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

Issue 20 – Ravescene

Ravescene Magazeen #20 (July 1992) showcases the UK underground rave scene with major events like Desire ’92 and Pandemonium. Brisk’s chart features Hedgehog Affair, Drumatix, and Underground Software, capturing the pulse of hardcore and rave culture.

ADVERTS

  • The Pirate Club + Delirium – Every Saturday @ Roller Express
  • Club Labrynth – Fridays @ 12 Dalston Lane, London E8
  • Pandemonium ‘Here Comes The Sun’ – Friday August 28th @ Forton Airfield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • Bass Box – Sunday 30th August @ Unit H9, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Harbet Road, London N18
  • Premier Hardcore Raveline
  • Double Dipped – Saturday 15th August @ Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London E8
  • Aztec Promotions present Cyclops at The Rocket – 28th August
  • Vinyl Mania Records, 214 Northfields Avenue, London W13
  • Wax City Records, 306 -308 London Road, Croydon
  • ‘Lifeline – Hear It First’, PJA Productions, 30 District Road, Wembley HA0 2LG
  • London Laser Company

RAVE LISTINGS

  • World Dance (World Dance & Bliss) Saturday 8th August, Nr New Romney, Kent
  • Sweet Sensation (Vibes Alive) Friday 7th August. Hackpen Hill (off A4361) Nr Malborough, Wiltshire
  • Innovation (Vibes Alive) Friday 7th August. The Fitness entre, Thrale Street, Southwark Bridge, London SE1
  • Infinity Friday 14th August. Aston Villa Sports & Leisure Centre, 8 Aston Hall Road, Birmingham
  • Mashed (Volitale State) Fnday 7th August. The Tasco Warehouse, 138 Nathan Way, Plumstead, London SE28
  • Voodoo Saturday 15th August. Bnghton Centre, Sussex
  • Squeeze (Dance Crazy CC Productions) Bank Holiday Monday August 31st. Queens Hotel, Church Road, Crystal Palace
  • Pandemonium Friday August 28th Forton Airfield, Shrewsbury, Shropshire
  • Starlight Friday 21st August. Bingley Hall, Staffs
  • Fun House Friday 4th & 11th August. Milwaukees, Soul Drop Turn, A6 Between Rushden & Bedford
  • Desire ’92 Saturday 15th August. Tasco Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead, London, SE28
  • Fascination Saturday 8th August. Tasco Warehouse, Nathan Way, Plumstead, London, SE28
  • Double Dipped (Ravescene) Saturday 15th August. Four Aces, 12 Dalston Lane, Hackney, London E8
  • The World Is Our Oyster (X-static Promotions) Friday 4th September. New Farm, Old Marston, Oxford. (Just Off A40)
  • Raindance Friday 14th August. The Bullring, Puerto Banus, Marbella
  • Summer Dance Fest Friday 7th August. Rectory Farm, Stretton, Leics
  • Vision Saturday 29th August, Popham Airfield, Popham, Winchester, Hants (Off A303)
  • Back To The Future (ESP) Saturday 8th August. The Roadmender Centre, 1 Ladys Lane, Northampton
  • Bass Box Sunday 30th August. Unit H9, Lea Valley Trading Estate, Harbet Road, London N18
  • Toomstone Part III Sunday 23rd August. Batchwood Hall, Batchwood Drive, St. Albans, Hertfordshire

CHART

Compiled by Brisk (Southampton)

  1. Hedgehog Affiar – Hedgehog Affiar Pt 3 (Basement Records)
  2. Underground Software – Underground Software EP (Reinforced)
  3. Drumatix – Check Dis (JFD Records)
  4. Nutrogen – Rollin Reptiles (Thunderpussy)
  5. The 55 – Massive EP (Hardcore Vinyl)