Damian Lazarus today released the sixth in his series of wild and wonderful podcasts. If you want to hear some of his top tunes for playing out, mixed with some extremely strange music and the occasional comedy interlude, visit http://www.damianlazarus.com/lazpod/tracklisting06.html for a tracklist and to subscribe. Then join in the debate about the best dance music podcasts around on the Mixmag forum.

The organisers behind Europe's top festival, Exit, have added to their pulling power by announcing that techno legend Laurent Garnier and electro stalwart Tiga are set to grace the Serbian summer event.

Karen Young, Exit's Dance Arena Manager, told Mixmag: "We are very excited to have Laurent Garnier and Tiga to play, and we still have some big acts to announce. We are all delighted to have such a strong line-up this year, we're sure everyone will enjoy themselves."

The festival won the European Festival of the Year at the Festival Awards last year, and with 2many DJs, Sven Väth and a live set from Booka Shade already confirmed for the Dance Arena, it wouldn't be surprising to see it steal the glory this time round.

For more information and full line ups, log onto http://eng.exitfest.org/

The next installment of Warehouse Project parties (The Lost Weekends Parts 2 & 3) are taking place over the two May Bank Holiday Weekends 2-4th May and 23-25th May.

Friday 2nd May sees the return of Radio Soulwax with Niteversions live alongside their 2manydjs alter ego, Brodinski and more TBC. Then the following night Cocoon return with Ricardo Villalobos, Josh Wink and Raresh before Ape vs Metropolis finishes off the weekend with Roni Size, Andy C, Dj Yoda's Magic Cinema Show, Skream, Digital Mystikz, Rich Reason & Tonn Piper.

The final Lost Weekend over the second May Bank Holiday kicks off with Sasha hosting Friday 23rd with resident Krysko and guests whilst Saturday sees Tiga’s Turbo Recordings imprint bring the party with Tiga himself behind the decks, Erol Alkan, Hercules & Love Affair Live, Andro and more whilst the final night has Goodgreef taking over the venue on Sunday 25th May for a night of boshing goodness.

More info at www.thewarehouseproject.com
Goodgreef line-up at www.goodgreef.com

The globetrotting techno wizard (now residing in Australia) returns to the UK for two mega bashs at legendary London club, Heaven, for two night of mayhem on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th April.

Carl Cox will be joined by "friends" including Pendulum (DJ set), Yousef, Ashley Beedle and Meat Katie. It's three years since he's played in the capital so expect a right royal welcome.

For more see www.carlcox.com

Danish uber producer Trentemoller (pictured) is set to rock the ramparts with a live set at this year's Big Chill festival. Held at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, other acts include The Mighty Boosh and Buzzcocks with Bomb The Bass, Luke Vibert, Joe Claussell, DJ Krush, Roots Manuva, DJ Vadim and Cornelius providing some electronic flavour.

www.bigchill.net

Leeds and Ibiza rave outlaws KeToloco kick off their London invasion tomorrow night at the Scala. On the bill are Dusty Kid, Donnacha Costello, Zoo Brazil and more.
KeToLoco

To celebrate their second birthday, Together presents ‘Now that’s what I call a Birthday Party, Vol 2’ at Turnmills on Saturday 26th January and they’re giving you the chance to win goody bags and tickets to the event.

As well as a line-up including Hot Chip, Fischerspooner, The Maccabees and Justin Robertson, the children’s birthday party themed night includes fancy dress, free jelly and ice-cream and a cinema showing films like ‘Happy Gilmore’, ‘Dumb & Dumber’ and ‘The Goonies’.

To enter send your name, address and phone number to stix@turnmills.co.uk, putting ‘MIXMAG COMP’ in the subject box.

Even if you don’t win, tickets are £20 on the Door or £15 in advance from www.ticketweb.co.uk and the first 500 clubbers through the door will receive a goody bag packed with various bits n’ bobs donated by some of the artists performing on the night, plus a special Together CD, mixed by resident Anil Chawla and discount vouchers for vintage clothes and haircuts.

DJ Carl Cox has issued a statement following a fatal shooting at a club he was playing at in Caracas, Venezuela. The world renowned techno DJ was 45 minutes into his set when multiple gunmen opened fire on the 7000-strong crowd. Four people have been confirmed dead, and nine were injured.
“I am deeply shocked and still stunned by the events of Saturday.  My condolences go out to victims that were caught up in the horrific act that took place at this gig, and also their families. This is NOT what the dance scene is about and is a million miles away from what I want to do or promote," he said.
To see the shocking footage from the club shooting click .

It's a big one down at Fabric this Saturday (29 Sept) as Ricardo Villalobos will be rocking the main room to celebrate the release of his brilliant new Fabric album. Also SLAM are headlining room 2 and Sub Club ressies Harri and Domenic celebrate 20 years of the legendary Glasgow club in room 3.
We've managed to blag 2 pairs of tickets for saturday and 2 Ricardo Villalobos CDs to give away. For the chance to win just email your name, address and number to competitions@mixmag.net with Ricardo in the subject line.
See you all down the front....

Ibizan bastion of Monday daytime partying, Circoloco @ DC10, have announced their residents for this coming summer season.
The most interesting capture has to be the master of all that's hot in techno right now, Matthew Dear (AKA Audion). The other new residents are Thomas Melchior (Cadenza), Pikaya (Cadenza), Mirko/Lazy Fat People (Border Community) and David Squillace (Freak n' Chic).
What do you think of these names? who would you like to have seen? Let us know...

Slices, a DVD magazine that covers electronic music, release the first in their new 'Pioneers of Electronic Music' DVD series and it tells the fascinating story of the life of techno legend Richie Hawtin.
The feature-length documentary tells the story of Richie's life from his days as a geeky teenager in Canada to his current status as a globe-trotting superstar DJ. It includes exclusive video footage and pictures from Richie's past alongside contributions from Sven Vath, Derrick May, Magda and even his parents.
We've managed to blag 3 copies, signed by the man himself, to give away. For the chance to win just email your name, address and phone number to competitions@mixmag.net with the name of Richie's most famous alter ego in the subject.
For more info go to www.eb-slices.net