In this episode of Hardhouse History, Paul Glazby is joined by Eamonn Fevah, one of the key behind-the-scenes figures responsible for shaping UK hard house culture through clubs, labels, and some of the wildest parties of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Eamonn takes us back to 1996, arriving in London from New Zealand on what was meant to be a working holiday, and instead finding himself at the centre of a rapidly exploding clubbing scene. From Sunday daytime clubbing at The Aquarium to after-hours chaos in Soho, this is a story built on friendships, timing, and saying yes to opportunities before realising how big they would become.
The conversation charts the rise of Fevah, from a small membership-based afterparty to sold-out events at The Tube, London Astoria, Ministry of Sound, Heaven, and beyond. Eamonn shares how Fevah unintentionally became a launchpad for some of the most important DJs and producers in hard house and hard trance, including close working relationships with Steve Blake, Dave Parkinson, and a long list of artists who defined the era.
There are incredible stories from international tours, including infamous boat parties to Hamburg, Ibiza takeovers, and the reality of promoting events before social media or digital distribution existed. Vinyl, phone numbers on record labels, and weekly record shop trips were the lifeblood of the scene.
Eamonn also reflects on stepping away from the UK after the London bombings, returning to New Zealand to raise a family, and later helping reignite the scene through modern Fevah events and new music projects. From accidental beginnings to lasting legacy, this episode captures a time when club culture was raw, risky, and driven entirely by passion.
This is not just a DJ story; it's a promoter 's-eye view of how hard house became global.
- Were Fevah parties part of your clubbing story?
- Vinyl era or digital age, which do you miss most?
- Should promoter stories be told more often?
Listen now and relive the chaos.
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What is Hard House History?
Welcome to Hard House History, formerly known as When I Grow Up, hosted by Hard House icon Paul Glazby. This podcast dives deep into the evolution of the Hard House movement, exploring the music, the culture, and the unforgettable nights that defined an era. Join Paul as he reconnects with the DJs, producers, promoters, and fans who built the scene from the underground up. Whether you lived it or are discovering it for the first time, Hard House History is your front-row seat to the beats, stories, and energy that still move dancefloors today.