In an announcement on Twitter, Yung Singh said of the project that it is “not a definitive history btw, just the start of the conversation. hopefully provides an insight into how things got started“. See a short trailer released on Twitter below:

a lil teaser for the documentary i co-produced on the early punjabi garage scene.

featuring @SurinderRattan @SurjRDB @metzntrix, Indy Sagu, myself & a few special cameos

dropping soon on the @ministryofsound channels

18/11/21 pic.twitter.com/PBmRp0qk3B

— yung singh (@yungsingh35ol) November 8, 2021

The documentary is to use archival footage from the late 90s as well as early 2000’s interviews that trail the rise of this genre, as well as exploring race and identity which is reflected in the music. On the project Cameron Barnfield stated: “Documentaries have covered Bhangra, the ’80s Daytimers and the Asian underground but the South Asian diaspora’s involvement in the early 2000s garage scene has never been covered and we are therefore proud to bring this to you!”

The project will pay respect to the scene, honouring the legacy of the genres main proponents, including Surinder Rattan, SurjRDB, Metz n Trix, Indy Sagu and Yung Singh himself, according to Mixmag.

Following a highly popular Boiler Room set which showcased some of the genre, Yung Singh commented that “the underground music community were sharing it, but the South Asian community were too – and I was like, this stuff is amazing why are we not celebrating it a bit more.” One of the comments of the video reads “part of my experience as a British Asian has been struggling with my identity. This set blended so much of the music that shaped me into one session,” highlighting the importance of this documentary’s emphasis on race and culture.  You can watch the Boiler Room set below:

Exploring the contributions that British South Asian’s made towards the UK Garage scene, the project is to be released on the 19th of November, and will be available to watch on Ministry of Sound channels.

Founded in 1991 as a South London nightclub, the brand expanded in time and it’s now a global multimedia entertainment group with members club, music publishing, record label and fitness club. 

Three Decades of Dance

In September 1991 @Ministry_Club started a nightclub in a disused bus garage in South London.

Over the next 30 years the biggest names in dance music DJed for thousands of clubbers every Friday and Saturday night. pic.twitter.com/5RbKCKiZlA

— Ministry of Sound (@ministryofsound) May 14, 2021

The celebration show will be a special one night event called ‘Ministry Of Sound Classical Presents Three Decades Of Dance’ and will feature London Contemporary Orchestra that will play all time favourite dance classics.  Amongst special guests will be DJ,  Paul Oakenfold who played on the club opening night back in September 1991.

Paul commented about the event: “I’ve been a part of Ministry of Sound from the day it opened when I was the resident DJ every Friday”. He continued: “I also mixed one of their early compilations called The Sessions. And I still work there to this day. It’s one of the greatest nightclubs in the world. It’s one of my favourite places to play and I will always have fond memories of Ministry of Sound. I’m really looking forward to being part of their 30th birthday party at The O2. I’ve played for Ministry of Sound at The O2 before and it’s always a wonderful experience”. 

Celebrate 30 years of Ministry of Sound by reliving your all-time favourite dance classics! Headlined by #MinistryOfSoundClassical, join us at @TheO2 Sat Nov 13 for a journey through Three Decades of Dance

Special guests include @pauloakenfold and more TBA pic.twitter.com/z1IbnBDudm

— Ministry of Sound (@ministryofsound) May 21, 2021

Ministry Of Sound chairman Lohan Presencer added: “Ministry Of Sound have always been pioneers in London and dance music throughout our three decades”.

Meanwhile, Ministry Of Sound celebrates in Australia as well with the ‘Warehouse Experience’ show in Sydney on the weekend of 11th – 13th June. 

The London celebration event is part of the Ministry Of Sound ‘Welcome Back’ series and will take place on 13th November. Names of other special guests are still to be announced. The tickets will go on sale next week 28th May and can be booked here.