Fans of the late Swedish DJ and producer Avicii (Tim Bergling) now have a rare chance to own a piece of his personal legacy. A charity auction, organized by Stockholm Auction House (Stockholms Auktionsverk), will feature a collection of Avicii’s personal belongings, with all proceeds going to The Tim Bergling Foundation. This foundation, established in Avicii’s honor after his tragic passing in 2018, focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, causes that were deeply important to him.

The auction will offer a variety of items that reflect Avicii’s life and career. Fans can bid on clothing items, musical instruments, and unique memorabilia. While the exact list of items is yet to be revealed, the collection is expected to include jackets, shirts, synthesizers, keyboards, studio equipment, stage props, awards, and tour merchandise. This event promises to be a significant moment for Avicii’s dedicated fanbase, offering a meaningful way to remember the artist.

Klas Bergling, Avicii’s father and co-founder of The Tim Bergling Foundation, emphasized the importance of this auction, saying it’s a wonderful way to keep Tim’s memory alive while supporting a cause close to his heart. The auction will be held both online and in-person, with dates to be announced on the auction house’s website.

This auction is more than just an opportunity to own a piece of music history; it’s a chance to contribute to the ongoing fight for mental health awareness, a mission Avicii championed throughout his life. His legacy continues to inspire and make a positive impact even after his passing.

Paris-born DJ and modern-day disco sensation Dombresky is taking a monumental step in his career with the launch of his very own record label, Process Records. Known for his innovative house music and electrifying performances at iconic venues like Amnesia Ibiza, where he’s played marathon 8-hour sets, Dombresky’s latest venture marks a new chapter in his artistic journey.

Process Records made its debut last Friday with the release of ‘Heads High,’ a track that perfectly captures the energy and vibrancy of the Ibiza club scene. The single, which samples Jamaican dancehall artist Mr. Vegas’ classic track of the same name, is a percussion-driven powerhouse designed to keep dancefloors moving all night long. It’s the first in a series of releases that will push the boundaries of club music, with each track crafted to elevate the energy and excitement in clubs around the world.

With Process Records, Dombresky is not just curating music; he’s paying tribute to the essence of club culture. His deep understanding of what makes a crowd move, honed over years of performing on the world’s biggest stages, is at the heart of this new project. As he continues to shape the future of house music, Process Records promises to be a dynamic force in the industry, delivering the sounds that will define tomorrow’s dancefloors.

The festival scene in the UK is facing a challenging time, with vendors bearing the brunt of rising costs and widespread event cancellations. According to the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), at least 36 UK festivals have been either postponed or canceled in 2024 alone, leaving vendors questioning the viability of their businesses. The escalating fees and commission demands imposed by festival organizers are squeezing profits, making it increasingly difficult for traders to succeed in these environments.

Emily Fields, who runs the Cornwall-based furniture restoration business, The Fields, voiced her frustration with the new fees, describing them as driven by “pure greed.” Fields, a longtime festival-goer, lamented how festivals have shifted from community-focused gatherings to highly commercialized events. “They’re now making you use their card payment systems—you pay to rent the card machine, they then take a percentage of your takings and charge for the pitch,” she said, highlighting how these changes have severely impacted her earnings.

While some festivals like Glastonbury maintain a fixed fee for vendors, others have switched to a sales-based percentage fee, further complicating the financial landscape for traders. John Rostron, CEO of the AIF, has called for urgent government support, warning that up to 100 festivals may close by the end of the year if financial aid is not provided.

A terrifying incident unfolded at the Highfield music festival in Leipzig, Germany, this past weekend when a Ferris Wheel caught fire, injuring over 30 people. The blaze, which erupted around 9 PM local time during a performance by German rapper Ski Aggu, led to four people suffering burns and one person being injured from a fall. The majority of the other injuries were related to smoke inhalation.

According to initial reports, the fire began in an empty gondola before spreading to an adjacent one, sparking widespread panic among festival-goers. Despite the visible flames in the distance, Ski Aggu was instructed to continue his performance to prevent mass panic. The rapper later took to social media to explain, “I was only told through my earpiece that I should not stop the show under any circumstances, but should initially continue to talk with you to avoid mass panic. The priority was to prevent the situation from escalating any further. Fortunately, that worked.”

The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. The German Red Cross confirmed that two people sustained serious injuries, while the remaining injuries were primarily due to smoke inhalation.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety measures at large public events, where the unexpected can quickly turn a night of fun into a scene of chaos.