In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats – A Euphoric VR Timewarp to 1989 at Wales Millennium Centre

Last night, I stepped into a phone box, dialled into the past, and emerged in the throbbing heart of Britain’s Acid House revolution. No, I haven’t lost the plot – I was at In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats, the immersive VR rave experience that’s stormed back into the Wales Millennium Centre, and let me tell you: it’s absolutely banging.

🎧 A Rave Renaissance in Virtual Reality

From the moment you don your headset, you’re no longer in Cardiff Bay – you’re in Coventry, 1989. The streets are buzzing with anticipation, pirate radio crackles through the airwaves, and the only mission is to find the party. This isn’t just a VR experience – it’s a full-bodied, multi-sensory plunge into the sweaty, euphoric underbelly of rave culture.

You and your mates (up to four of you can go in together as avatars) are guided through a series of increasingly surreal and nostalgic environments – from bedrooms plastered with rave flyers to the back of a battered Ford Escort, all the way to the warehouse where the beats drop and the bass takes over. It’s like being inside a memory – even if you weren’t there the first time around.

🕺 Feel the Beat, Live the History

What makes In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats so special isn’t just the tech (though the VR is slicker than ever) – it’s the heart. Real voices from the era narrate your journey: promoters risking arrest, ravers chasing the next high (musical, of course), and even the coppers trying to shut it all down. It’s a love letter to a movement that changed music, culture, and community.

And the soundtrack? Pure fire. Orbital’s Chime, Joey Beltram’s Energy Flash – the kind of tunes that make your spine tingle and your feet move, whether you’re a seasoned raver or a curious newcomer.

🎉 More Than Just a Night Out

This isn’t just a nostalgia trip – it’s a celebration of unity, rebellion, and the joy of losing yourself in the music. The interactive gallery, packed with Cardiff’s own rave relics, adds a local flavour that grounds the experience in real, lived history. And the 80s phone box? A brilliant touch that sets the tone for the time-travelling madness to come.

🎟️ Final Thoughts

Whether you were there in ’89 with glowsticks in hand or you’ve only heard the stories, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is a must. It’s immersive, emotional, and utterly exhilarating. Grab your crew, lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to rave like it’s the Second Summer of Love.

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats runs at Wales Millennium Centre this autumn. Early bird tickets are just £20 – a small price to pay for a night of pure, unfiltered joy. Get your tickets here!