What is a rave?

What is a rave? Glad you asked!

Raves are large dance parties featuring DJ performances and occasionally live performers playing EDM. Underground rave parties used to be held in secret, secluded locations where the music could be jammed as loud as wanted until the sun came up.

Much has changed since then. These parties are no longer in abandoned buildings without signs or decor (though some are!), raves today feature everything from food vendors to art installations and other activities for attendees.

Because of the dangers of these unregulated events, event promoters have changed their tactics and now throw rave parties at various locations in accordance with city regulations. They can range from small events with one stage in a warehouse downtown to multi-stage events at a larger venue or significant multi-stage events in the middle of the desert.

What sets a rave apart from a regular music festival or concert is that it often doesn't matter who is playing. A favorite DJ and or producer does draw in crowds of fans ready to catch their set. People go to raves mainly for the vibes and don't really care that they could be seeing a local DJ or a major global artist.