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Fantazia was a rave music promoter based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1991 by James Perkins, Gideon Dawson & Chris Griffin, and held a number of seminal raves at the height of the breakbeat hardcore scene. Fantazia first held a rave at Coventry's Eclipse nightclub, but would soon become best known for its large outdoor events. By 1993, Fantazia hosted club night tours across the UK. Its biggest event that year was The Big Bang at Glasgow's SECC Centre in November. In October 1997, Fantazia returned with Fantazia: The Return of a Legend, at the G-Mex in Manchester.

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  • Fantazia was a rave music promoter based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1991 by James Perkins, Gideon Dawson & Chris Griffin, and held a number of seminal raves at the height of the breakbeat hardcore scene. Fantazia first held a rave at Coventry's Eclipse nightclub, but would soon become best known for its large outdoor events. By 1993, Fantazia hosted club night tours across the UK. Its biggest event that year was The Big Bang at Glasgow's SECC Centre in November. In October 1997, Fantazia returned with Fantazia: The Return of a Legend, at the G-Mex in Manchester. (en)
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  • Fantazia was a rave music promoter based in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1991 by James Perkins, Gideon Dawson & Chris Griffin, and held a number of seminal raves at the height of the breakbeat hardcore scene. Fantazia first held a rave at Coventry's Eclipse nightclub, but would soon become best known for its large outdoor events. * Fantazia New Year Eve (31 December 1991 – 1 January 1992) at Westpoint Exhibition Centre, near Exeter (10,000 people). * Second Sight (22 February 1992) at Westpoint Centre, Exeter (8,000 people). * Summertime (15 May 1992) at Matchams Park Stadium, Bournemouth (16,000 people). * One Step Beyond (25 July 1992) at Donington Park (28,000 people). * Fantazia New Years Eve (31 December 1992 – 1 January 1993)) at Littlecote House (near Hungerford, Berks) (16,000 people). By 1993, Fantazia hosted club night tours across the UK. Its biggest event that year was The Big Bang at Glasgow's SECC Centre in November. In addition to raves, Fantazia also released a number of compilation albums, including "The First Taste" (1992), "Twice As Nice" (1993), and then moving into house compilations with the "House Collection" series (1994–1997). In October 1997, Fantazia returned with Fantazia: The Return of a Legend, at the G-Mex in Manchester. On 14 April 2019 Gideon Dawson was found dead in his Cheltenham home after suffering an overdose of cocaine and prescription drugs. (en)
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