During the early nineties Cambridge was home to some of the best raves and dance events this country has ever seen. It soon became the place to be for partygoers living in the region, as well as attracting people from far a field. As the scene swept the UK, more and more parties took place in Cambridge making it a firm favourite with genuine ravers because of the buzz that was generated there. Historic events such as the underground do’s held at the Quay Mill Hotel organised by DJ and promoter collective known as ADI (Alternative Dance Indulgence) and Kite High parties, one of Cambridge’s longest running organisations have now become legendary. Unfortunately no more, they have gone forever and nothing like them can be found today. Ask anyone who was there back then and they will agree.

Some of the biggest raves held in Cambridge were at the Kelsey Kerridge venue in the city centre. A massive sports complex boasting two large halls that accommodated up to over 2000 dance crazed revellers. Many different organisations held events here including Bliss and Protein, but it was ‘Love Of Life’ that people will remember who made it their home. The amount of hard work and effort that went into organising these events is phenomenal. From the initial stages of licence application, to designing and printing the flyers. Then there is the task of promotion as well as production meetings right through to the setting up on the day.

As well as a host of different illegal warehouse raves in the early stages, Cambridge was also home to a lot of one-off gigs that caught the imagination. As the scene progressed some of the bigger promoters got in on the act including Hyperbolic, Cryptonite and the mighty Raindance.

To Be Continued……………………..

Here is a collection of flyers showing the wide variety of different events that were held in the Cambridge area.

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