The History of Old Skool UK Rave and Club Flyers

Welcome To Roach Material:

Roach Material is a site dedicated to the History of UK Rave & Club Flyers.

The site is still in progress to check back for updates.

If you would like to contact the site please use the Links on the left hand side or on the Contact page.

There will be images added to the site soon.

The History Pages start in 1987-1988 with Clubs like The Hacienda and Shoom. Chapter 2 looks at the Outdoor Raves of 1989 including Sunrise and Genesis. Chapters 4 & 5 look at the Legal Rave events from 1990-1993. The other chapters look at Drum and Bass Flyers, Happy Hardcore Flyers and Club Flyers. The report is concluded with the Flyers from 2000 – Present day and then the conclusions. There is also information on Buying, Selling, Collecting and Trading Flyers. There will also be a list of Links and Bibliography.

Thanks to Weed @raveflyers.co.uk, Dave @Phatmedia, Wigs and Everyone at Its All About Flyers, Beach @Borosix, Kristof and everyone else that has helped with the collection over the years

Please Note: This site does not promote the use of Drugs. It is simply a slightly tongue In Cheek approach to looking back at the Rave Flyers of the past.

Visit Our Friends...................

Rave Flyers	Includes a Flyer Price Guide, Flyer Gallery and Message Board.

Borosix	Borosix. Great Site With Galleries and General flyer Information.

All About Flyers	Flyer Forum / Message Board.

Phatmedia	Another Great Rave Flyer and Old Skool Site.

Updates...............

Jan 2012: Collecting Page, D&B, Hardcore Flyers & Club Flyers. (Pages have been started)
Images Added To Preface.
List of Flyer Books added to Bibliography / Links Page.

Dec 2011: Chap 1 & 2

Nov 2011: Introduction & Preface.

Check out my Ebay Auctions for Rave Flyers and other Collectable Items.

Join Our Facebook Group 'Art of the Underground'

Check out our other site Geriatric Ravers. A site dedicated to Bournemouth Rave Flyers.

Link To Geriatric Ravers Bournemouth's Old Skool Flyer Website

Press:
Brief mention of Roach Material in this article but beware of quotes such as 'The Trainspotterish Collecting of Flyers may seem at odds with Hedonism of Raving' and 'Sadly, most collectors practise their art in secret, fearing ridicule. They trade anonymously on websites such as Ebay.'

Site History:
Roach Material was originally designed in around 2002. The site was a basic HTML page. The page listed a few spares and that was about it. The site was redesigned and called UK Roach Material. In 2003 the site was changed back to Roach Material. The site consisted of some galleries, history and collecting details. Due to usability issues the site was taken down. The Roach Material concept stayed offline for a while. The focus was concentrated on the Social Network Group. Roach Material was gradually being redesigned as t is now and in 2011 was redesigned and uploaded. This is an ongoing project so please check back for updates.

FAQ’s:
Q: How much are Old Rave Flyers Worth?
A: Prices vary. Try RaveFlyers or ItsAllAboutFlyers for more details.

Q: Where can I buy & sell flyers?
A: Most flyers are bought & sold on Ebay.