this may seem a bit odd but...

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Well,in the UK,there was a massive new age traveller scene going on at the time the Rave scene exploded. Also,Maggie Thatcher was trying to stomp them out of existance. (think battle of the Beanfield) The goverment made it illegal to listen to non stop music all night in public places (or something,check the Criminal Justice Bill for more) There was big unrest,and a backlash which saw the scene explode into mainstream clubs,with licenses allowing the music to be played all night.

you want to check out Tashes site for the beanfield stuff. http://tash.gn.apc.org/gal_beanf1.htm If you didn't allready hate Maggy T,you will after seeing that shit!! Mothes with babies in their arms getting beaten up by the plod,ect.
http://tash.gn.apc.org/hist_2.htm Where the story starts