Memories from the Dance Floor
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Memories from the Dance Floor is a docu-series celebrating LGBTQ+ venues and unravelling the forgotten history behind queer nightlife across the UK, as host, Damian Kerlin, dives into 20th century queer culture and the opening of iconic super clubs. Damian is joined by founders, artists, promoters and patrons to unpack the expressions of queer identity after dark, colourfully told by the community that lived it. Interviewees include Jeremy Norman, founder of Heaven, Ian Levine, Hi-NRG music producer and DJ, Amy Lame, London Night Czar and BBC 6 broadcaster and Jeremy Atherton Lin, author of Gay Bar: Why We Went Out as well as many more. You can find Memories from the Dance Floor from wherever you listen to your podcasts. So, what are you waiting for? See you on the dance floor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Nights in the Star Bar
07/02/2023
The Dan Hartman track played was ‘Vertigo’ rather than ‘Relight My Fire’ which it leads into on the album. I loved Heaven and would arrive early sitting on the stairs near the dj booth to see everyone arrive, leaving as it closed to emerge into the daylight and how we danced! The bar boys were amazing but Kevin S was definitely the star. The door policy is one thing and absolutely appalling if it was discriminatory but I don’t think any club back then would play music to cater for a section of the audience. Ian Levine just built the crescendo throughout the night playing music that would ultimately lead to a dancing frenzy. Loved that place. I went almost every weekend in the early 80s.
Bored of the alphabet narcissists
25 Jun
Boring self obsessed bum people
S2
7 Jun
I loved S1 as a Londoner hearing about the culture, history, trial and tribulations in the ‘The Big Smoke’. But, I absolutely loved the first episode of S2. Wales and the Welsh have such a rich history and hearing the experiences and stories is so fascinating. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Loved it
03/02/2023
I’ve deejayed at Revenge in Brighton for 14 years and really enjoyed this podcast. Looking forward to hearing the other guests and the history of the LGBTQ+ scene in Britain. Bravo Damian! X
About
Information
- CreatorDamian Kerlin
- Years Active2022 - 2024
- Episodes8
- RatingExplicit
- Copyright© Damian Kerlin
- Show Website