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Northern Gathering Reunion Part 4!! Skegster & Kev Gee!
Happy New year folks!
As we enter the final few days of this terrible year, we look back at to a time when things were better!
To a time when you could smoke in nightclubs, party all night long & roll in from a night out & then somehow go to work 2 or 3 hours later & be fine! To a time when garys cost £1 and you needed about 10 of them. To a time when we didnt have smartphones & we didnt record everything on them. To a time when people actually went to record shops & met new friends, and forged partnerships & networked by being face to face, rather than over the internet. To a time when Social Media didnt exist and Rave Forums were the place to get information on what the weekend would consist of!!
SO! On tonights show we feature Kivo's very own Hard style King Dj Skegster! The guy who launched JADE & helped the youth of the area! Many who may have taken different paths if it wasnt for him! And he can mix a great set as well!! And then for mix 2 its myself playing the Hardcore that I enjoyed at the time! And also the first stirrings of what is now known as Crossbreed. But back then it was given the title Core & Bass. But to me it was all just Hardcore! As always mixed in 1 take with no editing!
Please Read Skegsters ace interview below! I have not supplied one as I cant interview myself hah!
Mix 1 - Skegster
Mix 2 - Kev Gee
Interview questions!!
Hello!!
Can you introduce youself to us and tell us a little about yourself?! ASL, Straight, BI, Upf or experimentation etc?!
Hi, my name is John but i'm probably better known as Skegster. I used to be really into large chested blonde ladies back in the day - but these days I seem to be sat in my flat, alone and doing puzzle books or 1000 piece jigsaws - or something like that.
So can you talk us through how you became involved with Northern Gathering?
I'm not sure exactly how it came to fruition but back then I was running the JADE events every month in Kiveton and I met people like Firthy, D-Jam, Martin Space etc through the events and also through going out raving to Uprising and those kinda places.
What can you remember about your first set? Tunes played? other djs there? Were was it held?
Lets just be clear - this is part of my life that is kind of a big blur. I was running on stimulants and little sleep - so it's all a bit of a haze tbh. I remember playing sets in D-Jam's kitchen and also up in Bombjacks bedroom as well at the events at the Adelphi and NCPM.
Can you tell us about any funny stories from Northern Gathering?
I can remember waking up at D-Jam's one time with MC Trigg shouting something to Firthy over and over again, I was confused and I looked over in the kitchen and Bombjack was laid asleep under the kitchen table on the laminate flooring.
(cue very strong Barnsley accent)
'Fiiiiirthy, if tha wents a lift thaz guna av t wek up man, av gut t git t coooooooowut'
I later worked out what Trigg was shouting;
(Firthy, if you want a lift, you're going to have to wake up up man, I've got to get to court).
You had to be there to know how funny it was haha.
I also remember having acid at Andy's and we were watching Salad Fingers on YouTube; it fried my head. I had an idea to trick Tommy-T to watch it but then switch it for some gay porn for a laugh, me and I think Firthy managed to switch the screen to the gay boys in action and we were expecting him to freak out off his head on acid, he just sat there and said, 'this is naughty this, it doesn't bother me'. And he just sat and watched it. Not what we expected but it was Tommy after all - mad head hahah.
What do you think of that era of Rave compared to nowadays?
It's absolutely cliched to come out with the same sort of response that I used to hate from the old school crew that would say about our era of raving - that it wasn't the same and isn't as good as the old days. There's so much truth in that tbh - things are clearly nowhere near as good from my perspective. But I also now believe that we should let the young ones have their era and let them party in whatever ways they prefer these days. I also recognise the absolute monumental changes in society as a whole since the NG days and that was bound to change the way people enjoy a night out. I believe social media has completely changed the way the rave scene works.
What have you been doing since Northern Gathering finished? Do you still play out etc?
DJ wise, I progressed from playing in the back rooms at all the events to pushing onto the main arenas at places like Uprising, Dizstruxhon amd TFI. I still play gigs and i'm still pushing the hardstyle sound at hardcore events all over the region.
Personally, I am still a youth worker and I'm now a Dad to two wonderful girls; Gabriella (9) and Florence (6). Also still support the mighty Sheffield Wednesday (keep your jokes to yourselves!)
What lessons have you learned about the rave scene in general since the mid 00tees?
I've learned that although it's good to let loose, enjoy yourself and party hard when you are younger, it's also important to know your limits, to know when to stop and also that there's more to life than a rave scene (I would've found this very hard to understand at one point).
If you could ask Doctor Gee one question what would it be?
If I hadn't had drugs for almost a decade and someone slipped half a gurner in my cup of cocoa; how bad do you think my jigsaw would turn out?
Can you talk us through the mix? Why you chose these tracks?
I had to rack my brain to work out which era of hardstyle was relevant to the NG days, a lot of time and events have passed since then. It's quite an interesting period in the change of Hardstyle music; the Dutch had first got hold of the traditional Italian sound and started adding their big subby drums. This was the first time i'd played some of these tracks since the NG and I loved it. Brings back memories from a very 'free' time in my life - we would party any time, any place and with zero worries. Take me back!
Did you mix them on vinyl or Digital or CD?
I mixed them digitally but using some re-mastered vinyl rips.
What do you think is the key difference from the rave scene of 15 years ago to now?
Social media and its control over society and of how people want to be seen and how they conduct themselves. You can't let loose these days without someone recording you and uploading it somewhere to take the piss.
Drugs - they are completely different and I think in-turn have affected the moods and feeling in some events. There doesn't seem to be so much hugging and affection these days, everyones kinda just in their zone, doing their thing. It that even makes sense haha.
Thank you for the mix!!
Any shouts?!!
Big shout to all NG crew, miss you guys. Special mentions to Firthy for being there for me 24/7 and also to Bombjack and Tommi-T, love always my boys, RIP xx
Kev Gees Tracklist:-
1 - Intro
2 - Hellfish - Money For Fish
3 - Buzz Fuzz - Wake Up
4 - Stormtrooper - Todesvogel
5 - Ophidian - Predator & Prey
6 - Nospheratu & Ophidian - Psychiatric Ass
7 - The Outside Agency - Antichrist
8 - Project Omeaga - Prednison Attack
9 - Enzyme X - Dissonant Poetry
10 The Outside Agency - Screaming Pheonix VIP
11 Unexist - Fistortion
12 Jappo & Lancinhouse - EXLXAXL
13 IGOR - Crowdrocker
14 Paul Blackout - Simulated Demons
15 Dj Hidden - Times Like These
16 The Outside Agency - International Karate Nightmare
17 The Outside Agency - Yie Ar Kung Fu
18 Torsion - The Fire Funk
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By kevgeecastHappy New year folks!
As we enter the final few days of this terrible year, we look back at to a time when things were better!
To a time when you could smoke in nightclubs, party all night long & roll in from a night out & then somehow go to work 2 or 3 hours later & be fine! To a time when garys cost £1 and you needed about 10 of them. To a time when we didnt have smartphones & we didnt record everything on them. To a time when people actually went to record shops & met new friends, and forged partnerships & networked by being face to face, rather than over the internet. To a time when Social Media didnt exist and Rave Forums were the place to get information on what the weekend would consist of!!
SO! On tonights show we feature Kivo's very own Hard style King Dj Skegster! The guy who launched JADE & helped the youth of the area! Many who may have taken different paths if it wasnt for him! And he can mix a great set as well!! And then for mix 2 its myself playing the Hardcore that I enjoyed at the time! And also the first stirrings of what is now known as Crossbreed. But back then it was given the title Core & Bass. But to me it was all just Hardcore! As always mixed in 1 take with no editing!
Please Read Skegsters ace interview below! I have not supplied one as I cant interview myself hah!
Mix 1 - Skegster
Mix 2 - Kev Gee
Interview questions!!
Hello!!
Can you introduce youself to us and tell us a little about yourself?! ASL, Straight, BI, Upf or experimentation etc?!
Hi, my name is John but i'm probably better known as Skegster. I used to be really into large chested blonde ladies back in the day - but these days I seem to be sat in my flat, alone and doing puzzle books or 1000 piece jigsaws - or something like that.
So can you talk us through how you became involved with Northern Gathering?
I'm not sure exactly how it came to fruition but back then I was running the JADE events every month in Kiveton and I met people like Firthy, D-Jam, Martin Space etc through the events and also through going out raving to Uprising and those kinda places.
What can you remember about your first set? Tunes played? other djs there? Were was it held?
Lets just be clear - this is part of my life that is kind of a big blur. I was running on stimulants and little sleep - so it's all a bit of a haze tbh. I remember playing sets in D-Jam's kitchen and also up in Bombjacks bedroom as well at the events at the Adelphi and NCPM.
Can you tell us about any funny stories from Northern Gathering?
I can remember waking up at D-Jam's one time with MC Trigg shouting something to Firthy over and over again, I was confused and I looked over in the kitchen and Bombjack was laid asleep under the kitchen table on the laminate flooring.
(cue very strong Barnsley accent)
'Fiiiiirthy, if tha wents a lift thaz guna av t wek up man, av gut t git t coooooooowut'
I later worked out what Trigg was shouting;
(Firthy, if you want a lift, you're going to have to wake up up man, I've got to get to court).
You had to be there to know how funny it was haha.
I also remember having acid at Andy's and we were watching Salad Fingers on YouTube; it fried my head. I had an idea to trick Tommy-T to watch it but then switch it for some gay porn for a laugh, me and I think Firthy managed to switch the screen to the gay boys in action and we were expecting him to freak out off his head on acid, he just sat there and said, 'this is naughty this, it doesn't bother me'. And he just sat and watched it. Not what we expected but it was Tommy after all - mad head hahah.
What do you think of that era of Rave compared to nowadays?
It's absolutely cliched to come out with the same sort of response that I used to hate from the old school crew that would say about our era of raving - that it wasn't the same and isn't as good as the old days. There's so much truth in that tbh - things are clearly nowhere near as good from my perspective. But I also now believe that we should let the young ones have their era and let them party in whatever ways they prefer these days. I also recognise the absolute monumental changes in society as a whole since the NG days and that was bound to change the way people enjoy a night out. I believe social media has completely changed the way the rave scene works.
What have you been doing since Northern Gathering finished? Do you still play out etc?
DJ wise, I progressed from playing in the back rooms at all the events to pushing onto the main arenas at places like Uprising, Dizstruxhon amd TFI. I still play gigs and i'm still pushing the hardstyle sound at hardcore events all over the region.
Personally, I am still a youth worker and I'm now a Dad to two wonderful girls; Gabriella (9) and Florence (6). Also still support the mighty Sheffield Wednesday (keep your jokes to yourselves!)
What lessons have you learned about the rave scene in general since the mid 00tees?
I've learned that although it's good to let loose, enjoy yourself and party hard when you are younger, it's also important to know your limits, to know when to stop and also that there's more to life than a rave scene (I would've found this very hard to understand at one point).
If you could ask Doctor Gee one question what would it be?
If I hadn't had drugs for almost a decade and someone slipped half a gurner in my cup of cocoa; how bad do you think my jigsaw would turn out?
Can you talk us through the mix? Why you chose these tracks?
I had to rack my brain to work out which era of hardstyle was relevant to the NG days, a lot of time and events have passed since then. It's quite an interesting period in the change of Hardstyle music; the Dutch had first got hold of the traditional Italian sound and started adding their big subby drums. This was the first time i'd played some of these tracks since the NG and I loved it. Brings back memories from a very 'free' time in my life - we would party any time, any place and with zero worries. Take me back!
Did you mix them on vinyl or Digital or CD?
I mixed them digitally but using some re-mastered vinyl rips.
What do you think is the key difference from the rave scene of 15 years ago to now?
Social media and its control over society and of how people want to be seen and how they conduct themselves. You can't let loose these days without someone recording you and uploading it somewhere to take the piss.
Drugs - they are completely different and I think in-turn have affected the moods and feeling in some events. There doesn't seem to be so much hugging and affection these days, everyones kinda just in their zone, doing their thing. It that even makes sense haha.
Thank you for the mix!!
Any shouts?!!
Big shout to all NG crew, miss you guys. Special mentions to Firthy for being there for me 24/7 and also to Bombjack and Tommi-T, love always my boys, RIP xx
Kev Gees Tracklist:-
1 - Intro
2 - Hellfish - Money For Fish
3 - Buzz Fuzz - Wake Up
4 - Stormtrooper - Todesvogel
5 - Ophidian - Predator & Prey
6 - Nospheratu & Ophidian - Psychiatric Ass
7 - The Outside Agency - Antichrist
8 - Project Omeaga - Prednison Attack
9 - Enzyme X - Dissonant Poetry
10 The Outside Agency - Screaming Pheonix VIP
11 Unexist - Fistortion
12 Jappo & Lancinhouse - EXLXAXL
13 IGOR - Crowdrocker
14 Paul Blackout - Simulated Demons
15 Dj Hidden - Times Like These
16 The Outside Agency - International Karate Nightmare
17 The Outside Agency - Yie Ar Kung Fu
18 Torsion - The Fire Funk