Friday 11th September sees the launch of a new podcast from BBC 5 Live and BBC Sounds called “Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave”. This wonderful podcast, which is presented by Chris Warburton, is the story of how ecstasy, acid house and illegal raves changed Britain forever. I’m one of the contributors alongside illegal rave organisers, promoters, drug dealers, ravers, DJs, illegal drug manufacturers, criminals, gang members, police officers, customs officers and more . This gripping podcast tells the story of the illegal rave scene of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s and the impact of ecstasy on British culture. Not only does it talk to the people who were there, it also features five superb dramatisations written by Danny Brocklehurst, known for Shameless, The Stranger, Brassic and other dramas, that feature Meera Syal, Ian Hart, Monica Dolan, Adrian Edmondson and David Morrisey.
If you were there you need to listen to this. If you weren’t, then you’ll be amazed at what you missed and learn a lot about a very important movement which had a huge influence on British society. “Ecstasy” The Battle Of Rave” will be available from your favourite podcast provider and is a must-listen for anyone who has raved or wants to know more about an important and influential period of British cultural history.
We’ve just announced the first part of the line-up for next April’s FAC51 The Haçienda party at Tobacco Dock in London. I’ll be DJing with Mike Pickering in the Nude room alongside Masters At Work. Jon Da Silva will be joined in the Hot room by the Bellevale Three of Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson and Juan Atkins. The line-up and special guests for the Flesh room will be announced soon.
Tticket info including pre-sale details and more from FAC51 The Haçienda at Tobacco Dock
Next Saturday 19th September I’ll be DJing at two Covid secure events in Stoke and Manchester. More details of the Golden Dis-Dance and We ❤️ Manchester events are available from my Gig Guide
Finally a reminder that I’m supporting Forgotten Ltd, Excluded UK, the Night Time Industry Association, the Featured Artists Coalition and other groups who are campaigning for urgent government support for the entertainment and live industry sectors and for those, like me, who have fallen through the cracks and aren’t eligible for any of the chancellor’s financial support packages. You can help by signing and sharing the Coronavirus Support Package for Directors of Small Limited Co's. Petition which now needs less than 2,000 signatures before it will be considered for debate in Parliament.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310515
Your support is appreciated and you can get involved and make your voice heard by sharing the above petition as well as contacting your own MP.
