UNITED DANCE
12th August 1994
I arrived at the venue at approximately 11pm,
parking the car was a bit of a problem. All the
car parks were rammed, so I knew there were
going to be plenty of people inside the large
sports hall.
I found a spot not too far away from the
entrance and went in search of the United Dance
and Temptation posse! No problem getting in, a
nice polite search by the humorous door staff
and security – why can’t all security be like
this, it isn’t that hard to be nice, is it?
I was shown into a back office so I could set my
gear up. Oh and incidentally I lost my camera
flash sensor – if anyone has it – can I have it
back please.
In the main hall, some 150ft by 130ft, was a
large awesome set up, a 20ft interactive video
screen had been hung from the roof which
provided the crowd with live projections all
night. There was a three headed 20k
multicoloured, multi-electronic laser which had
centre place, and the show was out of this world
– golden scans, monster moons and loads of other
technical equipment used on the stage and
throughout the hall, all to full effect. Big
respect to Laser Electronics – Top light crew –
nice one!
The sound was pumping out from a JBL 80k
surround sound system and believe me it was well
loud – no sound restrictions! Capacity of the
venue is 2,000 and the capacity crowd were
having a PARTY, everywhere I looked people were
going for it and the atmosphere in the place was
unreal, electrifying, infectious, loads of happy
smiling faces all enjoying good music, good
company, good production and a good happy vibe.
Unfortunately DJ Sy was held up at his last
venue, he phoned to apologise and said he would
be late. What to do – Hype played an extra 15
minutes, but had to get off to his next gig what
a result. Who was in the crowd having a party?
No other than intrepid duo – Lip Master Mark and
Everson Allan – AKA The Rat Pack.
The jocks had all played well ruff sets, MC’s on
the night did a wicked job too. Then the lucky
result – Rat Pack came on and ripped the place
apart. I didn’t think the people could possibly
give more than they had given. Wrong. The place
went wild, and for the next 45 minutes the crowd
were taken away by the Lords Of The Dance to
another dimension.
The other room, which had quite a few people in
it listening to a selection of techno, trance
and house, was banging, and well sorted with
lights, sound and visuals, all to United Dance
and Temptations high standards.
However, as soon as the word was out that the
Rat Pack were on next door, the place emptied.
Everyone wanted to see the show and even if it
was for only 45 minutes, the Rat Pack gave 100%
and got 100% back, the crowd loved it! Big up
yer chest boys, you’re still the Lords! Massive
thanx and respects at least 2,000 times!!
Slipmatt came on at 5am until 6am and continued
to keep the party rocking, well ruff, anthems –
hands in the air, so much crowd interaction, it
was great to see, hear and feel. Everyone left
that place very unwillingly indeed, how many
last ones?? But leave they did and on a top
buzz.
Music policy, again all on the happy tip and a
little bit of everything to please as many as
possible, which did work very well. I spoke to
loads of people from first timers to ‘been to
‘em all’. They all said the same – Wicked
parties, Wicked music, wicked show and wicked
vibe, with no attitudes except happy ones.
This was another party I was pleased to be part
of and anyway, what better recommendation do you
need, if the Rat Pack went to party with you and
ended up playing for you.
Special mention to the lad in the wheelchair,
who partied all night, big respects, nice one.
You proved partying is for everyone, no matter
what.
The dancers on the stage throughout the night
provided everyone with more visual stimulation
with their routines, costumes and poses, which
were well wicked.
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