2 chapters across the catalog
Rave Culture, BBC Ecstasy Documentary and DJing
Pete Cann reflects on his past as a club promoter and DJ under the name Big Pete, specializing in hard house and trance. He references a BBC audio documentary titled Ecstasy that explores 1990s rave culture and its impact on reducing football hooliganism through the shift from alcohol to dance music.
BBC Sounds Ecstasy Documentary, Nostalgia for Pre-Social Media Raving
The BBC Sounds audio documentary on Ecstasy serves as a catalyst for a discussion on the freedom of the late 80s and early 90s rave scene. The host contrasts the "sweaty, hugging, and high-fiving" nature of past festivals like Glastonbury and Ibiza with the current reality of social distancing. He expresses frustration with modern restrictions and a longing for the "normalness" of physical connection.
