Fantasy FM 1989-1991
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Fantasy
was one of the biggest pirate radio stations in
London. Broadcasting on 98.1 FM from 1989 to 1991.
Fantasy FM played rave music. |
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Fantasy was one
of the very first London based pirates pioneering
underground dance music alongside a handful of other big
names on the FM dial such as Sunrise, Centreforce & Dance
FM. This was the dawn of a new era for pirate radio, the
turn of the decade brought Kiss FM to 100 FM with a legal
licence. Affordable home computers like the Atari ST and the
Amiga soon made it possible for producers to develop music
in a bedroom or small studio equipped with little more than
a sampler, synthesizer and a sequencer. Rave music quickly
evolved to be known as "Hardcore" then Jungle and now the
globally recognised Drum & Bass! Although electronic music
and pirate radio stations have been around since the late
1960's this is basically where it all began.
Fantasy held
several large events at London's Astoria. The events played
host to over 2,000 people every weekend!
Some of the
DJ's who played on Fantasy FM included:
- DJ Hype
- Dj Spice
- Mr C (Shamen)
- Krome and Time
- DJ Rap
- DJ Massive
- DJ Ace (Apex Twin)
- Desert Rat
- Rhythm Doctor
- Evil O
- Richard Ford
If you were
involved with Fantasy FM and would like to contribute
something to this page please contact us ASAP! Email
getinvolved@londonpirates.co.uk |