Lydd International Airport Shutdown

Lydd, Romney Marsh, Kent, TN29 9QL · Capacity: 10000

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Then & Now

Then · closed 1997

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Now

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About this venue

Lydd Airport in Kent is an iconic historical UK rave venue best known for hosting massive World Dance events in the 1990s.The 1990s World Dance Era

Large aircraft hangars and warehouses at Lydd International Airport were converted to host thousands of ravers (often upwards of 7,000 to 10,000 attendees). The airport runways were famously used as massive car parks.

Past Events

05 Nov

World Dance

05/11/1994

DJs: Dougal, Ellis Dee, Grooverider, Hype, Mickey Finne, Slipmatt

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30 Jul

World Dance - Midsummer Dance Party

30/07/1994

The World Dance - Midsummer Dance Party took place on July 30, 1994, at Lydd International Airport in Kent, England.

DJs: Mickey Finn · MCs: GQ

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02 Apr

World Dance

02/04/1994

DJs: Dr S Gachet, Ellis Dee, Kenny Ken, Swan-E

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05 Feb

World Dance

05/02/1994

World Dance on February 5, 1994, was a legendary underground rave held at Lydd International Airport in Kent, England, widely remembered as one of the era's definitive 90s hardcore and jungle events

DJs: Mickey Finn, Ellis Dee, Food Junkie, Hype, Kenny Ken, Slipmatt

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