The demo scene

Back in the late 80s and early 90s I was part of demo groups Alcatraz, EOC 1999 (End of Century)and Banana Dezign

A history of the Amiga, part 8: The demo scene

Amega Part 1991

28TH — 30TH JUNE 1991, PORSGRUNN, NORWAY

The Amega Party 1991 was held at a school in Porsgrunn, Norway by Cryptoburners, Fairlight, Dexion and Violence for the Amiga scene. Among the organizers were Aggressor/Cryptoburners. Often referred to as the ‘Porsgrunn Party’. About 800–900 people attended.

The Gathering 1993

7TH — 10TH APRIL — LILLESTRØM, SKEDSMO, AKERSHUS, NORWAY

The Gathering 1993 was held at Skedsmohallen in Lillestrøm, just outside Oslo, Norway by Crusaders, Deadline and Exile. Nightshade of Crusaders was the main announcer.

Combase 1993

10TH — 12TH NOVEMBER 1993, MELBU, HADSEL, NORDLAND, NORWAY

Went home with several of the competition prizes. (demo, music and gfx from Banana Dezign.)

The Gathering 1994

29TH MARCH — 2ND APRIL — RYKKINN, NORWAY

The Gathering 1994 was held at Rykkinnhallen in Rykkinn, Norway. This was the 3rd The Gathering party, and the 1st and only time at this location. This was also the first year that AGA graphics were allowed in the Amiga demo and graphics competitions, and it was also the first year that an official pc demo competition was held. Modules were still 4-channel only. Ex-Crusaders musician Bjørn “Dr.Awesome” Lynne took the opportunity to host a release party at TG for his new cd Montage.