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Photo of an outdoor stage at Brunch Electronik Festival 2023

Helena Hauff, John Talabot and Camelphat are amongst the big-hitters performing at the Barcelona festival

Brunch Electronik Festival has announced the first wave of artists performing at its 2024 edition. Following the success of its debut event in Barcelona last...

Fatboy Slim honoured by BIMM University, announces emerging talent scholarship

The Brighton-based modern institute recognised local hero Norman Cook as he launches The Fatboy Slim Martlets Scholarship

BIMM University in Brighton has awarded Fatboy Slim with an honourary fellowship, corresponding with the launch of his new scholarship programme. The modern music and...

Photographer fined after narrowly missing Fatboy Slim with drone

The photographer was ordered to pay £860 after losing control of the device at the Big Beach Boutique 20th anniversary show in 2022

A photographer has been fined after losing control of a drone device at a Fatboy Slim show in 2022. As Brighton and Hove News reports...

The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Banksy, and more donate prizes to Vikki Drama charity auction

The online auction signed gold discs, posters, jewellery and even holidays

The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Banksy, and other notable figures have contributed to an auction to generate funds for Vikki Drama, a long-time electronic music...

babyweight

"Huge love to Fatboy Slim and the label for believing in this record and in the message," she said

Baby Weight has debuted on Fatboy Slim’s Southern Fried Records with her new track ‘Fear Is The Weapon’. The Washington D.C-based DJ, producer and label...

Fatboy Slim announces 2024 ‘Loves Summer’ UK and Ireland tour

"It covers some stunning locations, many of which I’ve never played before and I’m really excited about it," he said

Fatboy Slim has announced the details of his summer 2024 tour. The eight-date Loves Summer tour will see the legendary English DJ and producer, real...

Fatboy Slim plays surprise gig in campaign to help save Brighton’s Prince Albert pub

The beloved pub is under threat from adjoining property development

Fatboy Slim played a secret DJ set in The Prince Albert pub in Brighton last night (30th October) to aid its campaign against property developers...

Fatboy Slim hologram plays surprise show above Alexandra Palace: Watch

A 50-metre-tall Norman Cook could be seen above the iconic North London venue last week

People passing the storied North London gig venue Alexandra Palace last Thursday (19th October) were given a special surprise in the form of a hologram-based...

Fatboy Slim’s ‘You've Come a Long Way, Baby’ at 25: Norman Cook's rock & roll opus

A masterclass in sampling, Fatboy Slim's second album remains the best example of Norman Cook’s unmistakable sound: a tightly-knit yet light-wearing blend of rock & roll instrumentation and energy with the hedonistic spirit of late ‘90s British dance music. It went to No.1 in the charts, made a star of its creator, and is ubiquitous to this day. 25 years since its release, Ben Cardew explores its legacy

When Fatboy Slim’s ‘Rockafeller Skank’ was released June 1998, it whirled like a waltzer of twangy guitars and thrashing drum breaks. With its instantly hit-making...

Photo of Fatboy Slim wearing a green army helmet in front of a black background

The reissue will include the original booklet and a signed album cover print

Fatboy Slim has released a 25th-anniversary reissue of his seminal album, ‘You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby’, via Astralwerks. You can check it out below...

Photo of the Forest Stage at Snowbombing with blue, purple, and green lights

Confidence Man, Chloe Caillet, Chris Stussy, and Hedex have also been confirmed for the ski-themed festival

Snowbombing has announced the first wave of names for its 25th anniversary festival next year. Set to take over the town of Mayrhofen, Austria from...

Fatboy Slim announces 25th anniversary reissue

The reissue will include the original booklet and a signed album cover print

Fatboy Slim has announced the release of a 25th-anniversary reissue of ‘You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby’ via Skint/Astralwerks. Check it out below. Set for...

Musicians and MPs call on Home Office to reconsider “shortsighted and dangerous” festival drug checking policy

Fatboy Slim, Billy Bragg and Metronomy's Olugbenga Adelekan, as well as 30+ MPS, call the short-notice "disastrous decision" to add a special permit process for festival testing facilities "short-sighted and dangerous" 

Artists, music industry groups and more than 30 MPs are urging the government to reconsider the Home Office's short notice "disastrous decision" to implement a...

Photo of the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury 2023

The 2024 edition will once again mark the start of the Summer Solstice

Following last weekend’s hugely memorable Glastonbury, organisers have confirmed the dates for next year’s festival. In keeping with tradition, the festival will take place on...

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Relive some of the best electronic sets from Glastonbury’s 51st edition

A selection of the best dance music sets from Glastonbury 2023 are now available to watch online. Check them out below. Live sets from Worthy...

General image of the Glade Stage at Glastonbury Festival

Carl Cox, Fever Ray, Jockstrap, Denis Sulta, Daniel Avery and more are on the bill

Glastonbury Festival organisers have shared the full 2023 line-ups for the Glade and the Park area stages. The Glade area of the festival site is...

Fatboy Slim announces All Back to Minehead festival for 2023

With Marshall Jefferson, Mella Dee, Sally C, Saoirse, Shanti Celeste plus bingo and dance classes

Fatboy Slim has announced the All Back to Minehead festival for 2023. Taking place at Butlin's Minehead resort on 10th - 13th November, this new...

Fatboy Slim shares support for Gary Lineker during gig amid BBC suspension: Watch

Lineker's position as host of Match Of The Day has since been reinstated

As Gary Lineker's suspension from the BBC caused heavy disruption to the organisation's TV and radio scheduling this past weekend, Fatboy Slim threw his support...

Watch a new documentary on Fatboy Slim’s Big Beach Boutique II

Right Here, Right Now is available to stream now  — "Warts and all, the story told in full.... Watch, sleep, rave, repeat"

Fatboy Slim's new documentary about his Big Beach Boutique II party is out now. Right Here, Right Now, available to watch via Sky Documentaries and...

Watch Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Boutique Brighton 2002 set in full on YouTube

The unveiling of the full set comes amid a flurry of recent 20th anniversary activities

Fatboy Slim has shared the full video capturing his iconic 2002 Big Beach Boutique set on Brighton Beach. The 90-minute video, which you can watch...