UK rave history
Ravescene Magazeen
Original article published on the now dead website www.oldskoolreview.co.uk which I discovered via Rendezvous Projects. It can still be found in it's original format on Wayback Machine. Published dates taken from a post on the rolldabeats forum. All images & cover scans are my own. Note, issues 18 & 26 were never released hence the […]
Issue 45 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #45 (November ’93) features Bizzy B on his creative journey, the myth of “dark” music, and the unity and energy that make his tracks essential in rave culture.
Issue 24 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #24 (Sep ’92) spotlights Ruff Guidance Recordings and Mel Tanur, charting his path through hardcore and alternative dance. Featuring upcoming releases, jungle-inspired tracks, and essential rave listings, this issue keeps fans plugged into the UK underground scene.
Issue 16 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #16 (June 1992) – More Upfront Than Dolly Parton. Features an interview with Belgian techno/house legend Frank De Wulf, discussing the UK vs. European house scenes, breakbeat style, and upcoming B-Sides releases.
Issue 15 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #15 (May ’92) – Hardcore Blimey Mate. Features Shaggy & Breeze discussing their unique DJ style, plus rave listings across the UK including Ravescene Party V, Dreamscape VI, Pirate Club, Euphoria, and Telepathy. Ibiza holiday dates and charts compiled by Shaggy & Breeze highlight tracks from Virtual Reality, Colette, Nookie, Awesome 3, and more.
Issue 12 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #12 (Apr ’92) keeps you On the Pulse with rave listings from Ravescene Party III to Showtime ’92 Chapter II featuring Prodigy. Flyers, charts, and ads from the UK underground scene make this issue a snapshot of spring ’92 rave culture.
Issue 11 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #11 (Mar ’92) goes underground with Spiral Tribe, pioneers of free hardcore techno raves for up to 15,000 ravers. Also packed with UK and international rave listings, from Ravescene Party III to Storm Rave and Future — Rockin’ the Boat 92 with no rules, just music.
Issue 6 – Ravescene
Ravescene Magazeen #6 (Jan ’92) dives into rave health with Claire Henderson’s feature “Nutrition & Illicit Drugs” — a guide to staying balanced amid the weekend highs. Plus listings for Dreamscape, Vision On, Rezerection, and more. Safe as House for the new year.