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Articles about the Scene
Producers, Deejays, Events, Venues, History and Culture - Articles about the scene will highlight the rave community and culture in Kitchener Waterloo.


FGA Feature: SLOW AF
Slow AF looking Cool AF SLOW AF may be new to the scene, but he shows up with a heavy artillery of his own music and experience under his belt. He has been underground for the past 20 years, reaching out to FGA through Soundcloud about a year ago. He recognized the Fine Grind Audio name from party flyers back in the day, with the hope that they could someday work together. That day came when asked for a contribution to FGA's 2025 ADE Compilation, in honour of the Amsterdam Da
Rachel Metherel
Oct 83 min read


Under the Bridge (UTB)
If you are in the scene in KW you have almost certainly heard of the Under the Bridge Community Dance. It happens once a month through Spring and Summer, where we gather under a most excellent bridge in Kitchener and have a dance party. It is a family friendly event with performances for the kids early, leading into a host of local DJ's showcasing their talents, sometimes for the first time in front of a large crowd. It is a place to grow and express yourself, to immerse your
Rachel Metherel
Sep 16 min read


The Vigil Experience
It was only a few months ago that the mysterious Vigil added me on Instagram. I didn't know who he was, despite some common friends, but I liked what he was doing from the start. It was a slow build up, piquing my curiosity with the first post. It showed him creating, not music just yet, but the things he needed to do so. My partner is a music producer and it was a familiar scene - taking apart an old desk, spray painting it and putting it back together in a way that is more
Rachel Metherel
Aug 185 min read


Welcome to KW Scene
Well, here we are. I have been building this website for quite some time and wanted to share a little more about myself and why I am doing this. Over the past 2 years, I have been getting out more. Before that, I wasn't. I used to be an introvert with social anxiety and it kept me from doing things by myself. My partner (Jace) and I always went to parties together, which was great because it developed my love for the music and gave me some social confidence. However, my Jace
Rachel Metherel
Aug 104 min read
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