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The System Is Broken: Why Dance Music Is Harder Than Ever | Jason FUBAR In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Jason FUBAR, a long-time DJ, promoter, and rave scene grafter who has lived every era of dance music culture first-hand. Jason has been part of the scene for over 35 years. From the early rave days in Blackpool to superclubs, festivals, bars, the Royal Navy, Ibiza, Mallorca, and booking future superstars before they were even known, he’s seen the industry evolve from the inside. This conversation is a reality check on why dance music feels broken right now. We talk honestly about rising costs and shrinking margins, exclusivity deals, micro-venues versus mega clubs, and why promoters are being squeezed harder than ever. Jason also shares stories from running bars and festivals, touring internationally, and witnessing UK rave culture being built from the ground up. This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’s about the current reality, what has changed, and what still makes dance music special after 30+ years. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: ■ Why it now costs more to make less money in dance music ■ Rising overheads, ticket pricing, and the real pressure promoters face ■ How exclusivity deals are damaging local scenes ■ Why small 200–300 capacity parties are making a comeback ■ Social media, trolling, and the abuse aimed at DJs and promoters ■ DJ culture then vs now, and why the scene feels different ■ Ibiza, BCM Mallorca, and the Balearic circuit ■ The Syndicate Blackpool and the superclub era ■ Why originality in music is disappearing ■ What still makes dance music worth fighting for Chapters: 00:00 The System Is Broken: Why Dance Music Is Harder Than Ever 08:23 You Used to Spend a Quid to Make a Tenner 13:25 Starting Out DJing in the Early Rave Era (1991) 24:14 Joining the Royal Navy While DJing 33:29 English Drinking Culture and Festival Spending Power 38:25 Back to the Old Pool Festival: Risks, Costs and Crowd Control 51:24 Trolling on Social Media: Abuse, Misogyny and Promoter Hate 01:03:09 The Syndicate Superclub, Blackpool (5,000 Capacity Era) 01:18:37 BCM Mallorca and Breaking Into the Balearic Scene 01:29:46 How Early Facebook Changed Ibiza Forever 01:32:19 Music Production Today: Remixes, Samples and Industry Laziness 01:40:36 One More Tune: Final Track Choices and Podcast Wrap-Up ----more---- For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Ian Van Dahl on the pressure, politics, and reality of making timeless dance music Few tracks define an entire generation of club culture quite like Castles in the Sky. For many, it was a soundtrack to first nights out, Ibiza summers, and the emotional peak of late-90s and early-2000s trance. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I’m joined by Ian Van Dahl to revisit the story, sound, and legacy behind one of the most influential dance music projects of its era. We explore the rise of euphoric trance at a time when clubs were built on emotion, release, and collective energy. From early aliases and studio pressure to record label politics and creative control, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really took to create records that still resonate decades later. This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’s about understanding why this music mattered, why it connected so deeply, and why it continues to hit differently today. If you lived through the golden era of trance, this will resonate. If you are discovering this music for the first time, this episode offers vital context into a moment when dance music felt truly timeless. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎶 The story behind Castles in the Sky 🌍 How Ian Van Dahl broke through globally 🧠 Making music before laptops and DAWs ⚖️ Record labels, pressure, and creative control 🪩 Eurodance, trance, and why the UK scene was different 🔮 Why modern DJs struggle with identity Chapters: 00:00 Intro and meeting Ian Van Dahl 01:31 How the name Ian Van Dahl was created 03:16 Early music career and multiple aliases 10:50 Making music in the 90s before laptops and DAWs 22:02 Eurodance vs trance and why the UK was different 30:04 The Ian Van Dahl project and Castles in the Sky 39:24 Record labels, pressure, and creative control 54:35 European club culture and the rise of Eurodance 1:19:22 Why modern DJs struggle with identity 1:29:00 What’s next for Ian Van Dahl as an artist For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

What happens after Ibiza? For many, Ibiza is a moment in time. For others, it becomes a turning point that quietly shapes everything that follows. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I’m joined by Lisa Good, a former Manumission performer, to explore what life really looks like after the lights come up and the music fades. We begin where it all started. The Manumission years. The madness, the freedom, and the surreal experience of living in Ibiza during one of its most iconic cultural eras. But this conversation goes deeper than nostalgia. Lisa shares the journey that came after Ibiza, how travel, the ocean, and a series of life-changing experiences led her away from the party world and towards a new purpose rooted in environmental action, community, and long-term legacy. This is not a charity pitch. It’s an Ibiza story that didn’t end when the island chapter closed. At its core, this episode is about evolution. How a place like Ibiza can change you, challenge you, and quietly influence the rest of your life in ways you don’t always recognise at the time. If you lived through Ibiza in the late 90s and early 2000s, this will resonate. If you’ve ever wondered what happens after a life built around music, freedom, and excess, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Sit back, take your time, and enjoy this next chapter. To find out more about Pure Sea, visit: www.puresea.co.uk We talk about: 🪩 Life during the Manumission era in Ibiza 🗺️ What happens when that world ends and reality returns ✈️ Leaving Ibiza and searching for identity afterwards 🌊 How the ocean became a turning point 🎗️ The connection between music culture and community action 🎧 Ibiza DJs and creatives giving back Chapters: 00:00 Ibiza, Manumission & Losing Identity 02:03 Welcome Back: Life After Manumission 05:43 When Ibiza Comes to an End 08:18 Travelling Thailand Changed Everything 10:04 Swimming With Sharks in Thailand 12:09 Australia, Diving & Marine Conservation 16:20 Cage Diving With Great White Sharks 19:29 From Ibiza to Ocean Activism 23:09 The Birth of Pure Sea 27:23 Why Registering a Charity Is So Hard 32:47 Beach Cleans With DJs & Fatboy Slim 34:00 Cleaning Up Camden Lock 40:38 Teaching Ocean Awareness in Schools 45:15 Why Helium Balloons Kill Wildlife 51:22 Why the Education System Must Change 57:04 Animal Testing, Activism & Awareness 1:01:43 Food Waste & Overconsumption 1:03:53 Why Everyone Should Watch My Octopus Teacher 1:07:21 One Last Tune From Manumission 1:09:45 A Labour of Love For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Who documented Ibiza before everyone had a camera? Before podcasts, before social media, and long before everyone had a camera in their pocket, Ibiza’s club culture was documented by a small group of presenters, hosts, and storytellers working quietly behind the scenes. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Katie Knight, one of the most influential yet often overlooked voices in dance music media, to explore how Ibiza’s club history was captured during its most important years. From her early days at Amnesia Ibiza to hosting interviews for Amnesia TV, Boiler Room, Ibiza Global Radio, the International Music Summit, and live broadcasts for Amazon Music, Katie has spent over a decade documenting the artists, venues, and moments that shaped Ibiza and the global electronic music scene. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the media side of dance music. We talk candidly about working inside Ibiza’s clubs during the 2010s, being thrown into high-pressure interviews with artists like Carl Cox, Marco Carola, and Steve Aoki with little or no preparation, and why presenters and hosts play a critical role in preserving dance music history. We also explore career advice for aspiring presenters and podcasters, the importance of communication and public speaking, the realities of live broadcasting, radio versus filmed interviews, cultural and language fluency in Ibiza, online abuse in the modern era, and why nostalgia-driven storytelling resonates more than hype. This is not an episode about trends or algorithms. It’s about legacy, documentation, and the responsibility to tell the story properly. If you care about Ibiza, club culture, dance music history, or the people who built the scene behind the scenes, this episode is essential listening. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🇪🇸 Life inside Ibiza clubs before social media 📺 How Amnesia TV documented a generation of artists 🎤 Being thrown into interviews with no training or prep 🪩 The unseen role of presenters in dance music culture 📻 Radio vs filmed interviews and the power of storytelling ❌ Misogyny, online abuse, and resilience in the industry 🎬 Why nostalgia content connects more deeply than hype ❤️ Preserving Ibiza’s cultural history properly Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Katie Knight 02:00 Wanting to be a presenter from the age of five 06:00 Growing up in Spain and becoming bilingual 10:00 Discovering Ibiza and early connections 14:30 First steps into Ibiza club culture 19:00 Life inside Amnesia: press, social media, and long days 24:00 Amnesia TV begins: thrown in the deep end 30:00 Interviewing artists every night, seven days a week 35:30 Ibiza mornings, terraces, and club culture nostalgia 40:30 Why Amnesia still feels like family 46:00 Boiler Room, press rooms, and the smell of Ibiza 51:00 From Amnesia to radio and global platforms 56:30 Radio vs filmed interviews: storytelling with the senses 1:01:30 Interviewing global stars and handling entourages 1:06:30 Misogyny, online abuse, and resilience 1:11:30 Podcasting, editing, and the unseen workload 1:16:00 Why nostalgia interviews outperform hype 1:20:00 Presenting around the world: Middle East and beyond 1:24:00 Legacy, pride, and documenting Ibiza properly 1:27:30 One More Tune For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

The world’s highest DJ set and the story behind it In 2018, a team from Last Night A DJ Saved My Life made dance music history. Alongside Nightmares on Wax, the LNADJ crew climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and performed what was, at the time, the highest-altitude DJ set ever recorded, all to raise money for children in need. The challenge raised thousands of pounds, funded a new housing unit for a special-needs children’s home in Tanzania, and has since been turned into a full two-hour documentary titled Ain’t No Mountain High Enough. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Neil Kemp, the LNADJ filmmaker who climbed alongside the team, carried the cameras up the mountain, battled 10 per cent oxygen, freezing temperatures, and exhaustion, and ultimately brought this record-breaking moment to life on screen. This conversation goes far beyond the headline. We talk about the realities of filming at extreme altitude, the technical and physical challenges of DJing on a mountain, the emotional moments that unfolded during the climb, and how a charity-led idea turned into a powerful piece of dance music history. The record itself has since been surpassed, but the purpose, impact, and legacy of this climb remain unmatched. This is not a hype story. It’s a story about commitment, creativity, and using dance music culture to create real-world change. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎚️ How the 2018 world-record DJ set happened 🏔️ The technical nightmare of DJing at extreme altitude 🧠 Mental and physical challenges on the climb ❤️ Raising money and creating lasting change in Tanzania 🎬 Turning a near-lost project into a feature-length documentary 🌕 The next challenge: the world’s highest full-moon party in Nepal Chapters: 00:00 DJing on Mount Kilimanjaro – World’s Highest DJ Set Intro 02:18 Last Night a DJ Saved My Life – The Moment That Sparked Everything 05:41 How a Broken Microphone Changed the Direction of the Journey 09:12 Clubaholic TV and Filming Dance Music Culture 13:04 Falling in Love With House Music and DJ Culture 16:38 Why This Kilimanjaro DJ Set Had to Be Documented 20:11 Preparing to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro – Training and Planning 24:07 Life on the Mountain – The Reality of High Altitude 28:19 Summit Night on Kilimanjaro – Mind Over Instinct 32:02 Sunrise at 5,895m – Above the Clouds 35:08 The DJ Set on Mount Kilimanjaro – The World’s Highest Performance 39:14 Descending Kilimanjaro – The Hardest Part of the Climb 42:03 Raising Money for Charity in Tanzania 46:08 Turning the Kilimanjaro Climb Into a Documentary Film 49:32 What Happened After the 2018 Kilimanjaro DJ Set 52:14 What’s Next for the Charity and Future Projects 54:40 Final Thoughts on the Kilimanjaro Experience For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

If you lived, worked, or partied in Ibiza during the 90s or early 2000s, you already know her name. If you didn’t, this episode offers one of the most honest insider accounts of Ibiza’s most outrageous era. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Good, one of the most creative and unforgettable characters to ever work in Ibiza nightlife. Lisa takes us deep inside the world of Manumission, a party still regarded by many as the greatest clubbing experience of all time. From the raw creativity of the entertainers to the madness inside Privilege, Space, and the old San Antonio West End, this conversation captures Ibiza’s golden years exactly as they were lived. We trace Lisa’s journey from being bullied as a teenager to finding escape in rave culture, Spiral Tribe festivals, Club UK, and eventually booking a Teletext ticket to Ibiza in 1994. Arriving alone, she found a family in the West End and was accidentally pulled into Manumission after walking in with painted costumes, vegetables, and no plan. Only in Ibiza. Lisa shares vivid, never-before-heard stories about backstage chaos, the entertainers, the dressing rooms, the rubber chicken, the Coca Loco tree, Dennis Rodman, Space Tuesday carry on, Ibiza Uncovered, the end of the West End era, and friendships that lasted a lifetime. This episode also reflects on the cultural shift from pre-social-media Ibiza to the modern VIP era, and why the freedom, creativity, and sense of belonging of that time can never truly be recreated. If you lived through San Antonio in the mid-90s, worked a season, partied at Privilege when Manumission ruled the island, or simply want to understand why Ibiza changed so many lives, this conversation will resonate deeply. This is not revisionist nostalgia. It is one of the most detailed interviews ever recorded about the creativity, escapism, and human energy that defined Manumission and a generation of club culture. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🪩 Manumission backstage stories and entertainer secrets 🍸 Life in San Antonio’s West End in the 90s 🌈 Why Ibiza gave so many people a second childhood 🎶 Space, Carry On, DC10, and the rise of morning culture 📺 How Ibiza Uncovered changed the island forever 🧠 What really made Manumission the greatest party in history 🔚 Why today’s club scene will never feel the same Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Meeting Lisa Good 01:05 Arriving in Ibiza for the first time (1994) 03:02 Getting lost in the West End 05:14 Finding the people who changed her life 07:32 Bullying, escapism, and rave culture 09:58 Spiral Tribe, Club UK, and Teletext holidays 12:10 Returning to Ibiza alone 14:36 Life in the West End: jobs and friendships 17:04 Why Ibiza felt like home 19:28 Ibiza before social media 21:40 Ibiza Uncovered and the island’s transformation 24:15 Discovering Manumission 26:22 The legendary random audition 28:40 Becoming a Manumission entertainer 31:33 Costumes, characters, and chaos 33:56 The rubber chicken and crowd reactions 36:14 Madness at Privilege 38:58 Space Tuesday carry on 41:42 Ibiza as a second childhood 44:10 The Ibiza blues 46:18 The end of the West End era 48:40 The rise of the VIP generation 51:05 Why Manumission will never be repeated 53:33 Creativity, escapism, and identity 55:18 The lost art of fun and freedom 57:12 What Ibiza meant to a generation 59:01 Final thoughts from Lisa Good For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

This is where the Graham Gold story gets wild. In Part Two of this conversation on The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Graham Gold to explore one of the most important chapters in UK dance music history. We dive deep into the rise of trance, the birth of legendary club nights, and the behind-the-scenes reality of a scene that exploded across London, Ibiza, Thailand, and beyond. From breaking future global icons to shaping dancefloor culture at its peak, this episode captures the moment when UK club culture became a worldwide movement. Graham doesn’t just talk about history. He lived it. From booking Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten before they were household names, to building Peach into one of the most loved club nights in British dance music, this conversation is packed with insight, nostalgia, and unfiltered truth. We talk about the evolution of trance, the reality of touring at scale, Ibiza tales, industry shifts, and what it really means to live through multiple eras of club culture without losing your identity. If you care about UK dance music history, trance culture, legendary club nights, or the real stories behind the records, this episode delivers. No myths. No revisionism. Just first-hand experience from someone who helped shape the scene. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎶 Early UK bookings for Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten 🪩 The story of Peach and how it became a defining club night 🔊 The evolution of trance and its impact on British nightlife 🌍 Touring life, Ibiza stories, and global scene shifts 🎛️ Breaking new talent and championing records before the hype 🧠 Behind-the-scenes moments from a true pioneer Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:10 Chris Hill, the Soul Mafia, and the first UK superstar DJs 10:20 Early grind: Funky Roadshow, mobile discos, and radio apprenticeship 17:45 Discovering house music and the origin of the name 24:30 From disco to house: BPMs, Philadelphia, and four-to-the-floor 31:40 Soul roots, early UK house clubs, and missing the M25 raves 38:15 Chart shows, Malibu sponsorship, and going full house on radio 44:50 Birth of Peach at Legends and building the resident DJ team 51:20 Moving venues: Café de Paris, Leisure Lounge, and Camden Palace 57:30 Inside Peach nights: tunnels, 6am finishes, and culture change 1:03:40 First UK bookings for Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and Ferry Corsten 1:09:00 Touring 170 cities, air miles, riders, and life on the road 1:12:40 Remixing, production, engineers, and releases on Discover 1:16:10 The Brian Eno The Ending story and the white label that got away 1:18:45 Moving to Thailand and Koh Phangan life 1:20:30 Today’s gigs, new crowds, and Graham’s final tune choice For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Pete Bennett to explore the raw, unfiltered reality of his life after reality television. Best known as the unforgettable winner of Big Brother UK, Pete opens up about what really happened once the cameras stopped rolling. From sudden fame and media pressure to anxiety, grief, and losing close friends, this is Pete as you have never heard him before. We trace his story from growing up in South London and living with Tourette’s from a young age, through bullying, isolation, and finding escape in music. Pete talks candidly about how creativity became therapy, how meditation helped him regain control, and how hitting rock bottom ultimately led him back to his true purpose. The conversation then turns to his unexpected second chapter. Almost by accident, Pete found himself producing hard house, reconnecting with rave culture, and eventually signing music to Tidy Trax. Blending punk vocals with hard dance energy, he is now building a new career as a DJ and producer, preparing for major UK events and a full album release. This episode is not about reality TV nostalgia. It is about resilience, identity, and how music can genuinely save your life. If you care about mental health, rave culture, personal reinvention, or the power of creativity, this conversation will stay with you. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🧠 Growing up with Tourette’s and navigating bullying 📺 Life-changing fame after Big Brother 💔 Grief, loss, and hitting rock bottom 🎵 Music as therapy and creative identity 🔊 Discovering hard house and the UK rave scene 🎚️ Signing to Tidy Trax and building a new sound ⚡ Punk vocals meeting hard dance energy 🔮 Purpose, resilience, and the next chapter Chapters: 00:00 Intro and birthday coincidence 02:32 Growing up in South London 05:10 80s pop culture and LGBTQ+ influences 07:45 Early music influences 10:20 Learning music production at a young age 12:45 The Big Brother audition story 15:22 Living with Tourette’s from childhood 18:00 Bullying, isolation, and identity 21:10 Music as therapy 23:42 Grief, loss, and rock bottom 26:45 Healing, meditation, and transformation 29:18 Discovering hard house 32:05 Signing to Tidy Trax 35:30 Punk energy and new artistic direction 38:12 Influences and creative inspiration 41:00 Bands, projects, and creative backlog 44:22 Anxiety, sobriety, and crowds 47:10 Managing Tourette’s 50:15 Studio process and track building 55:28 Blending punk vocals with hard dance 57:40 One More Tune selection 59:50 How Big Brother changed his life 1:02:02 Goals for 2025 and the comeback 1:05:40 Final thoughts For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Stevie Vayne, known globally as Stevie Hulme, is one of the most influential yet quietly overlooked figures in electronic music, punk culture, and Ibiza nightlife. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Stevie to trace an extraordinary journey. From tearing up stages in UK punk bands to becoming Director of Multimedia and Music at Pacha Group, and shaping the global identity of Subliminal Records during the Erick Morillo era. This conversation goes deep into the moments that defined modern club culture. The chaos and innovation of the late 90s and early 2000s. The reality of building global brands in nightlife. The pressure, psychology, and personal cost behind the scenes. With Stevie’s autobiography now released, the timing could not be better. His story reads like a documentary. Raw, electric, and unfiltered. We talk candidly about punk, reinvention, New York, Ibiza, the rise of superstar DJs, and why Ibiza’s culture changed forever. This is not a highlight reel. It’s an honest account of creativity, collapse, and legacy from someone who helped shape an entire era. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎸 Punk bands, identity, and how music saved his life 🔁 Reinventing from rock stages to house music culture 📀 Joining Subliminal Records and working alongside Erick Morillo 🍒 Building Pacha Ibiza’s multimedia and global brand 🌍 Creating superstar DJs in the 2000s 🧠 The psychology, pressure, and chaos of global nightlife 📕 Writing the autobiography and finally telling the truth 🔮 Lessons for DJs, creatives, and music professionals today Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:44 First-ever podcast appearance 09:20 Punk roots, identity, and chaos 16:55 Leeds culture, violence, and early rave influence 24:10 Touring Europe and building punk success 32:40 Johnny Thunders’ death and quitting music overnight 38:55 Reinvention and events management 46:25 Creating early Leeds raves and discovering DJ culture 54:45 The Prodigy booking mistake that changed everything 1:03:10 The rise of DJ superstars 1:11:50 Multimedia, licensing, and global expansion 1:20:30 New York 1999 and joining Subliminal Records 1:30:15 Moving to Ibiza and rebuilding Pacha’s multimedia empire 1:40:40 Ibiza politics and the Pacha era 1:51:10 Writing Vainglorious and telling the truth 1:57:00 Closing reflections and One More Tune 1:58:22 End For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Amber D, one of the most respected voices to come out of the UK hard house scene, for a brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to survive and thrive in today’s music industry. Amber opens up about her early days in Ibiza’s hard house scene, the highs and lows of her career, and how she rebuilt her life after burnout, personal challenges, and sustained industry pressure. From clubland to classrooms, streaming platforms to mentorship, this episode pulls no punches. We dive deep into the realities of sexism and misogyny in dance music, the blurred line between ghost production and engineering, and why so many artists feel pressured to fake success in an era driven by filters, metrics, and vanity numbers. Amber also shares her practical, grounded approach to mental health, motherhood, and creativity, alongside real-world strategies for dealing with online trolls, criticism, and negativity without losing focus or self-worth. This is not a hype-driven conversation. It’s about honesty, resilience, and building a career across multiple verticals while staying authentic. If you’re a DJ, producer, creative, or anyone navigating visibility, pressure, and identity in the modern digital landscape, this episode is essential listening. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🚫 Sexism and misogyny in the modern DJ industry 🎛️ The truth about ghost production vs engineering 🧠 Mental health, burnout, and rebuilding self-worth 💬 Handling trolls, hate, and online negativity 🎥 Streaming, teaching, and community-building on Twitch 🎶 Authenticity in dance music and the return of hard house 📉 Why micro-audiences matter more than follower counts 💼 Pricing gigs, valuing your time, and sustainable careers

Hard house history. Goosebumps moments. And the human story behind one of the most important figures in UK club culture. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Phil from Restless Films to explore the emotional journey behind Don’t Ever Stop, the definitive documentary on Tony De Vit. This conversation goes far beyond dancefloor nostalgia. We unpack the legacy Tony left behind, the mentorship of Fergie, the birth of The Dawn, and the personal letters that revealed a side of Tony few people ever saw. Phil opens up about the reality of making the film. The three-plus-year process. The relentless hunt for lost 90s footage. Ownership rights, dusty tapes, missing DVDs, and the responsibility of telling this story properly. We also talk about the unforgettable Godskitchen night at Amnesia Ibiza. Lasers, CO₂ cannons, and a crowd that understood the history, not just the music. This is not a hype episode. It’s about recovery, friendship, love, and legacy. And the line that floored cinemas around the world: “I’ll never see who you become.” If Tony De Vit, hard house, or the golden era of UK club culture meant something to you, this conversation will stay with you long after it ends. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🔊 The first time The Dawn destroyed the Q Club dancefloor ✉️ Tony De Vit mentoring a teenage Fergie and the letters that said everything 🎞️ The brutal reality of sourcing and clearing 90s archive footage 🪩 Godskitchen at Amnesia and why that night mattered ❤️ Recovery, friendship, and the human cost behind the music 🎬 Why Don’t Ever Stop took over three years to complete Watch Don’t Ever Stop: Amazon Prime (UK/US) Vimeo (worldwide) Restless Films official site For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

“I had half a pill in the dark room at Ministry of Sound… and everything changed.” In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Trace Harris, the original Smarty Party founder, percussionist, and author of Walking Through Doors, to explore a life shaped by rave culture, ego, addiction, loss, and eventual redemption. What begins with a single night at Ministry of Sound unfolds into a three-decade journey through London’s underground scene and Ibiza’s peak years. From bodybuilding and Bagley’s to the rise of legendary parties, Trace shares how house music and MDMA transformed a generation, turning terrace violence into unity on the dancefloor. We trace the rise of Smarty Party across London’s most influential venues, the chaos and pressure of promoting at scale, and the moment the brand landed in Ibiza at Privilege Ibiza in 2000. The conversation doesn’t shy away from the darker chapters either. Gangland run-ins, betrayal, addiction, and losing everything before rebuilding from the ground up. Trace also opens up about recovery, spirituality, and how ayahuasca helped him reconnect with himself beyond the nightlife identity. Writing Walking Through Doors became both catharsis and legacy, a way to document the truth of a scene that shaped countless lives. This is not a nostalgia piece. It’s a raw account of consequence, change, and what happens after the lights come up. If you care about rave history, London club culture, Ibiza’s millennium era, or the human cost behind the music, this episode will stay with you. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🌀 The half-pill moment that changed everything at Ministry of Sound ⚽ How MDMA helped end football violence 🪩 Building Smarty Party and London’s 90s club explosion 🎶 Bagley’s, The Cross, Turnmills, and underground culture 🌴 Privilege Ibiza 2000 and taking a brand to the island 🕳️ Addiction, betrayal, and losing it all 🌿 Recovery, ayahuasca, and ego reset 📘 Writing Walking Through Doors and leaving a legacy Buy the Book: Walking Through Doors – Vol. 1–3 📚 https://www.amazon.com/WALKING-THROUGH-DOORS-PART-ONE/dp/B0DGXY8DGJ Chapters: 00:00 Bodybuilding to the dark room at Ministry 08:30 Early sit-downs and Ministry mayhem 14:10 When ecstasy ended football violence 23:50 Building Smarty Party from scratch 33:40 London clubland: Bagley’s, The Cross, Terminals 47:20 Ibiza and Privilege 2000 1:02:00 Losing everything and rebuilding from zero 1:15:00 Spirituality, ayahuasca, and ego reset 1:25:00 Writing Walking Through Doors 1:35:00 Legacy, love, and life in Ibiza For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

In this deep-dive episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Damion Pell, founder and editor of Decoded Magazine, international DJ, and one of the longest-standing independent voices in underground electronic music. Damion shares an unfiltered perspective shaped by three decades inside the scene. From early rave culture in Australia to building a globally respected digital magazine, we explore how dance music journalism has changed and what has been lost along the way. This conversation goes beyond nostalgia. We talk candidly about clickbait culture, cancel culture, the pressures facing independent media, and the rapid rise of AI-generated press and content. Damion explains how these shifts are affecting artists, labels, promoters, and the integrity of underground culture itself. We also revisit formative club experiences, illegal raves, and the moments that shaped a generation, while questioning where dance music media is heading next and what it will take to protect independent voices in an increasingly automated landscape. This is not a promotional episode. It’s a grounded discussion about responsibility, credibility, and the future of dance culture. If you care about electronic music history, independent journalism, or the real challenges facing the industry today, this episode is essential listening. 🎧 Take your time with this one. To explore Decoded Magazine, visit: www.decodedmagazine.com We talk about: 📰 Building an independent electronic music magazine 🌍 Early rave culture in Australia and illegal parties 🪩 Club culture from underground raves to global brands 🤖 AI-generated press and the future of music journalism ❌ Clickbait, cancel culture, and media responsibility 🎶 The evolving relationship between artists, labels, and media 🔮 Where underground culture goes next For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

What if house music was almost called bungalow? In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Graham Gold to unpack the real origins of the word “house” and how a chain of cultural moments shaped dance music as we know it. We trace the story back to late-70s disco, soul, and jazz-funk, through the Chicago Warehouse era, and into the rise of pirate radio and UK club culture. Graham explains how the name stuck, why many DJs misunderstand their own history, and how radio, clubs, and communities worked together long before algorithms existed. The conversation also dives into Graham’s journey from early DJ crews and pirate stations to Kiss FM, alongside a candid debate about social media, talent, and bookings in 2025. From radio war stories to practical advice for DJs trying to break through today, this episode is a masterclass in context and credibility. This is not a history lecture. It’s a lived account of how scenes are built, records are broken, and culture moves forward. If you care about dance music history, radio culture, or understanding why house music became house music, this episode delivers. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🏠 Where the term “house music” actually came from 🕺 How disco, soul, and jazz-funk evolved into house 📻 The role of pirate radio and early UK stations 🎙️ Life at Gulliver’s and the birth of Kiss FM 🎛️ Why crowds want great nights, not music education 📱 Social media vs talent in 2025 🧠 Graham’s blueprint for great radio shows Chapters: 00:00 The true origin of house music 05:22 Why most DJs don’t know their own history 07:40 The garage vs house connection 09:10 The Funky Roadshow: Graham’s first DJ crew 11:45 Pirate radio changed everything 14:12 Life at Gulliver’s Club 20:25 The birth of Kiss FM 27:30 Friday Night Kiss goes national 35:10 Social media vs talent 47:25 DJ Mag Top 100 controversy 55:30 Funniest radio moments 1:00:55 “People don’t go clubbing to be educated” 1:06:20 The Lisa era: Loud, Lashes, Pin-Up, and Unique 1:09:10 Peach, trance, and discovering future stars For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

From vinyl crates to global club culture, this is the story of one of the most quietly influential figures in UK dance music. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Gary Dedman to unpack three decades inside the industry. From running one of the UK’s largest vinyl distribution warehouses to producing anthem after anthem as Hoxton Whores, and eventually reinventing himself as Hutch, this conversation traces the full arc of a modern dance music career. Gary takes us back to the heart of London’s vinyl era, life inside distribution warehouses, and how records were broken long before algorithms and streaming platforms existed. We explore how Hoxton Whores became one of the most in-demand remix names in clubland, the pressure and burnout that came with success, and the difficult decisions required to evolve creatively. The conversation also covers the shift from vinyl to digital, music piracy, producer credit, and the realities of longevity in an industry driven by hype cycles, ego, and constant reinvention. From underground roots to global stages, this is an honest account of what it really takes to last. This is not a success story dressed up for promotion. It’s a grounded reflection on craft, adaptation, and staying relevant without losing yourself. If you care about house music history, vinyl culture, the mechanics of the industry, or how artists survive long-term, this episode delivers. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 💿 Life inside London’s vinyl distribution scene 🏭 Building one of the UK’s biggest distribution operations 🎶 The rise of Hoxton Whores as a remix brand 🔥 Touring, chaos, and burnout at the peak 🔄 Reinventing creatively as Hutch 📀 Surviving the shift from vinyl to digital 📉 Piracy, producer credit, and protecting music 🧠 Longevity, ego culture, and the modern dance landscape Chapters: 00:00 The sit-down party at DC10 03:00 Mods, northern soul, and family influence 05:30 First DJ gigs and hip-house beginnings 08:10 Becoming the UK’s first “YTS DJ” 10:00 From lifeguard courses to club nights 12:30 Early house and hip hop scene 15:00 First turntables and DJ gear 17:20 After-parties, noise complaints, and eviction 20:00 Building sound systems that shook the street 23:00 Moving to London and launching Empire Vinyl Distribution 25:00 Brick Lane and the underground music hub 27:30 From DJing to the Hoxton Whores project 30:00 Building the Hoxton Whores brand 33:00 Touring life and Ibiza madness 36:00 When vinyl ruled the clubs 39:00 Piracy and the digital shift 42:00 Why producers deserve more protection 44:30 How distribution changed the game 47:00 Studio process and remix culture 50:00 Defining tracks and Ministry of Sound releases 53:00 Transitioning from Hoxton Whores to Hutch 55:30 Founding Strategic DJs and artist management 58:00 Social media and DJ culture 1:00:00 The rise of the pop-star DJ 1:03:00 Finding new music in an oversaturated scene 1:06:00 Breaking tracks through promo distribution 1:08:00 Hutch and the next chapter 1:10:00 Festivals vs underground culture 1:13:00 Favourite gigs and Ibiza memories 1:14:00 What “One More Tune” means Links: Labels: Beatport catalogues (Galactica, Automata, Revoke) Agency: www.strategicdjs.com Promo Club: www.pro-mo.club Bookings and info: www.iamhutch.com For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

One friend’s passing changed everything. In this episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Edele Andaya for a raw, honest conversation about the journey from first vinyl mixes to becoming a resident at Peach London. Edele takes us back to learning on belt-driven Sound Labs, upgrading to Technics, and the all-vinyl set at KoKo (Camden) that locked her reputation. We talk about navigating the jump to CDJs, near-disaster technical moments including a Sri Lanka beach festival where the decks died on the first track, and why the harder sound is surging again. The conversation also dives into London’s 90s and 00s club culture, the unique energy of the Peach family, authenticity versus vanity metrics on social media, and early steps into production. Along the way, Edele shares the track that still gives her goosebumps and has become her ritual closer: Tony De Vit – The Dawn. This is not a highlight reel. It’s a grounded account of grief, graft, and finding purpose through music. If you care about vinyl culture, Peach London, classic trance and hard house, or the real stories behind the booth, this episode will resonate. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎧 The friend who sparked Edele’s love for vinyl 💿 Learning on belt-driven decks and upgrading to Technics 🪩 London clubs that shaped her early years 🚀 Cracking CDJs after fear and frustration 🔥 Peach Goes Hard and the tougher edge returning 👩‍🎤 Women in dance music and pushing for genuine 50/50 line-ups 📱 Authentic growth vs bought followers 🎛️ First steps into production and creative process 🌅 Why The Dawn is her ritual final track Chapters: 00:00 Welcome – why Edele’s story matters now 02:05 The friend who sparked it all and first time on vinyl 05:12 The record-shop challenge and first decks 07:40 Learning on belt-driven Sound Labs 10:18 Upgrading to Technics and ear training 12:46 First London clubs: Sound Shaft, 414, The Fridge, Cloud 9 16:03 First gig in Brixton 18:55 Falling for vinyl culture 21:30 The jump to CDJs 24:42 Sri Lanka beach festival – decks die on the first track 28:17 KoKo Camden – the all-vinyl set 31:05 Becoming a Peach resident 33:40 Peach crowd energy 36:12 Peach Goes Hard 39:05 The harder sound comeback 42:28 Women in dance music 45:31 Social media and authenticity 48:00 Production steps and studio process 51:14 Technical nightmares DJs don’t talk about 54:02 Manifestation and staying grounded 56:40 Tony De Vit – The Dawn 59:20 Dream stages and what’s next 1:02:10 Final words and where to find Edele For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

In Part Two of this extended conversation on The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down again with Rob Tissera to dive deep into his life and career after 1991, one of the most versatile and enduring journeys in UK dance music history. From the lawless warehouse raves of late-80s Blackburn to becoming a global name in Ibiza superclubs, Rob shares the full, unfiltered story. This episode is packed with raw honesty, wild memories, and career-defining moments that helped shape rave culture, clubland, and the evolution of UK dance music. Rob opens up about the infamous acid house party that landed him in prison and became a test case connected to the Criminal Justice Bill, a moment that helped change the course of UK rave culture forever. We relive the rise of rave through convoy scenes, motorway shutdowns, and thousands of ravers flooding abandoned warehouses during the golden era. The conversation then moves to Ibiza. Rob reflects on residencies and long summers at Eden, Amnesia, Pacha, Kanya, and El Divino, and how he helped shape the island’s sound across house, trance, and hard house through the 90s and 2000s. We also explore superclub culture and iconic brands, from Godskitchen and Judgement Sundays to Tidy Trax, Garlands, Clockwork Orange, and Kissdafunk, alongside international bookings across Australia, Singapore, Dubai, and beyond. Rob breaks down the music that defined his career, including the stories behind Kick Up The Volume, Quake – The Day Will Come, York – The Awakening, Armin van Buuren – Communication, and placements on the Human Traffic soundtrack. He explains how adapting across genres, from rave and breakbeat to funky house, hard house, and trance, was key to staying relevant for more than three decades. We also revisit the Ibiza workers’ era: the Ship Inn, Shipwrecked boat parties, Dirty Rotten Slut nights, and the culture that made the island feel like a second home to an entire generation. This is not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It’s a first-hand account of evolution, survival, and why versatility still matters. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🔒 Prison, acid house, and the Criminal Justice Bill 🚚 Convoys, warehouses, and the rise of UK rave culture 🏝️ Ibiza residencies and shaping the island’s sound 🪩 Superclubs, iconic brands, and global touring 🎶 Career-defining productions and remixes 🔄 Adapting across genres to survive long-term ⚡ Workers’ culture, boat parties, and Ibiza folklore 🔮 The future of dance music and genre versatility For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

In this Ibiza special of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with one of the true pioneers of electronic music, Paul van Dyk, for an intimate conversation about music, freedom, and the enduring power of trance. Paul takes us back to his early life in East Berlin, secretly listening to West Berlin radio, discovering artists like The Smiths, and developing a deep emotional connection to music long before the Berlin Wall fell. From there, we trace his journey into electronic music, his first performances in post-Wall Berlin, and playing at the legendary Tresor during a defining moment in club history. The conversation then moves to Ibiza. Paul opens up about the origins and philosophy behind Shine Ibiza. Why it started, what it represents, and how it aims to preserve the true essence of Ibiza clubbing. We discuss the move to 528 Ibiza and the magic of day-into-night sessions with sunset energy, as well as how Shine differs in Ibiza compared to its global editions at major festivals and international destinations. Paul also reflects on his long relationship with Cream at Amnesia, why Ibiza still holds a unique place in dance music culture, and how he curates Shine line-ups by prioritising artistry, musical depth, and connection over social media hype. We talk about Ibiza Trance Week, Godskitchen, the island’s evolving club landscape, and his long-standing friendship with John 00 Fleming, including stories of going back-to-back on stage. Paul also reflects on the role of timeless tracks like For An Angel and why certain records become woven into Ibiza’s musical DNA. This is not a surface-level interview. It’s a thoughtful exploration of trance culture, Ibiza nightlife, and what it truly means to create an experience that stays with people for life. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 📻 Growing up in East Berlin and discovering music through West Berlin radio 🎸 Early influences and emotional connection to music 🧱 Discovering electronic music after the Berlin Wall fell 🪩 Playing at Tresor and the birth of Berlin club culture ✨ The origins and philosophy of Shine Ibiza 🌅 Moving Shine to 528 Ibiza and the magic of day-to-night sessions 🌍 How Shine Ibiza differs from global editions 🍒 Cream at Amnesia and Ibiza’s unique energy 🎧 Curating line-ups based on artistry, not hype 🔊 Ibiza Trance Week, Godskitchen, and the island’s evolution 🤝 Going back-to-back with John 00 Fleming 🎶 Timeless tracks and Ibiza’s musical legacy For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

In this rare episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with John 00 Fleming, one of the most respected and influential figures in electronic dance music history. Known for his deep, progressive sound and uncompromising underground ethos, John has been a pioneer of trance, progressive house, and club culture for more than four decades. From the golden years of Godskitchen and Gatecrasher to unforgettable Ibiza residencies at Space Ibiza, Amnesia Ibiza, and Privilege Ibiza, John has witnessed and helped shape some of the most iconic moments in global dance music. This conversation goes far beyond nostalgia. John reflects on his early inspirations, his breakthrough in the UK scene, and the behind-the-scenes reality of superclub culture. We explore how the industry evolved from vinyl to CDJs to digital, why he chose to stay true to an underground progressive sound, and what was lost as the era of marathon sets and warm-up DJs disappeared. We also look forward. John shares thoughtful insights on the future of trance, the role of AI in music, and what it really takes to survive creatively, mentally, and emotionally across decades in the industry. This is not a hype-driven interview. It’s a reflective, honest conversation about longevity, integrity, and the culture that built dance music. If you care about trance history, underground club culture, Ibiza’s golden era, or the realities of a life in music, this episode delivers. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎧 Early inspirations and falling in love with music 🔊 Breaking through in the UK trance and progressive house scene 🪩 Godskitchen and Gatecrasher behind the scenes 🏝️ Ibiza residencies and life on the island 💿 The shift from vinyl to CDJs to digital 🏗️ The rise and fall of UK superclubs 🔥 Staying underground and true to sound ⏱️ The lost art of warm-up DJs and marathon sets 🤖 AI, technology, and the future of electronic music 🧠 Longevity, mental health, and surviving the industry Official website and bookings: www.john00fleming.com Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and name origins 05:00 First steps into DJing 10:00 South Coast and early raves 15:00 Discovering psytrance and sound evolution 20:00 First Ibiza experiences 25:00 Amnesia and Godskitchen memories 30:00 Club culture in the 90s 35:00 Life as a touring DJ 40:00 Staying underground and true to roots 45:00 Industry changes and superclubs 50:00 Reflections on longevity 55:00 Production, labels, and releases 1:00:00 Modern scene and technology 1:05:00 Final thoughts and One More Tune For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com

Lange is one of trance music’s true pioneers. In this exclusive episode of The Dexter Jones Podcast, I sit down with Lange to uncover the untold stories behind a career that helped shape the global trance movement. From producing timeless anthems like Follow Me and Drifting Away, to playing clubs and festivals around the world, Lange’s influence spans more than 25 years of dance music history. But this conversation goes beyond the records. Lange opens up about the unlikely moments that defined his path. From vinyl theft that pushed him towards Ibiza, to remixing the Braveheart theme while stacking supermarket shelves, to becoming a central figure in trance during its most influential era. We talk about the golden years of Ibiza, memories of Amnesia Ibiza, the cultural crossover between trance and techno, and the realities of navigating today’s music industry. Lange also shares honest advice for new producers and explains why, for him, trance is not just a genre, but something far deeper. This is not a hype interview. It’s a reflective conversation about craft, perseverance, and a sound that never really leaves you. If you love trance and want to understand the people who built it, this episode is essential listening. 🎧 Take your time with this one. We talk about: 🎶 From producer to world-renowned DJ 📀 The real story behind Follow Me and its link to Kevin & Perry Go Large 🏝️ Ibiza memories and the golden years at Amnesia 🔊 Trance, techno, and the evolution of sound 🧠 Surviving the modern music industry 🔮 Advice for new producers ❤️ Why “trance is in the blood” For guest invitations, sponsorship proposals, and collaboration enquiries, please contact Dexter: rave@onemoretimeibiza.com