Based in the Kent suburbs, Jeanie Jean’s work draws on punk, goth, 80s revival, pinup and skinhead culture, which she captures in a documentary style. Slimelight is the longest-running dark scene club in the world and one of the most recognized and respected events. Founded in 1987 by Dette Marsh and Mayuan Mak, the club has been located at its current venue, The Electrowerkz, since October of that year. Initially, opening as a members-only club with just one dance floor playing what was advertised as “the only alternative”; in reality, this was a mix of goth, post-punk, industrial, new wave, indie, alternative electronic, and crossover 80s music. Over the years, the club has adapted to the ever-changing dark scene and has expanded to include multiple dance floors and performances from live bands.

I discovered Slimelight in mid-2022 during my project called “Not Dead,” a photo pilgrimage that celebrated all different subcultures. Along with punk, having grown up with goth music most of my life, it was over the last few years that I thought this iconic subculture had completely fizzled out. Everything felt so placid. Everyone looked the same, everything on telly seemed the same. I missed the darkness, I missed the anarchy, I missed the danger!