Human Traffic

Stompin' like

By Chris Rogers

Human Traffic offers us a glimpse into the dance scene and drug culture of the Cardiff partygoer. But to what extent does it exist today in Cardiff? How many people here spend their Saturday nights lying on their backs and trying to walk up the wall with their legs after consuming copious amounts of horse tranquilizers? How many dance wide- eyed to techno whilst perpetually gnawing at the insides of their cheeks?

A vibrant rave scene used to exist here in Cardiff, but has largely disintegrated due to growing police intolerance. Some clubs heroically flew the rave flag. First off was Club Vision which featured in Human Traffic. It has a real grimy feel and indulges in hard house and trance. There was also The Emporium, again present in the film. With its dark and dirty d’ecor, and techno and drum ‘n’ bass nights, this club was a hotspot for the hardcore Cardiff party-goer.