35 Years of Misbehaving
Raindance is one of the UK’s longest-running rave organisations, established in London in 1989 at the height of the original acid house movement. Emerging from the underground warehouse scene, Raindance quickly became one of the defining names of the early UK rave era.
From Jenkins Lane to SeOne, from Hammersmith Apollo to Fabric London, Raindance has played a foundational role in shaping the culture of jungle, drum and bass and modern electronic music in the UK.
Many of dance music’s most influential artists appeared at Raindance in their formative years, including Carl Cox, Dave Angel, LTJ Bukem, Fabio & Grooverider, DJ Rap, John Digweed, Kevin “Reece” Saunderson, Slipmatt, Mr C, Shades of Rhythm, N-Joi and The Prodigy.
More than three decades later, Raindance continues to host events across London — connecting generations of ravers while preserving the original spirit.
Peace. Love. Unity. Raindance.
Raindance was born during a period of rapid cultural change. In the late 1980s, acid house had exploded across the UK, transforming warehouses, industrial estates and forgotten spaces into temporary dance floors. London became a focal point of a new youth movement built on rhythm, community and independence.
At Jenkins Lane in East London, Raindance helped define what a London rave could be: raw, inclusive and uncompromising. It was never just about music. It was about atmosphere, identity and collective release.
In an era before social media, before online ticketing and digital promotion, reputation was everything. Word spread through pirate radio, record shops and word of mouth. Raindance became synonymous with scale, energy and authenticity.