The Man Behind Onelove, Stereosonic, Insanity, Hysteria, Subway & Kiss FM – Peter Raff Tells All

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Peter Raff didn’t just witness the rise of Australia’s dance music scene — he built it.

In this episode, we sit down with the godfather of Melbourne dance culture to unpack his journey from running wild clubs in the ’80s and ’90s, to co-founding some of Australia’s most iconic music brands — Onelove, Stereosonic, and Kiss FM.

From the sweaty underground rooms of Melbourne to stages that pulled over 200,000 people nationwide, Peter shares the raw stories, early struggles, and chaotic brilliance that shaped Australia’s nightlife.

💬 We talk:

• Running clubs in Melbourne before house music hit
• The early days of Prince of Wales, warehouse parties, and scene politics
• How Onelove went from a club night to a national brand
• The insane growth and behind-the-scenes of Stereosonic
• Radio’s role in shaping club culture with Kiss FM
• The business, the madness, and the people who built the scene

Whether you lived it or missed it, this is the untold story of how dance music took over Australia — one club night at a time.