Party Reviews

Omniscience Beltane CelebrationReview by Arial AElisePhotos by AElise & Scorpio

Fri, 29 May 2009 18:35:51 +0000

There is something magical about Psytrance and live music in a forest glade by a lake! This particular heck of woods welcomed us on more than one occasion!

Aqua – Altamont in Yeovil!By the Reverend Sven “Mad-Dogfish” HasslebladPhotos by Agent Smith, Coconinoco and Bolivia por Siempre

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:51:49 +0000

The Mud! The Horror! The Human Waste!

It didn't take me, or any other sentient being, long to realise that something was Badly Up with last year's Sunrise Celebration – less than ten minutes from finally getting through the main gate on foot, in my case.

Luminopolis: First Impressionsreview by Alexia photos Jam Gorilla

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:25:27 +0000

As I passed the awareness raising stands about the third world, the economics of fair trade, the sheet painted with anti-capitalist slogans, I felt the sneaking suspicion that some – if not all - of the people helming the Good Ship Luminopolis might be veterans of the late 90s free party scene, like myself. My suspicions intensified when I entered the second to last room, where a “Birth of Rave” discussion going on. A panel of talking rave-heads sat on a stage tossing ideas back and forth in front of a camera lens, a-la chat show.

Walk The Plank@ Rhythm Factory 8th Feb 2008Review by Minnie Mousephotos Minnie Mouse & Walk The Plank

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:31:42 +0000

Three things that made me and my friends brave a “Brass Monkeys” February night, and had for this party: one was the fact that my friend was involved in it; the other that DeadSilence Syndicate and Jerome Hill were on the bill. And finally, we went because it was held at the Rhythm Factory - one of east London’s friendliest and most accessible, venues.

6000 Gardeners Go Nuts in CambridgeshireSecret Garden Party27-29th July 2007Abbots Ripton near HuntingdonReview and photos by Zee

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:38:08 +0000

At a secret location in the heart of Cambridgeshire a festival is about to take place. It has been referred to by the Independent as being the small festival to attend this year. The event has dispensed with all corporate sponsorship in favour of unbridled lunacy. It is apparently less of a festival and more of a massive garden party gone completely bonkers; it is the Secret Garden Party.

Nu Dawn@ Rhythm Factory27th May 2007Review and photos by Minnie Mouse

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:00:18 +0000

With just 6 parties to date, Nu Dawn is a new addition to the rave scene, but judging by the large friendly crowd, they’re already earning a good reputation. The people I met were a good mix of different ages and backgrounds, which always seems to make for a friendly vibe.

Cosmonation@ Medussa20 April 2007Review by Le Mufti, photos Jam Gorilla

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:11:12 +0000

This was a lively night with good music throughout. Yeah, this was a brick-a-brack night session. Cosmo is a new crew with some fresh ideas and a whole crew of mates to see it through.

Bingly Bongly@ 491 Gallery24 March 2007Review by Le Mufti, photos by PixieLix

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:50:04 +0000

Bingly Bongly “Spring Roll” was a ray of sunshine. It blossomed into full colour at 491 Gallery, Leytonstone, in partnership with “Sofa Sundaze”: a fortnightly chill out.

Xtra bass presents Valve Soundsystem@ Ministry of Sound9th March 2007 Review and photos by Mandi Peers

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:09:30 +0000

This was the final night of the Xtra bass tour, hosted by the BBC’s urban music offshoot, 1xtra, and it was actually one of the best drum & bass parties I’ve ever been to.

The quality of the sound coming from Valve’s speakers, which totally lined the walls of the main room was nothing short of awesome. Ministry’s own speaker system is one of the best in London, but even that didn’t compete with Valve’s massive sound.

"Feeding All Your Senses"Spacedout Infinity Sounds @ Medusa17 February 2007Review by Le Mufti, photos Jam Gorilla

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:18:15 +0000

Welcome to the twilight world, a forgotten place at the back of nowhere. A rundown nothing of a place, after a walk down the “Front line” past the estates, past the alleys and poorly lit side streets that follow the railway line to Loughborough Junction. Welcome to Spacedout Infinity Sounds magic and welcome to Medusa.

One Tribe @ Jacks10th February 2007Review by Le Mufti, photos Jam Gorilla

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 20:24:39 +0000

These days one of the temples of psy-trance has to be hosted @ Jack’s. The whole place seems to be tailor made to accommodate us hardcore hedonists, with all the buzz that we bring and friendly attitude we are loaded with to boot. A starting time of midnight is usually the norm and it reaches its crescendo by 5am. And then it doesn’t end there; the vibe just flows onwards into the mornings that we can hardly recall afterwards…

Club Attitude @ Cargo30 Jan 2007Review and photos by Minni Mouse

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 13:56:34 +0000

It was surprisingly busy for a Tuesday night at Cargo, as people milled around the bar, and in the main room where, at 9.30, a reasonable sized crowd had gathered to watch the bands. The event was Club Attitude, a live music night raising money for Attitude is Everything, a disability rights organisation dedicated to improving disabled peoples’ access in nightclubs, live music venues and at festivals all around the UK.

Wildthings Records @ Jack’s24 November 2006Review by Le Mufti, photos anonymous Wildthing freak

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:12:24 +0000

This was “Error Collective’s” latest album launch party at Jack’s, a regular haunt of mine. It’s always dicey during the Christmas run up to host any party on the same night in London Bridge with major events going on at SEOne.

Fairytales @ Renaissance RoomsAtlantis & Colliseum21 October 2006Review by Le Mufti, photos Jam Gorilla

Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:05:30 +0000

This was a wild happening weekend within the psytrance community with these two parties competing side by side on the same night in Vauxhall.
Fairytales was to be found at the Renaissance rooms where the main room plus the chill out room upstairs were on offer.

The Night of The Vaguely Dead@ Coronet, London28 October 2006Review by Nunuki, photos by Genie

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:58:01 +0000

You better believe the surreal hype surrounding Lost Vagueness events because it is well deserved and truly earned.

After arriving at The Coronet, the historic art deco cinema and the ideal setting for The Night of The Vaguely Dead we were greeted by Paka the Incredible mechanical-cyber Trojan-style horse and the very friendly door staff.