Tim Burrows

What is Counterculture? – It’s an alternative lifestyle... – The ideas that spark a revolution... – A movement that changes the world... This new collection of essays celebrates the incredible originality of British post-war culture. British art, film, theatre, dance, literature and music have attracted international recognition, from the Angry Young Men to the Sex Pistols to Grayson Perry. Now gaming, the internet and social media enable creative communities to flourish and either fight for social justice – or just be entertained. Can we find the creative inspiration to succeed in a postcapitalist future?

This is the first-ever collection of interviews, photographs, and up-to-date information on our best- loved venues, great and small, many of which have closed. Includes interviews and anecdotes from promoters, fans, and musicians concerning historic arenas in the United States--the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles; the Crocodile Cafe in Seattle; and CBGB, Carnegie Hall, and the Cotton Club in New York. It also features old favorites in Australia like Cloudland Ballroom in Brisbane, the Oxford Funhouse in Sydney, the Crystal Ballroom in Melbourne, and the Tivoli in Adelaide. Major London venues covered include the Astoria, 100 Club, Hammersmith Palais, Roundhouse, Forum, Hackney Empire, and the Marquee.