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Irvine Welsh is Penning a TV Series About the Birth of Acid House in the U.K.

Irvine Welsh, the writer of the novel Trainspotting, which became adapted into a film in 1996, is co-writing a T.V. series with Dean Cavanagh about the birth of acid house in the UK. A genre which has it’s origins within Chicago, introduced by DJ Pierre.

Ibiza87 follows the 1988-1989 journey of the three legends who started the wave. Naturally, we’re speaking of Nicky Holloway, Paul Oakenfold and Danny Rampling. Without their fateful flight to Ibiza, the acid house genre might never have made it’s way into the U.K.

Following their return from Ibiza, Rampling, Oakenfold, and Holloway opened the iconic clubs—Shoom, Future, and Trip, respectively. These clubs all brought about the historic ‘second summer of love,’ after the explosion of acid house in Europe. The 60’s psychedelic flair and smiley logo became a significant part of the culture.

In 1988, Oakenfold would find himself founding the U.K. based trance label Perfecto Records. Most recently, it announced that Paul Oakenfold would be the first DJ to perform a set at Stonehenge to an audience of 40 people.

In addition to their many contributions, the aforementioned artists have been sharing their stories with the writers and have been curating the series’ soundtrack. All of us at DMNW are waiting in anticipation for Ibiza87‘s official air date. After all, it’ll be exciting to see the goings-on of the ‘Second Summer of Love’.

Are you looking forward to the future release of the Ibiza87 T.V. series? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Hi, I'm Amanda Robinson, a Staff Writer at Dance Music NorthWest. As a lover of dance music, I'm passionate about covering the latest news and events in the industry and sharing my insights with readers. As I've always lived in the Pacific Northwest, I've been fortunate enough to explore the beautiful province of British Columbia and its vibrant culture. When I'm not writing about music, I enjoy hiking in the mountains, trying out new recipes with ingredients from local farmers' markets, and spending time with my family and friends. I also have a passion for sustainability, harm reduction and environmental conservation, and try to incorporate these values into my everyday life. Thanks for taking the time to learn a little bit about me! If you're interested in reading my work or connecting with me, you can read the articles below or find me on the social media platforms linked below.

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