Jane Fitz on raving in 90s Hong Kong and the mystery of the underground

Jane Fitz is a DJ of more than 25 years, a crucial figure in underground house and techno, and a promoter of some of the best parties in the UK over a similar time period.
We discuss her roots in London, experiences living in Hong Kong during the 90s, and her route into DJing via magazine journalism and record collecting. And of course we cover her seminal parties, Peg, and Night Moves which is still running sporadically when suitable venues can be found.

Is Jane a DJ's DJ? Even though we hate the term, it probably applies here! This is a great conversation with someone who does things the right way.

00:00 Intro and how you can support the show
05:30 Current raves in South America
07:30 What is 'underground'?
18:20 Music is no longer the most important thing
23:13 Anxiety in the younger audience
25:45 Rock shows vs Clubs
26:20 AD
28:30 Early experiences with music
32:50 A lifetime of collecting vinyl
38:20 DJing with vinyl or USB
43:32 First DJ gigs
46:30 Discovering Jeff Mills
48:35 Living in Hong Kong
51:48 AD
01:01:40 Moving back to the UK
01:04:30 Promoting parties in London - PEG
01:10:30 Promoting Night Moves
01:14:54 Smoking ban and noise complaints affect UK clubs
01:15:38 AD
01:20:30 Should big DJs play small clubs?
01:26:00 Problems with the dance press
01:35:50 Italian deep house recommendations

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