Teaser for doc on underground dance in Dublin...

antrophe

http://asantalamh.tumblr.com/

http://vimeo.com/40707251

On any given weekend thousands of people, regardless of age or social class, party to under-ground dance music in Dublin city.

Over the next six months Dublin Community TV will be working on a two part documentary to capture the raw energy and labours of love that keep us buzzing each weekend.

Part one will go right back to the old-skool. The emergence of our original rave nation, the people, clubs, labels and pirates that broke ground for repetitive beats in the city.

While we doff our hats to the origin myths, this doc refuses to regale in clichéd war tales from 1990s clubland with its well worn paths of tabloid hysteria and super-clubs. This documentary is about the rich cultural legacy of the hardcore explosion in the city. Part two looks at how this memory lives on through the work of today’s promoters, bedroom producers, DJs, DIY record labels and radio shows.

This is a documentary about a community that battles backward club opening hours and criminalizing caricatures yet works hard to keep an organic, mutating dance culture alive.

Think of this as an effort to gather as much insight and reflections on Dublin’s underground dance culture as we can over the next few months.

In the spirit of community media we want to crowdsource as much footage, memories, picture, tracks and experiences as we can.

We’re not just looking to talk to producers, DJs or promoters - we want to talk to the clubbers and gig goers as well.

So, get in touch over Facebook or Twitter if you have anything you want to contribute.

Don’t be shy.

Executive Steve

Ha, didn't know what this was, had a look and immediately spotted my crystal Jesus on my mixer. Big up lads, pleasure talking to ye all and I know you're going to be doing an absolutely amazing job on this, heart's in the right place and the head is screwed on proper.

dubsbhoy

Great idea and good luck with it, i've seeing you at work before, the underground scene needs some sort of promotion

antrophe

Great feedback so far. Thanks so much. Remember don't be shy about getting in touch so we can line up interviews and capture experiences that reflect the energy and growth of the scene.

Clanket

All the best with it. Look forward to seeing the finished doc.

EarlERizer

Have you been pointed in the direction of nr:gex / gen:fx otherwise known as Steven Caffery or Caf? Caf has been documenting some of the rare footage of the good aul days of the scene.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=77619

http://www.youtube.com/user/genfx303?feature=watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTTdxj5Q5eE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkyLoOqbvyg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OgTETOlkWw

there's also 2 legends of the oldskool scene to be found around boards , namely francois of UFO and Jay Carey of The Asylum

Jay
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=99581
http://www.youtube.com/user/Jahson70?ob=0

francois
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=51129

and I'm sure you'll find loads of willing story tellers around here
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056438508

or from the original
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=268391

Best of luck with the venture,look forward to seeing it!

p.s. Be sure to drop back and let us know when it's airing!

kunst nugget

Alrite budz, maybe yiz wud like tha interview me. I woz 1 of da first headz tha get stabbed in da Asylum - madferit I woz, gr8 times bitd getin mad out of me box with all solicitors and cleaners and everyone mad up for it rushing on doves. :D;):o:):mad::eek::P:confused::P:D:D:D

antrophe

Nice one guys. If you hear of anyone with stuff to contribute, get them to give me a shout at jamesr@Dctv.ie

EarlERizer

Some rare Mansion House footage from way back in 90/91

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukQ-VDecg8I

http://www.youtube.com/user/RedStarBlanch/videos