What is rave?
by: Hugh
Consider them temporary autonomous zones.
The venue can be anything from an unused warehouse, a tent in a field somewhere to outside on a beach. Expect dark dance areas lit only by coloured beams of light
and strobes although you might get stage smoke and sometimes even lasers.
The crowd is mostly young ranging from 18 to 25, although there's no age limit and there's plenty of older ravers and a few younger ones too.
Something I like about free parties is the way a conversation about living in an old van on a traveler site can be followed by a conversation about Windows NT, despite what you might have been told, there is no stereotypical free party person.
There are some common features though: a friendly and outgoing personality, an 'up-for-it' attitude, and a love of music and the communal atmosphere.
Drugs are a feature of raves and free parties of course, particularly cannabis but also ecstasy, acid, speed, mushrooms and beer. Drug use is usually limited to the more social and recreational drugs.
A big requirement of a good free party is that it should be free entry, or at most only a small charge to cover the expenses of the organisers. The term "free party" means "free" in the sense that it's a "free space" - a gathering of people with no limitations on expression imposed by the organisers
A true free party will also run until it ends, some of the bigger events spanning several days or longer.
Who runs Raves and Free parties?
Real free parties are organised by enthusiasts and not people trying to make money. Enthusiasts working together form sound systems with members responsible for technical things like getting power maintaining sound equipment, or maybe Dj'ing (sometimes even doing live sets), painting backdrops, etc...
Sound systems are the driving force behind organising free parties. Often systems collaborate with other crews to stage multi-rig parties offering a choice of rooms as each system has it's particular style, ideology and following.
Should I pay to go to a free party?
Free parties usually ask for a small donation, but will sometimes let you in for less if you look poor enough or ask nicely. Some parties are entirely free, sometimes it's possible for the organisers to cover costs by running a small bar. Overall though, organising a party is an expensive business requiring a lot of time, energy and effort so If organisers ask for a donation, be generous!
Once you're there consider helping out as well, like tidying away rubbish at the end of the party or if you see people going around with the plastic bin bags.
Where can I find one?
Free parties, teknivals and squat parties aren't hard to find, it's just a matter of finding people who are in that scene. Free parties happen every weekend in London, in other areas less regularly, but keep your ear to the ground...
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