Scion Presents: The Skream & Benga US Tour

Here is a promo video for Skream & Benga's forthcoming Scion backed tour of the US, which kicks off on March 19th in San Francisco. The two Dubstep pioneers will be joined by the likes of Artwork, Hijak, Jackmaster, Alvin Risk, Plastician, and Sgt Pokes, and will end up in Denver Colorado on April 4th.  Tickets are available HERE and the 'Scion A/V Presents: Skream & Benga EP' is available here.

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Jay-Z announced to headline Radio 1's Hackney Big Weekend

And there we have it - announced this morning on Chris Moyles' show, it has been confirmed that Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z will be headlining this year's Radio 1 Big Weekend, which is set to take place 23rd-24th June in Hackney. The line-up was already looking strong with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Professor Green, Wretch 32, Michael Kiwunaka, Emeli Sande, Chase & Status,Calvin Harris & Swedish House Mafia on the bill - but the addition of Mr. Carter takes the weekend to a whole new level.

You can still register for (free) tickets HERE, but you only have till March 19th. Get going!

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Universal Music launches India's first Dance label

Universal Music have this week announced that they are setting up India's first ever purely Electronic-based label, ContraBass Records.  The label will represent both international and local acts within India and seems a strong indication that the genre is likely to explode in the country over the next few years.

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Four Tet, Roots Manuva & Lee Scratch Perry to headline Golden Down Festival

Golden Down Festival have recently announced their line-up for this year, which sees Four Tet, Roots Manuva & Lee Scratch Perry headline the Hampshire-based event that is set to take place on 15th-17th June. The event is a brand new festival on the scene and only holds 5,000 people, but with the likes of Kerri Chandler, Julio Bashmore, Ghostpoet & many more big names on the bill, this could well be one of the biggest weekends of the season. Alongside the big names there are also some of the world's most exciting acts in Electronic music, including the incredible Ben UFO, Space Dimension Controller & Pearson Sound. If you're not into big festivals, love good music and don't want to spend too much money, then Golden Down could well be the one for you this Summer. Check out the full line-up and ticket details after the jump.

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Hideout Festival - Last Chance Boat Party Tickets

The eagerly anticipated Hideout Festival has just today released a few last tickets for their 2pm Saturday boat party on the 30th of June. The lineup looks larger than life and with the weather, sea and sand on your side, we recommend you get your tickets quick smart. The festival have revelaed this is the last chance, they are nearly all out of tickets. 

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Third Birmingham date added to Ed Sheeran's sold out Autumn UK Tour

Due to popular demand, a third Birmingham date has been added to Ed Sheeran's sold out Autumn UK tour, which will take place on October 27th, with tickets going on sale tomorrow morning at 9am. The gig will once again be at the Ballroom, now making it a 25-date tour, and with the speed that the rest of the tour sold out, I'd advise you to be at your computers early to avoid any disappointment. The link you need is HERE.

Young Guru speaks on forthcoming Jay-Z album & possible Watch The Throne sequel

The brilliant Young Guru, who always has something interesting to say, recently sat down with Complex to chat about Jay-Z's forthcoming solo project and the possibilty of 'Watch The Throne 2'. Check it out after the jump. Excited? Me too.

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Metropolis & Jackathon take over Sankeys this weekend

This weekend sees two extremely contrasting shows come to the world renound Sankeys Club in Manchester. The legendary Metropolis crew make their way down on Friday night, with the line-up being headlined by Dubstep pioneer Benga, with support coming from Sub Focus, North Base, Steppa, Youngman & more. Saturday will welcome Heidi and her incredible Jackathon show to the dancefloor, which hosts a simply mind-blowing line up, including Solomun, Richy Ahmed, Miguel Campbell and more. Both nights are two of the biggest of 2012 thus far, and either will be an event to remember - I'll be there on the Saturday, check out the full line-ups after the jump.

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Michael Jackson's back catalogue stolen by hackers

So it seems nothing is safe on the Internet any more. A year after they paid £250 million for the seven-year rights of Michael Jackson's music, news has broken that Sony music suffered its second major security breach in a year, with thieves targeting songs and unreleased material by the superstar singer. Apparently they have downloaded more than 50,000 music files, worth £160million, making it the biggest ever cyber attack on a music company. The contract with Jackson's estate also allowed them to release 10 new albums, including material from studio sessions produced during the making of some of the star's biggest albums. Check out the full story HERE.

Madeon added to Parklife Weekender Line-Up

Along with Martyn, Alt J, Com Truise & B-Traits, young 17 year old French producer Madeon has now been added to the already incredible Parklife Weekender line-up. This news follows the release of his infectious debut single 'Icarus' earlier in the week, which has been well received from all corners and has had lots of support from Radio 1 over the past few months. For the full line-up and ticket information head over HERE. Easily going to be one of the best festivals/weekends this Summer.

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