ABSTRACT
This chapter suggests that the history of club research from its inception in England over fifteen years ago is built upon a body of implicit insider knowledge where the implications of researcher proximity to the research subject in terms of research design. It explores the research relations and so forth, as well as broader theoretical, methodological and epistemological considerations. Clear ethical, political and practical reasons exist for the 'reluctant reflexivity' identifies in the field of club studies. As May points out opportunities for academic musings on reflexivity can be limited in funded research projects. Newcombe establishes the Rave Research Bureau when the acid house and rave scene first emerged, and from 1989 onwards he conducted the first academic research on British raves. Kane as 'productive turmoil' suggests that emotionality in research relationships can be harnessed to better reflect on an individual's research field and their role as a researcher.
