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James Hype To Headline World-First Charity Concert, Where A Night Out Builds A Home

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James Hype headlines BillyChip Live at Bristol Beacon this November, a world-first charity concert funding homes for homelessness.

Global DJ and producer James Hype will bring his explosive SYNC show to Bristol this November for a one-night-only, world-first charity concert where every ticket sold directly funds the construction of micro-homes for people experiencing homelessness. Taking place at Bristol Beacon on Saturday, 22 November 2025, BillyChip Live will be one of only two UK performances by James Hype this year.

Tickets are now on sale via the Bristol Beacon website from £27.50: https://bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/james-hype-2025

With the goal of creating three new micro-homes in Bristol, the initiative is being delivered in partnership with local charity Help Bristol’s Homeless. Each ticket sold will directly fund the construction of these homes.

“What if your rave built a home?” said James Hype. “I’m proud to support BillyChip Live — it’s an honour to headline a night that’s doing more than entertaining.”

BillyChip Live is the first in a new series of concerts from the creators of BillyChip®, the award-winning social enterprise reinventing how people can support those experiencing homelessness. Founded in Bristol, BillyChip allows members of the public to purchase tokens in cafés and shops that can be given to rough sleepers, who can then redeem them for food or drink. The same ethos is now being brought to the stage — inviting fans, artists and venues to “chip in” and help fund permanent homes rather than temporary solutions.

“This is a new blueprint for what live music can achieve,” said Jack Gascoigne, Director of Communications at BillyChip. “With James Hype on board, we’re proving that your night out can help someone get their life back.”

James Hype’s SYNC show, first introduced during his Hï Ibiza residency, is a boundary-pushing audiovisual experience that synchronises every beat, motion and visual for a fully immersive performance. For this special event, Bristol Beacon will be transformed into a 360-degree venue, surrounding Hype with fans on all sides.

“SYNC is a declaration of what’s possible,” said Hype. “I wanted to push the boundaries of DJing by blending technology with artistry — and bringing that to Bristol for such a powerful cause feels incredible.”

The event will take place nearly two years after the reopening of Bristol Beacon, which underwent a world-leading redevelopment led by architects Levitt Bernstein. The venue has since become one of the UK’s most sonically versatile, designed to enhance performances across every genre.

“This night really demonstrates the versatility of our spaces,” said Todd Wills, Programme Director at Bristol Beacon. “As a charity, we are committed to supporting community-focused initiatives, and the opportunity to partner with BillyChip and James Hype on such an original concept is both exciting and meaningful.”

Proceeds from the event will support Help Bristol’s Homeless, a pioneering local charity converting shipping containers into safe, fully equipped micro-homes. Founder Jasper Thompson will be featured in the wider campaign and in follow-up storytelling about the lives transformed through this project.

“This is about hope, opportunity and community all rolled into one,” said Jasper Thompson. “These homes change lives. Thanks to BillyChip Live, we’ll be able to give more people a safe place to begin again.”

BillyChip has also recently entered into a new partnership with The Big Issue, allowing vendors to accept BillyChips as payment for magazines and use them to purchase additional copies — increasing their earning potential without needing to use their own cash.

Further acts and programming details will be announced soon. The event is sponsored by Flutter International, the global gaming and entertainment provider and long-time corporate partner of BillyChip.

“We are proud to provide continued support to BillyChip and this amazing event,” said Sue Hammett, Head of CSR for Flutter International. “We hope this concert will enable this inspiring charity to expand its support to people who find themselves homeless, as well as raise important awareness.”

VIP packages are also available, offering exclusive stage-side access, private bars, Au Vodka tastings, immersive dining experiences, and entry to the official “Back to Mine” afterparty. Every VIP package purchased will directly fund homes for Bristol’s homeless community.

Tickets are available from £27.50 at bristolbeacon.org

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14 Years Ago, Calvin Harris Released ‘Sweet Nothing’

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Calvin Harris and Florence Welch’s ‘Sweet Nothing’ celebrates 14 years after becoming a UK No. 1 and one of the biggest singles from the album ‘18 Months’

Fourteen years after Calvin Harris and Florence Welch released ‘Sweet Nothing’, the collaboration remains one of the most remembered songs from the 18 Months era. Released in 2012, it brought together two artists who were already having very different but highly successful years in music, with Calvin Harris also working with Florence + The Machine around the same period. What followed gave ‘Sweet Nothing’ a much bigger story than its original release, from how the collaboration happened to the success that followed on both sides of the Atlantic.

The Story Behind ‘Sweet Nothing’

Before ‘Sweet Nothing’ became one of the most beloved songs from Calvin Harris’ 18 Months era, he and Florence Welch already had history together. Earlier in 2012, Calvin Harris remixed Florence + The Machine’s ‘Spectrum (Say My Name)’, which went on to reach No. 1 in the UK. That connection later led to an original collaboration, with Kid Harpoon joining Calvin Harris and Florence Welch as a co-writer on ‘Sweet Nothing’.

 

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The song placed Florence Welch’s vocal in a more electronic setting than much of her work with Florence + The Machine at the time, while fitting naturally into the sound Calvin Harris was developing across 18 Months. It became part of an album that also featured collaborations with Rihanna, Ellie Goulding, Example, Kelis and Ne-Yo, helping place ‘Sweet Nothing’ within one of the most successful periods of his career.

From UK No. 1 To The Billboard Hot 100

Once ‘Sweet Nothing’ was released, the collaboration quickly became much more than another single from 18 Months. It reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2012, giving Calvin Harris another chart-topper only months after his remix of ‘Spectrum (Say My Name)’. The song also crossed over strongly in the United States, where it reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and gave Florence Welch her first top 10 hit on the chart.

The success continued beyond its original chart run. ‘Sweet Nothing’ later earned a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 2014 Grammy Awards, while 18 Months was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album the same year. Its music video, directed by Vincent Haycock, also became an important part of the release, pairing Florence Welch’s performance with a darker storyline that contrasted with the track’s club-focused production.

Fourteen years later, ‘Sweet Nothing’ remains closely tied to a period when Calvin Harris was becoming one of the biggest names in electronic dance music, while Florence Welch was bringing her voice into collaborations far outside Florence + The Machine. Between the story behind the record, its success in both the UK and the United States, and its place within 18 Months, the song has lasted far beyond its original 2012 chart run.

From UK No. 1 To The Billboard Hot 100

Once ‘Sweet Nothing’ was released, the collaboration became much more than another single from 18 Months. It reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2012 and gave Calvin Harris another chart-topper that year. The song also found major success in the United States, reaching the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. It became Florence Welch’s first top 10 hit on the chart.

The success continued after its original chart run, with ‘Sweet Nothing’ earning a Best Dance Recording nomination at the 2014 Grammy Awards. 18 Months also received a nomination for Best Dance/Electronica Album that year. The Vincent Haycock-directed music video added another part to the release, following Florence Welch through a nightclub performance alongside a darker relationship storyline.

Fourteen years later, ‘Sweet Nothing’ remains closely connected to one of the most successful periods of Calvin Harris’ career. It also gave Florence Welch one of her biggest collaborations outside Florence + The Machine. Its UK No. 1, U.S. top 10 and Grammy nomination all followed a partnership that had started only months earlier with ‘Spectrum (Say My Name)’.

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Mau P Launches Baddest Behavior Records

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Mau P launches Baddest Behavior Records as his event brand expands into a new label for emerging dance music artists

Mau P has grown to become one of the most prominent names arcorss the electronic dance music scene. His rise has included major releases, international shows and his own Baddest Behavior event series. First introduced as a way for him to curate lineups and host events under his own banner, Baddest Behavior soon became part of his touring calendar. Mau P is now taking the name into recorded music with Baddest Behavior Records, his first record label. The imprint gives artists and music he already supports a direct route to release.

Why Mau P Launched Baddest Behavior Records

As more unreleased music began reaching Mau P from producers, starting a label became something he began considering publicly. He has spoken about wanting to give other artists the type of opportunities that helped him earlier in his career. That became especially relevant when he heard records he believed deserved wider support.

 

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That intention was central to the announcement. Mau P described Baddest Behavior Records as being “for the culture, for the scene.” He also directed followers to the label’s new private Instagram account through his Stories. The page began accepting followers as part of the rollout. The first artists and releases have not yet been announced, so the label’s musical direction will become clearer once its catalogue begins.

Baddest Behavior Was Already Growing Beyond Individual Shows

By the time Mau P announced the record label, Baddest Behavior already had several years of events behind it. He has hosted editions in New York, Miami, Denver and Los Angeles. A residency at Pacha Ibiza also gave the series a regular presence on the island.

Those events have allowed Mau P to choose the artists playing alongside him and place the music he supports within his own lineups. Plans for Baddest Behavior to cover more than live events appeared well before the label announcement.

In 2024, Mau P B.V. filed a trademark application covering record label services, music publishing, recording, live events and DJ services. The filing showed that recorded music already formed part of the wider plans for Baddest Behavior.

Since breaking through with ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’ in 2022, Mau P has released through Repopulate Mars, Defected, Diynamic and Insomniac Records. He has also regularly supported IDs and unreleased tracks throughout his sets. Baddest Behavior Records now gives some of that music the possibility of becoming official releases with Mau P directly supporting them, while the first records will begin to show which artists and sounds he wants the label to represent.

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Sara Landry’s Company Sues Former Management

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Sara Landry’s company sues former management in U.S. trademark case involving her name and Hekate Records

After working with The Night Department since 2023, Sara Landry ended the relationship last year. The split later developed into legal disputes on both sides of the Atlantic. Landry IP LLC has now filed a new lawsuit in the United States against The Night Department and affiliated company Prepare to Flash. The case centers on alleged trademark use involving Sara Landry’s name and Hekate Records.

What Sara Landry’s Company Is Alleging

Landry IP LLC filed the lawsuit on October 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The case names Night Night Ltd, which operates as The Night Department, and Prepare to Flash as defendants. According to the filing, Landry IP LLC owns the trademarks connected to Sara Landry and Hekate Records.

The complaint says the management relationship had ended by late October 2025. It alleges that the defendants continued using the trademarks in music distribution and their management business afterward. Landry IP LLC argues that this could have suggested The Night Department still represented Sara Landry and Hekate Records. The conflict also extended to Hekate Records’ distribution account with Believe, which Prepare to Flash allegedly refused to transfer when Sara Landry’s representatives sought control.

The Dispute Goes Back To Music And Label Ownership

Tensions around ownership had already developed before the U.S. trademark case. According to the complaint, the former management team sought 50% ownership of Sara Landry’s music and 50% ownership of Hekate Records. Her side argues that those interests were sought without appropriate payment and conflicted with her intention to retain control of both.

The Night Department disputes the wider account of the split and says the relevant ownership provisions appeared in the management agreement. Sara Landry’s side has also alleged problems involving communication, touring support and management of Hekate Records. The Night Department has denied doing anything that justified ending the agreement.

The Legal Fight Is Also Playing Out In The UK

Before Landry IP LLC filed the U.S. lawsuit, The Night Department had already taken Sara Landry to court in the UK. Filed in July 2026, that case accuses her of breaching the management agreement by ending the relationship without sufficient grounds. Sara Landry later responded with counterclaims of her own.

The two cases cover different parts of the same dispute. The UK proceedings focus on whether Sara Landry had the right to terminate the management agreement. The U.S. case focuses on alleged trademark use after that relationship ended. Neither court has reached a final judgment.

Sara Landry Puts Artist Ownership At The Center

As the legal fight has developed, Sara Landry has framed the wider issue around an artist’s control over their name, music and career. In a statement reported by Billboard, she said ownership and artists’ rights remain deeply important to her. She also said she intends to continue advocating for artists to control their work.

Through the U.S. lawsuit, Landry IP LLC is seeking to stop the alleged unauthorized trademark use and recover profits or damages connected to it. No specific dollar amount has been disclosed publicly. The dispute is unfolding shortly before Sara Landry releases her second studio album, Divine Intervention, on October 16, placing the legal battle alongside another major period in her career.

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