In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats takes audiences on a multi-sensory joyride into the past, bringing to life the stories of the promoters, police officers, and rave-goers, whose rivalries and relationships drove a revolution in music and society. Multi-sensory room-scale interactive VR enables participants to feel the anticipation, trepidation, excitement, and euphoria that was Acid House.

Step into the heart of the Acid House Movement with In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats! East City Films, in collaboration with the BFI and Coventry City of Culture, invites you on an exhilarating VR adventure that immerses you in the euphoria of the rave scene. Directed by Darren Emerson and produced by East City Films, this groundbreaking experience is supported by the BFI's National Lottery funding and Coventry City of Culture Trust.

The World Premiere exhibition was presented by Coventry City of Culture Trust and East City Films, as part of Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats transports you back in time, where finding the ultimate party is all that matters. From poster-strewn bedrooms to pirate radio stations, and police headquarters to secret warehouses, our interactive VR puts you in the shoes of rave culture pioneers.

Coventry's legendary promoters, Amnesia House, and other influential figures from the Midlands rave scene have contributed extensively to the creation of this captivating journey. Discover how the Midlands rave scene played a pivotal role in shaping an entire generation.

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“The immersive nature of VR makes it feel almost like a real-life experience.”

— Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, The Guardian

“For anyone yet to experience VR it marks the perfect introduction.”

— Teddy Coward, Why Now Magazine

“With the experience being so crammed with contextual detail, it’s hard to comprehend that you haven’t traveled in time.”

— Becky Buckle, Mixmag

“One person left moved to tears. Others came out buzzing ready to pick up the phone and get some old mates back together.”

— Ali Shutler, NME

SCREENINGS & AWARDS

Upcoming Screenings
Phi Centre | 7 Feb - 8 April 2024 | Phi Centre, Montreal, Canada

Nominations
VR Awards | Location-Based VR Entertainment of the Year Finalist 2023

Awards
DocLab Award for Immersive Non-Fiction | International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA)
Anidox: VR Award 2023 | Viborg Animation Festival 2023
VR Awards | Location-Based VR Entertainment of the Year Winner 2023
Best Film & Digital: Interactive Award 2024 | Adelaide Fringe 2024