BOOTSHAUS RANKED 4TH BEST CLUB IN THE WORLD

The German Club was awarded at the 10th Golden Moon Awards this year

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Cologne powerhouse Bootshaus has been named the 4th Best Club in the World in The World’s 100 Best Clubs 2025 ranking, announced at the 10th Golden Moon Awards Gala in Valencia, Spain. 

Curated by the International Nightlife Association, the annual list evaluates hundreds of venues across 73 countries through a combination of expert jury assessments and a global public vote. The result places the longtime electronic music institution alongside global heavyweights such as Hï, Ushuaïa Ibiza and Green Valley.

The achievement comes as Bootshaus continues a strong winter season. December opens with Above & Beyond on 5 December, followed by the return of elrow and its immersive, colourful production on 12 December. Kevin de Vries and Kölsch headline on 13 December, bringing a night of emotive house and tech-house, while Oliver Magenta & Friends take over on 14 December. The year concludes with Bootshaus pres. Avaion and the Loonyland Silvester 2025 celebrations.

Founded in 1991 as Warehouse and reopened under its current name in 2005, Bootshaus has become known for its forward-focused bookings across melodic house, techno, bass, dubstep and hardstyle. The club maintains a stripped-back ethos centred on music and atmosphere over luxury, with an emphasis on accessibility and community. Its in-house brands including Loonyland, Blacklist, Unreal and Nibirii have become integral to its identity.

Located in a repurposed shipyard warehouse, Bootshaus features three main rooms  - the Mainfloor, BLCKBX and Dreherei, and each is equipped with advanced audio-visual systems including Funktion-One and Seeburg Audio sound, complemented by high-impact lighting, lasers and effects.

Further details on The World’s 100 Best Clubs 2025 list are available from the International Nightlife Association.

FORUM DIGBETH UNVEILS THE ANNEXE IN A BOLD EXPANSION DOUBLING VENUE CAPACITY TO 4000

Expanding from 2,000 to 4,000, this milestone marks a bold new era for Birmingham’s leading venue

One of Birmingham’s leading live music and cultural destinations, Forum Digbeth, has announced a major expansion that will double its capacity from 2,000 to 4,000 with the addition of a brand-new adjoining warehouse space, The Annexe.

Run by the team behind Forum Birmingham, which closed permanently in April due to the closure of the Corporation Square building by its landlords, Forum Digbeth opened earlier this summer at the former Roller Jam site in Digbeth. Now, with the planned acquisition and redevelopment of an adjacent warehouse, the expansion marks a new era for large-scale live music, club events, and immersive experiences in the city.

The Annexe will officially open its doors on December 20 with Cru2, followed by DnB Allstars’ massive New Year’s Eve celebration, cementing the venue’s position as one of the UK’s most exciting multi-room event spaces. More shows are pencilled for 2026 with Live Nation, Louder and Bongo Bingo all on board.

“Forum Digbeth has that raw, industrial energy you just can’t fake, and The Annexe builds perfectly on that vibe. It’s the kind of space that artists and fans feed off - it’s built for proper live moments. Birmingham’s scene has been crying out for somewhere like this, and we’re hyped to help break it in.” - Louder

“The Annexe lets us deliver the scale, production and atmosphere that major artists and promoters are demanding from Birmingham. We’re doubling capacity because the city is ready for it; the audience is here, the ambition is here, and we’re committed to leading from the front.” - Billy Chauhan, Global Venues

"Forum Digbeth is a fantastic new venue that the Midlands massive go mad for each and every weekend. It's got world-class staff, sound and production which raises Bongo's Bingo to a whole new level, augmenting the experience for everyone in this boundary-pushing space for the city. The Christmas season is going to be wild and we're all hyped for 2026 at Forum Digbeth." - Bongo’s Bingo

This expansion shows their commitment to pushing Birmingham’s nightlife forward. Giving the city more capacity, stronger production and a space that opens the door to bigger, more ambitious shows for artists and promoters.

More announcements on The Annexe are coming soon. For updates and info, sign up on the website at https://www.forumbirmingham.uk/ 

LAST NIGHT A DJ SAVED MY LIFE UNVEILS ‘A SONIC ADVENTURE IN NEPAL 2026’

Following Sold-Out London Premiere of ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, a documentary of a previous Kilimanjaro expedition, led by electronic artist Nightmares On Wax

A global wave of female DJ submissions continues to surge as the charity launches its most ambitious expedition yet.

Following a powerful sold-out screening of ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ in London on Wednesday (26 November), music-industry charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) has officially launched its most ambitious project to date: A Sonic Adventure in Nepal 2026, a 13-day Himalayan expedition culminating in the world’s highest full moon party at Lake Tilicho (4,919m). Created in partnership with The Tribe Experience, the journey blends adventure, creativity, community and purpose.

The launch builds on a wave of global attention that began nearly a month ago. A female DJ competition which continues to go viral, LNADJ asked ‘Who will DJ the highest full moon party on Earth?’ Four weeks later, the response has seen hundreds of shares, comments and nominations, with submissions from female and gender-diverse DJs from all around the world. 

LNADJ Founder Jonny Lee says “Seeing the global women-in-music community step forward like this has been incredible. We’re blown away. The passion, the purpose, the desire to climb for a project that empowers girls, it’s deeply moving and exactly the energy this mission deserves.”

A global search is now underway for the headline DJ, an artist who embodies strength, community and empowerment, and who will join the expedition in 2026. The Mission is simple, to support 27,000+ girls in Nepal, funds raised will complete the Girls Learning Centre in Devchuli, the next phase of the Nepal’s Girls’ Empowerment Programme (GEP).

Since 2018, GEP has supported 27,000+ girls, helping them escape early marriage and trafficking, access to education, counselling and safety, gaining vocational training and leadership skills, and building confidence, independence and community.

The new Girls’ Learning Centre will expand access to safe spaces, personal development, and educational opportunities for thousands more young women.

About the premiere of ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’

The private screening of ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’ on Wednesday (26th November) at The Garden Cinema in London brought together leading voices from music, art, and impact sectors for an emotional and inspiring evening. The documentary follows LNADJ’s 2018 Kilimanjaro expedition, where a collective of DJs, industry figures and supporters reached the summit and delivered the highest DJ set ever performed on Earth, led by pioneering electronic artist Nightmares On Wax. The climb raised vital funds to build a home for 50 children with special needs in Moshi, Tanzania, a home that continues to thrive today.

The film charts the emotional journey of the climbers, the community they supported, and the legacy created through music and purpose. The evening featured a live Q&A and in-depth interview with Nightmares On Wax, reflecting on his world-record-breaking DJ set as well as filmmaker Neil Kemp, sharing insights behind capturing the expedition.

LNADJ Founder Jonny Lee discussed the evolution of LNADJ’s purpose-driven adventures. The night also featured a first-look preview of A Sonic Adventure in Nepal 2026, which symbolically passed the torch from Kilimanjaro to the Himalayas. There was also a special art auction featuring exclusive prints by renowned street artist Nicolas Dixon, whose iconic geometric work is celebrated across global electronic music culture. The atmosphere was emotional, hopeful and energising, a perfect launchpad for LNADJ and The Tribe Experience’s next world-changing mission.

The sale for Sonic Adventure: Nepal 2026, presented by Last Night A DJ Saved My Life & The Tribe Experience began on Wednesday (26th November).

Expedition: Sonic Adventure: Nepal 2026
Dates: 16th - 29th November, 2026 | Full Moon Party: 26 November 2026
Sign-Up: https://www.thetribeexperience.world/nepal-2026