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It’s something that can often be overlooked when you’re in the thick of it at a rave space, but we wanted to take this time to shine a light on just how much time, love, blood, sweat and tears go into creating spaces for us all to dance, as well as some of the upgrades that they have made happen since our last dance together. 

Firstly, we’ve had a major overhaul of the sound in both our courtyard and original warehouse space, with 100% new Danley and D&B Audio systems installed in each space respectively. 

The christening of a new dancefloor within our complex, for the first time ever we introduce ‘workshop’. We’re clearing out the tools and transforming the room for what will be a rare occasion to dance in this space, kitted out with a custom booth and light installation. 

Additionally, we’ve made multiple tweaks, upgrades, licks of paint, decor and more across the rest of the site, installing more bars, toilets and other amenities to make your day as smooth as possible. 

We can’t wait to open our doors but ahead of that heres to you, the sound techs, light techs, labourers, builders, plumbers, set designers, bar staff, kitchen teams, cleaners and all the behind the scenes team, they’re the real headliners here, the true warroirs
 

If you see them on the dancefloor tomorrow, make sure you buy them a drink as we wouldn’t exist without them x
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8 YEARS AGO TODAY

These 3 wallies were waiting outside a Haringey Council committee hearing, ready for the fate of The Cause to be decided

We weren’t on the ball back then, flying by the seat of our pants (as Stus old bank manager told him), have no photos, so this one is from 2019, a year later, picking up a DJMag award for Innovation & Excellence

We somehow thought the logical sequence was 

1) build a nightclub
2) apply for a licence
3) advertise our 1st party for the next day after the licence hearing

Makes complete sense eh?

He who dares Rodders!

For those that dont know, the guy in the middle is the understated hero behind The Cause

A renegade rave guru, born from the trenches, saving the rave, one licence at a time, in the most wiggliest, wonderful, slightly sneaky, somehow still legit way possible

On this day, he wasn’t wearing a cape, nor a technicolour dreamcoat but a prehistoric flared suit, looking like an extra from 80s Scottish TV detective drama Taggart!

He had an answer for EVERYTHING, gave as good as he got to the one resident that turned up to kill The Cause before it even started

The old bill seemed happy with our proposal, but the head of licensing wasn’t buying it

He defended us tooth & nail, talking embarrassingly FAR too much!

It was a close call. The council waited 7 days to let us know

We cancelled our party the next day

1 week later, an email droped

5AM licence granted🏆

GAME ONđŸ”„

The Cause was born!

On our 1st Birthday, Rhys ate an out of date custard tart, knocked himself out with food poisoning & missed celebrations

Big ❀ Rhys, forever thankful

If you catch him at a party however, be warned..

He WILL tell you how he's been granted 2 billion licences in the last year, the intricacies of how he did it, local environmental health officers names over the last 2 decades, how many pages he included in his latest licensing application & HOURS more chat about everything else he dedicates his life to - winning premises licences for the underground

Rhys: rave licensing superherođŸ«Ą

PS
Were STILL taking silly risks. Come Easter Fri to found out😉

PPS
Its our 8th Birthday 6th June. V.ltd ÂŁ15 presale tkts @ RA. Be snappyđŸ”„
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WE JUST GOT NOMINATED FOR BEST MAJOR VENUE BY BBC RADIO 1 

Back in its heyday, BBC Radio1 was a major component of shaping UK underground music as we know it.

The station played a foundational role in bringing dance and electronic music from the underground rave scene into the UK mainstream during the 1990s and 2000s, with evening to morning programming switching traditional broadcasting to embracing youth culture, turning niche genres like house, techno, drum and bass, and trance into weekend staples and chart-topping hits.

Undoubtedly the station was crucial in giving exposure to artists such as The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers & Daft Punk.

The station acted as a bridge between rave culture and mainstream society and in many ways legitimised our culture when some authorities we’re trying to kill it.

Listening to the Essential Selection & Essential Mix in a Ford Fiesta with one too many pals in for the number of seats, en route to a big fat Friday rave was a right of passage. 

Raving week in, week out, listening to the same DJ’s on the station as you would in clubs around the country.

Later it became deeply intertwined with the Ibiza club scene, broadcasting live from the island and solidifying its role as a tastemaker for the summer’s biggest dance tracks.

The 2000s saw the rise of UK garage, trance, and house, with Radio 1 providing dedicated airtime to these genres through specialised shows and the continued popularity of the Essential Mix.

It’s heritage status really does hold weight. Both our founders and our amazing team are incredibly proud to be recognised for their graft behind the scenes by something so integral to shaping UK dance music.

Please register to VOTE for us at bbc.co.uk/danceawards x

BIG LOVE
The Cause x
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How it started vs how it’s going
 

Unit 1 Hamlet Industrial Estate, 96 White Post Lane all that way back in Summer ‘22. A space that little did we know would go on to become a crown jewel in the handful of venues under The Cause umbrella. At this point we didn’t have an exact plan... no name, no real idea of the concept, in fact at this point, we weren’t even sure where to put the bar. 

Originally intended as a three month pop-up, now gearing up to celebrate three years, our baby All My Friends is growing up fast. 

To mark the occasion we’re throwing a massive party (obvs) which will take place across a full day and night, with an extended closing time. A record fair, food, DJs and more in the day, a big old party by night with some very special guests joining us - revealed later this week. 

Our birthday also stands as an opportunity to give back to all of you guys for supporting over the years, so hit the link in bio now to RSVP for the day and get a free drink on us to raise a toast to us reaching such a milestone.
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