MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL returns to Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 with Beastie Boys, Tool and Coldplay set to headline the three-day, multi-stage music and arts festival. ALL POINTS WEST will also feature performances from Echo & The Bunnymen, My Bloody Valentine, Vampire Weekend, MGMT, MSTRKRFT, Gogol Bordello, The Black Keys, Fleet Foxes, Neko Case, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Arctic Monkeys and more than 65 artists appearing throughout the 80-acre historic location that has panoramic views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline. This year, the Queen of the Valley stage has been changed to a Coachella-like tent creating an environment that will showcase comedy, DJs, electronic acts and bands.

The artist lineup for the 3-day festival is as follows:

Friday, July 31:
Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Vampire Weekend, The National, Fleet Foxes, MSTRKRFT, Q-Tip, The Pharcyde, Organized Konfusion, The Knux, Ra Ra Riot, Seasick Steve, Telepathe, Shearwater, Heartless Bastards, Flying Lotus, College Humor Live, Arj Barker, Eugene Mirman and Bo Burnham.

Saturday, August 1:
Tool, My Bloody Valentine, Gogol Bordello, Arctic Monkeys, Neko Case, The Ting Tings, Yelle, Crystal Castles, St. Vincent, Tokyo Police Club, The Cool Kids, Kool Keith, Cage the Elephant, Chairlift, White Rabbits, Electric Touch, The Postelles, Black Gold, College Humor Live, Tim & Eric, Judah Friedlander and Jim Jeffries.

Sunday, August 2:
Coldplay, Echo & The Bunnymen, MGMT, The Black Keys, Elbow, Silversun Pickups, Mogwai, We Are Scientists, Ghostland Observatory, The Gaslight Anthem, Etienne De Crecy, Lykke Li, Akron/Family, Steel Train, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, College Humor Live, Janeane Garofalo, Michael Showalter and Todd Barry.

For up-to-the-minute information on the festival, visit www.apwfestival.com. Tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster.com.

For those wondering what to do after Ultra Music Festival ends on Saturday, wonder no more: Details for the only official after party of the event, which will feature Paul Oakenfold, Hernan Cattaneo, Danny Tenaglia, Fedde Le Grand and more, have been announced.

Held at Soho Studios, the party will go from 10PM until God-knows-when, and have some of the biggest names in dance music on hand to ensure it gets there. There'll be a breakbeat and drum & bass room, but the focus will surely be on the aforementioned big names who have enough WMC experience between them to keep the party going after the marathon that is Ultra.

One of the most anticipated music festivals of the year is only about a month away. The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, better known as Coachella, will take place at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, California from April 17th through April 19th, 2009. The 3-day festival, which will be broadcasted live on the web, will feature acts from various genres including rock, hip-hop, and electronic music. Top billing this year goes to Paul McCartney who will perform on Friday April 17th. Other notable acts include The Killers, The Chemical Brothers, TRV$Dj-am, The Ting Tings, Groove Armada, Felix da Housecat, and more. For more info on Coachella, including a full event lineup, visit www.coachella.com

Australia’s Dirty South (aka Dragan Roganovic) caught the technically transmitted disease of DJing long before he even owned a set of turntables. Catching DJ sets by Erick Morillo and Felix Da Housecat when they came to his hometown of Melbourne reaping the rewards of international stardom. Fast-forward a handful of years and it’s now Dirty South’s turn to enjoy the limelight. Dance.Here.Now on Thursday 12th presents the Grammy nominated producer who’s worked with an equally varied array of artists including Axwell, Mark Ronson, Snoop Dogg, Tiesto and even the Doors.

Get tickets at www.dance.here.now.nyc.com

Hip-hop mogul P Diddy will make return to Miami's Cameo club at this year's WMC along with Felix Da Housecat.

Diddy memorably shouted "This party is not for commercial dance music muthaf*%kas!" in a promo video before his 2008 "The Main Event" show, which saw Diddy host Claude VonStroke, Steve Angello and The Martinez Brothers. This year, though, he's set to return to his dance music roots with the production brains behind his brief move into house music, Felix Da Housecat.

The event is set to be hosted—whatever that means—by super-producer Nellee Hooper, Musik's Ralph Moore and Jessica Rosenblum and while reviews of last year's event were mixed, you never quite know what Diddy's got up his sleeve. Expect the unexpected.

March 27, 2009
Cameo
10 pm-5 am

Miami resident Robbie Rivera will once again host his Juicy Beach party at WMC.

Rivera will headline the bash, which also features performances from technical wizard James Zabiela and electro-house heavyweights Axwell and Tocadisco, whilst ATFC and Kaskade will cater to dancers looking for a housier sound. As with previous years, the picturesque Nikki Beach is the place where it'll all be happening—that's if you can muster the energy to get out of bed following Wednesday's opening parties.

Juicy Beach
Thursday March 26th
1pm-5am

Get your tickets at wantickets.com

Water Taxi Beach is a unique outdoor clubbing experience with great beats right at the beach, and now they are expanding to an additional venue on Governors Island. Governors Island is a large park off the southern tip of Manhattan. One of the two beaches located on the island will play host to various events this summer.

Water Taxi Beach on Governors Island is a special treat for New Yorkers since the island itself has just been reopened to the public after being government property for many years. Not only will the beach feature concerts and events, but there will also be restaurants placed at the location along with other amenities - a volleyball court, basketball courts and the amphitheater area. The views of New York City from Governors Island are exquisite. To get to the beach, you must take the local New York Water Taxi from Queens, Brooklyn, or Manhattan or the Governor's Island Ferry.

The other Water Taxi Beach is located in Long Island City in Hunter's Point; their grand opening this year is on Memorial Day. So far, there are three events listed on the schedule: Aint Nothin' but a House Party with Jellybean Benitez on May 2nd, System Audible hosts Mother Love on Mother's Day May 10th, and Chus and Ceballos on May 17th. In '08, the venue featured artists such as Danny Howells, Benny Benassi, John Creamer & Stephane K, Boris, Miguel Migs, Quentin Harris, Peter Bailey, Richie Santana, Astro & Glyde, Tommie Sunshine, Peter Rauhofer, and the Martinez Brothers, as well as free events including the Cielo 2008 Showcase. Expect more details and hopefully more on schedule by May 2009!

Legendary DJ John Digweed will make a quick appearance in the States later this month in advance of his upcoming WMC slot.

The Bedrock man will be making a special jaunt to Los Angeles the middle of next week to help celebrate his imprint's first decade of existence, and will be taking to the decks at the Mayan Theater for the occasion. Digweed last played there in 2006, but the progressive house hero has performed there plenty of times—leading him to base his Global Underground: Los Angeles mix on his memorable sets at the venue.

Diggers will be playing an extended set, but if you come early, you'll get to hear the deep sounds of Liquified resident Kazell—a Los Angeles local.

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Defected are celebrating a decade in the business, and this time they're taking it to the beach - South Beach, in fact, where they're partying on Tuesday 24th March. And they've got a real roll-call of international house talent on display: Kenny Dope, AFTC, label boss Simon Dunmore and DJ Spen are just some of the talents on parade.
If ever a small label made a big impression, it's this one. Defected is one of the biggest labels for upfront house out there, the soundtrack to parties all over the world, from pool parties to fancy clubs like SET, which is where they're pitching up for their annual Miami shindig. It's going to be a loud affair…which is just as well, as they've got a little surprise in store!

Tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased by calling 866.824.8212

Jonathan Peters celebrates over a decade filled with breathtaking shows, memorable music and life-long relationships all originating at 618 West 46th street. Whether you were there to live the memories or you heard the tales, don't miss out as Jonathan takes you into a new era of experiences and stories which you'll be talking about for years to come. Joining Mr. Peters in true 46th street fashion are long time Friday night veterans, A-Luv & Lodi, celebrating the launch of their new record label Dirty Beats upstairs in Pachita, as well as fellow resident DJ Cleveland, who has created a cult-following out of his infamous basement sets.

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Yes, it looks like there could be even more success for PVD on the cards. Paul van Dyk - Cream Ibiza was his first mix album in two years, and it seems he hasn't lost his touch, as this nomination for the Best Full Length DJ (mix) goes to prove… It's especially impressive, though, because there's more than just the trance sound he's known for on the mix. It actually traverses minimal, electro and prog, plus techno too (the new default sound of Ibiza with the huge successes of Meganite and Cocoon etc.), before hitting the home straights with a more hands-in-the-air approach.

But the jury's not found in his favor yet, so if you want to give PVD your support, cast your vote here. Voting ends on Friday, February 27th and the winners will be announced at the 24th International Dance Music Awards at the Miami Beach Resort & Spa on Thursday, March 26th.

And when you're hitting it hard in Miami, a spa date might be just what you need…

Last night February 22nd the 2009 81st Oscar Awards were held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. From Danny Boyle’s mega successful Slum Dog Millionaire to Heath Ledger’s legendary performance in “The Dark Night, and Oscar host Hugh Jackman’s Jazzy stage performance this years Oscars definitely stepped up there game. Ratings show that the 2009 Oscars are up 6 percent over last year’s low ratings.

The handsome Hugh Jackman hosted the evening’s events, impressing the audience with his singing and dancing skills. He was accompanied on stage by Anne Hathaway in the opening number. Then later in the evening by Beyonce, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Dominic Cooper and Amanda Seyfried performing memorable songs from several musicals including Chicago and Moulin Rouge. As entertaining as Hugh Jackman was the excitement was all about the winners. Slumdog Millionaire came away as the big winner of the 2009 Academy Awards, capturing eight Oscars, including: Best Picture, Best Director (Danny Boyle), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Original Song (Jai Ho), Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing and Best Film Editing.

The other winners include: