Chris Liberator is a pioneering figure in the global underground techno movement, renowned for his role in shaping the rave and acid techno scenes since the early 1990s. Hailing from London, he co-founded the seminal Stay Up Forever Collective, which brought together an array of artists and crews passionate about raw, unfiltered electronic music. Chris’s energetic DJ sets—often described as explosive, relentless, and deeply euphoric—have made him a staple at squat parties, raves, and festivals worldwide.

A prolific producer as well as DJ, Chris Liberator is credited with helping define the distinctive London acid techno sound, marked by distorted 303 basslines, pounding kick drums, and a rebellious attitude. His collaborations with Dave The Drummer, D.A.

V.E. The Drummer, and Geezer (Guy McAffer), among others, have yielded countless underground anthems, released primarily on labels like Stay Up Forever, Cluster, and Smitten.

Beyond performing, Chris Liberator is celebrated for his relentless activism in the free party movement, advocating for music culture outside commercial club environments. His influence stretches across continents, as he continues to tour extensively, inspire new generations of DJs and producers, and serve as an enduring symbol of rave counterculture and DIY ethics in electronic music.