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  • Rave New World

  • Confessions of a Raving Reporter
  • By: Kirk Field
  • Narrated by: Kirk Field
  • Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (47 ratings)

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Summary

WINNER OF THE SILVER ARIAS AWARD 2024 IN THE BEST AUDIO BOOK OR READING CATEGORY

'Love this book! It triggers so many memories of the rave era. Thoroughly recommended.' - FATBOY SLIM

'Captures the hedonism and humour of the nineties with a laugh-out-loud honesty. The perfect Ibiza holiday read...if you can get it through customs!' - JUDGE JULES

'Some great stories from those early rave days. Really made me giggle.' - CARL COX

As a humble barman at the M25 Orbital raves, Kirk Field witnessed the moment acid house exploded. Inspired by media lies to start writing the truth about what he saw unfolding, Kirk became a 'raving' reporter for the clubbers' bible Mixmag, covering the historic parties from the inside and sending sweat-soaked dispatches from distant dancefloors as the scene expanded across Europe and beyond.

With a cast of characters including Diego Maradona, Timothy Leary, the KLF, Michael Eavis, Genesis P-Orridge, Brigitte Nielsen, Boris Yeltsin, Boy George, Saddam Hussein's wife, the president of Tunisia, the CIA, the KGB, Dave Courtney, Norman Lamont's dominatrix and even Her Majesty the Queen, Kirk's whirlwind account of the golden age of clubbing tells the story of what really happened in the 'naughty '90s', exposing the seedy underbelly of rave culture while also capturing the nostalgic spirit of the era.

Told through a mixture of vivid first-person narrative, surreal insider anecdotes and incisive social commentary, this honest, hilarious and uncensored postcard of hedonism will appeal to anyone who's ever put their hands in the air like they just don't care.
©2023 Kirk Field (P)2023 Bonnier Books UK

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A Hilarious, Hedonistic Romp through the Rave Scene

From the first chapter to the last, 'Rave New World' is a treasure trove of wild and unforgettable stories, brought to life by Field's captivating narration.

This audiobook is like a sonic glowstick, with Field's energetic narration and dazzling sound design transporting you to the heart of the dancefloor.

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loved it

i love it going to Listen again wish I could of been there and raved

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Just superb!

Loved it! Didn’t want it to end! Painted a picture and took me back! Way back x

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Resurrected memories from a special era

Came across a recommendation for this book on a Facebook group and was curious. Pleasantly surprised. Really enjoyed the audiobook. Excellent storytelling, Heartwarming to be reminded of great times full of love, tunes and awesome sense of community.

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A must read for any old-skool raver

Really interesting and funny backstories to the original rave scene and the later years.
Highly recommended.

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entertaining and interesting

listened with my partner, who was in to the rave scene. We enjoyed kirk's tales of the past and the annecdotes! it was well read by the author with some laugh out loud moments. Brough back some great memories.

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brilliant read!

Brilliant, Funny, shocking, but most of all very nostalgic!
if your a raver from the past or even if you missed that era this book will take you on a journey that will not want you to put this book down.

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A must read/listen!

I Thoroughly enjoyed this audio book, an engaging listening experience from start till finish. Awesome!

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Brilliant!

Excellent first hand account of the early rave days and the 90’s, brought back some amazing memories

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A rave classic!

An absolutely fantastic book! Full of wonderful adventures in the rave and clubland of the late 80s and early 90s. It captures the atmosphere, vibe and togetherness of that time brilliantly. 5/5

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