We had already been lucky enough to experience a couple of Fusion’s parties at both Southampton Guildhall and Farnbourgh Recreation Centre, and we’re sure that anyone else who has been to a Fusion event will agree that they are rapidly becoming the number 1 rave organisers.

The aim of the Fusions promoters Jeff and his partner Chris, is to create a party atmosphere for ravers, which is happy with a capital H! In their attempt to create this unique and long sought after atmosphere they are supported by DJ’s Ramos, Supreme, Slipmatt and Druid. The line-up on this particular night also including Vibes, Dougal, Seduction and Vinyl Groover, plus what had to be the highlight of the evening - the PA by Sunset Regime. This is the third time we’ve seen the PA and we can only say they keep getting better!

After the five hour journey from Cornwall to Aldershot we arrived at the club - finding it was no trouble and we were able to park fairly close by. On entering the Rhythm Station we were relieved to find that there was no queue (although we were one and a half hours late) and also no search on the door, sometime us girls get it easy!).

The heat in this place just hit us as soon as we walked into the room - as did the banging sound system. The venue isn’t that big (around 800 capacity). It was decorated with some mad backdrops and there was also a pretty laser performance going on.

The main room also had loads of dance platforms and levels which we kept falling off and walking into - lost it crew! DJ Supreme and Vinyl Groover were playing back to back when we arrived, as a replacement for DH Hype who unfortunately hadn’t turned up. The crowd obviously weren’t disappointed, in fact they were loving it and the venue was becoming increasingly packed.

Before things really got going we decided to check out the ‘alternative’ room upstairs. This room has a massive fan blowing a force 10 gale at everyone - nice touch but it should have been in the main room where the heat was really too much. There was also a third room upstairs, there was no music in here although you could hear what was being played next door in the Garage room. This small but cooler room had a few tables and chairs and provided a welcome relief for many people.

Back downstairs in the main room DJ Druid played the set of the night, banging out his brilliant techno accompanied by MC Sharky. Druid really played to the crowd who were showing their appreciation by going completely mad. Both the DJ and the crowd were soaking up the atmosphere, and by the time the PA went on everyone was in a right frenzy.

Sunset Regime took everyone by storm. The centre platform which had earlier been packed with raving loonies, was quickly and orderly cleared to make room for Donna to do her stuff. What can we say? This woman’s voice is something else - the whole venue was brought to a gobsmacked standstill as she belted out the remixes of ‘Sunshine’, ‘Gotta Believe’ and ‘Journey’ along with Ramos and Rick on the keyboards and DJ Supreme on the mic (who we thought gave the best MC’ing performance of the night - respect due).

Vinyl Groover played yet another set, despite the fact he wasn’t even flyered - this is one ‘up and coming’ DJ to watch out for. He played a right blinding set followed by the even popular DJ Dougal. Dougal’s choice of tracks is spot on but we think that he needs to learn to mix properly or stick to making records (perhaps he just had a bad night!).

At 3 o’clock Seduction made his way to the decks. His slightly Jungalistic set came as a welcome relief from the madness, and reminded many people of the need to breathe and take 5. Credit where credits due though, when he dropped the acid line of ‘Rogue’ the response was unbelievable. We were just on our way upstairs to the rehab centre when low and behold there we were yet again losing it completely.

The last set of the night was DJ Slipmatt’s, who carried on with Seduction’s Jungalistic vibe for a short while before doing what we all know and love him for (happy toons!). The last track of the night had to be ‘Sunshine’ and although it was 6am by the now the surviving crew lost it big time.

Respect to all the DJ’s who played to the crowd, for the crowd that night and also to Fusion who yet again staged one hell of a party! Everyone we met had a storming night and the only thing really missing was hardcore's answer to Jason Orange..... MC Marley - who was at home watching the football - likely story!