Beatport Live & Interactive Team announced on Thursday that one of its first major community initiatives is The Block, "a mobile shipping container stage built to travel across key festivals and cities. This self-contained, high-quality performance space will give emerging DJs a new path to visibility while bringing local energy and flavour to every stop."
"The Block will debut at Junction 2 Festival in Boston Manor Park, London, on 25-27 July 2025. Since its launch in 2016, Junction 2 has become renowned for its commitment to underground electronic music," they said in a statement. "The Block will head to Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields (21-24 August) before arriving at The Prospect Building in Bristol for their Autumn/Winter season of events."
“We’re creating spaces where new artists can be seen, heard, and celebrated - beyond the screen,” says Ed Hill, SVP of Beatport Live. “The Block is about giving raw, local energy a place to thrive at major events.”
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, said: "The UK’s nightlife ecosystem is under immense pressure, with rising costs and widespread venue closures threatening the future of electronic music culture. Beatport’s initiative provides a much-needed platform for emerging talent at a time when opportunities are becoming increasingly scarce. Creating accessible and innovative spaces like this not only helps nurture the next generation of artists but also reinforces the cultural and economic value of nightlife across our communities. It’s a bold and positive step forward, and we’re proud to support it."
"Aspiring DJs can apply to play at Junction 2 by submitting a mix via Beatport’s dedicated sign-up," they said. "Selected artists will not only get the chance to showcase their sound to a new audience but will also receive complimentary day passes for themselves and their friends, offering a full festival experience alongside their performance."
About The Beatport Group
"The Beatport Group is the worldwide home of music for DJs, producers, and their fans. Founded in 2004, The Beatport Group's family of companies includes Beatport, the preeminent store for electronic music DJs, Beatsource for the open-format DJ community,Loopcloud and Plugin Boutique for music producers, ampsuite and LabelRadar for streamlining label management and demo submissions, and Beatport Media Group for brands and fans of DJ culture. The Beatport Group’s portfolio of products includes an array of high-quality audio solutions to choose from, including full song downloads, exclusive content from leading labels, a streaming music service seamlessly integrated into DJ software and hardware (Streaming), and exclusive sound packs and plugins. All of the content is expertly curated on a weekly basis by a global team that helps define DJ culture. With headquarters in LA and London, The Beatport Group’s teams reflect the culture they serve. A passionate collective of music professionals and technologists who serve the DJ and producer communities with pride. Follow Beatport on YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, Instagramand TikTok."
