Apple Music has announced an update enabling Apple Music integration with AlphaTheta’s next-generation multi-player, the CDJ-3000X.
With this update, the CDJ-3000X and its new StreamingDirectPlay feature give Apple Music subscribers access to over 100 million songs on Apple Music and the latest playlists on the platform. Once set up with CloudDirectPlay and signed into Apple Music on rekordbox, users can authenticate quickly by simply holding a smartphone - logged into an Apple Music account via rekordbox for iOS/Android - over the NFC touch area on the front panel.
The CDJ-3000X builds on the heritage of the CDJ series - in addition to heightened precision, speed, and responsiveness, the 10.1-inch touch screen provides excellent visibility and intuitive browsing, enabling listeners and hobbyist DJs to search, preview, and select cloud-based tracks smoothly. With Apple Music compatibility, users can access millions of additional songs on demand, preview tracks on the spot, and refine what they play next. This launch expands the DJ with Apple Music ecosystem, giving users who subscribe to Apple Music seamless access to Apple Music as a tool for discovery, rehearsal, and creative growth. DJ with Apple Music also includes integrations across leading platforms such as Algoriddim’s djay Pro, Serato, and inMusic’s Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and RANE.
A dedicated DJ with Apple Music page is available now on platform, featuring curated playlists, platform guides, and tools to help users get the most from the CDJ-3000X integration. On AlphaTheta’s official Apple Music curator page, the AlphaTheta DJ Mix Curator Page, subscribers can find exclusive mixes and playlists curated by AlphaTheta for fresh inspiration and new ideas.
Apple Music’s commitment to DJ culture extends across programs like DJ Mixes - home to thousands of premium mixes from the world’s most influential DJs - and Apple Music Club, the 24-hour radio station available around the world dedicated to dance and electronic.
“AlphaTheta has long been at the forefront of music technology, pushing the boundaries of creativity in the space for over 30 years. We’re excited to have Apple Music integrated into the new CDJ-3000X, bringing the power of 100 million songs and our editorial curation to users around the world.” - Stephen Campbell, Global Head of Dance, Electronic & DJ Mixes
Full CDJ-3000X info HERE
Full rekordbox info HERE
HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES MONUMENTAL BRISTOL HOMECOMING FOR HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR
Hybrid Minds, High Contrast, Metrik, London Elektricity, DJ Marky, Bryan Gee, Nu:Tone, Makoto & more set for a landmark D&B celebration.
Lloyds Amphitheatre, Bristol
Saturday 25 July 2026
Hospitality makes an unmissable return to Bristol this summer with HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR, an open-air celebration marking 30 years of Hospital Records. Taking place on Saturday 25th July at the Lloyds Amphitheatre for the first time in more than a year as part of the Siren Bristol summer series, this is a highly anticipated comeback of the brand’s Harbourside showcase. Following three back-to-back sold-out shows in the city in previous years, the stage is now set for another unmissable day in the mid-summer sunshine.
Set against the iconic backdrop of Bristol’s waterfront, the Harbourside provides one of the city’s most impressive outdoor locations and is surrounded by the energy of the city centre, overlooking the harbour itself. The main stage will once again take its place in front of the Lloyds Amphitheatre, offering a large, open-air setting with easy access from Bristol Temple Meads and the wider city.
For this special anniversary edition, Hospitality will spotlight a vibrant spectrum of drum & bass talent from across the spectrum, celebrating the label’s ever-evolving identity across three decades. The main stage will serve as the heartbeat of the true Hospitality sound, featuring standout performances from Hybrid Minds, High Contrast, Fred V, Hoax, Pola & Bryson, Ryda and special guests DJ Marky, with Metrik and Lens also set to ignite the arena.
Meanwhile, Area 2 will be hosted by Nu:Tone’s newest venture, The Deep End, a contrasting, more intimate space curated for true heads and curious newcomers alike. Dedicated to the deeper side of D&B, it offers the freedom to explore, championing both timeless selections and forward-thinking sounds. Nestled beside local street-food vendors and the official Hospital Shop, it’s a zone built for connection, discovery and genuine musical exploration. Stand-out sets from pioneers London Elektricity, Bryan Gee, Nu:Tone & Makoto guide you through a music journey alongside new skool flavours from Winslow, Gabriella Bongo and Bassi b2b Charli Brix, whilst on hosting duties across both stages are Dynamite, Ayah Marar, Texas, Ruthless and PVC.
HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR proudly sits within the wider Siren Bristol summer series, the city’s flagship programme of open-air concerts at the Lloyds Amphitheatre. Siren brings together landmark live shows across genres in one of Bristol’s most iconic waterfront settings. The first announcement in the series for 2026 last year unveiled the highly anticipated return of The Maccabees who play on Thursday 23rd July, with another major event still to be announced. Together, the series showcases Bristol as a destination for world-class live music, uniting artists, fans and the city itself across a summer of standout cultural moments.
HOSPITAL30 ON THE HARBOUR also forms part of Hospital Records’ global 30th anniversary celebrations. Since its founding in 1996 by Tony Colman and Chris Goss, Hospital Records has grown into the world’s largest independent drum & bass label, recognised for its consistency, creative vision and the strong sense of community at the core of its music and events. Through its flagship brand Hospitality, the label has built a worldwide reputation for high-quality D&B experiences in London, the UK and across international cities.
Alongside the music, the site will host street-food traders, chill-out areas and festival pop-ups including the Hospital Shop, adding to Hospitality’s inclusive, community-led atmosphere that welcomes lifelong supporters and newcomers. With a long history of sell-out shows in Bristol alongside Bristol’s renowned Bass Music rave curators The Blast, this 2026 edition is set to bring thousands together for a sun-soaked celebration at one of the city’s most iconic waterfront locations.
Ticket information, artwork and further lineup details can be found at www.sirenbristol.com www.undivide.co.uk / www.hospitalitydnb.com
77 UNVEILS FIRST EVENTS OF 2026 TO BUILD ON A BREAKOUT FIRST YEAR
Zamna, Dennis Ferrer, Trikk, Julya Karma, Magdalena and more feature
As it enters the new year, London music venue 77 has announced its 2026 opening schedule, continuing its focus on music-led events within a purpose-built space designed around sound, lighting and a deep connection between artist and crowd.
After a hugely successful inaugural Autumn/Winter season, the new programme continues 77’s commitment to bringing together a community of dedicated music fans, showcasing house and techno from internationally respected artists in a space crafted for an immersive music experience.
Alongside its in-house programme, 77 will also be partnering with Zamna and Lone Collective, marking the beginning of a new series of collaborative event nights that bring globally recognised brands and distinctive curatorial identities into the space.
Successful event ACASO have also chosen 77 as their preferred destination, adding further depth and profile to the line-up and cementing the venue’s reputation as a trusted home for electronic music.
January is led by a standout collaboration on Saturday 24 January with Lone Collective and the globally recognised Zamna brand which hosts immerse showcases across the globe.
February sees house and techno royalty step into the booth, including US pioneer Dennis Ferrer on Friday 6 February as he brings his timeless, soul-driven sound to Marylebone. Later in the month, Magdalena and Yvonne Simone land on Friday 20 February with a refined blend of melodic depth and groove-led energy. The cult Zamna brand then returns on Friday 27 February.
March continues the momentum with line-ups including CIZA, Julya Karma, Nowa, Trikk and Novak, with Julya Karma, Nowa and Trikk all part of the Innervisions label family, reinforcing 77’s commitment to genre-spanning programming.
More artists and events will be announced across the coming weeks, with the opening setting the tone for what promises to be a defining year ahead.
77 A-Z Lineup 2026
ACASO
Amirita
AYA
CIZA
Culoe De Song
Dennis Ferrer
Indigenous
Julya Karma
Kasango
Le Blanc
Lone Collective
Magdalena
Novak
Nowa
Temple Tales Presents
Trikk
Vidojean
Yvonne Simone
Zamna
More to be announced