Sydney's 90s rave scene captured in Simon Burstall's photography

Simon Burstall's photographs document Sydney's 1990s rave culture, now featured in a Guardian gallery. The images, shot without flash using a medium format camera, capture intimate moments at parties like Enigma and Field of Dreams II. Locations include Alexandria, Sydney Olympic Park, and the Graffiti Hall of Fame. Burstall's diary entries accompany the photos, reflecting on the freedom and community of the scene. Notable images include a friend jumping over a chair at Punos rave and two girls at Cronulla beach after a party. The photos highlight the fashion of the era—fanny packs, Adidas, Timberlands—and the industrial settings of warehouses and loading docks. Burstall's mentor, his art teacher, accompanied him to a rave at 4am to teach composition. The collection spans 1992-1993, with specific dates like May 8, 1993, and February 14, 1993.