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In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats

A Virtual Reality adventure

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

Join in this culture revolution and travel back in time to the heart of the Acid House scene with the UK's biggest VR experience. 

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 world premiere of its newest version, 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.

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Please note that latecomers will not be admitted. 

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. 

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In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is an experience designed for groups of 1-4 people 

This VR experience is strictly for audiences aged 14+ years and is not suitable for younger audiences.  

Anyone aged below 14 years old will not be permitted to take part. 

Anyone aged between 14-18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  

Please note that Virtual Reality headsets also have a 14+ age recommendation.

 

Any guests arriving for the experience who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to take part.


 

£12

Age 16–25? Join Young Barbican for free

Subject to availability.

£20

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Students: £18.75

Universal & Pension Credit: £10

Discounts are subject to availability. They cannot be combined to make greater savings.

In purchasing concession tickets, you agree that they will only be used by a person with those needs. Please bring proof of discount status where possible.

Seated and Stationary positions are available for this experience, please contact our access line in order to book these. 

*Excludes £1.50 booking fee

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