Chase & Status: people will always find a way to dance

Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status)Image source, Radio 1
By Megan Lawton and Bo nnie McLarenNewsbeat reporters

Chase & Status say passion for dance will keep the scene alive even as nightlife venues continue to close.

"The community will continue even if the powers that be try to take over," says Chase.

Data from beginning year reported that Britain has 20% fewer nightclubs than it had when the country first went into lockdown in March 2020.

The duo - Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status) - spoke to Newsbeat after being recognized for their contribution to dance music at the Radio 1 Dance Awards.

They have been releasing music for 20 years, with their sixth album, What Came Before, released earlier this year.

Chase & Status: people will always find a way to dance
Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status)Image source, Radio 1
By Megan Lawton and Bo nnie McLarenNewsbeat reporters

Chase & Status say passion for dance will keep the scene alive even as nightlife venues continue to close.

"The community will continue even if the powers that be try to take over," says Chase.

Data from beginning year reported that Britain has 20% fewer nightclubs than it had when the country first went into lockdown in March 2020.

The duo - Saul Milton (Chase) and Will Kennard (Status) - spoke to Newsbeat after being recognized for their contribution to dance music at the Radio 1 Dance Awards.

They have been releasing music for 20 years, with their sixth album, What Came Before, released earlier this year.

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