Travel back to the Acid House scene with the UK's biggest VR experience...

It's 1989 and finding the party is the only thing that matters...

This ground-breaking experience was created for, and about, Coventry and is coming home, bigger and better than ever!

Using technology to create a truly collective experience, groups of four people can share the same virtual space and interact together as rave culture pioneers.  

The rave scene has always been about organic, energised communities creating shared experiences in physical and spiritual spaces. With the newest version of this virtual reality adventure, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats honours that spirit and unifies us all in a new and transformative way.  

Following the VR experience, there is a small exhibition containing archive and other audio-visual materials exploring the British Acid House scene to enjoy at your leisure.

In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats  is part of a series of exciting events taking place throughout 2025 to celebrate the University of Warwick's landmark 60th Anniversary. 

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In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats was created by immersive artist Darren Emerson and produced by East City Films, with the original version funded by the BFI awarding National Lottery funding and Coventry City of Culture Trust. The tour is jointly supported by Arts Council England and BFI National Lottery Audience Projects Fund.  East City Films also received funding from Innovate UK, which is all about helping innovative ideas to flourish.   

East City Films is creating 'experiences of the future'. Experiences that take audiences on incredible journeys to the past to reconnect with our shared history and humanity. Experiences that are leading the convergence of theatre, film, music, gaming and visual art to create epic adventures that audiences will never forget.