Double Dipped

Double Dipped – Spinning out from Ravescene magazine, Double Dipped kicked off at Labrynth in 1991 and went on to host legendary nights at Turnmills, Enfield Palladium, and Bagleys. With events like Submerged, Sky High, and The Secret Garden, it became a defining force in London’s early ’90s rave scene.

The magazine [Ravescene] grew into Double Dipped, as we decided to promote our own events. The first one was at Christmas at Labryinth, and we went on to run nights at Turnmills, Enfield Palladium, various sports centre locations, and of course, Bagleys. We ended up running a regular Friday night at Bagleys … For quite a while we worked with Joe promoting Labryinth, before going our separate ways.

Gwen Howells, interview www.oldskoolreview.co.uk September 2009

1991

Date Venue Event
14th November 12 Dalston Lane Ravescene Launch Party
19th December 12 Dalston Lane Ravescene / Visual Contact Christmas Party

A big, big thanks goes out to all those who attended Ravescene’s Launch party at Club Labrynth on November 14th. Special thanks go to Visual Contact for the dancers, Vinyl Contact for the D.J.’s and Turbo Trance for the P.A., and of course to Joe and Phil.

The idea of the party was to introduce people within the industry to new ideas e.g. Brain machines, to hear fresh young D.J.’s and to see various new and interesting  merchandising. Contracts and cheques were exchanged on the night. Diaries clear for Thursday December 19th 10 pm-4 am for the Ravescene/Visual Contact Christmas Party, at Club Labrynth.

Ravescene Magazeen, Issue 3

1992

Date Venue Event
25th April 12 Dalston Lane Double Dipped 1992 Ravescene Party III
23rd May 12 Dalston Lane Double Dipped 1992 Ravescene Party IV
13th June 12 Dalston Lane Party V
18th July 12 Dalston Lane Ravescene Magazeen – For Those Who Remember
15th August 12 Dalston Lane Ravescene Magazeen
September The Soundshaft Sunday Dipped
19th September 12 Dalston Lane Ravescene / Double Dipped
17th October 12 Dalston Lane Double Dipped – The Party
7th November 12 Dalston Lane Double Dipped
12th December 12 Dalston Lane Double Dipped – An Underwater Experience

The next Double Dipped which is to be a benefit for the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society, will not now be held at Labrynth on December 12th. This is due to circumstances beyond both our, and the venue owners control. However, we will be holding both this event and a launch party for the Year Book later in December at Central London Venues.

Ravescene Magazine Issue 28

We have put on monthly events since April 25th 1992. To date they have all been held at The Labrynth in London, which in our opinion is one of the friendliest, safest and most interesting clubs around. The venue has around 10 rooms on 3 floors, plus a large garden. On our nights, we always pick the DJ’s both for their music and their attitude. We have happy techno on the main floor, breakbeat in the dungeon and deep house and trance in the attic. We try to make our parties fun, a great night out and a place to meet new friends.

Call Yourself A Raver? Ravescene Yearbook 1993

1993

Date Venue Event
April (weekly) 12 Dalston Lane Every Picture Tells A Story & Double Dipped

1994

Date Venue Event
1994-02-26 Bagleys Film Studios Double Dipped – In Celebration Of The North American Indian
1994-04-09 Bagleys Film Studios Double Dipped – Sky High
1994-04-15 Turnmills Club Together
1994-05-14 Turnmills Destiny The Cream & Doubled Dipped – Submerged
1994-08-28 Bagleys Film Studios Double Dipped – The Secret Garden
1994-09-10 Pump House
1994-10-29 Ravedome Heston Double Dipped – Trick Or Treat
1994-12-16 Bagleys Film Studios Double Dipped
1994-12-31 Ravedome Heston Double Dipped New Dawn

Well, many thanks to each and everyone of you who made ‘The Secret Garden’ at Bagleys on August Bank Holiday Sunday the biggest and best Double Dipped to date! However, those of you who were there or tried too late to get tickets will have realised that Bagleys just isn’t big enough anymore to accomodate everyone that wanted to attend. It was in fact the biggest party anywhere over the Bank Holiday weekend! So, we’ve had to make the decision to separate the house and hardcore for the time being and to move to different venues.

The Ravedome at Heston is where we’ll be throwing our next massive hardcore party. We first saw the venue eighteen months ago before it even had its full license and it’s absolutely perfect. It’s easy to get to from anywhere in the country being just inside the M25 on the M4, and has loads of on site, patrolled parking. The venue itself is like an upside down Viking long boat which should give excellent acoustics. The main arena is huge, bigger by far than any regularly used rave venue and we’ve had to go really overboard with the lasers, lights and sound. A thirty foot stage is being built to give loads of room for he PA’s and dancers with a stage set in the theme of the evening, which as the party takes place on Saturday 29th October couldn’t be anything else but Halloween!

Ravescene Magazeen – Issue 52
10th Spetember 1994 – House Division @ Pump House
31st December 1994 – Double Dipped New Dawn

Issue 49 – Ravescene

Ravescene Magazeen #49 (Mar ’94) showcases hardcore events like Double Dipped, Jungle Fever, Fusion, and The Prodigy. Essential listings for London and UK rave-goers planning their March-April adventures.

ADVERTS

  • Jungle Fever – Gods of the Jungle
  • Strictly Hardcore / Strictly Underground compilations
  • Double Dipped ‘Sky High’

RAVE LISTINGS

  • Double Dipped ‘Sky High’ Saturday 9th April 1994. Bagleys Film Studios, York Way, Kings Cross, London N1
  • Desire Saturday 26th March. The Rocket, Holloway Road, London N7
  • The Garden Of Eden Sunday 20th March. The Lido Complex, Margate, Kent
  • The Best In The West Saturday 19th March. Bridge Park Leisure Centre, Harrow Road, London Nw 10
  • Hyperbolic Friday 18th March. The Speedway Stadium, Saddlebow Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
  • By Daybreak Every Sunday 5am – 3pm. London Astoria 2, Charing Cross Road, London Wc2
  • Hardcore Hellraiser IV Saturday 26th March. Charmers, 27 North Street, Romford Essex
  • The Prodigy Monday 14th March. Le Palais, Hammersmith, London W6
  • Jungle Fever Friday 25th March. The Sanctuary, V7 Saxon Street, Denbigh Leisure, Milton Keynes, Bucks
  • The Power Saturday 2nd April. The Rocket, Holloway Road, London N7
  • Vision Thursday 31st March. The Astoria, Charing Cross Road, London Wc2
  • United Dance & Temptation Friday 25th March. Stevenage Arts & Leisure, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Herts
  • Old Skool Saturday 19th March. Location Cafe, 63-67 Mile End Road, London E1
  • Back 2 Basics Every Saturday. Unit H9, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton, London N18
  • Fusion Saturday 2nd April. Southampton Guild Hall, Hants
  • Orange Sunday 3rd April. The Hippodrome, Leicester Square, London W1
  • Free The Feeling Every Thursday. Turnmills, 63b Clerkenwell Road, London Ec1
  • Cooking Up A Storm Every Tuesday. Bumbles, High Street, Hoddesdon, Herts. Free Entry

Issue 23 – Ravescene

Ravescene Magazeen #23 (Sep ’92) features underground rave events including Rave M25 and Desire ’92, club nights, record shops, and a chart with 2 Bad Mice, Tec 9, and Citadel Of Kaos, keeping fans updated on the UK hardcore and rave scene.

ADVERTS

  • Dream Promotions (Ticket Agents)
  • Sunday Dipped – Every Sunday @ The Soundshaft, Hungerford Lane, London WC2
  • Rave M25 – 26th September
  • Club Labrynth – Every Friday @ 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
  • Hardercore “T” Shirts (Hardercore Designs)
  • Wax City Records, 306 -308 London Road, Croydon
  • Bass Box – Every Friday
  • The Prodigy (Fire/Jericho) & Experience – XL Recordings
  • Fascination Raveworld @ The Tasco Warehouse, Plumstead, London SE28

RAVE LISTINGS

  • Double Dipped (Ravescene) Saturday 19th September. Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, Barking, Essex
  • Desire ’92 Saturday 19th September. The Warehouse, Plumstead, London SE28
  • The Third Dimension Friday 25th September. South Midlands Venue
  • Destiny Saturday 10th October. Jenkins Lane, Barking, Essex
  • Eternity Saturday 19th September. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton, London, N18
  • Exodus Friday 9th October. Kings Lynn Speedway Stadium, Saddlebow Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk
  • Reincarnation Friday 18th September. Kings Hall, Herne Bay, Kent
  • Liberty Friday September 18th. Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage
  • The Edge (Previously The Eclipse) Opening Night Friday 18th September. Lower Ford Street, Coventry
  • Impact And Reality Friday September 25th. The Safe House, Kingsway Building, The Forum, Stevenage, Herts. (Off Junction 7 & 8 Al M)
  • Double Dipped Saturday 17th October. Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, Hackney E8
  • Pirate Club & Delirium Saturday 3rd October, Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton, London N18
  • Cryptonite Friday 23rd October. Peterborough Arena, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Living Dream Saturday 10th October. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton N18
  • Atmosphere (2000 AD) Saturday 26th September. Paddocks, 121 Holborn, London EC1
  • The Image Of Images Saturday 26th September. Manners Arena, 43 High Street, Peckham, London SE15
  • Knowledge All Nighter Wednesday 28th October. SW1 Club, London SW1

CHART

Compiled by Adrian H

  1. 2 Bad Mice – Space Cakess EP (Moving Shadow)
  2. Tec 9 – Ice Cream + Doughnuts (Reinforced)
  3. Origination – Break Down (Rude Boy Records)
  4. Eat Life – Equinox (Ruff Tuff Wicked Stuff)
  5. DJ Nex – Respect Is Due (Stafford North)
  6. Syco + Mac – PM Remixes (Parliament)
  7. DEA – Injunction Fever EP (White)
  8. Butschi – Techno Themes Vol 1 (Little Giant Music)
  9. Citadel Of Kaos – Alpha 1 (Bombastic Plastic)
  10. Terrorize – It’s Just A Feeling (Hamster Records)

Issue 22 – Ravescene

Ravescene Magazeen #22 (Aug ’92) highlights the UK underground rave scene with listings from Desire ’92 to Double Dipped, club nights, and promotions, keeping hardcore fans connected to the latest events and music across London and beyond.

ADVERTS

  • Eastern Video Arts
  • In-Ter-Dance presents Rave Of The Races – Friday 11th September @ The Old Lewis Racecourse, Brighton
  • Double Dipped – Saturday 19th September @ 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
  • 2000 AD Productions present Desire ’92 – Saturday 19th September @ The Tasco Warehouse, London SE28
  • Club Labrynth, 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
  • Fascination – Saturday 12th September @ The Warehouse, Plumstead, London SE28
  • Reincarnation – Beware Of Imitations – 691 Promotions
  • Bass Box – Hardcore Heaven & Happy Daze – Every Friday & Saturday
  • JAS & Crew present Adrenalin – Thursday 10th September @ Manhattan Nightspot, London N13
  • Wax City Records, 306-308 London Road, Croydon
  • Pyramid Promotions presents Innersense – Every Saturday @ Lazerdrome, 267 Rye Lane, London SE15
  • Aquarius – Every Saturday @ The Rocket, 166 – 220 Holloway Road, London N7

RAVE LISTINGS

  • Rave Of The Races (Interdance) Friday 11th September. The Old Lewis Racecourse, Brighton
  • Universe Friday 11th September. A46 Nr. Bath, Avon. Junction 28 M4
  • Humonoid (Pirate Club & Pulse) Saturday 5th September. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton, N18
  • Magical Mystery Tour (Rave In Peace and Delirium) Friday 4th September
  • Double Dipped (Ravescene) Saturday 19th September. Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8
  • Utopia & Life Saturday 5th September. The Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead, SE28
  • Desire 92 Saturday 19th September. The Warehouse, Plumstead, London, SE28
  • Crackers Sunday 6th September. T & C 2, Highbury Corner, Holloway Road, London, N7
  • Adrenalin Thursday 10th September. Manhattan Nightspot, Junction of North Circular Road and Green Lanes, N13
  • Future Shock Friday 4th September. The Forum, Hatfield, Herts
  • The Third Dimension (Obsession) Friday 25th September. South Midlands Venue
  • Destiny Saturday 10th October. Jenkins Lane, Barking, Essex
  • Da Juice Thursday 3rd September. The Catacomb Club, (next to Manor House), 316 Green Lanes, London N4
  • Eternity Saturday 19th September. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton, London N18
  • Unity Thursday 17th September. The Rocket, Holloway Road, London N7
  • Second Image Saturday 5th September. Manners, 43 High Street, Peckham, London SE20
  • Reincarnation Friday 18th September 1992. Kings Hall, Herne Bay, Kent
  • Fascination Saturday 12th September. The Warehouse, 138 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
  • Trance Dance Saturday 12th September. No Venue given
  • Payback (Elevation) Saturday 12th September. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Angel Rd, A406, Edmonton
  • Liberty Friday September 18th. Stevenage Arts and Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage, Junction 7 Al (M)
  • Eclipse Dance Festival Saturday 12th September. Braham Farm, Ely, Cambridgeshire
  • The Edge (Previously The Eclipse) Opening night Friday 18th September. Lower Ford Street, Coventry

Issue 21 – Ravescene

Ravescene Magazeen #21 (Aug 1992) highlights Cyberpunk on Techno Stilts, the iconic robotic performer seen at major UK raves, alongside listings for Fascination, Pandemonium, Bass Box, and more, showcasing the best of the underground scene.

FEATURED ARTICLE – CYBERPUNK ON TECHNO STILTS

Robots and raving have become synonymous over the last year, vith the faceless space-age beings becoming characters in their own right. One of the best known must be Bill the Robot alias Cyberpunk on Techno stilts. He was the metallic monster on the Altern 8 video, did the splits on stilts on stage at Reincarnation, and was the enormous 14′ high robot at Raindance. You may have also seen him at Elevation, Telepathy and numerous other events up and down the country. Bill is a raving robot and has been for the last three years. He was working in a non-animal circus until he met a made lazer man and together they developed a lazer robot for Glastonbury.

As techno music has a year 2000 futuristic aspect, so robots and raving are ideal partners. Lots of ravers can dance robotically, but the Cyberpunk has made an art out of raving, roller skating and dancing on stilts. He takes a lot of care over his costumes and much thought has to go into the design and weight is a major consideration. It becomes even more complicated when mirrors are incorporated to deflect the lazer beams. Such shows have to be carefully choreographed with the lazer operator, and the overall effect can be stunning. Look out for him at major events over the summer, but give him plenty of space to get the full effect.

ADVERTS

  • Calling The Hardcore – Win a pair of tickets to a rave of your choice (Headstrong Promotions)
  • Pirate Club & Delirium – Every Saturday @ Roller Express
  • In-ter-dance presents Rave Of The Races – Friday 11th September
  • Powerhouse Promotions present Our World
  • Fascination @ The Tasco Warehouse
  • Vision / XL Recordings – Saturday 29th August. Popham Airfield
  • The Venue presents Smart E’s – Friday 28th August
  • Aztec Promotions proudly presents Cyclops at The Rocket
  • Bass Box proudly presents Bank Holiday Hardcore
  • 2000 AD Productions @ 52 Commercial Road, London E1
  • Vinyl Mania – London W13
  • Dance Dimensions presents A Blast From The Past – The Twilight Zone
  • Premier Hardcore Rave Line
  • Club Labrynth – 12 Dalston Lane, London E8. Every Friday.

RAVE LISTINGS

  • Squeeze (Dance Crazy CC Productions) Bank Holiday Monday August 31st Queens Hotel, Church Road, Crystal Palace
  • Starlight Friday 21st August. Bingley Hall, Staffs
  • Pandemonium Friday 28th August. Forton Airfield, Shrewsbery, Shropshire
  • Bass Box Sunday 30th August. Unit H9, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Harbet Road, London, N18
  • Vision Saturday 29th August. Popham Airfield, Popham, Winchester, Hants. (Off A303)
  • Utopia And Life Saturday 22nd August. The Tasco Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead SE28
  • Bount-E Sunday August 30th. The Paradise Club, 1-5 Parkfield St, Islington, N1
  • The Twilight Zone Sunday 30th August 1992, Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Angel Road, (A406) Edmonton
  • Rave Of The Races (Interdance) Friday 11th September. The Old Lewis Racecourse, Brighton
  • Premero Compleanos (Meltdown productions) Saturday August 29th. Lazerdrome, 267 Rye Lane, Peckham, SE15
  • Energy ’92 Friday 28th August. The Portsmouth Guild Hall, Portsmouth
  • Our World Friday 28th August. Stopsley Regional Sports Centre, Near Luton
  • Fascination Saturday 29th August. The Ware House, 133-140 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London
  • Universe Friday 11th September. A46 Nr Bath, Avon. Junction 18 M4
  • Space Time (2000AD) Saturday 29th August. 52 Commercial Road, London EC1
  • Humanoid (Pirate Club & Pulse) Saturday 5th September. Roller Express, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Edmonton N18
  • Magical Mystery Tour (Rave in Peace and Delirium). Friday 4th September
  • Atmosphere (Jooce) Monday 31st August. Palace Nightclub, Blackpool
  • Reincarnation Saturday 22nd August. Kings Hall, Herne Bay, Kent
  • The Venue Friday 28th August. 2a Clifton Rise, New Cross, London SE14
  • The Way It Was Saturday 22nd August 1992, 52 Commercial Road, El
  • Double Dipped (Ravescene) Saturday 19th September. Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, Hackney, E8
  • Desire 92 Saturday 19th September. The Ware house, Plumstead, London SE28
  • Crackers Sunday 6th September. T&C 2, Highbury Corner, Holloway Road, London N7