Music Not Diving with Scuba #004 Jane Fitz: Raving in 90s Hong Kong and the mystery of the underground
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Is Jane Fitz a DJ's DJ? Even though we hate the term, it probably applies here...
A DJ of more than 25 years and a crucial figure in underground house and techno, Jane is also 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.
This is a great conversation with someone who does things the right way... get involved!
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Chapters:
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
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
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
01:20:30 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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