What’s On This Week? EDM Livestreams to Look out for [August 17]
Aug 18, 2020 | by Will Mitchell
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Disclosure Live @ Plitvice Lakes National Park
When: (Rewatch anytime) Live on Monday, 17 August | 6pm BST (UTC+1)
Where: Cercle Facebook page
On Monday, British electronic duo Disclosure went live from Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park— a UNESCO World Heritage site consisting of a lakes and waterfalls that bleed into a limestone canyon. The event was set up in conjunction with Cercle, the livestream platform known for curating DJ sets in breathtaking locations, as well as Amazon Music. While the video hasn’t found its way onto YouTube yet, you can revisit it on Cercle’s Facebook page anytime.
Together For Beirut: ReConnect Livestream
When: Saturday, August 22 | 6pm BST (UTC+1)
Where: Beatport’s Twitch Channel
On August 4, the world watched in horror as two explosions rippled through the Lebanese capital, causing devastating loss of life and widespread destruction. In response to the tragedy, Beatport is hosting two livestream marathons with the aim of raising $250,000 for disaster relief in Beirut.
Both events will feature 24 DJ sets by international artists, with music playing non-stop over 24 hours. More acts will be announced as the event approaches, but some of the names you might recognise from phase 1 include Carl Cox, Chris Liebing, Damian Lazarus, Dubfire and Yousef.
Groove Cruise: Virtual Sail Aways Live
When: Friday, August 21-Sunday, August 23
Where: Groove Cruise Twitch Channel
Now onto their third voyage, Groove Cruise are back with another weekend of virtual, EDM-fuelled sailing. Over 30 DJs and vocalists are onboard for the livestream event, led by Miami-based stalwart Markus Schulz.
Participants will be able to donate money in exchange for rewards such as merchandise or backstage experiences, with all proceeds going to the Whet Foundation,
a non-profit whose goal is to “excite the lives of those less fortunate in a fun and engaging way while positively affecting an entire generation.”
Additionally, the Virtual Sail Away will welcome back "Night Swim After Hours," the after party which lasts up to 24 hours past the actual event.
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