Time for another quick instalment of the OTR Tl, Dr featuring a banging set from Mail Grab x Skin On Skin, news about a new vinyl pressing plant and an op-ed on teaching Electronic Dance Music in schools!!!
Mail Grab x Skin On Skin
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie….Oy! Oy! Oy! Check out this slamming B2B set by Aussie Rave legends, Mail Grab and Skin On Skin!!!
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Notting Hill Carnival releases a map displaying the locations of sound systems and live stages for the 2023 event.
To get the most of this years carnival, the organisation behind the event has published a map online for users to navigate the locations of 36 sound systems, three live stages, and five medical services. The map also commemorates Claudia Jones, the carnival founder. More info here https://djmag.com/news/notting-hill-carnival-shares-map-sound-systems-and-live-stages-2023
Scotland’s first vinyl pressing plant
David and Dominique Harvey will launch Seabass Vinyl in East Lothian from October 2023. Along with being a welcome addition to much needed pressing plants, Seabass aims to be environmentally friendly. More info here https://mixmag.net/read/scotland-first-ever-vinyl-pressing-plant-under-construction-seabass-vinyl-news
Teach Electronic Dance Music in Schools
NTIA founder Michael Kill says electronic music lessons into secondary education could revitalise UK music education. Kill believes that learning music production tools would aid careers in the tech industry and boost diversity. More info here https://mixmag.net/feature/electronic-music-lessons-secondary-education-michael-kill-ntia-opinion-piece