Section 63

The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 was introduced to shut down free parties and squat parties, marking a pivotal moment in the UK's cultural history. Widely condemned as an attack on youth culture, the law triggered a wave of protests and resistance, sparking a domino effect that reshaped the underground music scene. Fast forward over 30 years, and the state of UK dance music is in crisis. Since the pandemic, three nightclubs have closed every week, painting a bleak picture for the future. At this pace, all UK nightclubs could vanish by 2029. In Section 63, photographer Yushy documents the growing hunger for the DIY spirit of dance music. Embedding himself with various crews across London, he gained their trust and friendship, stepping into their world and their fight to reclaim forgotten spaces to play music for the people just for a night.