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Above & Beyond unveil another hard-hitting club instrumental: ‘Crash’

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Andry Bosk
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Above & Beyond

Celebrating their twentieth anniversary this year, London’s Above & Beyond unveil another hard-hitting club instrumental: ‘Crash’.

Referred to as the ‘20 Years ID’ by tune trainspotters in our label community, ‘Crash’ was one of six Above & Beyond originals heard on their Anjunabeats Volume 15 compilation, which was released in July of this year.

The track was created just as the pandemic took hold, ready for summer festival sets that never eventuated. ‘Crash’ was finally given its long-awaited live debut in the band’s Group Therapy 400 livestream.

The show was recorded on the River Thames, London in late September of this year, just a hop, skip, and a jump from the trio’s recording studio in Bermondsey.

Listen to the track below.

Paul Kalkbrenner, Nina Kraviz and Solomun join EXIT Festival’s 20th Anniversary Line Up

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Alex Gelevski
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Sheck Wes, Paul Kalkbrenner, Nina Kraviz, Honey Dijon, Paul van Dyk and Solomun, who will be bringing his special 4-hour set to the celebrations, have confirmed their performances at EXIT Festival’s 20th anniversary!

A long list of world and regional stars have already confirmed their performances, including David Guetta, DJ Snake, Tyga, Eric Prydz b2b Four Tet, Boris Brejcha, Sepultura, Metronomy, Marky Ramone, Laibach and many more.

The central event, marking the two decades of the two-time European festival awards champion, will take place in its famous full format, from 8th to 11th July at the Petrovaradin Fortress, with a lineup that inspired 82% of fans to show their love for the EXIT Festival by keeping their 2020 tickets for the next summer.

Says Dusan Kovacevic, Founder & CEO, EXIT:

“EXIT has always had a huge number of loyal fans, but we were overwhelmed by the very high percentage of those who decided to keep the ticket for the big celebration of the 20th anniversary of the festival next year. We are hugely grateful to the audience for love and support and this also gives us confidence to keep on booking new acts and create an awesome line-up for the 2021 edition and give fans something to look forward to.”

Along with the above mentioned headliners, 999999999 live, Juliana Huxtable, Francois X, Onyvaa live, Bokee, Monosaccharide, as well as VTSS b2b SPFDJ, will be arriving to the Fortress next summer to perform on the three biggest stages at EXIT – the Main Stage, the Dance Arena and the No Sleep Novi Sad.

The new group of performers for EXIT 2021 is led by exciting key players of the world electronic and trap scene. The young New York rapper Sheck Wes, whose “Mo Bamba” is considered one of the biggest hip-hop hits of the last few years, will be arriving to Serbia for the first time. Sheck‘s talent was recognized by Travis Scott and Kanye West, who signed his releases, and he already has collaborations with hip hop stars like DJ Snake, 21 Savage, Lil Pump, Offset and Gucci Mane.

Honey Dijon, born and raised in Chicago, the home of house music, which is deeply rooted in her style, will also be performing for the first time at the Festival’s 20th anniversary celebration. After numerous performances in some of the most famous clubs around the world, this exceptional musician, producer, fashion icon and activist will be bringing her unique sound to the Petrovaradin Fortress.

She will be joined by Nina Kraviz, the techno girl who has, on several occasions, closed the EXIT Festival and the famous mts Dance Arena and who recently had the unique opportunity to record a live set on top of Mount Olympus in Greece, which is available on her online platforms.

Paul Kalkbrenner, whose 2019 EXIT set was voted one of the best from that summer, has also confirmed his arrival. His biggest hit, “Sky and Sand”, has spent as many as 129 weeks on the German charts, and thus found itself at the top of the official chart of the Day of the German Unity, which included hits from the previous 30 years. On his European solo tour in 2019, Kalkbrenner sold more than 100,000 tickets, which brought him closer to the status enjoyed by the rock stars.

Solomun, another EXIT veteran and favorite of EXIT Festival’s fans, will be bringing a 4-hour set to Novi Sad next summer, which will surely include songs from his new album, which is set to be published at the beginning of 2021. The introduction to his new release is an excellent single titled “HOME”, with which he wanted to draw attention to the power of music and how necessary it is for it to return to the clubs and spaces that are considered its home, so that we can experience music in the right way.

Paul Van Dyk multiple winner of the best DJ in the world award and a Grammy Award winner, who recently performed virtually at Exit‘s Life Stream event, will perform live at the Fortress next July and present his latest album called “Guiding Light”.

The celebration of the 20th anniversary of the EXIT Festival will be held from July 8th to 11th, 2021 at the Petrovaradin Fortress, with performances by David Guetta, DJ Snake, Tyga, Eric Prydz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Nina Kraviz, Boris Brejcha, Four Tet, Sheck Wes, Solomun, Sepultura, Metronomy, Dax J, Kobosil, Denis Sulta, Honey Dijon, Laibach, Juliana Huxtable, Francois X, 999999999 live, Onyvaa, Monosaccharide, Bokee, VTSS, SPFDJ, Marko Nastić, After Affair, Kristijan Molnar, Bokee, Coeus, Goblini, Ilija Djoković, Lag, Insolate, Layzie, Massimo, Reblok, Runy, Space Motion and Thundermother.

All tickets purchased for EXIT 2.0 (50% off compared to the 2021 final price) are also valid for the 2021 edition. Those 82% who decided to keep their 2020 tickets will even have the chance to win some cool prizes: a Lifetime ticket for EXIT, a stage pass for the mts Dance Arena, VIP upgrade of a regular ticket, EXIT fashion packages and T-shirts. And the ones out of luck will also get their consolation: a 20% discount on EXIT T-shirts and souvenirs of their choice.

A limited number of tickets for the EXIT Festival 2021 is on sale at a promo price of 109 Eur + b/f and 40%discount compared to the final price. Tickets can be purchased via the official EXIT Festival’s webpage as well as through the Gigs Tix sales network.

Fans who have requested a refund, but have changed their mind in the meantime and want to save their ticket and thus gain numerous benefits, can cancel the refund process by sending their personal data to tix@gigstix.com.

EPIZODE5 festival has rescheduled its fifth anniversary celebration

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Marco Di
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EPIZODE5 has rescheduled its fifth anniversary celebration on Vietnam’s blissful Phu Quoc island, which will be held from December 29th 2021 to January 9th 2022.

The 11-day cutting-edge festival will retain all names from its star-studded lineup featuring electronic music legends such as RICARDO VILLALOBOS, JAMIE JONES, LOCO DICE, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, [A:RPIA:R], APOLLONIA, NASTIA, SONJA MOONEAR and MR.C, to name a few.

They will be playing alongside the greatest Europe and Asia’s talents including FIDELES, VLADA, MICKEY ZHANG, LOUISE CHEN, OUISSAM, ROUSTAM, SUNJU HARGUN and YAYA.

All these artists will bring their grooves to Epizode‘s iconic beach dotted by mind-blowing stages and art installations, for an unforgettable NYE extravaganza. Additionally, Epizode‘s 24hr program will present exciting wellness experiences and plethora of day activities, all wrapped into colorful sunsets and tropical landscapes.

All ticket holders have received one additional Multi Pass on their accounts, free of charge. They can choose to keep these tickets as they will remain valid for the next year, or to get a full refund deducted for a 5% transaction fee, anytime before EPIZODE5.

“After careful consideration of all global factors, we have made a difficult decision to reschedule EPIZODE5 to 2021. We got the official license from the Vietnam authorities to hold Epizode this year and with the health and safety as a top priority, we were ready to implement all official guidelines and recommendations.

Unfortunately, as the travel tendencies in Vietnam and the rest of the world are still unstable, and the borders opening and arrival conditions are uncertain, we decided to move our fifth anniversary while retaining the lineup. We’ll be announcing the next round of lineup, and much more activities soon. We’re looking forward to welcoming back all our guests from 90 countries, to celebrate with us in style“, said Epizode management.

In a short span of four years, EPIZODE has made an impressive mark internationally by pushing the Asia-Pacific music scene forward. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival has become a top destination to ring in the New Year, gathering music enthusiasts, art lovers, experiential seekers and music industry professionals together. Sunset Sanato beach in Phú Quốc offers an immersive festival experience, surrounded by lush jungles, heavenly food, and awesome people.

Insomniac announces special Halloween edition of Park ‘N Rave

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Metodi Gogovski
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Insomniac Events has announced the latest installment of the weekly Park ‘N Rave Concert Series with BOO!, a Halloween-themed drive-in spectacular with a stacked lineup, Oct. 30 & 31 at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA.

Each night of BOO! will feature a unique lineup of today’s hottest DJs and producers. Friday, Oct. 30 will feature Joyryde, Wax Motif, Drezo and Dustycloud. And on Halloween night, Saturday, Oct. 31, SAYMYNAME, Dr. Fresch, Noizu and Blossom will take over the decks.

Each artist promises larger-than-life performances along with some Halloween surprises. BOO! kicks off at 8 p.m. and will conclude at midnight each night.

Car passes will start at $200, allowing up to five (5) adults per vehicle with pricing varying based on row selection. Additional individual passes will be available for purchase for larger vehicles.

Social distancing guidelines and traffic laws must be followed at all times. Additional event information can be found here, and a full list of frequently asked questions can be found here.

Tickets for the 18+ shows are on sale now via the link.

Insomniac has announced the return of Dreamstate with their takeover of the Park ‘N Rave

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Alex Gelevski
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Insomniac has announced the return of Dreamstate to Southern California with their takeover of the Park ‘N Rave Concert Series, Nov. 20 & 21 from 6 – 11 p.m. at NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA.

Dreamstate Park ‘N Rave will be an all-trance event, bringing together the genre’s best producers to create a trance music experience unlike any other. Both nights will feature different lineups with Cosmic Gate, Infected Mushroom, Paul Oakenfold, Chris Schweizer and Christopher Lawrence on Friday, Nov. 20 and Markus Schulz, Jason Ross, Haliene (live), Fatum and Kristina Sky on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Dreamstate is known for ethereal beats and timeless melodies at its popular festivals, both domestically in Southern California and San Francisco as well as internationally in Mexico, the UK, Poland, Canada and Australia. Dreamstate has also hosted stages at Insomniac’s world-famous festivals, including Beyond Wonderland SoCal, EDC Las Vegas and more.

Dreamstate Park 'N Rave

Car passes will start at $200, allowing up to five (5) adults per vehicle with pricing varying based on row selection. Additional individual passes will be available for purchase for larger vehicles.

Social distancing guidelines and traffic laws must be followed at all times. Additional event information can be found here, and a full list of frequently asked questions can be found here.

Tickets for the 18+ shows will go on sale Friday, Oct. 23 at 12 p.m. at the link.

Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS takes over Tomorrowland’s One World Radio

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Andry Bosk
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One World Radio

Yesterday, the chart-topping Dutch DJ & producer Martin Garrix got to take over Tomorrowland’s One World Radio with his label STMPD RCRDS during the monthly special ‘Label Showcase’ – available to relive now here.

Every month, Tomorrowland’s official digital radio and content platform puts the spotlight on a different label, giving 8 different artists the opportunity to showcase the best the label has in store during a two-hour radio special.

Each artist gets a 15-minute slot to play their favourite records and releases from the past and the present, as well as some up-and-coming and unreleased tracks, making it the ideal place to bring the entire label’s catalogue to life. Finishing off in style, the ending slot is reserved for the label boss.

During its second edition, Dutch superstar Martin Garrix took over One World Radio and presented his own label STMPD RCRDS – founded in 2016 and named after his dad’s stamp auctioning company.

The artists from his expansive roster of talent that joined him during the Label Showcase on One World Radio are: the two Dutch brothers DubVision, Infuze – who started his career at age 10 singing opera, Julian Jordan – who started working with Garrix in his bedroom studio, Justin Mylo – known for his distinct future bounce style, Russian sibling duo Matisse & Sadko, London-raised and Amsterdam-based DJ & producer Matt Nash, Brazil’s rising star Pontifexx and TV Noise – Dutch duo obsessed by movies and TV shows.

Listeners can relive the ‘STMPD RCRDS Label Showcase’ with Martin Garrix with the One World Radio app, online and on SoundCloud.

elrow reveals exclusive partnership with Howler

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Metodi Gogovski
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In an ongoing bid to deliver the most eccentric and unbeatable customer experience, elrow welcomes Africa’s leading fintech and events platform, howler, as their exclusive ticketing partner. As the two join forces, howler’s next-gen tech will streamline every interaction between elrow and elrow-goers; from ticket purchase points to transactions within the event.

Since howler‘s launch in 2015, the Johannesburg-based tech company has quickly evolved into one of the most sought after event solutions in the world. Their end-to-end platform consolidating ticketing, cashless, access, insurance and custom approach to client specific needs is what sets them apart.

The shared values of both brands are the drivers for this collaboration; family, fun and staying fixed at the front of customers’ minds. Together, the two will provide event goers a seamless party experience through howler; the same platform that transformed the South African party scene. howler‘s cashless solution has been adopted by some of Europe’s leading festivals; Sonar Music Festival, Barcelona Beach Festival and Kappa Futur Festival.

“I have been following the elrow brand for a number of years,” Explains howler CEO, Shai Evian. “Anyone in the industry knows that elrow has globally set the benchmark. To work with them at the highest level is a dream come true.”

As technology becomes the cornerstone of events, and as customer behavioural analytics become increasingly valuable in creating successful events, the partnership between elrow and howler could not have come at a better time.

According to Shai, organisers who have insight into which customers bought what, when, and via which channels are at an advantage because they’re equipped to make data-driven decisions.

“It’s a dream for the Arnau family to start to work with a big platform such as Howler. It will let us cross new boundaries and give better services to our fans like paying via instalments, seamless UX and resell the tickets in the same platform. We are honored to join the South African family and make magic happen together.” expresses Juan Arnau, CEO elrow.

elrow will be announcing this partnership in conjunction with howler at the Amsterdam Dance Event this week. Hosting a panel discussion, the team delves into the hot topic of combining howler technology and data to optimize the events experience for all parties involved.

The BPM Festival reveals 2021 Dates for its Costa Rica edition

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Marco Di
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The BPM Festival is set to make its return to Tamarindo, Costa Rica for its sophomore edition. Moving from the planned January dates in cooperation with local government guidance, the multi-day event will safely take place March 3rd through March 7th, 2021, providing fans with the best and most immersive experience possible.

Featuring a multitude of unique label showcases sprawling across an array of daytime and nighttime venues, the debut edition in 2020 saw festival-goers enjoy performances from Loco Dice, Luciano, Michael Bibi, Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna, and many more. Nestled in the idyllic Tamarindo beach, The BPM Festival will take its brand’s dedicated fanbase back to its newfound tropical home base for many revelrous nights soundtracked by some of techno and house music’s finest tastemakers.

Known for its lush ecotourism, the surf town of Tamarindo is the prime location for exploring Costa Rica’s abundant nature, exemplified by its many national parks, beaches, and jungles. The tropical landscape will provide the perfect backdrop to the new chapter in The BPM Festival‘s story, and serve as a continuation of their knack for blending world-class talent with picture-perfect locations. With tourism now open and thriving, Costa Rica and its government are warmly welcoming international tourists from Canada, the European Schengen Zone, Mexico, and the United States as of November 1, 2020.

The BPM Festival Costa Rica

Attending guests have the option of flying into either Liberia International Airport (LIR), which is approximately 60 minutes via car from Tamarindo, or San José’s primary international airport, San José International Airport (SJO), a 3-4 hour car ride away. Potential attendees must follow all COVID-19 testing guidelines set forth by Costa Rica before entering the country including a negative PCR coronavirus test.

Due to strict ongoing travel restrictions per COVID-19 regulations, The BPM Festival is offering flexible ticketing policies to accommodate any given situation. In particular, the brand has updated its ticketing and refund policy for multi-day pass purchases for Costa Rica via Xtixs for the 2021 event, in the event that a potential international customer may not be able to attend. Ticket-holders will have three available options this year, with credit, resale, and refund options all available. To note, if you’re denied entry into Costa Rica for failing to meet entry requirements set in place, no refund or credit will be given.

COSTA RICA COVID-19 TRAVEL POLICIES

Those who have purchased and are wishing to opt for credit will be able to roll over their multi-day festival pass to the next edition of The BPM Festival: Costa Rica. Ticket-holders will also have the opportunity to resell and transfer their multi-day festival pass at face value via Xtixs, with each transaction being subject to a platform-specific transaction fee. Please note that those who have bought passes from third-party resale sites will not be granted access into the event, as the purchaser’s name must be printed on the ticket when presented upon entry in March 2021.

Honoring The BPM Festival‘s increased commitment to transparency, those looking to get their money back will be given an 85% refund, to be issued and processed within 30 days from the initial refund request, with 15% percent of the ticket being non-refundable due to minimal processing fees.

All refund requests must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on February 24th, 2021. In the event that The BPM Festival: Costa Rica’s 2021 edition is postponed for any reason, those who have purchased multi-day festival passes will be able to choose from the three aforementioned credit, resale, and refund options.

The BPM Festival is a must-attend event that began as a gathering of bartenders, promoters, and musicians well over a decade ago. In a short amount of time, it’s grown to be a massive electronic dance music staple, with each annual edition being held in Playa del Carmen (Mexico) until 2017.

The BPM Festival invites fans to their own private oasis, one which is designed for dancing, despite uncertain times. Planning large scale events amid ever-changing protocols and guidelines is no easy task, however, all transformative experiences require careful curation to truly make an impact. Further information regarding the forthcoming pre-sale, venues, ticketing, on-site health measures, and lineup details are soon to follow.

Watch The BPM Festival: Costa Rica 2020 Thank You Video below.

Hyenah is welcomed to the revered Watergate compilation series

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Marco Di
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Shrouded in mystery and a long-standing affiliate of the Berlin institute Watergate, Afro House champion Hyenah is welcomed to the revered Watergate compilation series.

On a mission to unite people through music, the mix is abundant in groove-filled, percussion-heavy sounds that Hyenah is famed for. Released on 19th October, the compilation features exclusive music from; Hyenah, Henrik Schwarz, Kerri Chandler, Pablo Fierro, Adana Twins, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Da Capo, Floyd Lavine, Super Flu and more.

The compilation will only be available in a mixed format but following on from the release, all of the 100% exclusive tracks will be released as three individual EP’s (digital and vinyl). Hyenah is an artist who puts music above all else. Choosing to DJ in a mask as to not reveal his identity, Hyenah dedicates the experience formulated through the music he creates to the receiving audience.

Striving to create magical moments through the diversity reflected from the people in electronic music, his work is a beacon of hope, tackling issues of racism and offering a vision of unity. Following select releases on Freerange, Objektivity, Rise and a 12“ for Watergate Records, Hyenah delivers this transcendent edition of the Watergate mix series.

Here’s what Hyenah had to say about the mix:

“When creating this mix I wanted to take people on a journey that represents what I do and what I stand for. I am building bridges. So I wanted to create a mix that does exactly that.

For me the beauty in music is when different styles and cultures meet and become something new. I like the backbone to be grooves rooted in African rhythms. These grooves grow in different directions. I wanted to combine all of them in a mix that tells its own story, that evolves and explores the diverse branches of the music I love so much.”

Hyenah Watergate 27 commences with Warm Drum, Hyenah introducing the mix with an epic opener, burning synths signal the intensity of the journey ahead. Lemon & Herb’s iFuh sees tribal calls and driving hi-hats build the tension. A mystical atmosphere is formed on Reincarnation by Pablo Fierro as chants call out. Huge waves of colourful melodic house are featured from Fka Mash, Sascha Braemer, Sabb & Black Circle and AMEME, offering different shades of light and dark.

Not just a mix alone, deep thought is provoked throughout the listen. This is displayed on the vocals during The Kollektiv Turmstrasse Remix of Adana Twins Jupiter before being taken into Da Capo’s melancholic strings. Hyenah’s Not Enough carries a powerful message from the unmistakable and authentic Lazarusman, who stresses the importance on the listener of becoming “anti-racist”, to be an activist and to look from within to fight racism on a global scale.

Hyenah describes how music is critical in the delivery of this, “diversity in music becomes a political statement: It brings artists, cultures and people together. There is no better messenger than music.”

Transitioning into the second half of the mix, a cinematic soundscape comes from JAMIIE & Niko Schwind. The Floyd Lavine remix of Think of Something sees a rhythmic stamp on Kerri Chandler’s original deep house Watergate production.

Infectious groove is created by Hyenah & Floyd Lavine and FMX Omar, before more superior dancefloor energy from Super Flu. Closing with emotion and tenderness, the productions of Manoo and Emanuel Satie & Nanghiti will find a place in both hearts and minds.

The eclectic Henrik Schwarz brings the curtain down with his remix of Hyenah’s The Message, a rousing finale featuring the vocals of Bajka typifies the sense of unity that is the golden thread running through this mix.

The Watergate mix series has been an outlet for the illustrious Berlin club to join forces with artists who it holds its closest relationships with. Starting over ten years ago in 2008, the series has gone on to release outstanding and eclectic mixes from the likes of Butch, Adana Twins, Tiefschwarz, Solomun, Kerri Chandler and many more. Giving fans a chance to taste the atmosphere of the club at home, number 27 from Hyenah is another remarkable chapter in the tale so far.

Listen to the tracks below.

“The Evolution of Our Sounds” will be the closing event of ADE Pro

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Alex Gelevski
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Amsterdam Dance Event – ADE and Beatclub are delighted to reveal that a special session of “The Evolution of Our Sounds” will be the closing event of ADE Pro. Broadcast at 9pm CET on Friday, October 23rd, through the ADE Online platform, the event is free-to-air, and open to everyone.

This exclusive glimpse into the artistic and creative life of individuals who have made a special contribution to the global music scene, features legendary producer Timbaland, DJ and production giant David Guetta, and leading Dutch DJ and producer, Martin Garrix. The talk will be moderated by BBC Radio1 DJ, Danny Howard.

The trio will be discussing the artists and recordings that formed their musical universe as they were growing up, the events and personalities that contributed to forming their view of the world, as well as their current and future projects.

They will also be discussing what they learned from each other when working on joint projects, their favourite studio gear, workflow across multiple time zones, and what inspires them both musically and culturally from the world of today.

Timbaland will also be discussing his plans for the future of his platform Beatclub, which will be expanding its operations into new areas. The first public reveal of Beatclub’s future plans comes in the form of a competition for beat makers and songwriters, to be organized in association with ADE.

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About the competition:

Timbaland’s Beatclub partnered up with ADE, BMG, Roland and Ableton for the ultimate contest. Submit your best ONE songs or beats and win the chance to get them played on Twitch by the legend Timbo The King himself.

He will give you feedback on your tracks and set you up with new gear from Roland and an Ableton Suite Package which will bring your production to the next level, and that’s not all, BMG will help elevate your career by inviting you to their next writing camp with some of their best writers and producers – Submit your music here.

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