Laurent Garnier on UK Dance Music

Legendary French DJ Laurent Garnier accused The UK Dance Music scene of being narrow-minded and conservative this week and stated the over-commercialisation of Britain’s music industry has eroded audiences’ keenness for experimentation.

“England used to be the land of musical experimentation, a heartfelt land of discovery but I think England has completely mislaid that nowadays,” Laurent complained.

“Now Germany is a lot more accepting of experimental music projects than England, and so are France and Belgium.”

The hugely influential techno pioneer spent the the 80s emerged in UK Dance Music Culture at nights like the Hacienda during its rave climax. Returning to France became the first idol DJ in the country and on to become one of the most respected ambassadors of dance worldwide. Still as passionate about Dance Music as ever, he strut with disappointment more than malice when reflecting on The Current UK Dance Music field.

His comments came as part of an interview about his new album Tales Of a Kleptomaniac, a typically wildly diverse mixture of tracks from many musical bases, The Album Has been critically acclaimed in Germany and France has attracted mixed reactions from UK Dance Music Fans


Tales of a Kleptomaniac is out shortly on F Com.


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Great New Site for UK Dance Music Fans

Want a place that brings all the worlds Dance Music Artists, Dj's and Fans together in one place then point your browser over to www.be-at.tv.

b@ TV is Music and video portal aimed at the clubbing community - Y0u can catch audio and video streams from some of the scenes biggest players.

UK Dance music is currently represented but the Enigmatic Deadmau5 Live in London.

b@ TV uses advanced technology to place webcams in the club and stream the feed direct to your living room on the other side of the world. The site also has a strong social network so its a great place for UK Dance Music Fans to come together.

UK Dance Muisc Festival SW4 - Full Lineup Announced!

Having become a regular summer fixture in London's Dance Calender, UK Dance Music Festival SW4 Once again comes to Clapham Common on the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

The Full lineup has just been revealed and includes Dance Heavyweights Sascha and Digweed, Armin Van Buuren, Dubfire, Eirc Prydz and Richie Hawtin.

Also don't forget to check Upcoming UK Dance Music Talent Anil Chawla in the Global Underground Tent.

Highly Regarded as one of UK Dance Music's Best Festival experiences, this is one not to Miss, For tickets and info see -

www.southwest4.com