04/20/2026
A new project is asking people who were part of the 1990s rave scene to come forward with memories, photos, flyers and recordings from that era.
The project, called Mega Mega: Suburban Sound Revolution, aims to document the underground electronic music culture of the 1990s and preserve stories that may otherwise be lost.
Organisers are particularly interested in hearing from people who were involved between 1989 and 1999, whether they were DJs, promoters, clubbers, pirate radio figures or regular ravers on the dancefloor.
The project will explore how electronic music grew through record shops, pirate radio stations, local DJs and illegal warehouse parties, helping shape the wider UK rave scene.
Organisers say many important stories from that period have never been properly recorded and want to make sure the people who helped build the culture are recognised.
The initiative recently launched with a special event featuring artwork inspired by rave culture, while a travelling installation will also collect voice messages and personal memories from people who lived through the era.
The project is expected to lead to a major exhibition later this year, bringing together archive material, sound, photos and first-hand accounts from one of the most important periods in dance music history.
