With a six hour party...
Channel 4 are set to highlight the 20th anniversary of rave culture with a special six hour broadcast.
It's been 20 years since Britain plunged head first into rave culture*. An all night event at Castlemorton saw more than 40,000 revellers in attendance, creating a unique moment in the history of British youth.
Civil dis-obedience on a mass scale, the music, the energy, the vibe propelled the evolution of a British electronic identity. Now Channel 4 are set to toast the 20th anniversary of Castlemorton with a one off broadcast - lasting six hours.
Taking place on August 24th, the six hour broadcast features guest slots from Grandmaster Flash and Annie Mac. Commissioned by Arts Commissioner Tabitha Jackson, the project is taking place as part of the London 2012 Festival.
“There are four things about this all-nighter that excite me. Firstly, almost every element is uncharted territory: from the visual artists having to transform our screens by responding live to the DJs; to the scale of the real time on-screen and online interactivity; to the DJs having to reach directly into our living rooms rather than playing to a venue. If we can pull it off, we will have created a pretty unique experience" she explained. “Secondly, great DJing is about much more than just hitting play and standing there with your hands in the air. We are about to get up-close and personal with some of the world best exponents of the real art of turntablism.”
“2012 is also the perfect summer for this television event. Not only does it mark 20 years since the ultimate free rave at Castlemorton, the weather has been rubbish and money is tight. There’s never been a better time for us to throw the ultimate house-party bring an awesome line up of talent directly into your living room for free. All you have to worry about is making sure you have enough friends and big speakers.”
Finishing, Jackson said: “Perhaps the most radically innovative element of the night is that, in direct contrast to the new on-demand TV landscape, ‘House Party’ is a genuine one off. It will not be repeated and it will not be available on 4oD. Like all the best club nights and parties if you want to be there you do have to actually turn up. Don’t miss the ‘House Party’…”
Channel 4's House Party takes place on August 24th. Alongside this, the broadcaster are set to show the 2 hour film 'How Clubbing Changed The World'.
* Yeah, yeah.. we know.. Rave was already under way by then. But... where were you in '92?
It's been 20 years since Britain plunged head first into rave culture*. An all night event at Castlemorton saw more than 40,000 revellers in attendance, creating a unique moment in the history of British youth.
Civil dis-obedience on a mass scale, the music, the energy, the vibe propelled the evolution of a British electronic identity. Now Channel 4 are set to toast the 20th anniversary of Castlemorton with a one off broadcast - lasting six hours.
Taking place on August 24th, the six hour broadcast features guest slots from Grandmaster Flash and Annie Mac. Commissioned by Arts Commissioner Tabitha Jackson, the project is taking place as part of the London 2012 Festival.
“There are four things about this all-nighter that excite me. Firstly, almost every element is uncharted territory: from the visual artists having to transform our screens by responding live to the DJs; to the scale of the real time on-screen and online interactivity; to the DJs having to reach directly into our living rooms rather than playing to a venue. If we can pull it off, we will have created a pretty unique experience" she explained. “Secondly, great DJing is about much more than just hitting play and standing there with your hands in the air. We are about to get up-close and personal with some of the world best exponents of the real art of turntablism.”
“2012 is also the perfect summer for this television event. Not only does it mark 20 years since the ultimate free rave at Castlemorton, the weather has been rubbish and money is tight. There’s never been a better time for us to throw the ultimate house-party bring an awesome line up of talent directly into your living room for free. All you have to worry about is making sure you have enough friends and big speakers.”
Finishing, Jackson said: “Perhaps the most radically innovative element of the night is that, in direct contrast to the new on-demand TV landscape, ‘House Party’ is a genuine one off. It will not be repeated and it will not be available on 4oD. Like all the best club nights and parties if you want to be there you do have to actually turn up. Don’t miss the ‘House Party’…”
Channel 4's House Party takes place on August 24th. Alongside this, the broadcaster are set to show the 2 hour film 'How Clubbing Changed The World'.
* Yeah, yeah.. we know.. Rave was already under way by then. But... where were you in '92?
