WHEN EAST MEETS WEST
THE RICH HISTORY OF CLUB KALI
Commissioned by Club Kali / National Lottery Fund : March 25 - June 26
Production of a 6 part podcast series – Club Kali Stories — a six‑part podcast series celebrating the legendary club night that’s been breaking boundaries since 1995.
Step inside the rhythm, the energy, the memories. Hear from the people who found more than just music, they found freedom, family, and community. Together, they shaped a cultural revolution that still echoes today. These are real stories, compiled from oral histories recorded as part of Club Kali’s Where East Meets West project. Stories of love, identity, and liberation on the dance floor.
This project documents and showcases the rich history of the Club Kali from its inception in 1995 to the present day. Club Kali is the UK’s first ever safe space welcoming all LGBTQ+ people to connect and celebrate their diverse South Asian heritage. It was set up by Dj Ritu MBE and Rita as a London-based club night, and grew into an inclusive and welcoming LGBTQ+ community. This safe space enabled connections, friendships, support and celebration through music making a huge difference to people’s lives in the UK and beyond. Now it’s time for this unique and pioneering heritage to be shared with the wider public.
Audio Production: Lucia Scazzocchio
Research and Pre-Production assistant: Jazz Bopal
Sound Design: Lucia Scazzocchio