Raves
Study Shows That Prehistoric Raves Took Place in the Stone Age
A new study in the Cambridge Archaeological Journal suggests that groups of Mesolithic era hunter-gatherer peoples in northern Siberia held massive rave-like dance events. According to the study, the people wore elk teeth attached to their clothes, which rattled during dancing and generated rhythmic sounds that put them into a trance-like state. The researchers conducting the study were intrigued by distinctive patterns of “pits and craters” on the elk teeth, which suggested some sort of rigorous activity took place to dent the decorative teeth. They then recreated the garments worn with the elk teeth, and—in an attempt to replicate those patterns—danced nonstop for six hours while wearing them. “Our active movement experiment, called the ‘Stone Ageish Disco,’ produ...
Sydney is Hosting the “World’s Biggest Bingo Rave”
Bingo Loco, one of the world’s leading bingo party organizers, is set to host an event in Sydney that promises to be the “World’s Biggest Bingo Rave.” If you’re wondering how it’s not the world’s only Bingo Rave, then you’re in for a surprise. Bingo Raves have been around for years—and they’re only getting bigger. The trend found its first great success in the United Kingdom, where Bingo Raves have become increasingly popular. Each event is filled with fun and games in a nightlife atmosphere, complete with music, dance contests, comedians, live production elements, and of course, the classic game of bingo. Now, Bingo Raves have seen some major international success and Bingo Loco is ready to present the trend’s biggest...
One Dead, Others Injured After Illegal Quarantine Weekend Raves In Manchester
Two illegal “quarantine raves” in Manchester this weekend at Daisy Nook Country Park and in Carrington resulted in a rape, a death and three stabbings, according to the BBC. Photos and videos of the events created a stir on social media, as they showed people not wearing masks or social distancing despite mass gatherings being illegal in the U.K. due to the pandemic. Shots of volunteers picking up trash Sunday morning also went viral. The Daisy Nook event on Saturday, June 13 and was coined as a “quarantine rave,” according to a sign an attendee was holding. Roughly 4,000 people attended the rave as a 20-year-old man died of a suspected drug overdose. [embedded content] Roughly 2,000 people attended a rave in the suburb of Carrington, where the greater Manchester Police Force is investigat...
