28th January 2021
Campfire Presents: Greg Wilson's Discotheque Archives
We celebrate exactly 10 years since Greg’s first appearance in January 2011.
Greg, a UK mixing pioneer, has been at the heart of dance floor action for decades. Greg takes us on a journey through the clubs, DJs,record labels and tracks of the UK club scenes from Northern Soul to HipHop with some choice tunes and stunning visuals from his recent book Discotheque Archives followed by a Q&A session with audience members.
Live Show
Section 1: DJ's
Greg chatted about DJs like Count Suckle and Jeff Dexter and the key role they had in the evolution of music, the way they championed it and brought it to new audiences.
Section 2: Venues
We delved into various iconic venues, including Studio 54, The Blitz and The Twisted Wheel and how they became social hubs for people from all walks of life.
Section 3: Labels
We discussed labels like Salsoul Records, Tamla Motown and Trojan and how each label was pivotal in making this era of music and dance culture so successful and enjoyed around the world.
Section 4: Records
We chatted about records like Trans-Europe Express (Kraftwerk) and Good Times (Chic) and how they shaped a generation of dance culture, influencing the present and the future of music.
Live Audience Q&A
This is a short clip of the attendees getting to ask Greg questions about his experiences of being a DJ during this time and how it influenced him writing his new book.
Full Show
Greg takes us on a journey through the clubs, DJs, record labels and tracks of the UK club scenes with some choice tunes and stunning visuals from his recent book Discotheque Archives.
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