Archaic game and home computer hardware is recast into the unlikely role of musical instrument and motion graphics workstation at the Blip Festival 2008, a four-day event showcasing nearly 40 musicians and visual artists occupying the international low-res cutting edge.
The Blip Festival takes place DECEMBER 4—7, 2008 at the Bell House, and is presented by Manhattan [...]

Minitek, New York’s electronic music + innovation festival, is scheduled for September 12-13, 2008:
for the first minitek, we’ve been lucky to get support from some of the most exciting electronic music talents from around the world. alongside the most sought-after artists who have a solid following in the US, you will hear top acts from [...]

Moby does his DJ thing at Love Parade 2008.
Before the Moby haters come out - this is worth a watch just for the crowd shots. Love Parade is an awesome freakfest.

If you’re planning on going to a Russian rave, you may want to wear protective eyewear:
Dozens of partygoers at an outdoor rave near Moscow have been partially blinded after a laser light show burned their retinas, say Russian health officials. 12 cases of laser blindness were recorded at the Central Ophthalmological Clinic in the city.
Ravers [...]

Ready for some exciting, original and sometimes terrible music?
Then check out one of the upcoming International Noise Conference events:

International Noise Conference Toronto,Saturday 9 August 2008
International Noise Conference Japan/Korea Tour 2008 website
International Noise Conference Euro Tour 2009 website
Central & South America / Australia & NZ dates tba
International Noise Conference USA Tour 2008 website

The rules:

NO DRONING!
NO LAPTOPS!
NO [...]

Trailer for the Loveparade 2008 in Dortmund, July 19th - what some call “the greatest Party in the world”.
Announced artists include: Richie Hawtin, Paul Van Dyk, Armin Van Buuren, Carl Craig, Dubfire, Anja Schneider, Audion and Underworld.

Parallel Worlds (Bakis Sirros) are playing live at Synch Festival 2008 in Athens, Greece on Friday the 13th of June. Parallel Worlds will present tracks from their 4 albums, plus unreleased material.
It should be a great opportunity for Greek synth fans to see some live electronic music action.
Here’s a link to our review [...]