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What were people reading in October 1987? 📖 A perfect example of some of the style and modern design that The Face bought to the publishing scene. This issue explores topics from Liverpools economy to the New York art scene. Catch up with Keanu Reeves or read about the latest in CD design. The Face Magazine Issue No.90, UK, October 1987. From the MOYC Archives.
In the Spring of 1988, Simon Gordon, his brother, and a crew of friends set up a party in a warehouse on Alperton Lane, West London. None were experienced party throwers, although they had the connections to get a party started, but the inspiration for a good night of Hedonism was enough to carry them through. Simon was inspired by nights he’d come across in NYC on a previous trip but found London lacking anything similar. Club nights in England were more uptight, concerned with the individual and ended far too early. Luckily the explosion of House rippled back over the water along with Simon and while clubs were a couple steps behind there were dancers ready to jump. Hedonism only ran four events but free parties, electronic beats and raving have never quite disappeared. Now, 30 years on from those early Spring parties that kicked off a second Summer of Love, Simon has pulled the memories from the depths of West London and onto the World Wide Web. This year it’s been immortalised in a book, two years in the making, it’s a straightforward storytelling from inside the party. https://lnkd.in/eeMyjS6x
What were people reading in September 1998? 📖 It’s all about rounding up the best summer DJs and Tracks from the year while looking to Berlin’s Love Parade and Ibiza. Busting intoxication myths and advising on the best kinds of headwear for clubbers. Mixmag Magazine, UK, September 1998. From the MOYC Collections.
Have You Ever Kicked A Dandelion? launched at Peckham Levels as a collaborative photographic series from Hayley Jay whose practice is concerned with the aesthetics of youth and the spaces they occupy. During her residency at Millside School in Slough, Hayley captured the character and energy of the every day while also passing her camera onto the students. The exhibition blends students' imagery and artwork with Hayley’s in an uplifting showcase challenging the pervasive negative stigma and complex obstacles faced by special needs and provisional schools today. Catching up on the exhibition and launch event, Hayley reflects on her motivation and inspirations as she took on her biggest project to date, as well as the takeaway lessons. https://lnkd.in/eEHRmEuu
Tonight, Rebecca Zephyr Thomas launches her new zine Nectarine. A collaboration with Iris aka Nectarine Girl that compiles four years of photographs documenting her life, loves and most importantly, looks. Citing Y2K icons such as Snooki and Paris Hilton as inspiration, the zine captures a resurgence of noughties nostalgia updated and thoughtfully thrifted for a new generation. Still, between the curated looks and heavy styling, are the everyday motions of a young girl navigating the world. Friendship is one of many driving forces captured in the zine, including that of Iris and Rebeccas, moon boot stomping over the city through city farms and builders' cafes. As the reality stars of the 2000s would recognise, showing the tender motions of everyday life requires confidence, often easier to face dressed in velour and fake diamonds. https://lnkd.in/eXxDp6Xv
Maybe you got Oasis tickets but you didn’t get these tickets… Yvonne came down to our Fred Perry Brighton event last month with an amazing club and gig ticket collection that we’ve been archiving our way through. We couldn’t help but give a sneak preview of these! What object would you put in the museum archives? Suggest one at https://lnkd.in/e2Vr3gbn Oasis gig flyers and wristbands, UK, 1990s. Submitted by Yvonne Dawson.
"While the notion of young people ‘hanging around’ in public places has often been constructed in mass media as something that is problematic, this somewhat simplistic idea is complicated when we consider the value of public spaces for popular music culture. This collection of photographs by Rebecca Lewis that was submitted to the Museum of Youth Culture’s Subculture Archives is testimony to this." Ned, author of Metal in Merseyside, explores the places and city boundaries where young metal kids grew up and the impact on culture and the local music scene. Head to the link in our bio to read the full piece 🔗 Promoting Metal on Merseyside is currently on at Dark Earth Records, 16 Seaview Road, Wallasey, Merseyside, until November 30th. https://lnkd.in/eytEpgPe
Beyond the Bassline, curated by Dr Aleema Gray and Dr Mykaell Riley, is a celebratory opening of a time capsule we have not seen yet. 500 years of Black British Music is effortlessly revealed to all your senses with the use of around 300 objects, music and soundscapes, videos, poetry, art and so much more. Starting from the 1500s, each story, object and sound teaches you not only about the music but the communities behind them. Whether it was John Blanke and his trumpet in Henry VII’s court, 1970s Jazz singer Patti Flynn’s shining outfits, the West Indian Centre’s community nicknames or highlights from Jamal Edwards’ SBTV, every moment calls for your attention. After spending many hours trying to soak up Beyond the Bassline, and before it’s closure next week, Ali and Yeliz picked some stories that really grabbed them… https://lnkd.in/eHg3Ah75
It’s time for a Seaside Weekender ⚓️📢 Come to Fred Perry in Brighton this Sunday August 25th with your old photos, family albums, polaroids and youth culture objects! Become part of our public archive that celebrates 100 years of youth culture in Britain! 🎞💫 Send us a message if you’ve got any questions or won’t be able to make it down! 📆 Find us Sunday 25th August ⏰10AM - 4PM 📍Fred Perry Brighton, 2 Dukes Lane, Sussex, BN1 1BG Friends and Uni Settings, Brighton, UK, 2020s. Photographed by Yeliz Zaifoglu.