Watch a new documentary on the history of the UK rave scene

There’s a new documentary on the history of the UK rave scene coming to Amazon Music.

Better Days: The Story of UK Rave is a new documentary directed by MOBO-nominated Hugo Jenkins, exploring 30 years of raving in Britain, spanning the late-80s Second Summer of Love through to concerns surrounding illegal gatherings during the pandemic, and questions about the future of the scene.

Premiering via Amazon Music UK’s Twitch Channel at 7PM today (28th), the film features contributions from a host of pioneering electronic artists including Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll, Colin Dale and Luka Unabomber, alongside newer faces in the form of Afrodeutsche, Denis Sulta, TSHA, SHERELLE, Prospa, and more. The premiere will be followed by a Beatport-hosted afterparty via Twitch, with sets from Afrodeutsche, Dance System, TSHA and Tim Reaper.

Better Days: The Story of UK Rave also features a bespoke score by Overmono, alongside two exclusive cuts: Orbital ‘Chime’ (Special Request Remix) and Dance System ‘Better Days feat. Rush Davis.

Watch the trailer for the documentary ahead of tonight’s premiere below.

(Pictured: Fantazia)