Summary: <p>It was an absolute pleasure to have today’s guest on The U-Turn Podcast. We had a lot to cover so the interview has been split into two episodes.</p> <p>Incredibly we went from discussions around raving to open banking.</p> <p>For those who don’t know Bradley, first and foremost he is known for his iconic rave goggles, leggings, self-branded t-shirt, and for promoting his mantra “Love Life and Rave”. It’s also important to note that he only ever raves sober. </p> <p>In 2015, people started to notice his dance moves and unique attire in clubs around his hometown city of Bristol and began to share videos of him on social media resulting in him becoming an internet sensation. He went on to undergo 38 hours of none-stop back-to-back raves. </p> <p>Since then, he has starred in BBC Three's Amazing Humans, was named Mixmag’s Raver of the Year 2017, has had rave reviews published on the Ministry of Sound’s website, undertook a keynote interview at the International Music Summit 2018 and has collaborated with respected DJs in dance videos including Carl Cox, Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Nicole Moudaber, Pan-Pot, Peggy Gou, Joris Voorn, Maceo Plex, and Jamie Jones. </p> <p>In the podcast, we discuss the subject of Mental Health in-depth and what it means for Bradley as he often speaks about the mental health benefits of raving, and offers support to anyone in their musical journey hitting struggles. Bradley lives with Asperger’s Syndrome and through raving, he is determined to spread a message of positivity and happiness. He also illustrates that the stigma of diagnosis shouldn’t restrict aims in life. Clubbing helps Bradley overcome his feelings of self-consciousness and struggles in social environments. </p> <p>I would love to invite Bradley back on the podcast at some point when we are through this particular stage with the virus, so we can discuss mental health and the effects of what is currently happening in more detail. </p> <p>*Please be aware this was prior to the current situation* </p> <p>Part 2 of this to follow! </p> <p>Al x </p> <p>P.S... Spotify link (Audio) - https://open.spotify.com/show/2tUo84qAzotpm85tLYHsO6</p> <p>All other streaming choices via - https://www.alexover.com/podcast </p> <p>**********************************************************************************************</p> <p>Bradley's Social Links... </p> <p>https://www.facebook.com/bradleygunnsailor/ </p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/bradleygunnsailor/?hl=en </p> <p>https://twitter.com/bradgunnraver?lang=en </p> <p>**********************************************************************************************</p> <p>Alex Over Links... </p> <p>https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/alexover </p> <p>https://www.alexover.com/music </p> <p>https://twitter.com/_AlexOver_ </p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCIOX3hEEIVoQe3H0pRtnQ/featured?disable_polymer=1 </p> <p>https://www.instagram.com/thealexover/ </p> <p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeover/ </p> <p>https://www.perpetualcollective.com/ </p> <p>https://theperpetualcollective.bandcamp.com/</p>
