[7] A loop-hole in a Sefton council licensing law enabled Quadrant Park to be the only legal all-night rave in the UK,[8][9] as the venue did not sell alcohol.

[12] Carroll and Knowler had previously helped bring acid house music to the city of Liverpool, DJing at The State[13] nightclub in Dale Street.

[12] When the all-nighter opened in November 1990, John Kelly,[14] James Barton[15] and Gary J joined the resident DJ crew.

[12] Guest DJs at Quadrant Park included Laurent Garnier,[16] Derrick May, Frankie Bones,[12] Fabio, Grooverider, Rob Tissera, Trevor Fung, Joey Beltram and Sasha.

[10] A number of live performances at Quadrant Park included: Guru Josh, Anticappella, Baby D, Baby Ford, Bassomatic, Bizarre Inc, Dream Frequency, Jam MCs, K-Klass, Katherine E, LFO, N-Joi, Mr Monday, Nightmares on Wax, and Shades of Rhythm.