Raves
A “360° Rave” Is Going Down In One of Manchester’s Most Historic Cathedrals
The bar for post-pandemic live music experiences has never been higher. On February 10th, an “epic electronic disco” will take place at the Manchester Cathedral, one of the most historic chapels in England. The building was originally founded in 1421 as a parish church before becoming a cathedral over 400 years later in 1847, according to The Journal of Ecclesiastical History. Produced by JBM Music, the unique show is part of 360 Beats and Fever’s “360°” series, which offers “clubbing experiences in exceptional locations such as cathedrals, concord planes, landmarks and rooftops while the DJ plays in the centre of the room.” The historic Manchester Cathedral. David Dixon Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Techno, disco and house mus...
The World’s First “Choral Rave” Is Set to Debut In Brooklyn
A first-of-its-kind “choral rave” is coming to New York, according to its organizers, Choral Chameleon. The Brooklyn-based group, whose mission is to reframe choral music through experimental performance, have announced “Bigger Than My Song,” which will debut at the Irondale Center for Theater, Education and Outreach on January 20th. In collaboration with FEVER, the choir will work alongside DJ HeTheyWe for the unique dance music crossover show. Over a three-night run, the DJ and choir will host a dance party as 50 a cappella voices reimagine hits into techno, trance and house remixes. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, they’ll power through music by Rhianna, Whitney Houston, Ariana Grande and the Bee Gees, among others. “We want choral mu...
The EU’s $400,000 Metaverse Rave Flopped After Just a Handful of Attendees Showed Up
There’s seemingly no shortage of high-flying metaverse ventures falling flat in 2022, and the European Union was the latest organization to sustain a harsh landing. The EU’s foreign aid department hatched a plan to boost political engagement amongst the regional population of 18-35 year-olds via a virtual show, Politico reports. The metaverse-based “gala” was meant to be the capstone event following an ongoing campaign to gin up excitement for the EU. “Our shared digital space is the perfect place to get to know new people and reflect on global issues to make a difference for our shared future,” reads a statement shared on the EU International Partnerships Twitter account. The accompanying trailer for the EU metaverse, dubbed the “Global ...
Insomniac’s Unique Hotel Experience for EDC Las Vegas 2023 Is a “Rave Wonderland”
Insomniac’s iconic EDC Las Vegas is getting even bigger for its 30-year anniversary in 2023. The renowned promoter has revealed “Hotel EDC,” a new initiative taking over Resorts World’s Las Vegas Hilton into a centralized hub for all things EDC. According to a press release issued to announce the first-of-its-kind festival experience, the 88-acre property will transform into a “rave wonderland” with a slew of unique fan experiences. Pass-holders will be able to experience EDC Las Vegas through a variety of onsite activations, such as exclusive parties at Ayu Dayclub, special art installations and EDC-themed cocktails and food, among many other perks. “Hotel EDC” will also provide a number of premium add-on experiences, like shuttle service to...
Insomniac’s Unique Hotel Experience for EDC Las Vegas 2023 Is a “Rave Wonderland”
Insomniac’s iconic EDC Las Vegas is getting even bigger for its 30-year anniversary in 2023. The renowned promoter has revealed “Hotel EDC,” a new initiative taking over Resorts World’s Las Vegas Hilton into a centralized hub for all things EDC. According to a press release issued to announce the first-of-its-kind festival experience, the 88-acre property will transform into a “rave wonderland” with a slew of unique fan experiences. Pass-holders will be able to experience EDC Las Vegas through a variety of onsite activations, such as exclusive parties at Ayu Dayclub, special art installations and EDC-themed cocktails and food, among many other perks. “Hotel EDC” will also provide a number of premium add-on experiences, like shuttle service to...
Italy’s Prime Minister Shuts Down Illicit, Three-Day Halloween Rave
A three-day rave was shut down in the Modena region of Italy after drawing nearly 3,000 attendees, many of whom were believed to be international travelers, Reuters reports. “Witchtrek 2K22” was scheduled to end on Tuesday following the Halloween holiday, but Italy’s new interior minister, Matteo Piantedosi, who is part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s newly appointed cabinet, ordered the unauthorized gathering be disbanded immediately. Meloni, the leader of Italy’s national conservative party, Brothers of Italy, previously had been critical of her predecessor, Luciana Lamorgese, whom she believed to be more accommodative towards raves, according to The Guardian. Meloni is Italy’s first female prime minister and was sworn in on October 22nd. Meloni’s g...
Bikini Bottom Rave: The New “Shrek Rave” Rendition You Won’t Want to Miss
F is for friends who do stuff together, and the creators of “Shrek Rave” have announced your new favorite pastime: the “Bikini Bottom Rave.” Pull out your striped sweaters and floral swim trunks, Angelenos, because this SpongeBob SquarePants-themed event is floating down to 1720 Warehouse on October 26th. The pineapple under the sea will then make its way over to Manhattan for an edition on December 17th at Webster Hall. It’s all thanks to the success of Ka5sh’s “Swamps Across America,” the the event planner’s touring Shrek-themed extravaganza that went viral earlier this year. Both 18+ events promise that even though it’s dumb, you should just come and have fun. You can even purchase tables with bottle servic...
A Viral Craigslist Ad Is “Looking for Gay Man” to Accompany Author’s Wife at Raves
When it comes to raving, if you don’t share the same interest as your significant other, the late nights spent on the dancefloor may quickly become a drag. One Craigslist user found that out the hard way and decided they’ve had enough of trying to keep up. The author explains their wife is always interested in going out to attend electronic music events in Brooklyn and turned to the public to hire a chaperone for her. The author explains his wife typically likes to go out on the weekends, and the compensation they’re offering is certainly nothing to sneeze at: $30 an hour, and that’s on top of having your event tickets fully paid for. The opportunity, which was captured via screenshot by nightlife producer Terence Edgerson and shared on Instagram, so...
A “Snow Rave” In Sub-Zero Temperatures Is Coming to Singapore
This September, snowfall is coming to Singapore. For the meteorologists in the room, we realize that this may seem like a bold call. After all, with its close proximity to the equator, Singapore’s tropical climate hardly sees a day below 70° Fahrenheit, even in the very brief and frequently humid winter months. However, this September’s snowfall is all but a certainty as C.L.U.P. (Combined Local University Party) is committed to bringing Singapore’s first rave with subzero temperatures to form. The organizer is turning this party into “Snow City,” which will feature one room at normal temperature and another with conditions dipping down to -7° Celsius (equivalent to roughly 20° Fahrenheit). “There will even be blizzards at random times,” they...
Fred again.. and Kenny Beats Are Throwing a Free Pop-Up Rave In London
You may be wondering why you can’t escape the name Fred again.. lately. The surging producer recently went viral for his explosive Boiler Room DJ set, where he debuted unreleased collaborations with the likes of Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia, among others. Now gearing up for the release of his third studio album, Actual Life 3, Fred again.. is building the hype with another “you had to be there” performance. This time around, he’s teaming up with one of the world’s most prolific hip-hop producers, Kenny Beats, for a rare pop-up rave in London. And fans lucky enough to be there will hear another trove of unreleased music. “Got a bunch of USB weapons for this one,” Fred again.. tweeted. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Kenny Beats is also a...
Volunteers Create Clean-Up Rave Initiative To Repair War-Torn Ukraine
Ukrainians are organizing under the banner of techno music to help expedite the rebuild of what was recently lost amid Russian occupation. The country’s nightlife sector has remained shuttered since Russia’s invasion on February 24th. Cleaning up the war-torn country has been no small task, but Ukraine’s youth have risen to the challenge in part by bonding over the common thread of dance music. In Yahidne, raves are coming to the daylight by way of a unifying “clean-up rave.” According to the Associated Press, participants donning shovels scoop debris onto tractor trucks as a live DJ spins atop ammunition crates. Volunteers take breaks from the cleanup to dance and savor the fleeting moments of freedom. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Yahidne is a...
A Shrek-Themed Rave Is Coming to Major U.S. Cities
On St. Patrick’s Day at 1720 in Los Angeles, electronic dance music fans traded shamrocks for the swamp as the intimate venue hosted a special Shrek-themed rave. The pitch was simple. “It’s dumb, just come have fun,” the event flyer read. Flyer for the “Shrek Rave” on March 17th, 2022. Fans of the 2001 Dreamworks classic did just that, donning ogre-themed totems and dressing down in royal attire in the spirit of Lord Farquaad. Fans who made the trip to a land far, far away were in for a last-minute surprise when chart-topping rapper Rico Nasty took to the stage. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “I feel like Shrek is the right amount of cringe, but also the right amount of nostalgia. It’s dumb enough, but also still...
