#004 Jane Fitz: Raving in 90s Hong Kong and the mystery of the underground

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Is Jane Fitz a DJ's DJ? Even though we hate the term, it probably applies here... 

A DJ of more than 25 years and a crucial figure in underground house and techno, Jane is also a promoter of some of the best parties in the UK over a similar time period. 

We discuss her roots in London, experiences living in Hong Kong during the 90s, and her route into DJing via magazine journalism and record collecting. And of course we cover her seminal parties, Peg, and Night Moves which is still running sporadically when suitable venues can be found. 

This is a great conversation with someone who does things the right way... get involved! 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro and how you can support the show

05:30 Current raves in South America

07:30 What is 'underground'?

18:20 Music is no longer the most important thing

23:13 Anxiety in the younger audience

25:45 Rock shows vs Clubs

28:30 Early experiences with music

32:50 A lifetime of collecting vinyl

38:20 DJing with vinyl or USB

43:32 First DJ gigs

46:30 Discovering Jeff Mills

48:35 Living in Hong Kong

01:01:40 Moving back to the UK

01:04:30 Promoting parties in London - PEG

01:10:30 Promoting Night Moves

01:14:54 Smoking ban and noise complaints affect UK clubs

01:20:30 Should big DJs play small clubs?

01:26:00 Problems with the dance press

01:35:50 Italian deep house recommendations

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