Timeline
Neurotoxicity 🚀
Thursday, 4 January 1996
Production:
P.I.G ProductionsVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Spellbound, Mach V, Paul Holden, Subzero, Reko, Nomad, Sub Bass Snarl, Michael MD, Shade, KC, Riftik, ArkDescription:
Serenity 🚀
Saturday, 6 January 1996
Production:
Whiz KidzVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Talespin, Budds, Stu, Akira, Subzero, Buk, Geoff da Chef, Arthur, Biggles, Herb, XS, Asterix, Chester, Jim Jams, Chuck, Spellbound, Emjay, Crystal, MC KontakDescription:
Over The Rainbow 🚀
Saturday, 20 January 1996
Production:
Candy Flip ProductionsVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Nik Fish, Jade, Spellbound, Droopy D, Fenix, HerbDescription:
The Big Day Out – Boiler Room 🚀
Thursday, 25 January 1996
Production:
Pictures:
3Venue:
The Hordern Pavilion, Driver Avenue, Moore ParkMap:
Street ViewDjs:
The Prodigy, Southend, Single Gun Theory, Sugar RayDescription:
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Rezerection 🚀
Saturday, 27 January 1996
Production:
Technoise Touring, Rave Olympix 2000, Sheridan's PromotionsPictures:
2Venue:
Indoor Go Kart Centre in MintoMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Scott Brown (UK) – The Evolution Tour, Q-tex, Bass X, Lord of Hardcore, Vagas, Pee Wee, Nik Fish, Paul Holden, Jumping Jack, Subzero vs Akira, Geoff da Chef vs Hi-Shock, TymezII vs Dredd, 911 vs 909, C4 vs Dynamix vs Vic, Crisis and Techno Terrorists (Live), Insomnia, KC.Description:
This was OFF THE WALL!!! I remember turning up to this and the go kart track was still up which was trippy. This Asian dude turned up with this duffle bag and plonked it on the floor and proceeded to get changed into his party outfit which looked like some astronaut suit with some fluorescent tips all over them and proceeded to crack out the running man and some old skool rave steps so I got involved, off my chops, cracking the glow sticks and drawing skeletons all over my clothes (which became ruined in the process).webp)
Dream Factory 🚀
Saturday, 27 January 1996
Production:
Dance Project Australia – part of Sydney FestivalPictures:
11Venue:
Alexandria Basketball Stadium, 53 Maddox St, AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Jade, Jumping Jack, Asterix, Velocity LIVE, Shade, Spellbound, Herb, Roger Ramjet, Pee Wee, Reaver, Q-Tek, Infusion LIVE, Itch-e and Scratch-e LIVEDescription:
Ray's Reviews - Dream Factory. BB: This Party was reportedly the first legal Rave in Sydney, and got great revues from all who attended. It was a great example that legal Raves were possible if the effort was put it. The promoter for this party was Tony Papworth, who ran Munch productions and also ran the Hardcore Café, behind the Agincourt Hotel on corner of Harris St and Broadway. If you were in the rave scene back then you will probably remember him selling food and drink at many parties with his Munch stand. Party Review: This party was one of the best I have been to. 📷 When the rave scene looked like it was slowly dying, with no great parties on for ages, the promoters created this wicked rave, and put back the atmosphere and life into the scene. 📷 Not a hyped up rave, this just seemed as though it was going to be just an ordinary rave, without too much atmosphere that had been the trend lately. When I arrived there, the dancefloor was pumping HARD at 12pm. The DJ's were playing a Hi-nrg blast of music and people were going ballistic. The atmosphere didn't let down after the song, it was pumping all night hard. The highlight of the night was when the song 'buggin' came on, and everyone went crazy. The best atmosphere at a party that I have been to at this stage. The ravers were very friendly, and one of them showed me her glasses – my first look through colourful fractally-thingy glasses. There was a sausage sizzle which came in handy as everyone was burning up energy very quickly on the dancefloor. Infusion, Velocity, and Itch-e and Scratch-e all played live. What a great party, the promoters should be congratulated for bringing back the vibe that had been lost for too long. The first rave that I stayed to the end of, and so did many other people – it was truly too good to leave.. (Large Gif) 🎥.Video: This rave featured in a 60 Minutes special - 'Rave On'
Flyer: Johnjo
Love Parade 🚀
Saturday, 3 February 1996
Production:
Teknovision AustraliaPictures:
4Venue:
Graffiti Hall of Fame, 282 Botany Rd AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Dr Motte, Groove Terminator, Paul Holden vs Pee Wee, Crisis vs Geoff da Chef, Nick TT vs Jumping Jack, Nik Fish vs Hi-Shock, Vagas vs Spellbound, Subzero vs Akira, Jade vs Chester, Budds n StooDescription:
Raining
Hyperdome 🚀
Saturday, 10 February 1996
Production:
Hardcore United, Technoise, Club 1000, Peace and Happiness Productions, United Kingdome PresentPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Scott Brown, QTex & Bass X (UK) Paul Holden, Vagas, Tymez II, Subzero, Geoff da Chef, Crisis, Akira, 911, Chuck, Fenix, Sasha, 909, Insomniac, DimensionDescription:
Supermodels 🚀
Saturday, 10 February 1996
Production:
Front Left Corner (flc)Venue:
The City Golf Driving Range - 123 Pitt Street, Sydney CBDMap:
Map ViewDjs:
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The Happiest People in the World 3 🚀
Saturday, 17 February 1996
Production:
Plus8 ProductionsPictures:
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Centennial Basket Ball Stadium, 9 Redfern Road MintoMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Hixxy (UK), Nik Fish, Vagas, John Ferris, Reaver, Jumping Jack, Pee Wee, Asterix, Geoff da Chef, Spellbound, Paul Holden, Herb, MPK (Adelaide), MC Ribbs, ChesterDescription:
FC: They had a midnight suprise act, it was a guy in a rabbit suit with pyrotechnics doing what rabbits do best, on stage. You guys, (promoters) et al, always put me on the door for the special surprise bits. That night was a good one, with the pyrotechnics and the rabbit suit. SV: What a night that was!!!
Underground Terror 🚀
Saturday, 17 February 1996
Production:
Rage RecordsVenue:
Club Les Girls, 2A Roslyn St, Kings CrossMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Rage Reset (Live), Nasenbluten (Live), Syndicate (Live), Tencel, Hi-Shock, Geoff da Chef, Biz E, Mark N, Otto, Reko, Outrage, FreebassDescription:
Eternity 🚀
Saturday, 24 February 1996
Production:
Big Smile clothingPictures:
3Venue:
PCYC Glebe-LeichhardtMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Roughage, Droopy D, Pee Wee, Nik Fish, Paul Holden, Jumping Jack, Spellbound, Hi-Shock, Jasper, Asterix, D-Lite, Killa Joules, VicDescription:
Catchphrase – only those that wish may dream. AF I knew the guy who held this Party..Stuart...it was 4 days before my 18th... at PCYC on Norton Street...hence police approval 🤣 Some of my mates who organised it got locked up before the party even started 🤣🤣 I was supposed to get a free ticket...after all the drama.. I just made it outside and never went in... then went home to bed🤣🤣🤣 It went till about 5....then cops shut it down they Ravers were there all night... part of the deal till the Cops got the shits with all the people all over the place.. was a great night for those who made it...🤣
Utopia – The Second Heaven 🚀
Saturday, 24 February 1996
Production:
Powerhouse ProductionsPictures:
4Venue:
The Angel Place Golfing Range, 123 Pitt St, SydneyMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Pee Wee, Paul Holden, Shade, Subzero, Slammin J, Spellbound, Vic, Just Geoff, Chester, Fenix, Drew vs Fang, Rev vs PillwaDescription:
A very different venue in the heart of the city – at a golf driving range in between office buildings. Unfortunately this did not turn out to be a very good night, in my opinion. There were 2 rooms, one was the main room which was outdoors, and the other was the chillout room with beanbags etc. and a DJ, which was undercover. The sound quality was not very good at all, and the music wasn't great either. It sprinkled for a lot of the night, so everyone outside got wet. At one point there was some violence outside the venue involving some gangsters, and we were not allowed out for a long time. I have heard other people say that they liked the night, but I thought it was definitely not worth it. A disappointing night that had promised to be quite good.Video: Utopia 2. Ray's Reviews - Utopia 2
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Dream Sequence 🚀
Saturday, 24 February 1996
Production:
Dance Project Australia (same as Dream Factory)Venue:
The Metro Theatre, 624 George St, SydneyMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Hixxy (UK) Sample Gee (N.Z) Infusion (LIVE) Love God (LIVE) Spellbound, Spellbound, Nik Fish, Herb, ChesterDescription:
Insanity 3 – The Awakening 🚀
Saturday, 2 March 1996
Production:
Tetrahedronal Energy SystemsPictures:
2Venue:
Graffiti Hall of Fame, 282 Botany Rd AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Westbam (Germany)Description:
Under World 🚀
Saturday, 2 March 1996
Production:
Groov eVenue:
Sydney ParkMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Akira, Q-Tek, 911, Pee Wee, Jim Jams, Tymez, Chester, Asterix, HerbDescription:
Alien Resonance 🚀
Saturday, 9 March 1996
Production:
Venue:
90 Pitt St, CityMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Sub Bass Snarl, B(if)Tek, Dark Network, Bass Bitch, Michael MD, Pronia, Jon Wicks, Kinky Boot Beast, Scumbag, Mellifluus, Markosoft, LFSDescription:
Zero Hour - The Second Sighting 🚀
Saturday, 9 March 1996
Production:
Intelligent ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
The City Golf Driving Range - 123 Pitt Street, Sydney CBDMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Crisis, Akira, Q Tek, Asterix, Subzero, Chester, Budds n Stoo, Mandrake vs Dawso, Aladdin vs Slammin JDescription:
Happy Vibes 96 🚀
Saturday, 23 March 1996
Production:
User Friendly ProductionsVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Herb, Mandrake, Dawso, Haze, Akira, Subzero, Vagas, Jesta, Asterix, Spellbound, Q-Tek, ChesterDescription:
Suns Ov Dub 🚀
Sunday, 24 March 1996
Production:
Elephunk & UfologyPictures:
2Venue:
2 Broadway, CityMap:
Djs:
Torquemada, Gemma, Nick Field, Abel El Toro, Sinclair, S7Description:
Inner Realm 🚀
Saturday, 23 March 1996
Production:
Merry MelodiesVenue:
77 William St, DarlinghurstMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Sugar Ray, Antic, Phil Smart, Nervous, Dominic, Justin Bryne (UK)Description:
Vibealite 🚀
Saturday, 30 March 1996
Production:
Krafty ProductionsPictures:
3Venue:
Graffiti Hall of Fame, 282 Botany Rd AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
DJ Vibes, Pee Wee/Paul Holden, Asterix/Herb, Tymez II/Chuck, Nik Fish/Jumping Jack, Subzero/Akira, Mandrake/Dawso, Budds/Stoo, Q-Tek/ChesterDescription:
JLT: It was shut down and moved. It pumped at the Graffiti Hall of Fame. It went into the morning hours. The cops did come again to the GHoF, but they took off without shutting it down. Kudo's to the promoters for sorting the move out so quickly. Everyone had a great night and DJ Vibes played a wicked set!
Phunky Acid Bubblebath 🚀
Thursday, 4 April 1996
Production:
DJ Colour & James BondPictures:
2Venue:
77 William St, DarlinghurstMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Florian, Patrick HAF, Sugar Ray, Colour, James BondDescription:
Patrick HAF I think it was the last in a series of parties by DJ Colour & James Bond. There are _alot_ of in-jokes and references in the flyer, from Steve Austin ( 6 Million Dollar Man) to Kraftwerk. A whole bunch of our friends are in the flyer as well. It was a hell of a flyer for a hell of a party!Flyer: Rol
Underground E 🚀
Friday, 5 April 1996
Production:
Venue:
Old refrigerated warehouse. City West Link, near The Cresent side Street, Rozelle BayMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Subzero, Fan-Tase, Akira, Jim Jams, Tymez II, X-Treme, Q-Tek, Asterix, D-Lite, ShadeDescription:
JC: It was in a refrigerator warehouse that was sound proof and there was enough space to park cars inside the venue so no one outside had a clue. Brilliant night! The Police turned up and someone gave them a lease agreement and a DA / Council approval for the rave. Back in the days before the Internet etc the police had no way of checking the validity of these documents and they looked pretty good. It was not until the next week that the police worked out that the only approval that was actually given was the loan of a set of bolt cutters that someone used to access the place. Whoever did the graphic design work (you know who you are) on the council approval and lease from state rail, Job well done.
Outer Orbits with Gingeroid 🚀
Saturday, 6 April 1996
Production:
Vegetable MatterPictures:
3Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Biz E, Lupus Yonderboy, Sleepy, 187, Otto, Nathan, Quest, Torquemada, Florian, Ja, Shango, S7 (Starlite 7)Description:
Fusion 🚀
Saturday, 6 April 1996
Production:
Pictures:
4Venue:
Centennial Basket Ball Stadium, 9 Redfern Road, MintoMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Marc Smith, Pee Wee Ferris, Paul Holden, Nik Fish, Jumping Jack, Spellbound, Jesse James, George Vagas, Dynamix, JadeDescription:
Mind Bubble 🚀
Saturday, 6 April 1996
Production:
Hair Raising & Collisions CollectionsVenue:
Cafe De LaneMap:
Djs:
Torquemada, Bass Bitch, Dubtle, S7Description:
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Thunderdome 2 – The Possession 🚀
Saturday, 13 April 1996
Production:
I D & TPictures:
3Venue:
Hollywood Drive, Lansvale – Old Magic KingdomMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Public Domain (UK), Pavo, Bass D, King Mathew (Holland), DJ Francois & Jorn (France), Paul Holden, Shade, Spellbound, Jumping Jack, Geoff da Chef, Crisis, Nik Fish, Fenix, Subzero, Mach V, DaydreamDescription:
📷Video: Thunderdome 2
The Brain 🚀
Saturday, 20 April 1996
Production:
The Brain PresentsPictures:
4Venue:
Map:
Djs:
DJ Trevor &The Nightraver, Pee Wee, Crisis, Jumping Jack, Nik Fish, Chris Kross, Subzero, JasperDescription:
Alien Mind Beed 🚀
Saturday, 20 April 1996
Production:
Ufology & Bionic YogurtVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Calix & Pitch Blac, MFS, Psy Harmonics, Avex, Kickin, Spy, Mystic Force, Nova Zebla, Zen Paradox, Torquemada, Biz E, Hi-Shock, Abel.Description:
R U Manik 🚀
Saturday, 27 April 1996
Production:
Liberty NetworkPictures:
2Venue:
Warehouse on the City West Link, near The Cresent (nearest cross street), Rozelle BayMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Paul Holden, Buds n Stoo, Shade, Jesta, Peter Tribe, Chester, Daydream, Fenix, PilwaDescription:
Had to meet in Chapman Road in Annandale, near Federal Park to get the address of the party. The party was put on via the Liberty network, who had a mailing list of ravers and ran underground parties. This was a fantastic party and the vibe was reminiscent of a few years early due to the secretive nature of the party. The warehouse was huge and had a great laser, all for $15. The police shut the party down about 8 am in the morning.
The Final EckyThump 🚀
Saturday, 27 April 1996
Production:
Front Left Corner (flc)Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Jim Jams, Chester, Herb, Spellbound, Vagas, Akira, Subzero, Tribe, Jumping Jack, Geoff da Chef, Australian Gabbers United, DJ Chuck and Tymez II (3 decks, 2 mixers)Description:
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Wonderland 🚀
Saturday, 4 May 1996
Production:
Venue:
Graffiti Hall of Fame, 282 Botany Rd AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Droopy D (Germany) & John Hardy (ACT)Description:
Garden of Eden 🚀
Saturday, 11 May 1996
Production:
RRPictures:
3Venue:
The 'Mandalay Cinemas' old Arthouse cinema on Elizabeth StreetMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Crisis, Subzero, Budds n Stoo, Jade, Chester, Tribe, Qtek, XS, Astrix, Daydream, Airwalk, (Slammin'J, Aladdin, Yen, Mr E : These DJs were on original flyer but got cut as not enough time slots)Description:
We spent hours creating massive paper mache trees to put on either side of the DJ booth. Paid $500 to hire the venue for a 'film shoot'.
Emotion 🚀
Saturday, 11 May 1996
Production:
Clearlight CrewVenue:
CanberraMap:
Djs:
Sydney: Mach V, Akira, Adrenalentle. Melbourne: DJC. Canberra: Speedloader, Morpheus, Archie, Ramjet, Fresh, Mike E, Wicked & GuestsDescription:
Thy Chosen Few 🚀
Saturday, 11 May 1996
Production:
Nutcase ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
911, Subzero, Akira, Vagas, Agu, Geoff da Chef, Tymez II, Chuck, G-Force, Killajoules, Tingles, Reggie vs Daffy & GuestsDescription:
3 Descks and 2 Mixers GS: Wow talk about blast from the past. 911, Sub Zero, Geoff Da Chef, Richard Akira, George Vagas. Damn I miss those times. 0055 venue numbers and the party was to celebrate Luckys bday, shout out to Kim. I havent thought of Lucky & Kim in years!
Woody Woodecker 🚀
Saturday, 18 May 1996
Production:
Groov e ProductionsVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Reko, MK II, Chuck, Tymez II, 911, Nik Fish, Subzero, Reaver, Jim JamsDescription:
Ephx 🚀
Saturday, 18 May 1996
Production:
The Subluminous Conspiracy, Helix 2 catalystVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Jammin' Unit (Germany), Krang, Infusion, Calix vs Pitch Black, Biz E, Hi-Shock, Jemma, Mas Rod, Manson, Sub Bass Snarl, Mu Mesons, Mood-a-rama, Ian Andrews, 5 Star OddesseyDescription:
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2019 🚀
Saturday, 8 June 1996
Production:
Front Left Corner (flc)Pictures:
2Venue:
Hyde Park Barracks, CBDMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Hardcore Thief, Jen-E, Pee Wee, Jumping Jack, Jim Jams, Nik Fish, Spellbound, Tymez II, Paul Holden, Asterix, Q-Tek, Subzero, HerbDescription:
Catchphrase - Welcomes you to the future.
Sabotage 🚀
Saturday, 8 June 1996
Production:
Sugar Ray & Phil SmartPictures:
2Venue:
The Metro Theatre, 624 George St, SydneyMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Sugar Ray, Phil Smart, Jad McAdam, Young Jase, Ken Cloud, Jon Hardy, Joe 90, Stephen Allkins, Infusion (Live), Pocket (Live)Description:
Eclipse 96 🚀
Saturday, 8 June 1996
Production:
Eclipse '96Pictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Krazee (Adelaide), Dooee (Perth), Paul Holden, Fenix, Crisis, Vagas, Spellbound, Daydream, Preacher, SubzeroDescription:
Escape Recovery 2 🚀
Sunday, 9 June 1996
Production:
Sickshit ProductionsVenue:
Sydney HarbourMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Spellbound, Shade, Chester, Revolution, PillwaDescription:
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Hellbound 🚀
Saturday, 15 June 1996
Production:
XSV ProductionsVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Gee Wiz (Brisbane), Spellbound, Paul Holden, Jade, Akira, Agu, XS, SubzeroDescription:
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Sweet Liberty 🚀
Saturday, 22 June 1996
Production:
Sweet ProductionsPictures:
3Venue:
Luddenham Croatian ClubMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Jade, Plus One, Subzero, Tymez II, Illusion, Choozie, Spellbound, Geoff Da Chef, Pee Wee, Akira, Mach V, Chuck, Paul HoldenDescription:
Catchphrase - It's time for the highest high.
Sabotage - The Final Mission 🚀
Saturday, 22 June 1996
Production:
Sugar Ray & Phil SmartPictures:
2Venue:
Skygarden, 77 Castlereagh St CityMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Sugar Ray, Phil Smart, Ken Cloud, Stephen AllkinsDescription:
The Secret Garden - Mushroom Magic 🚀
Saturday, 22 June 1996
Production:
Candy Flip ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Abel, Droopy D, Jade, Nik Fish, ReaverDescription:
Someones At The Decks - The Second Chapter 🚀
Saturday, 29 June 1996
Production:
Tas ProductionsVenue:
Alberta Street Surry Hills?Map:
Djs:
911, 909, Subzero, Vagas, Akira, Alf, G Force, AGU Team - Geoff da Chef, Chuck, Tymez IIDescription:
Field Of Dreams 4 🚀
Saturday, 6 July 1996
Production:
David Haran and Paul HoldenPictures:
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Cataract Scout Park, Baden Powell Drive, AppinMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Infusion (LIVE) Pocket (LIVE) Nervous, Dynamix, Abel, Young Jase, Jumping Jack, Nik Fish, Peter Tribe, Sugar Ray, Simon L, Jade, Paul Holden, Danny KaramDescription:
Read 'Ray the Ravers' Review. 🎥Video: Download the free video 'The Dream'
Evolution 🚀
Saturday, 13 July 1996
Production:
e Maginary ProductionVenue:
Triglav Club, 80-84 Brisbane Rd, St John's ParkMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Rob B, Igor, Lionel, Bobzy, Chozie, SubzeroDescription:
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Free Love 96 🚀
Saturday, 13 July 1996
Production:
Bizerk ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
Centennial Basket Ball Stadium, 9 Redfern Road MintoMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Affinity (Live), Reaver (Live), Nik Fish vs Jumping Jack, Spellbound vs Herb, Chester vs Jade, Fenix vs Dynamix, Akira vs Tribe, Airwalk vs Daydream, Budds vs Stoo, Subzero vs Vagas, Nathan Barclay vs Elusion, Asterix vs Vic, Jesta vs BigglesDescription:
Ray's Reviews - Freelove 96: The week after the Field of Dreams experience, this was hyped up to continue the great “big rave” events. But it was not to be. The organisation of this event was terrible, and many people were very disappointed. It was advertised as a free event, but did not end up that way. I got there at around 11pm, and there was a queue about 100 metres long. We got on the end of the queue and waited, and waited.. and waited.. and waited. 3 hours later, we finally got to the entrance of the stadium (2pm by this time), and were forced to pay $5 “donation” or else we couldn't go in. I'm not against paying $5 for an event, but if it is advertised as being free, then it bloody well should be free. Our legs were aching, and our spirits down, only to go into the event to be disappointed further. There were a LOT of people here. Thousands of people had showed up – most of them not even being ravers! The sound quality was terrible, and the volume very low. The only thing happening that was of any interest at all was the laser show on the see through sheet that was up in the air – and often showing gratuitous e-messages. The one live act that I saw when we were there sounded pathetic (probably not due to the performers themselves, but the equipment they were using). And finally the “once you're in you cant go out unless you line up again” policy was in force, and the line had died down to about 2 hours long instead. A very disappointing night, a long drive, a waste of petrol and $5, and sore legs to match. If Field of Dreams was a night out at the pub, then this was the hangover the next day.
Utopia 3 : The First Birthday 🚀
Saturday, 20 July 1996
Production:
Powerhouse ProductionsPictures:
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Sydney Dance Company Building, The Wharf, Pier 4, Hickson Road, Walsh BayMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Pee Wee, Fenix, Mik-e, Shade, Daydream, Crisis, Rev vs Pillwa, Vic, Drew vs Slammin JDescription:
Ray's Reviews - Utopia 3: Probably THE BEST NIGHT that I have ever had at a rave! This was absolutely unbelievable, and KILLED the previous utopia event. Situated at Pier 4, this was probably the best venue I have ever been to (maybe with the exception of Crisis Point 3 – hmm all the No. 3 events seem to be the best – crisis point 3, fod3, utopia 3 – 3rd time lucky I spose) It was at the Sydney Dance Company, in a huge warehouse type venue. There was tonnes of parking out the front too. As you walked into the event, you could see the 2nd small room (which you thought was the main room as you entered). This room had house and hard house mostly, and was quite a good room in itself. The DJ for this room was on a walkway which was looking down on the room. The main room was still to come – to get to it you had to walk down a corridor of flashing strobe lights, which was one of the best little additions I have seen at any event – it was extremely atmospheric, and pumped up people as they journeyed into the main room (and it also funnily made it very difficult to walk, as the lights stuffed up your balance a bit). The main room was a big checkered (yes black and white checkered) dance floor, with the back wall a huge mirror. This room was going ballistic all night without stopping! When I went in there everyone was jumping and dancing very hard, and this lasted for hours and hours. The vibe here was absolutely awesome, like nothing I have seen before. The laser show was also one of the best I have seen (besides FOD4) and they made the crowd go beyond their limits. The mirrored wall at the back of the room reflected the laser light back into the crowd again – it was just an unbelievable room that has to be seen to be believed. All night the DJs were playing great music which everyone liked, all the classic hard tracks, and some newer trance, techno and hard house. The music quality was great and the bass reverberated around the room. Everyone involved in this event is a genius – the lighting crew, the DJs and most of all the promoters who would have gone to a lot of trouble securing such a great and new venue. And I just lurved the strobe flashing corridor – a great touch! The only problem is that some people did some graffiti, and someone else dropped a cigarette down a crack, causing a small fire which the fire brigade had to come and put out, closing the rave at 6am. This means that this truly great venue will probably never be used for a rave again. But anyway, a top score for this event – TEN OUT OF TEN!
Escape Recovery 3 🚀
Sunday, 21 July 1996
Production:
Sickshit ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
Sydney HarbourMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Spellbound, Shade, Chester, Revolution, PillwaDescription:
A recovery cruise
Corruption 🚀
Saturday, 27 July 1996
Production:
Pictures:
2Venue:
Skygarden, 77 Castlereagh St CityMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Quest, Nik Fish, Matt G, Jumping Jack, Shade, Clifford, Peter Tribe, ChesterDescription:
Skool of Hardknox – The Second Semester 🚀
Saturday, 3 August 1996
Production:
Australian Gabberz UnitedPictures:
4Venue:
Sky Bar in RedfernMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Geoff Da Chef, Jumping Jack, Sleepy, Mach V, Subzero, Spellbound, Chuck, Tymez II, HerbDescription:
Hilarious hardcore party, thank you Geoff Da Chef for keeping hardcore kicking in 95 – the theme tune for the night would have to have been 'THERE'S NO PARTY LIKE AN ALCOHOLIC PARTY'. From memory the place was covered in black plastic and dripping with sweat!!!
Sound of Substance 🚀
Saturday, 3 August 1996
Production:
EyebyteVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Nick Spacetree, Ming D, Bass Bitch, Biz E, Jedi, Jester, Chin, Bindi, Nick Field, Zeitgeist, Lush Puppy, V8bit, Orion, BombassaDescription:
Neurofun 🚀
Saturday, 10 August 1996
Production:
A Group of DJsVenue:
Warehouse on the corner of Crown St and Foley St, Darlinghurst then Sydney ParkMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Lotus, Fidget, Jesta, Crystal, Dimension, Hysteria, Qualm, Shine, Slammin' J, XSDescription:
A good but illegal venue, close to oxford street, but a bit to close to some apartments and police shut down the party while Crystal was mixing due to noise complaints. They quickly moved to Sydney Park, but not the usual place, on the total other side of the park and continues into the wee hours. Great little underground party.
Astrology – The First Rebirth (Leo) 🚀
Saturday, 10 August 1996
Production:
Technoise Touring/Rave Olympix 2000Pictures:
3Venue:
Sydney Dance Company Building, Pier 4, The RocksMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Spellbound, Rampage, Subzero, Vagas, Akira, Mk II, Jumping Jack, Nik Fish, Fenix, Crisis, Herb, 911, Budds n Stoo, Hi-Shock, Rage Reset LIVE, DimitriDescription:
It was shut down around 1am and everybody went to a free party at Sydney park which was then shut down about 4am!.webp)
Basic 🚀
Saturday, 10 August 1996
Production:
Seduction ProductionPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Spellbound, Akira, Jumping Jack, Nik Fish, Fenix, Ming D, ArthurDescription:
Catchphrase – Get back to basics.
Hardcore Catastrophe 🚀
Friday, 16 August 1996
Production:
Exhail ProductionsVenue:
Car park / Community Centre, 142 Addison Rd MarrickvilleMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Description:
Hothouse Produce 🚀
Saturday, 17 August 1996
Production:
Exhail ProductionsVenue:
The Rooftop, Kings Cross Hotel, Kings CrossMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Dave Kirkpatrick, Martyn Allen, Guy Delicious, CassDescription:
.webp)
Hardcore Heaven 🚀
Saturday, 24 August 1996
Production:
m&m productions, Hardcore Alliance and TeknosisPictures:
3Venue:
Started off at the old Film Studios in Redfern (19 Birmingham St, Alexandria), was shut down and the party moved to Graffiti HallMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Paul Holden, Spellbound, Subzero, Tymez II, Cloud 9, Akira, Geoff da Chef, ShadeDescription:
The venue for this rave seemed too good to be true (and it was). It was a warehouse-type place on a small street at Alexandria. I got there just after 11pm, the time it was meant to start, and outside the venue there were already a few police cars. No-one was being allowed inside, and the lights were on in the venue. We all waited, and waited.. until it was finally announced that the rave was to be shut down (before it even started). The disappointing part was that the promoters had advertised continuously that the rave was fully 100% legal and council approved, but obviously this was a total and direct lie. There was a whisper of the rave being relocated at the Graffiti Hall of Fame, about 2km away. So off we went to the next venue.. and waited for the organisers to get the key.. and waited for the sound and lighting equipment to arrive.. and waited for it to be set up. Finally it was all set up, and the music started. About 5 minutes later the first police car came past and saw what was happening. After 10 minutes or so another car came, and then another.. Within the next half an hour, around 20 more police cars and 50 or so police officers turned up to shut the venue down. The turned the music off, and tried to make all the ravers leave. But some people had the idea that if everyone sat down, then it would be a virtual impossibility for the police to remove them all.. so they screamed out for everyone to sit on the floor, and everyone did. It was quite hilarious – all the officers had a dazed and confused look on their faces not knowing what to do next. This lasted for half an hour, when I then decided to go home – I don't know what actually happened after this, but I'm sure it would have been interesting. As I never actually went inside the venues (except when a lot of people charged in at one point), I still have my non-refundable ticket – what a waste of 24 bucks that was! This gets a 1 out of 10 for the nights humour it provided me with (and the fact that the first venue *looked* good from the outside). LATE NEWS: The party actually did continue, all the tonnes of police actually left! So a couple more points for this one.. a 3 out of 10. I heard the sound quality was pretty crap though.
The Secret Garden - Affinity 🚀
Saturday, 24 August 1996
Production:
Candy Flip ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Affinity LIVE, Pee Wee, Droopy D, Jade, DevaDescription:
Mega Thump 🚀
Saturday, 7 September 1996
Production:
Front Left Corner (flc)Venue:
Imperial Peking floating boatMap:
Djs:
Jim Jams, Nik Fish, Herb, Spellbound, Micro, Subzero, Akira, Tymez II, VagasDescription:
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Jolt 🚀
Saturday, 14 September 1996
Production:
Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Spellbound, Reaver, Herb, Chester, Jade, Peter Tribe, Speedloader, Unknown, TangoDescription:
Catchphrase – Twice the energy. Flyer says it was licensed, was it in a club in CBD?
Mile High Club 🚀
Saturday, 21 September 1996
Production:
A Group of DJs and a BabydollVenue:
Macquarie Hotel, Corner of Wenthworth Ave and Goulburn St, Surry HillsMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Affinity (LIVE), Lotus, Fenix, Hysteria, XS, Qualm, Fidget, Jesta, Daydream, ReaverDescription:
Great set up close to Oxford St. They had scaffolding for the decks and the lights. The laser looked wicked. It was in the back room of the pub that had floor boards. Unfortunately the attendance was lacking and there was hardly anyone there..webp)
Digital Overdose aka Astrology Virgo 🚀
Saturday, 21 September 1996
Production:
TAS Productions, Technoise Touring, Stomp SquadPictures:
4Venue:
Ice Skating Rink, Phillips Ave Canterbury, CanterburyMap:
Street ViewDjs:
DreamTeam aka Gizmo, Buzz Fuzz, Dano, Lady Dames (Holland), 911, Vagas, Subzero, Geoff da Chef, Tymez II, DJ Chuck, 909, Rampage, Jim Jams, Herb, NasenBluten (Live), Rage Reset (live), MC Jackell, Jumping Jack, Ken Cloud, Ming D, Mach V, Plus One, Stephan, Charli Boy, Asha, Diesel, WizardDescription:
Escape Recovery 4 🚀
Sunday, 22 September 1996
Production:
Sickshit ProductionsVenue:
Sydney HarbourMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Spellbound, Shade, Chester, Revolution, PillwaDescription:
A recovery cruise
Cyber City 🚀
Saturday, 28 September 1996
Production:
Playtime ProductionsPictures:
7Venue:
Function centre, 225 Canterbury Rd, CanterburyMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Nik Fish, Paul Holden, Cronic, Jumping Jack, Vagas, MK11, Geoff da Chef, Reaver, Herb, Spellbound, Pee Wee, ShadeDescription:
Ray's Reviews - Cyber City. Catchphrase: CC, You can't say No! JLT: It was in a community hall in Canterbury, I helped DMC Lighting Sound setup during the day and I did the lighting for this event with the red head Oracle guy doing lasers. We had a 7W F/C laser & 6 Golden Scans Mk2's on 3 scaffholding towers. I went home to get ready and when I returned it was a bit hectic. It wasn't until Nik Fish jumped on that things got going. The crowd was a mix of young and old of about 1000 people. It was a successful night, the crowd was going wild and there were a lot of the Gladsville/Lane Cove/Hunters Hill crews there. I remember going in a backroom for billies and the owner of the venue busted us, HAHA! Pretty sure that was the last rave held in this venue. Great night! Last gig for PlayTime Productions, the promoter 'PTP' went on to do bigger and better things.
Decadence 🚀
Saturday, 28 September 1996
Production:
Pictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Jon da Silva (UK), Dave Kirkpatrick, Martyn Allen, Guy Delicious, Afram (Live percussion), Cameron (Canberra), Torquemada, Junior BDescription:
Living Dream 🚀
Saturday, 28 September 1996
Production:
2SER 107.3Venue:
HomebushMap:
Djs:
Austin Corrosive (UK), Greyskull (UK), Ding, Raptor, Sub Bass Snarl, Gemma, Jester, Michal MD, Morpheus, Jam, Ali I, Gonzo, Swinging Vinny, vs Back Ally SalyDescription:
Catch phrase – Ohms Not Bombs Allniter.
Adrenalin 🚀
Saturday, 5 October 1996
Production:
Victory Force AustraliaPictures:
7Venue:
Underground Car Park on Norton St, LeichardtMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Ramos, Supreme, Clarkee, Vinylgroover, Force, Styles & MC MarleyDescription:
JLT: There was a cool little Punos chill out area when you entered. The main room was dark and had a really low ceiling and it turned out to be a loading dock. Does anybody remember the party finishing at 5am because “the fruit trucks were coming”?
Buzz 🚀
Sunday, 6 October 1996
Production:
Exhail Productions and C5PVenue:
The Craig - Harbourside, Darling HarbourMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Crisis, Fenix, Elroy, Velicious, Daydream, 911, Chuck, Geoff Da Chef, Buds n' Stoo, Preacher, Charlie Boy, Mr Bliss, Herb, Tymez II, Chaos, Affinity (Live)Description:
eckythump 🚀
Saturday, 12 October 1996
Production:
Front Left Corner (flc)Venue:
Map:
Djs:
MAINROOM: Jim Jams, Herb, Tymez II, Akira, Nik Fish, Micro, 911, Vagas HARDCORE ROOM: Rampage, Killa Joules, Whackysham, Kaos, Dredd, Uzi, Crystal, MehdiDescription:
The Prophecy 🚀
Saturday, 19 October 1996
Production:
Powerhouse ProductionsPictures:
4Venue:
Lidcombe Catholic ClubMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Pee Wee, Paul Holden, Fenix, Crisis, Shade, Daydream, Mark Dynamix, Chester, Subzero, PillwaDescription:
Ray's Reviews - The Prophecy: Another community centre, and another rainy night. A big hall with loud sound. From what I can remember there was a pretty good laser show, and the music was great. The atmosphere was not too bad, considering it was a rainy night and cold and miserable outside. There were quite a few people here, probably since it was brought to us by the people who did Utopia (which the last one was wicked). There was a laser screen that was in use most of the night, the perfect thing to get that neck twisted. A nice little chill out room was at the front under the stage. Not a bad party, nothing special though.Video: The Prophecy
Mellow Rages 🚀
Saturday, 19 October 1996
Production:
Nelecom Productions (Ronnie Reggie)Venue:
The Palladium, Roslyn St, Kings CrossMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Tony Tone, David Brace, Squidger, Cas, Alix, Milo, Joe 90, Jumping Jack, Rack n Danny, Kate Monroe, TommyDescription:
Treez Pleez 🚀
Saturday, 19 October 1996
Production:
Jungle PunksVenue:
Outdoor Doof, somewhere near Richmond.Map:
Map ViewDjs:
Manson, Zeitgeist, Nag Champa, Ommy Looper, Michael MD, Lush PuppyDescription:
Six Degrees of Separation 🚀
Friday, 25 October 1996
Production:
Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Room 1 (Brisk): Paul Holden, Mach V, Quicksmart, Shade, Subzero, Trippas. Room 2 (Ambling): Nik Fish, Nervous, Jonathan Wall, Mike D, Sam Carroll, Smart Arse (Live PA).Description:
Catch phrase – We come together..webp)
Tour De Forze 🚀
Saturday, 26 October 1996
Production:
EM Jay, Technoise, Olympix 2000Pictures:
3Venue:
Lone Star Function Centre, Parramatta Rd, StrathfieldMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Paul ElstakDescription:
The Secret Garden - Under the Sea 🚀
Saturday, 26 October 1996
Production:
Candy Flip ProductionsPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Droopy D, Abel, Pee Wee, Reaver, Deva, UnknownDescription:
Hardcore Catastrophe 2 🚀
Saturday, 2 November 1996
Production:
The Exhail TeamPictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Pee Wee, Paul Holden, Fenix, Jumping Jack, Daydream, Hardcore Team (Geoff and Chuck), Budds n Stoo, Preacher, Elroy, Velicious, Joe, Mr Bliss, Charlie Boy, Rodger Ramjet (Canberra) MPK and Noddy (Adelaide)Description:
House of Decadence 🚀
Saturday, 2 November 1996
Production:
DecadenceVenue:
Map:
Djs:
Featuring Slam (live), Martyn Allen, Fave Kirtpatrick, Cass, Torquemada, Cameron, Junior BDescription:
Clearlight 🚀
Saturday, 2 November 1996
Production:
Clearlight CrewPictures:
2Venue:
Mitchell or Braddon CanberraMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Plus One, Mach V, Chris Fresh, Hi-Shock, Archie, Speedloader, Crucial, Mike, Wicked, Devlin, RamjetDescription:
Speedloader: The Clearlight crew was based in Canberra as were the parties.. as far as I remember, it was a warehouse in either Mitchell or Braddon.. Naomi and her crew always had exceptional production values, the sound and decor were always spot on.. I think maybe a bigger party of the time with maybe 400-500 ravers - which was a large percentage of the dance crowd in the (Canberra) city back then.. Plus One was always a fav guest of the Canberra jungle crew, it may have been Hi-Shock's first Canberra gig.. the artwork (on the back of the flyer) may have been a couple of young kids Escha, or PAF who were up and coming djs and graf artists of the time.. all of the flyers they produced had really good art such as this..
Transcend 🚀
Saturday, 2 November 1996
Production:
Lonely Planet ProductionsVenue:
Duke of Cornwall, 646 Harris St, UltimoMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Micko and Klone, Gersbach and Sheriff, Michael MD, Bass Bitch, Lush Puppy, Sub Bass Snarl, Marty B, Pitch Black vs Calix, Blau Dot, Hi-Shock, Rage Reset, Nasenbluten, Miss X, Ding, OttoDescription:
Escape Recovery 5 🚀
Sunday, 21 July 1996
Production:
Sickshit ProductionsVenue:
Sydney HarbourMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Spellbound, Shade, Chester, Revolution, PillwaDescription:
A recovery cruise.webp)
2036 🚀
Saturday, 16 November 1996
Production:
Front Left Corner (flc)Pictures:
3Venue:
Canterbury Ice Skating Rink, Canterbury Rd then moved to Graffiti Hall of Fame, 282 Botany Rd AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Jim Jams, Tymez II, Akira, Chester, Herb, Subzero, Vagas, Nik Fish, Micro, 911, Jen-E (Brisbane)Description:
Was shut down around 11pm, the party carried on at Graffiti Hall but there was another party on, so the hardcore didn't start again till 6am.Video: Full Video: 2036
Physical Graffiti 🚀
Saturday, 16 November 1996
Production:
New Clear Energy SS ProductionsVenue:
Graffiti Hall of Fame, 282 Botany Rd AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Josh Abrahams, Biz E, Hi-Shock, Zeitgeist, Jedi, Jester, John Hardy, Ken Cloud, Torquemada, Jedda Byron, Nick SpacetreeDescription:
Parabolic Loop Solvent 🚀
Friday, 22 November 1996
Production:
Vegetable MatterVenue:
Palladium - 2A Rosyln St, Kings CrossMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Biz E, Bass Bitch, Sleepy, Lupus Yonderboy, Nathan, Interior & Organism (Live)Description:
Return of the Living Dead 🚀
Saturday, 23 November 1996
Production:
The Happy CrewVenue:
Sheridan's skate shop Cronulla? 36 Kingsway, CronullaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Description:
entry was from the lane at the back, Wilbur Lane
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Hardcore Heaven 2 🚀
Saturday, 30 November 1996
Production:
m&m productions, Hardcore Alliance and TeknosisPictures:
3Venue:
Leichardt PCYCMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Paul Holden, Spellbound, Subzero, Tymez II, Cloud 9, Akira, Geoff da Chef, Shade, Chuck, 911Description:
Electric Spaghetti 🚀
Saturday, 30 November 1996
Production:
Just CausePictures:
2Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Manson, Orlon, Abel, Biz E, Michael MD, Ming D, Lush, Bass Bitch Puppy, Mystic Force (Live), Torquemada, Chinbindi, Jedi, Shane, Our Mate Dave, Black & the Rainbow Circus, Atone (Live), B(if)Tek (Live)Description:
Children of the Hardcore 4 🚀
Saturday, 14 December 1996
Production:
Astrix Productions (Benny, Emjay & Crew)Pictures:
2Venue:
Reverse Garbage, 8/142 Addison Rd, MarrickvilleMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Hi-Shock, Spellbound, Rampage, Vagas, Nick TT, Dredd, 911, Geoff da Chef, Chuck, Hardcore FiendsDescription:
The Addison Road Community Centre?.webp)
Astrology - Sagittarius 🚀
Saturday, 21 December 1996
Production:
Technoise Touring/Rave Olympix 2000Pictures:
4Venue:
Map:
Djs:
Subzero, Herb, Akira, Vagas, Vertigo, 911, Jim Jams, Chuck D, Micro, Tip 1, Rampage, Kaos, Wackisham, Chris CrossDescription:
Did the party happen?
Sun Splashed 🚀
Wednesday, 25 December 1996
Production:
Pictures:
2Venue:
Bondi BeachMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Martin Stace, Chester, Craig Obey and KC, Glan and KC, Cassian, LT Quimmer, Nik Fish, Rob Milton, Mal Russell, Jumping Jack, Dave Kirkpatrick, Jay, Stephen Ferris, Mark Walton, Kate MunroDescription:
Mellow Rages - Christmas Special 🚀
Saturday, 28 December 1996
Production:
Nelecom Productions (Ronnie Reggie)Venue:
The Palladium, 2a Roslyn St, Kings CrossMap:
Map ViewDjs:
Paul Buzz'ard, Tommy Squidger, Alix, Kate MunroeDescription:
Love Nation '97 🚀
Tuesday, 31 December 1996
Production:
Bizerk and PowerhousePictures:
3Venue:
Centennial Basket Ball Stadium, 9 Redfern Road, MintoMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Pee Wee, Spellbound, Subzero, Fenix, Chester, Budds n Stoo, Crisis, Shade, Daydream, Gee Wiz, Mark Dynamix, Herb, AkiraDescription:
Love 🚀
Tuesday, 31 December 1996
Production:
An 'E' ProductionVenue:
Metro Theatre, George Street cnr Central St SydneyMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Sugar Ray, Phil Smart, Ken Cloud, Young Jase, Pocket (Live), Head Effect (Live), Suzie Q, Abel, Joe 90, Luscious Lorna, JD (Good Groove)Description:
World Dance NYE 🚀
Tuesday, 31 December 1996
Production:
Pictures:
5Venue:
Alexandria Basketball Stadium, 53 Maddox St, AlexandriaMap:
Street ViewDjs:
Jen E & Gee Wiz (QLD), Spellbound, Jim Jams, Subzero, Akira, Tymez II, Chester, Tribe, Micro, Pee Wee, Vagas, Dredd, Jumping JackDescription:
House of Decadence - Sister Bliss & Rollo 🚀
Tuesday, 31 December 1996