Guardian Music — Unite, PortrushOpinions differ regarding when dance music's "golden age" actually happened, depending on your location or your definition of the broad term "dance music". For the former clubbers of this corner of Ireland, the early-to-mid-90s would s... more info

Guardian Music — A new generation of soundsystems are bringing a carnival vibe to this summer's festivalsThis summer, a slew of new soundsystems are aiming to bring a bit of carnival spirit to the countryside. They may not boast the customised speaker stacks of the o... more info

Guardian Music — As Carnival comes round again, Radio 1's Benji B reminisces about raving under the Westway with Tim Westwood, Norman Jay and RampageI was seven the first time I went to Carnival; my dad was living in Notting Hill Gate and I remember him putting me on... more info