KERRI CHANDLER, MOODYMAN, ANDY C, LOCO DICE AND MORE TO HEADLINE MINISTRY OF SOUND’S 35TH BIRTHDAY

Taking place across Oct 2nd - 3rd, the landmark lineup also sees dnb royalty, Andy C, make his first return to the club in 10 years. 

Ministry of Sound will mark its 35th birthday with a weekend-long celebration at its London home on 2nd and 3rd October 2026. Few clubs remain at the forefront of electronic music after 35 years, and the birthday programming aims to represent the breadth of genres and generations that have defined Ministry of Sound's dancefloor. Across one weekend, heavyweights Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice will take over the club with more names to be announced. 

Louder, Ministry of Sound's long-running night, are the hosts for Friday night. Drum & bass royalty, Andy C returns to Ministry of Sound for the first time in 10 years for an extended three-hour set, playing music from his brand new fourth album. One of the most technically accomplished DJs in the world and a figure inseparable from the history of the genre, his return to the club for its birthday weekend is a moment a decade in the making.

Saturday 3rd October begins with the influential house brand & label, Hard Times, bringing together two of house music's most singular and revered figures. New York's deep house pioneer Kerri Chandler delivers an extended hybrid set alongside Detroit royalty Moodymann, whose ability to move between genres and moods with complete authority makes him one of the most unique DJs on the planet. This is set to be a daytime session of serious weight.

Saturday night closes with Urge, Ministry of Sound's flagship underground house and techno night, headlined by Loco Dice. The Tunisian-German DJ and producer brings his signature deep, chunky and groove-first approach to what will be a fitting final chapter to the celebrations.

“Few venues get to celebrate 35 years at the heart of dance music. We wanted to mark this milestone with a line-up that reflects both our heritage and where our sound is today. It's an honour to celebrate this anniversary with such incredible talent, and we can't wait to celebrate with you all.” - Club Director, Matt Long

The birthday weekend arrives amid a series of new initiatives marking Ministry of Sound's 35th anniversary. Alongside the celebrations, the club has recently unveiled Ministry of Sound: Anthology a new Book chronicling the club’s untold history, Boxed In, a live-streamed talent competition designed to champion emerging DJs, Last Orders, an immersive food and music experience inside its newly renovated main room, and a one-off return to Ibiza this September with a 528 takeover, its first event on the island in more than ten years.

Tickets are available at Ministry of Sound tickets and events - London, United Kingdom

Head to https://ministryofsound.com/ for further details.

LINEUP

Friday 2 October
Louder with Andy C

Saturday 3 October 

Hard Times with Kerri Chandler, Moodymann (Daytime)

Urge with Loco Dice (Nighttime)

More to be announced.

ILARIO ALICANTE HEADLINES OFFICIAL MUSIC ON MALTA AFTER PARTY THIS WEEKEND

The official after party for Music On Malta's sold out debut festival is just days away and takes place at Uno Malta this weekend. House legend Ilario Alicante headlines and will be supported by a strong roster of local and international selectors.  After party tickets are €35 and available now via Xceed.

Music On Malta makes its debut at the Malta Fairs and Conventions Centre on Saturday 1st August 2026 in a landmark first for Marco Carola's influential brand. Such has been the demand for the inaugural edition that the main festival sold out entirely before capacity was expanded to accommodate the volume of interest, underscoring the appetite for a Music On event in Malta.

The official after party extends the night into the early hours at Uno Malta, with Ilario Alicante following his appearance on the main festival lineup. Alicante's raw, driving sound is rooted in techno but always shaped for the floor so he is a natural fit to carry the Music On sound into the after hours. He headlines alongside Ant Mifsud, BEPP, Cher Semain, Damz and Nikky, LAF and others.

The main festival lineup features Marco Carola, East End Dubs, Franky Rizardo, Joey Daniel, Mason Collective and Ilario Alicante, with support from Ares Carter and Ant Mifsud across a programme that reflects Music On's signature blend of deep, groove-led and forward-thinking sounds.

After party tickets are €35 and available now via Xceed.

Music On Malta After Party

Uno Malta

Sunday 2nd August 2026

Lineup

Ilario Alicante

Ant Mifsud

BEPP

Cher Semain

Damz and Nikky

LAF

DJ SNAKE TO HEADLINE INAUGURAL MARBELLA 12:XII FESTIVAL

Joezi, Skinny, Deelan, Blacksun, Diego Marin and more also play the open-air setting amongst palm trees and with an elevated view of downtown Marbella 

All new festival 12:XII will make its debut in Marbella on Friday 21st August 2026 with a concept centred around the theme Beyond Time. The first edition of this exclusive one day luxury event will be headlined by era-defining French superstar DJ Snake alongside Joezi, Skinny, Declan, Blacksun, Diego Marin and more.

Conceived for those who like a premium touch, 12:XII brings together music, high spec production and Marbella's famous sun. Positioned between the Mediterranean coastline and the Sierra Blanca mountains, Marbella has long been an escape for Europe's luxury seekers, with legendary beach clubs, fine dining and world-class hotels.

The quality of the light, the warmth of the air and the deep blue of the water combine to create something that feels unlike anywhere else. The old town, with its whitewashed walls, bougainvillea-draped squares and maze of narrow streets is a glamorous strip while the marina is where superyachts, designer boutiques, rooftop bars and some of the finest restaurants in southern Spain form a world of pleasure. 

The venue is an open air space that will be converted with giant LED screens, ice cannon and dynamic structures as well as a world class sound system and an elevated back stage and VIP experience in amongst the palm trees and under a baking sun and starry night sky.

Leading the lineup is DJ Snake, one of the most successful electronic artists of his generation. The French producer has amassed billions of streams through global hits including Turn Down For What, Lean On, Taki Taki and Let Me Love You, while headlining festivals and arenas across the world. Joining him is Joezi, whose emotive blend of Afro house and melodic electronic music has made him one of the genre's standout names. The lineup is completed by Skinny, Declan, Blacksun, Diego Marin and more artists to come. 

The festival takes its name from the connection first formed in December 2012, bringing together experience across electronic music, luxury hospitality and artistic direction to create a new annual event in Marbella.

Says the founder: "Great brands are built around an idea, not an event. 12:XII was born from the belief that time is the ultimate luxury, and that one extraordinary night can live far beyond the moment itself. DJ Snake was the natural choice to open that story because true icons don’t just perform - they define generations."

With its inaugural edition, 12:XII will become an essential new addition to Marbella's summer schedule as it brings together global electronic music talent with one of the hottest lifestyle destinations in the Med.

Tickets for 12:XII are on sale now, with General Admission tickets starting from €49.The festival takes place on Friday 21st August 2026 at Recinto Ferial de San Pedro Alcántara, Avenida del Mediterráneo, 8, 29670 Marbella, Spain. VIP tables are also available in limited numbers. For tickets and more information, visit https://12xiifestival.com/billetterie