Event organisers from the early 1990s like Fantazia, Raindance, Universe, Helter Skelter, Dreamscape (ESP Promotions), Amnesia House, Labrynth, Dance Paradise, Perception and Obsession
Volatile State (Bigs Promotions) was an early-1990s UK rave promoter active around 1991–1992. They ran events at venues and warehouses in London (e.g. Wonderland Arena, Wax Club on Hackney Marshes and Tasco Warehouse in Plumstead) and collaborated with other promoters (notably Elevation).
1991
Date
Venue
Event
21st June
The Wonderland Arena, London
Midsummer Night’s Madness
16th August
Mirage, Windsor
Showtime ’91 Part III
2nd November
The Wonderland Arena, London
Showtime ’91 The Final Chapter
7th December
The Wonderland Arena, London
Total Recall
21st June 1991 – Midsummer Night’s Madness
16th August 1991 – Showtime ’91 Part III
2nd November 1991 – Showtime ’91 The Final Chapter
The first Elevation event was at the Wonderland Arena way back in 1991. The the name Elevation came about because it suggests something being uplifting — which is what the raves are, uplifting!
Funki interview, The Scene Magazine, Issue 1 – August 1994
4th May 1991 – The 12 Hour Rush Part II
25th May 1991 – Showtime 91
25th May 1991 – Showtime 91 (variant)
29th June 1991 – Showtime 91 Part II Pre-flyer
29th June 1991 – Showtime 91 Part II
16th August 1991 – Showtime ’91 Part III
2nd November 1991 – Elevation and Volatile State presents Showtime 91 – Wonderland Arena, London E5
2nd November 1991 – Showtime ’91 The Final Chapter
7th December 1991 – Total Recall
7th March 1992 – Showtime ’92 (Part 1)
9th May 1992 – Showtime ’92 Chapter 2
19th June 1992 – Payback II
July 1992 – Payback II & Payback III
12th September 1992 – The Return Of The Payback
17th October 1992 – The Return Of The Payback
19th December 1992 – Payback (The Final Chapter)
1993 (Every Friday) Club Elevation
10th April 1993 – The Story Continues
24th July 1993 – Showtime ’93
15th April 1993 – Club Together with Double Dipped
8th October 1993 – Dance Elevation / Club Elevation
5th November 1993 – Dance Elevation
June 1994 – The Payback
31st December 1993 – New Years Eve Party
23rd April 1994 – Showtime ’94 The Award Winners Showcase
28th May 1994 – Together ’94 with Life Utopia
23rd July 1994 – United For 94 with Reincarnation
1994/95 – The Second Annual Hardcore Award Ceremony (Jan/Feb 1995)
Ravealation’s first event appeared to take place on the 3rd of July 1993, promoted (or at least co-branded) by Inter Space Promotions (ISP). Their early events were all held at The Rave Dome, on Southall Lane in Hounslow, and their official mailing address was P.O. Box 3136, Leytonstone, London (E11 2DQ or occasionally E11 2BT – Danny & Alex were mentioned on 1 flyer). During 1993/4 they aligned themselves with other promoters such as Elevation and Double Dipped.
After 1994, Ravealation began hosting more frequent events in Wembley, often collaborating with Strictly Underground and continuing their alliance with Elevation.
1993
Date
Venue
Event
3rd July 1993
The Rave Dome, Hounslow
Ravealation
31st December 1993
The Rave Dome, Hounslow
New Years Eve Party
3rd July 1993 – Inter Space Promotions
31st December 1993 – New Years Eve Party
1994
Date
Venue
Event
12th February 1994
The Rave Dome, Hounslow
Valentines Day Massacre
29th October 1994
The Rave Dome, Hounslow
Trick Or Treat
31st December 1994
Wembley
Wembley ’95
12th February 1994 – Valentines Day Massacre
29th October 1994 – Double Dipped – Trick Or Treat
April 1992 – The Return – Free Again Part II and III
13th June 1992 – Orange Night
February 1993
20th March 1993 – Special Event
10th April 1993 – Easter Bank Holiday
April 1993 – Summer :93 Full Of Fruity Goodness
1st May 1993 – Special Event
93 – Destiny – Three Weeks In May
29th May 1993
Destiny – Ninety Three
26th June 1993
10th July 1993
24th July 1993 – The Beach Ball Bash
7th August 1993 – Midsummers Night Dream
28th August 1993 – Bank Holiday Special
4th & 11th September 1993 – Music For Pleasure
25th September 1993 – 2nd Birthday End Of Summer Ball
30th October 1993 – Rise ‘N’ Shine meets Eclipse 93 & The Drum Club
6th November 1993 – Divine Inspiration
27th November 1993 – Journey To Atlantis
December 1993 – Boxing Day & NYE
29th January 1994
2nd February 1994 – New Life
5th March 1994
2nd April 1994 – Explode
April 1994 – Shock Waves
During November of 1993 the pier slipped into receivership due to the pressures of the economy. The Receivers took over the running of the pier and in their wisdom after watching how professionally Lee and Christian ran their events decided that they could do better, so on 11th April 1994 Lee and Christian were told that they were no longer allowed on the premises and all their equipment and trading facilities were withheld
Issue 51 – Ravescene Magazeen
29th April 1994 – Destiny The Cream & Doubled Dipped – Submerged
27th August 1994 – Bank Holiday Special Beach Ball Party
26th December 1994 – Hardcore Heaven Reunion Party
