The analysis of the 2011 ‘Blackberry’ riots in England reveals conflicting perspectives on the role of inequalities. Conservatives view the riots as lawlessness driven by moral decline, while radicals highlight socio-economic disenfranchisement as a key cause. This essay urges addressing underlying inequalities to prevent future unrest rather than merely punishing the rioters.
I’m not sure if some of my Wez G listeners have noticed the fact that I happen to have a little soft spot for female vocalists? From my earliest days of spinning on the decks in venues, from mainstream teeny-bopper raves to high quality fashionable nightclubs to dodgy little underground…
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Jim ‘Shaft’ Ryan is a famous house music DJ from Birmingham who along with his brothers, Mick and Dermot, and their mate Lee, responsible for the seminary U.K. and global nightclub brands, Miss Moneypennys and Chuff Chuff. Jim is also my mate. I knew that Jim had trained as a…
View More Review: We May Win We May Lose – by Jim ‘Shaft’ Ryan
I got excited when this book arrived on my doorstep. At first glance it has all the key ingredients for a great book. Hacienda DJ author, history of British nightclubs – I expected lots of gory detail and exciting anecdotes and couldn’t wait to get to the acid house chapters….The…
View More Review: Life After Dark – A History of British Nightclubs & Music Venues – by Dave Haslam
Eddie Fewtrell, a pivotal figure in Birmingham’s nightclub scene, began his career in the 1950s, building a respected empire renowned for safety and entertainment. A tough yet principled businessman, he resisted crime attempts by notorious gangs. His venues attracted stars and fostered community ties, making a lasting impact on Birmingham’s nightlife history.
View More Review: King Of Clubs – The Eddie Fewtrell Story – by Eddie Fewtrell and Shirley Thompson