Yes, some part of underground dance music is political.
The ‘in your face’ news on Britain’s vote to leave EU came in with the first crack of the eyes this morning. To this day the underground dance music scene has by far not been mute on this one. Music producers and DJs from Great Britain and outside have expressed their takes on the issue – from mere shock, sadness to intentions to move the homeland country. There was not much variation among the opinions – most of them were negative.
Well played England. Shocking.
— Tiga (@Tiga) June 24, 2016
We’re fucked.
— HUX XL (@Huxley_Music) June 24, 2016
Incredulous, sad, scared and angry…cannot take this in.
— ed simons (@eddychemical) June 24, 2016
Several artists were open on expressing a direct opinion on particular politicians and their support on the decision.
If you are pro #brexit you either haven’t done enough gurners or need to do more…
— TwEats Everything® (@eats_everything) June 22, 2016
Any day that @Nigel_Farage is celebrating is a bad day in my book
— jozif (@jozifmusic) June 24, 2016
Cameron should be made to stay for two years and see us out of the EU. It’s utterly wrong that he can create this chaos and then walk away.
— Annie Mac (@AnnieMac) June 24, 2016
Among others, Seth Troxler, Midland and Ben Pearce have been covering the referendum on their Twitter accounts for well in advance today’s decision.
Got out and vote today is your day UK! Stay in the EU pic.twitter.com/5ZArQ7z7D2
— seth troxler (@sethtroxler) June 23, 2016
Had an actual waking nightmare this morn, wake up on first day of Glastonbury, pissing with rain to the news we have left the EU.
— Midland (@midlandsound) June 19, 2016
I feel physically sick and ashamed. Well done you bigoted twats. This is going to be a dark few years economically and socially
— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceDJ) June 24, 2016
There are various speculations that after the vote Scottland might leave United Kingdom and join EU. Wondering how serious are the intentions among scotts, irish and even native brits to actually leave their homeland.
Was in a tent load of people chanting “IN IN IN” after a rumour has spread around Glasto that we remained in the EU. Everyone was so happy ?
— SG Lewis (@SGLewis_) June 24, 2016
.@theokottis if you guys leave and join EU can I marry you and come live there? Just saying. Will cook every night
— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceDJ) June 24, 2016
*applies for Irish passport for son*
— Annie Mac (@AnnieMac) June 24, 2016
My grandparents are Irish – does that mean I can get an Irish passport and jump this sinking ship?
— DOORLY (@doorlydj) June 24, 2016
Last but not the least DJ Tennis pinpointed the importance and impact of the messages in art, and music in particular has.
On the day Britain leaves Eu @Damonalbarn is Performing with a Syrian orchestra on @GlastoFest Pyramid Stage
— Dj Tennis (@dj_tennis) June 24, 2016
I may not have been conceived in the hacienda but I know how house music can bring people together. We need it now more than ever ❤️
— Ben Pearce (@BenPearceDJ) June 24, 2016
