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  • Yousef & Rowetta join forces on ‘When We Were Free’

    Yousef & Rowetta join forces on ‘When We Were Free’

    Yousef & Rowetta join forces on the brand-new release “When We Were Free,” which is currently available to stream/download via Circus Recordings.  All proceeds of the track will be donated to two charities chosen by the two artists.

    Yousef & Rowetta – When We Were Free

    “When We Were Free” underscores the lockdown experience from the recent global pandemic, which took the world by storm. The track touches upon the struggle that has been felt over the world, but particularly with the artists who have been fighting for the dance music industry and its community to survive.

    While spear-heading his own music label Circus Recordings and his own independent career,  Yousef has partnered alongside the NTIA (Night Time Industry Association), looking to support his colleagues as the industry in the UK comes to a screeching halt. Leading him speaking directly to HRH The Duke Of Cambridge, Prince William to highlight the issues faced by his contemporaries in Liverpool and across the country. 

    Inspired by the hard work of Manchester United & England footballer, Marcus Rashford, the pair have joined together to direct all proceeds from the single towards family and child-based projects, the Sefton Community Pantry and the Ronald McDonald House Manchester.  For additional information on the Ronald Mcdonald House Manchester charity, please visit the following link. 

  • #LetUsDance petition is to be heard in the UK parliament

    #LetUsDance petition is to be heard in the UK parliament

    The UK’s #LetUsDance petition is being heard in parliament after receiving more than 145,000 signatures from its online campaign.

    Launched by the Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) back in July, the initiative intends to raise awareness about protecting Britain’s nightlife industries as COVID-19 continues to spread and to further emphasize the importance of electronic music within the country’s culture. 

    Garnering support from music and cultural sectors, more than 5,000 letters have been sent to raise awareness and a virtual protest has been launched with participants using the hash-tag, #DearBoris to ensure the industry is being heard.

    “Our sector has been marginalized and continues to fight for survival. Recent announcements have given some light, but we have lost so many businesses, employees, and self-employed already, we are still in a very vulnerable state. Electronic Music is a huge part of the Night Time Economy and events sector and is a vital part of the UK’s cultural tapestry, but needs to be recognized and valued alongside Classic Arts and Live Music. We are renowned globally for our electronic music scene.

    Our sector supports such a huge ecosystem of creative and talented people who are at risk of losing their livelihoods and their jobs, with the future hanging in the balance as venues are unable to re-open. And not forgetting the human element with growing pressures within the sector which are starting to impact the general wellbeing of individuals and their ability to cope, which is why it is so important to have an exit strategy and roadmap to re-opening.”

    Michael Kill, CEO NTIA

    Money from the Arts Council Culture Recovery Fund was opened to the dance music industry as a result of the pressure, but despite the recent announcement of an extension to the furlough scheme through to spring, it seems that more is needed to help an industry worth 6% of the UK economy. For additional information on #LetUsDance, please head to the NTIA’s official website.