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Kath H.'s avatar

I don't normally write comments, uncomfortable. But I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this. I am an ex club dj, and 50-something ex-raver. Stopped djing professionally 10 yrs ago. Like you, its my first love. I miss it so much. you get left behind. It's so good to read your words about it. Thank you!

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Gemma Banks's avatar

Annie, thank you for sharing your words, and for having the agency and desire to create the raving space you have in Before Midnight.

I hesitated in sharing this but here goes…having worked in and partied in London’s clubs throughout my teens & 20’s, I suffered a catastrophic health event, after a weekend of clubbing, that almost killed me.

For the 15+ years since, the clubbing environment has been a place that triggers trauma in me so I’ve avoid it. Until a friend took me to Before Midnight. These events have subsequently played a huge role in my healing journey. I have found joy on the dance floor again. I’m not sure I can find the words to explain how grateful I am to you for this.

In a few weeks I will celebrate my 47th birthday, in my hometown of Brixton, in my fav venue the Academy, with you doing what you do best. And no doubt I will cry tears of gratitude while I dance. Thank you thank you thank you. Gemma x

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