At a smoke-filled warehouse in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, hundreds of young men and women, some clad in hijabs, throw their arms in the air, bouncing to British songs from the 1990s.

The party more than 7,000 miles (11,000 kilometres) from British shores is inspired by the 'Britpop' scene at the height of Cool Britannia about 30 years ago, centred on bands like Manchester's Oasis, rivals Blur and Suede.

Playing to the 800-strong crowd is a DJ collective called the Weekenders Service Crew, who have turned student gatherings into a "Britpop party service".

They now tour Indonesia's main island Java attracting thousands with a raucous mix of British music, fashion and football culture.

"Music is my soul and I bring Weekenders Service Crew to other cities to share the happiness, to share the vibe," said 24-year-old co-founder Abraham Vieniel.

"It's the fashion, music... and then football. It's mixed."

While the sentimentality for Britain in Southeast Asia may surprise, the appeal for its catchy, melodic rock hymns as an antidote to bleaker US grunge tunes and present-day commercial hits has not been........

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