DRUMSHEDS, MIM, AND VISUAL ARTIST GEORGE HARVEY UNITE TO EXPLORE THE EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF THE DANCEFLOOR.

From ancient rituals to collective ceremonies, experiencing music and physical movement has long served as a way for people to express themselves, celebrate, connect, and communicate. Fast forward to 2025, and the dancefloor stands as one of the most powerful contemporary spaces where music and movement becomes medicine.

To explore the emotional connection between the dancefloor, the physical body, and the human psyche, London institution Drumsheds has collaborated with visual artist and director George Harvey and Emma Marshall – PhD researcher and founder of MiM – to create a compelling new short film and content series. The three-way partnership examines how the dancefloor affects us as humans, as music lovers, and as ravers: a place where the smallest moments can carry the largest meaning.

A glance, a gesture, the euphoria of a drop – fleeting details that can feel larger than life. Celebrated visual artist and creative director George Harvey puts movement at the forefront in this visual – with dancers mixing contemporary, street and club styles, blending technical skill with raw, expressive movement. The six athletes Akti-magdalini Konstantinou Seirian Griffiths, Roshaan, Joshua Attwood, Faye Stoeser and Hannah Hernandez represent a new wave of artists redefining how dance connects music, identity and community. Soundtracking this is “Vrieselaan” from Kessler – an artist known for his explorative breaks-filled and bass-fuelled productions. This is taken from his Ambivalent EP on Shall Not Fade.

The Drumsheds x MiM content communicates the intersection between body and emotional experience. Harvey’s work is characterised by an enduring fascination with human consciousness and the forces that shape it – making him the ideal force for this project. His work exploring video and movement has been shown at Somerset House, The Barbican, The Design Museum and the V&A.

“Electronic music has shaped my life – it’s supported me when I’ve needed it most, lifted the best moments even higher, and introduced me to new people, friends and collaborators. On the dancefloor, rhythm reshapes time – hours can blur into a single moment. I wanted to express that release, that energy, and the feeling of turning inward in solitary meditation while being profoundly connected to those around you.” – George Harvey

MiM is an interdisciplinary education platform connecting neuroscience, culture, history, sociology, and anthropology to show how rhythm shapes human behaviour, performance, and wellbeing. Through research-backed trainings, corporate partnerships, and collaborations with global brands, MiM translates ancient rhythmic wisdom into practical, modern tools for personal and professional development.

As part of a new partnership for AW25/26, Drumsheds has collaborated with MiM founder and PhD researcher Emma Marshall to explore the concepts introduced in the film. Her work bridges neuroscience, global rhythm cultures, and modern electronic music, investigating how rhythm, sound, movement, bass and collective connection regulates our nervous system and helps us manage stress. Marshall reframes raving as a deeply human experience rooted in both global traditions and contemporary club culture – an experience that can enhance health, wellbeing, and connection.

“I’m proud and excited to collaborate with Drumsheds. This partnership reframes electronic music and rave culture by recognising the dancefloor as a space for connection, transformation and shared experience. Together, we’re taking the science of music, rhythm and movement out of clinical settings and bringing it to the people it truly belongs to. Music and movement are medicine – and this collaboration helps empower the communities who keep dancefloors alive.” – Emma Marshall, MiM

NEW SHOWS FOR DRUMSHEDS AW25-26 SEASON

A home for electronic music in London, Drumsheds has become a landmark cultural space in its Tottenham warehouse home. Continuing its back-to-business approach with an expanded Autumn/Winter season running from September 2025 to March 2026, Drumsheds have recently announced a slew of heavy shows for next year:

XXL London – Friday 20 February 2026

Manchester hard techno powerhouse XXL heads south for its biggest UK showcase to date, bringing its signature high-impact production and unrivalled energy to Drumsheds.

FAC51 The Haçienda – Saturday 21 February 2026

In a landmark moment for the legendary brand, FAC51 The Haçienda stages its largest indoor show ever at Drumsheds. The night will feature a live headline performance from Haçienda Classical orchestra, alongside defining artists integral to the movement’s history, including Inner City, Todd Terry, Josh Wink, DJ Paulette, Peter Hook, and many more.

Eastenderz – Friday 27 February 2026

East End Dubs’ revered house imprint returns to its London roots for its most ambitious showcase to date. Known for elevating both scene leaders and emerging talent, Eastenderz keeps the focus exactly where it belongs: on the dancefloor. It’s this unwavering ethos that continues to fuel the label’s rapid rise across the scene.

ANTS – Friday 6 March 2026

Balearic imprint ANTS descend on the capital for the first time since their Printworks takeover in 2023, bringing their trademark underground sound to Drumsheds with a lineup featuring Loco Dice, Green Velvet, TSHA, HoneyLuv, Andrea Oliva, Ilario Alicante and many more.

Drumsheds’ ongoing commitment to delivering the highest quality guest experience for music lovers has led to a range of space upgrades this season including improved sound, room reworks, layout changes, across venue connectivity and more.

Located in North London’s industrial Meridian Water zone, which is only 4 mins from Tottenham Hale (Victoria Line) Drumsheds is easily accessible via tube, rail and buses.

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