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Rave Memorabilia: 17,000 Items Hit Auction Block
31 May
Summary
- Producer Rob Ford amassed 17,000 rave memorabilia items over 35 years.
- The collection includes rare membership cards acting as 'analogue passwords'.
- Bonhams estimates the trove of rave history at £60,000 to £80,000.
Producer Rob Ford's extensive collection of 17,000 rave and acid house memorabilia items, amassed over 35 years, is now available for purchase.
The collection features rare membership cards, flyers, and other artifacts that provided access to legendary clubs like the Haçienda and Ministry of Sound. These items served as "analogue passwords" and showcase the artistic flair of designers from the era.
Bonhams estimates the entire lot, which includes guest passes and invitations, could sell for between £60,000 and £80,000. The collection also documents the evolution of club culture and artistic styles within the scene, from pop art to more corporate designs.
Notable items include a card from London's Four Aces club, a precursor to Labrynth, and the first business card for The Prodigy. An older card from 1874 for a New York dance also features, alongside items from Manchester's Factory/Russell Club.
