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Almost 40 years of DJ experience: What has really changed?

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From vinyl to streaming – four decades of change behind the decks. When I took my first steps as a DJ almost 40 years ago, the music world was completely different. Vinyl records, cassettes, and later CDs dominated everyday life. Music had to be bought, transported, and painstakingly cataloged. Today, a laptop or USB stick is often all it takes to access thousands of songs... Read more

Open Format DJing: Why genre boundaries are becoming less important

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The days when DJs had to strictly adhere to a single music genre are long gone. While house DJs used to play house, hip-hop DJs exclusively urban music, and German pop DJs inhabited their own world, a trend is increasingly gaining traction today: open format DJing. The ability to combine different musical styles and adapt flexibly to... Read more

Apple Spatial Audio

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The music industry is currently undergoing a technological shift that may be as significant as the transition from mono to stereo in the 1960s. With Apple Spatial Audio, Apple is introducing a new generation of music listening: spatial sound that places the listener right in the middle of the music. For music producers, this opens up entirely new creative possibilities – but also brings... Read more

Volume at clubs, open-air events or private parties

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Because as a DJ I'm always playing in different venues, and many DJ colleagues have left a trail of destruction in terms of volume, and it's really starting to get on my nerves, I feel compelled to write this blog post. So that those colleagues who are always too loud or think musical quality comes from volume... Read more

Carnival in Venice in Munich

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The Carnival of Venice is more than just a historical festival. For centuries, it has stood for transformation, for playing with identity, and for a special freedom possible only under the protection of a mask. It's not about volume or spectacle, but about atmosphere, suggestion, and elegance. This is precisely the spirit that the event "Carnival in Venice" captures... Read more

Spatial Audio 3D

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Spatial audio – often also called "3D audio" or "immersive audio" – is far more than just a technological trend. It describes a sound format that no longer presents sound solely in left/right (stereo), but as a three-dimensional experience in space. Instead of two or four speakers, spatial audio uses a system of many precisely distributed speakers that... Read more

Looking back at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025

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What is ADE – and who is it for? The Amsterdam Dance Event is more than "just" a festival. ADE is a blend of global music festival, meeting place for the electronic music industry, and vibrant club scene: For five days, Amsterdam transforms into the unofficial capital of electronic music. In 2025, the event spanned hundreds of venues — ... Read more

Why Prolight + Sound (Frankfurt) no longer takes place as an independent trade fair

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What was Prolight + Sound? For over three decades, Prolight + Sound was one of Europe's most important trade fairs for event technology—that is, lighting, audio, stage, stage technology, event and entertainment technology. At its peak, manufacturers, technicians, and creatives from all over the world came to Frankfurt to discover new products, network, and find products for stage, ... Read more

Preparing for a DJ set

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A DJ set at a major festival is the highlight of a career for many artists from Munich and around the world. Thousands of people, an impressive stage, and a world-class sound system—all of this demands perfect preparation. But how does a DJ best prepare for a festival set so that the energy is right, the audience is thrilled...? Read more

What DJs can learn from music producers

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In the world of electronic music, the lines between DJs and music producers are becoming increasingly blurred. While some see their art in seamlessly weaving tracks together live and captivating the audience, others spend hours in the studio creating sounds that fill dance floors. But the truth is: DJs and... Read more

Music as a global means of communication

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Music has always been considered a universal language. It needs no words to be understood – it directly affects emotions, moods, and feelings of community. Electronic music, in particular, has developed into one of the most important global means of communication in recent decades. Through its structure, its diverse subgenres, and its cultural openness, it transcends boundaries that exist in... Read more

Challenges as an Open Format DJ

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The role of the open format DJ has changed dramatically in recent years. While a broad knowledge of music and the ability to seamlessly mix different genres were once sufficient, DJs in 2025 face entirely new demands. The music industry has become more digital, faster-paced, and more complex. This raises the question: What challenges shape their daily work...? Read more

Italian Aperitif

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When Thursday evening becomes a stylish mini-vacation: RIVA Bar Munich now invites you to "Aperitivo Italiano" every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm – the new after-work party with Mediterranean flair and musical finesse. DJ Robert James Perkins (NEKOTRONIK records / Pete Tong DJ Academy) serves up a carefully curated set of Italo-disco, organic... Read more

How to handle live performances

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Live performances are a central part of a DJ's or musician's career. They offer not only the opportunity to share their music directly with their audience, but also to showcase themselves as artists and forge a deeper connection with their fanbase. But before the first beats reverberate through the room, careful preparation is essential. And... Read more

Afterwork DJ Sessions x Pete Tong DJ Academy

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On March 27, 2025, after-work relaxation meets top-notch electronic music! The Afterwork DJ Sessions, in cooperation with the legendary Pete Tong DJ Academy, bring the finest house and techno vibes to Munich – with Robert James Perkins on the decks. As a member of Pete Tong's renowned DJ Academy, he is known for sophisticated, captivating sets ranging from melodic... Read more

Future challenges of the noise emission limits agreed at EU level

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Future challenges of EU-wide noise emission limits in urban areas for the events and hospitality industries. In an increasingly dense and vibrant urban environment, noise regulation is becoming a key challenge. The European Union recently adopted new noise emission limits, which have far-reaching consequences for various sectors. The events and hospitality industries, in particular, are facing... Read more
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