DJ Connie -  Set @ Sweet Harmony - Patchwork 16th October 21Rendezvous Projects and Patchworks, a unique cultural venue in Leyton, put on a Sweet Harmony event to celebrate the pirate radio and rave history in the borough.For one night only, in a warehouse setting in the heart of the Waltham Forest. Playing a mixture of deep house, acid house, hardcore, jungle, and drum and bass, DJs include:Linden C & Rob Acteson (Mi House Radio, Strictly Rhythm, Hypnosis, Dungeons)Dlux (Déjà Vu FM, Brain Records, Dungeons)Adrian H (Pulse 90.6, Dungeons, Labrynth)Mad B (Friends FM, Dungeons)DJ Connie (Runtings, Centreforce, Dungeons)Original ID (Friends FM, Kool FM, Déjà Vu FM)1989 – 1994 was a distinct period in music history; at the end of the acid house scene; garage, hardcore, jungle and drum and bass all emerged in quick succession. Waltham Forest played an important role in the development and dissemination of these musical genres, influencing a generation of musicians and young people. The borough’s role in this scene happened because of the diverse cultural mix of the borough, its location and architecture.All of the DJs playing on the night were integral to the development of the local scene and have gone on to play nationally and internationally.The weekend will also play host to an exhibition of material collected as part of this research project, including rare hand-painted 90s rave banners and artwork by Walthamstow-based company Bannerama, photographs, flyers and projections from the era and area.

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20 Oct 2021