Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is the city in the North East of England that’s home to Patrick Topping.

Although the likes of Patrick Topping and Elliot Adamson might be two of the biggest names to have come from Newcastle in recent times, but the city has roots in house and techno that go way deeper.

TV shows like Geordie Shore might paint out that Newcastle’s nightlife is a mainstream cattle market of people covered in fake tan, but it’s got a thriving underground electronic music scene, and has done since the ’90s.

Freerotation is a festival in Wales, but its founders Steevio and Suzy B are both from the North East, and were core members of the Newcastle rave scene in the ’90s, alongside some of those interviewed and mentioned in the documentary.

‘The Kick, The Snare, The Hat & A Clap’ is an independent film from Susie Davies, and it takes a look back into the city’s rave scene in the ’90s. Giving particular focus to the free party and warehouse scene that was happening at the time.

It draws attention to the Ouseburn Valley, which today still has a thriving music culture thanks to places like The Cluny which is a small venue for underground or up and coming bands. Although, it’s an area of the city that’s seen significant change and gentrification over the decades.

The documentary is based on what was happening in Newcastle, but gives an insight into the UK scene on a whole, as many other UK city’s had a similar underground culture.

Telling the story are first-hand accounts from ravers, sound system engineers and warehouse breakers who were interviewed as part of the film.

You can watch the full film below…