Timeline
RAT - 1987 NYE🚀
Thursday, 31 December 1987
Production:
Recreational Arts Team (RAT) - Jac Vidgen, Billy Yip, Mark Taylor, Reno Dal, Wayne Gait-SmithPictures:
2Venue:
Luna ParkDjs:
Triple JDescription:
A very old skool party, a precursor to the Rave scene by the Recreational Arts Team (RAT). See Sydney Rave History's interview with the legendary Jac Vidgen.
Bacchanalia🚀
Saturday, 30 July 1988
Production:
Bacchanalia (Paul Holden & Mark Ravlich)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Paul HoldenDescription:
A very old skool party, a precursor to the Rave scene. The first Bacchanalia. See Sydney Rave History's 3 part video interview with the legendary Paul Holden @ Hordern Pavilion.
EAT RAT🚀
Saturday, 10 September 1988
Production:
Recreational Arts Team (RAT)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Andy Glitre, Ben Drayton, Bill Boppa Morley, John Ferris, Maynard, Paul Holden, Paul McFarlane, Pee Wee, Scott PullenDescription:
A very old skool party, a precursor to the Rave scene.
Ecstacy Dance Party One🚀
Sunday, 2 October 1988
Description:
A very old skool party, a precursor to the Rave scene.
F.U.N🚀
Saturday, 10 December 1988
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
John Ferris, Jacqui O, Scott Pullen, Maynard and the MADD CrewDescription:
The first FUN invades the Hordern as 3000 braved heavy thunderstorms to find that FUN was exactly that.
L.O.V.E🚀
Saturday, 11 February 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Pee Wee, Tim Ritchie, John Ferris, Jacqui O, MaynardDescription:
The Summer of Love's biggest party drew an ecstatic of 4000. The fun fair was so popular, it became a main attraction at future parties.
Meltdown🚀
Saturday, 25 February 1989
Production:
Sweatbox (Richard Weiss & Victor Li)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Pee Wee, Ben DraytonDescription:
April Fool Fun - The ID World Tour🚀
Saturday, 1 April 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
4Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Description:
Hosted by the ID World Tour as England's top DJs join the FUN crew to incite mayhem amongst the sell out crowd of 5700 📷.
The Zoo🚀
Saturday, 22 April 1989
Production:
Harry Della & Triple J Radio - 105.7FMVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
John Aslop, Tim Ritchie, Robin KnightDescription:
Big Time🚀
Saturday, 29 April 1989
Production:
Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Stephen Allkins, Robert RacicDescription:
Pride🚀
Friday, 12 May 1990
Production:
Marti Gras & RATVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Tim Mclean, Kimberly Hunter, Stephen Allkins, Mark Aslop, Rob FalksDescription:
Back To RAT🚀
Saturday, 13 May 1989
Production:
Recreational Arts Team (RAT)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Ben Drayton, Pee Wee Ferris, Stephen Ferris, Paul Goodyear, David Harrison, Paul Macfarlane, Bill Morley, Drew Muirhead, Luke Pitt, Tim Richie, Magic Gypsy, Elizabeth Burton, Rodney O, Mike ScottDescription:
See Sydney Rave History's interview with Jac Vidgen.
Sensoria - Anniversary Party🚀
Wednesday, 24 May 1989
Production:
Venue:
Site - 171 Victoria St, Potts PointDjs:
Jacqui O with Special Guests - John Ferris, Elizabeth BurtonDescription:
Karnivale Erotica🚀
Saturday, 27 May 1989
Production:
Mark Aslop, DPA, Symonds Pty LtdVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Mark Aslop, DPA, Drew Muirhead, Paul HoldenDescription:
Visuals by Peter Howard, Lighting by Adam Moffat, Concept by Wayen Gait-Smith.
Let Them Eat Cake🚀
Saturday, 3 June 1989
Production:
Sweatbox (Richard Weiss & Victor Li)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Tim Ritchie, Pee Wee, Ben DraytonDescription:
Come to Hell🚀
Saturday, 1 July 1989
Production:
Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Stephen Allkins, Robert Racic, Tim RitchieDescription:
Unite🚀
Friday, 7 July 1989
Production:
Recreational Arts Team (RAT) and DeliriumVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Description:
Mid Winter Fun🚀
Friday, 14 July 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
5Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Stephen Allkins, Tim Richie, John Ferris, Maynard and the MADD Crew, Kraze (NYC), Village PeopleDescription:
A 2 part party held over the Friday and Saturday night. Friday night saw 3500 📷 turn out to to see the special guests The Village People and Kraze bring the house down. On the Saturday night 4500 📷 📷 people saw SPK do their last Sydney show and Kraze again delighted the crowd with their house anthems.
Mid Winter Fun🚀
Saturday, 15 July 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
7Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Pee Wee, Tim Ritchie, Stephen Ferris, Jacqui O, Maynard, Jonathan Wall, Kraze, SPKDescription:
A 2 part party held over the Friday and Saturday night. Friday night saw 3500 📷 turn out to to see the special guests The Village People and Kraze bring the house down. On the Saturday night 4500 📷 📷 people saw SPK do their last Sydney show and Kraze again delighted the crowd with their house anthems.
F.U.N🚀
Wednesday, 19 July 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
2Venue:
Djs:
Kraze (USA), SPK (USA), Pee Wee, John Ferris, Jacqui O, MaynardDescription:
Induldence🚀
Saturday, 22 July 1989
Production:
MPIREVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Simon Paski, Bill Forsythe, Aleeta Northey and moreDescription:
The Zoo Party🚀
Friday, 28 July 1989
Production:
Harry Della & Triple J Radio - 105.7FMVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
David Brace, Robin Knight, John Alsop, Pee Wee, Tim Richie, ColletteDescription:
SG: It was packed to the brim I think the most at any hordern party too. RH & HE: Collette got boo'd off stage (you can ring my bell) / Kevin Saunderson played the Magic Keyboard (no cables).
Zoo🚀
Saturday, 26 August 1989
Production:
Harry Della & Triple J Radio - 105.7FMVenue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Jungle Brothers (NYC), David Brace, John Aslop, Robin Knight, Tim Ritchie, Pee Wee, Andy Glitre, MC Rodney O, Peter CritchleyDescription:
BATFUN🚀
Saturday, 2 September 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
4Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Tim Richie, Pee Wee, Maynard, Jacqui O, Jonathan Wall, John FerrisDescription:
The most popular movie of the time provided the theme for this party. A mega sell out saw thousands disappointed and tickets exchanging hands for over $100 📷.
Royal Command🚀
Saturday, 30 September 1989
Production:
Sweatbox (Richard Weiss & Victor Li)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Mark Allsop, Pee Wee, Stephen FerrisDescription:
Wild F.U.N🚀
Saturday, 4 November 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
2Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Tone Loc, John Ferris, Pee Wee, Tim Richie, Maynard and the MADD Crew, Jacqui O, Stephen FerrisDescription:
Wild FUN is another massive success with a 4000 plus crowd. Tone Loc was fantastic. 'On The Street' says it was the 'Party of the Year'.
Glitterati🚀
Saturday, 11 November 1989
Production:
Recreational Arts Team (RAT)Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Luke Pitt, Paul Goodyear, Evan Sheppard, Rob DavisDescription:
Big F.U.N - The Last One🚀
Saturday, 9 December 1989
Production:
F.U.N (John Ferris & Jacqui O)Pictures:
3Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
John Ferris, Pee Wee Ferris, Tim Ritchie, Jacqui O, Stephen Ferris, Jonathan Wall, Karina Hayes, Maynard, Ten Wedge, ThunderbirdsDescription:
F.U.N celebrates its anniversary, with the biggest and last party Big FUN. FUN goes out in style 📷.
Barbarella🚀
Saturday, 16 December 1989
Production:
Sweatbox (Richard Weiss & Victor Li)Pictures:
2Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkDjs:
Pee Wee Ferris, Stephen AllkinsDescription:
2000AD🚀
Sunday, 31 December 1989
Production:
Pictures:
3Venue:
The Film Studio, 165 Phillip St WaterlooDjs:
Frankie Knuckles, Pee Wee, John Ferris, Stephen Allkins, Tim Richie, Jonathan Wall, Ming D, Andy Glitre, Richard Weiss, Jacqui O, Guy PerrymanDescription:
AcceleRAT🚀
Sunday, 31 December 1989