Liverpool, United Kingdom
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats
Transport yourself into the heart of the Acid House movement in this interactive VR adventure.
In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats by award-winning immersive artist Darren Emerson will take you on a multi-sensory joyride into the past. Grab your friends and go in search of an illegal rave set over one night in Coventry in 1989. The virtual reality experience brings to life the stories of promoters, police officers, and rave-goers, whose rivalries and relationships drove a working class revolution in music and society. From poster-strewn bedrooms and pirate radio stations to a police headquarters and empty warehouse events, you’ll step into the shoes of rave culture pioneers as you witness this social phenomenon first-hand. Feel the anticipation, trepidation, excitement, and euphoria that was Acid House through an explorable virtual world and multi-sensory simulation. Following the VR experience, don’t miss a small exhibition containing archive and other audio-visual materials exploring Liverpool’s Acid House scene to enjoy at your leisure. From Liverpool’s infamous all-nighters at Quadrant Park to the rise of Cream as a super club and global brand.
Audience Role
Bring to life the stories of the promoters, police officers, and rave-goers, whose rivalries and relationships drove a working class revolution in music and society. Combining the latest in VR technology with 3D modelling, archive materials, 360° video, interaction and animation, this hour-long immersion invites attendees to adopt a VR headset, haptic vest, and controllers for a fully realised experience.
Ages: All ages