One of Leeds if not the country’s most infamous rave clubs saw Bliss on Friday nights hosted by Tim & Gez (aka Utah Saints), Tony Walker and in the early days, Steve Luigi and The Gallery on Saturdays with Steve Luigi & Richard Simpson. Both nights were hugely popular, packed out to capacity virtually … Continue reading »
Phobia, Leeds
Missing – DJ Sy, Dave Angel & Grooverider sets from 1992. If you have them please drop us a line, thanks.
Ricky’s, Leeds
Legendary sweatbox of a club that ran in the basement of the old Gallery building, hosting classic nights like Kaos. The venue later became known as The Pleasure Rooms hosting Back 2 Basics and then rock venue Rios before closing down in 2012.
Mint Festival @ Lotherton Hall, Leeds, 29-09-12
with sets from Seth Troxler, Soul Clap, Wolf & Lamb, Reboot, Sy Legg & Jamie Jones
Ark, Leeds, 1991-1997
Ark raves ran from 1991-1997 hosting many legendary events in Leeds mostly at the University, Polytechnic & The Corn Exchange.
The Orbit – Not Just Another Number
With the crack down on illegal warehouse raves, promoters had begun to look for licensed premises to hold their parties and one of the most successful of these new legal events was launched in the summer of 1991…
New Year’s Eve @ The Orbit, Leeds, 31-12-97 with Joey Beltram, Dave Clarke & Surgeon
Over 6 hours of music straight from the mixing desk at The Orbit, recorded live on NYE 1997.
Marco Zaffarano, Speedy J, Vapour Space, John Berry & Nigel Walker @ The Orbit, Leeds, NYE 1994
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CI1_O3KK03s