From pirate radio to global broadcast - keeping the rave alive for over 30 years
Jocks Cafe Radio isn't just a radio station - it's a movement, a memory, and a promise to keep the spirit of 90s rave culture alive for generations to come.
Born in the underground warehouse raves and illegal pirate broadcasts of the early 1990s, Jocks Cafe Radio emerged from the raw energy of the UK's exploding rave scene. When DJ Karlos and DJ Groove first fired up their makeshift transmitter in 1992, they had no idea they were creating something that would become a legendary institution in the hearts of ravers worldwide.
What started as late-night pirate broadcasts from a secret location quickly became the soundtrack to a generation. Broadcasting on an illegal frequency, dodging authorities, and spreading the sound of house, techno, hardcore, and jungle across the airwaves - Jocks Cafe Radio represented everything the rave movement stood for: freedom, rebellion, unity, and pure, unadulterated love for the music.
Today, Jocks Cafe Radio broadcasts legally to the entire world through the internet. We've traded our secret location for global reach, but we've never forgotten our roots. Every beat we play, every mix we broadcast, every DJ we feature carries forward the authentic spirit of the original rave movement.
We're here to educate a new generation about where electronic music came from, to remind the veterans why they fell in love with the scene, and to prove that the energy, unity, and pure joy of 90s rave culture is timeless.
We're not just playing oldskool - we're keeping the rave alive.
Real 90s rave culture, no compromises. We play what we love, not what's commercial.
We're a family of ravers, DJs, and music lovers united by the sound.
Every show, every track, every moment is delivered with pure love for the music.
From pirate radio to worldwide broadcast - bringing rave culture to every corner of the globe.
Whether you're a DJ, a raver, or someone who wants to discover the magic of 90s rave culture - you're welcome here. Tune in, get involved, and help us keep the legend alive.