The Kick, The Snare, The Hat & A Clap by artist and filmmaker Susie Davies explores the history of the 90s rave scene in Newcastle. Focusing on activity in the Ouseburn Valley, the film features unseen archival footage and interviews with those who participated in the scene. The documentary provides an historical context and perspective as to how the rave scene rose into being through the bonds and inventiveness of its community and their use of a once-overlooked post-industrial area of the city that has now become a thriving cultural hub. As Susie Davies remarks.”I was completely inspired by this party movement which was embedded in determination and DIY culture - and is a true example of the unifying power of music.” 

The exhibition is part of the Succession of Repetitive Beats programme.

About the artist

Susie Davies is an artist and filmmaker based in the North East and London. Her documentary-focused practice is deeply rooted in her local community and history. Her films centre around alternative nightlife scenes, underground culture, and the battle between capitalism and creativity. Davies has exhibited her films locally, nationally, and internationally. Her film A Whole in the Wall was included in a film festival in Izmir, Turkey. Local screenings of her work have included Star and Shadow Cinema, Cobalt Studios, Vane Gallery, and Newbridge Project. Most recently, her film To the Dancer was screened as part of the Beeston Film Festival (2024) and Sunderland Short Film Festival (2024).

More information about Susie’s work can be found on website and Instagram.

Succession of Repetitive Beats - SLACK’S Mix

Susie recorded a one hour DJ mix to accompany her exhibition.

This mix was broadcast on Slack’s Radio on the closing weekend of the exhibition. 

Track list

Boxes - Minder

Telepathy for Sluts - Gendema

Love Song - Maya Q

LIN004 - LIN000

3ankaboot - ZULI

Sharp like a Razor - Clouds

XO 4 (Wolf1061c) - GCOM

Death, Taxes & Hanger - Aquarian

300mbps - X CLUB.

Swandive - Sully

From Sorrow to Darkness - Trudge

Aegis - AQXDM

Sharp Like A Razor - Clouds

Don’t Risk it - Megra

Grab Somebody - Megra

Twangle Frent - u-Ziq (Special Request Rework)

Limerence - Yves Tumor

+ the voice of Gav Richardson and excerpts from MIDS, a sound piece by Susie Davies

ABOUT SLACK’S

Slack’s Radio is Tyne and Wear’s weird DIY grassroots radio station. It was established in 2021 by Jon Cornbill,to help diverse art and music in the region, whilst building community and creating space for like-minded music lovers. It is now based at The Lubber Fiend, with over 100 resident DJs who play a wide variety of music from alternative rock and acid house to folk and jungle, alongside poetry and spoken word. Slack’s is completely ad-free & independent, they rely solely on donations.

To find out more and to support them, visit: www.slacks.world