UK Raves — Past Events

07 Jun

Helter Skelter - Strings of Life

@ The Sanctuary - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

07/06/1997

The Strings of Life was a major rave event hosted by Helter Skelter on June 7, 1997, in Milton Keynes. It featured legendary sets across multiple genres like happy hardcore, drum and bass, and techno

DJs: Supreme, Clarkee, Hixxy, Dougal, Force B2B Styles, Seduction, Brisk, Vibes, Spinback, Druid B2B Sharkey, Ramos, Slipmatt, Vinylgroover, Sy, Swan-E, Micky Finn, Hype, Nicky Blackmarket, Zinc, Grooverider, SS, Ellis Dee, Kenny Ken, The Music Maker, H.M.S, Lomas, Scorpio, Fergus, The DJ Producer, Loftgroover, Mark EG, M-Zone · MCs: Livelee, Charlie B, Man Parris

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23 May

Slammin Vinyl

@ Bagley's Warehouse, London

23/05/1997

Slammin Vinyl was a jungle, drum & bass and happy hardcore event held at Bagley's Warehouse on 23 May 1997. The live recordings from the night have become collectable reminders of the UK rave scene at its peak.

DJs: Slipmatt, Brisk, Dougal, Grooverider, Hixxy, Hype, Jimmy J, Kenny Ken B2B Nicky Blackmarket, Micky Finn, Seduction, Spinback, Chris Unknown, Vibes, Vinylgroover, Frenzic, Sy

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04 May

Helter Skelter - A Sign of the Times

@ The Sanctuary II - Birmingham

04/05/1997

Helter Skelter - A Sign of the Times was a major UK rave event hosted by the legendary promoter Helter Skelter. It took place on May 4, 1997, at The Sanctuary in Birmingham.

DJs: Colin Faver, Dolphin, H.M.S, Jay Prescott, Loftgroover, Lomas, Mark EG, Scorpio, The DJ Producer, Ellis Dee, Kenny Ken, Billy Bunter, Hype, Brisk, Seduction, Dougal, Slipmatt, Vibes · MCs: Charlie B, Man Parris, Magika B2B Stixman, Livelee

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15 Mar

Helter Skelter - Anthology

@ The Sanctuary - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

15/03/1997

The Helter Skelter Anthology was a massive electronic music rave event held on March 15, 1997, at the Denbigh Leisure Centre in Milton Keynes

DJs: Billy Bunter, Brisk, Clarkee, Dance, Demo, Dougal, Force B2B Styles, Hixxy, Ramos, Seduction, Slipmatt, Chris Unknown, Vibes, Vinylgroover, Darren Jay, Dazee, Ellis Dee, Massive, Nicky Blackmarket, Rap, Ray Keith, SS, 3Dom, Bass Generator, Destroyer, M-Zone, Mastervibe, The DJ Producer, Ribbz, Scorpio, The Music Maker · MCs: Junior, Marley, Man Parris, Massive, Livelee, Magika B2B Stixman

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06 Feb

Slammin Vinyl

@ Bagley's Warehouse, London

06/02/1997

Slammin Vinyl was a happy hardcore, jungle and drum & bass event held at Bagley's Warehouse on 6 February 1997. The live recordings from the night have become collectable reminders of the UK rave scene at its peak.

DJs: Andy C, Zinc, Ray Keith, Randall, Nicky Blackmarket, Hype, Brockie, Brisk, Dougal, Jimmy J B2B Vinyltrixta, Stompy, Sy, Chris Unknown B2B Seduction, Vibes, Vinylgroover, Dr S Gachet, Slam, Spinback, Clarkee, M-Zone, Mark EG, Sharkey · MCs: Stevie Hyper D

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31 Dec

Helter Skelter - Imagination

@ The Sanctuary - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

31/12/1996

Helter Skelter - Imagination was a massive New Year's Eve rave event held on December 31, 1996, at the Denbigh Leisure Centre (The Sanctuary) in Milton Keynes, UK. It featured top tier artists playing happy hardcore, drum and bass, and techno across multiple arenas.

DJs: Billy Bunter, Brisk B2B Sy, Clarkee, Dance, Demo, Dougal, Hixxy, Ramos, Slipmatt, Supreme, Vibes, Vinylgroover, Swan-E, Bunjy, Dr S Gachet, Ellis Dee, Grooverider, Hype, Jumping Jack Frost, Kenny Ken, Randall, The Aggressor, Sharkey, Scorpio, Rob Vanden, The DJ Producer, The Music Maker, Mark EG, Loftgroover, H.M.S · MCs: Man Parris, Magika B2B Stixman, Livelee, Freestyle

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30 Nov

Dreamscape 23 - A View To A Thrill

@ The Sanctuary - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

30/11/1996

Dreamscape 23: A View To A Thrill was a legendary rave event held on November 30, 1996, in Milton Keynes.

DJs: Andy C, Brisk, Clarkee, Dazee, Dougal, Grooverider, Hixxy, H.M.S, Hype, Kenny Ken, Loftgroover, Lomas, Micky Finn, The DJ Producer, Ramos, Randall, Scorpio, Slipmatt, SS

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26 Oct

Helter Skelter - Odyssey

@ The Sanctuary - Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes

26/10/1996

Helter Skelter - The Odyssey was a massive rave event held on October 26, 1996, at The Sanctuary warehouse, famous for its multi-genre hardcore

DJs: Vibes, Sy, Slam, Seduction, Ray Keith, Micky Finn, Hixxy, Fabio, Spinback, Dance, Billy Bunter, Dougal, Brisk, Clarkee, Force B2B Styles, Ramos, Slipmatt, The Music Maker, Scorpio, The DJ Producer, H.M.S, Ribbz, Menace, Lomas, Dolphin, Ellis Dee, Grooverider, Randall, Kenny Ken, Loftgroover

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20 Sep

Helter Skelter - Club Kinetic

@ The Leisurebowl - Stoke-on-Trent

20/09/1996

The Helter Skelter and Club Kinetic collaborative tour events in 1996 were iconic mid-90s UK rave gatherings. Major collaborative dates included January 26, 1996, and a notable recording on September 20, 1996, at Club Kinetic (The Leisurebowl, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent), featuring legendary happy hardcore, drum and bass, and techno

DJs: Dance B2B Brisk, Dougal, Hype, Slipmatt, Sy, Vibes, The Music Maker, Ribbz, Scorpio, Clarkee, H.M.S B2B Loftgroover · MCs: Charlie B, Man Parris, Sharkey, Livelee

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01 Sep

Vibealite - United States Of Hardcore

@ Venue 44 - Mansfield

01/09/1996

Vibealite - United States Of Hardcore was a happy hardcore and techno event held at Venue 44 - Mansfield in September 1996. Packed with big-name DJs and MCs, it is remembered as a classic night of the era, with live sets captured on the official tape pack.

DJs: M-Zone, Scorpio, The DJ Producer, Marc Smith, Billy Bunter, Apocalypse, Fergus, Ribbz, X Cite, Robbie Long, Sharkey, Brisk, Hixxy, Sy, Slipmatt, Darren Jay, Grooverider, Kenny Ken, Micky Finn, Dougal, Rush, Demo, Chris Unknown, Daz Willot, Les Samms, Fernie

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