The Lowdown Blog
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Why everyone should rave at least onceDespite rave culture going mainstream, going out to party the night (or day) away still has a stigma attached. For some, it may be something they never actually experience in their lifetime.But th...
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Why you should stop glamourising rave historyNostalgia is particularly present in rave culture. The 80s and 90s are often lauded by those who were there (and some who weren’t), and social media is awash with old school clips. Each clip will ...
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How collaboration enriches rave culture (with Louisahhh)Without collaboration, rave culture would not have flourished as it has over the last few decades. From teams of event organisers finding empty warehouses to host huge illegal raves, to everyday p...
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4 powerful rave habitsRaving consciously is imperative for a sustainable dance floor career. Many of you will have got into it organically, and perhaps never considered adopting any conscious habits.Before you know it,...
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Why community is crucial to rave culture (with Cassy)The notion of community is a key aspect of human civilisation. Since the very beginning, humans have coexisted in groups that have been essential to the evolution of the species.In rave culture, c...
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Why post-rave afterglow is pure magicAfter a full-on night or weekend of positive party antics, you may feel happy and fulfilled for days afterwards. Even if it only lasts a few hours after you’ve left the club, that afterglow is a f...
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5 Benefits of a Phone-Free Dance Floor (with Meduza)Smartphones have become ubiquitous and an inherent part of everyday life for millions of people. Their impact on the dance floor has been widely reported, with some people saying they detract from...
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5 health benefits of the party lifestylePartying still gets a bad rap among some people. The notion that going out and letting loose can have positive benefits is not always an accepted narrative.On the whole, raving is a pastime that a...
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Why you should stay on the dance floor longerDancing is a proven method for self-care and boosting your mental wellbeing, so spending time on the dance floor can have many benefits.Often, club experiences can be disrupted for a number of rea...
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Why does sound move us? (with Funktion One's Tony Andrews)Vibration is sound, and sound and frequency are the most fundamental aspects of music. In fact, this is true of life itself and, indeed, the whole universe. Some scientists have suggested that flu...
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Why rave friends are the best friendsRaves can be the catalyst behind a unique social alchemy that cultivates great friendships and tight bonds. So many of you meet friends for life, or deepen your connections with people you already...
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Why raves need diversity (with HE.SHE.THEY)When you trace the history of dance music culture back to its roots, diversity is one of the core elements. Minorities, who were on the fringes of society, gathered in secret to party and connect ...
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Why music brings back the best memoriesThe power of music to take us back to specific moments in time, in a positive way, is unparalleled. Many of you will hear a particular tune and connect it with a good memory without consciously th...
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How partying helps beat the winter bluesIt’s that time of year when the cold and dreary days can elicit the blues for many of you. The winter season can be tough, triggering low moods and run down health (colds, flus and so on).Dealing ...
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6 essential rave-enhancing exercisesThe benefits of keeping your body in good shape are widely known and reported constantly. Governments have daily recommendations for exercise, so that people take care of themselves to (hopefully)...
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Why hydration is a raver's superpowerWater is undoubtedly the elixir of life. Without it, there would be no life on this planet. The human body is made up of around 55 - 60% water, so it’s essential that you stay hydrated.Many of the...
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5 powerful resolutions to boost your partyingIt’s that time of year when many of you decide to make a change and commit to new ways of being and behaving. Typically, you might feel as though you need to stop partying for a while to maintain ...
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Why DJs prefer longer setsIn today’s dance music market, the notion of an “extended set” has almost become a novelty, a special event that promoters use to encourage people to buy tickets. However, in the very early days o...
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5 natural ways to boost your pre-rave energyWith New Year just around the corner, there’s a necessity to boost your energy for that last big party of the year. The build up to a big night out can often involve a pre-party and all manner of ...
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Why there's nothing quite like solo ravingHuman beings often struggle to be in social spaces on their own. Making connections with strangers can be intimidating and anxiety-inducing at the best of times. Solo raving can be challenging, bu...
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4 tips for surviving a big weekendYou know how it is. It’s one of those weekends where there are so many offers of fun you can’t say no. Along the way you’ve neglected to take care of yourself. You end up feeling as though you cou...
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Why being a touring DJ is toughThough it may look as though touring DJs are living the dream (which they are to an extent), being on the road has its pitfalls. It can be a lot tougher than you think, especially for those who ar...
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How the dance floor can change your lifeRave culture is undoubtedly transformative for many. If you ever find yourself having to explain dancefloor culture to people who don’t get it, explaining it in these terms might help them to stop...
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Why raves need euphoric momentsThe link between raving and feelings of euphoria goes way back to the era of illegal parties in the countryside. Besides the chemical influence, there was a feeling within the music and the experi...
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Why you should rave with your parentsPartying is something we do within close-knit social groups, friends, possibly some family, girlfriends, boyfriends, husbands, wives and so on. Parents never get a look in, which is understandable...
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Why raves are about more than just the highsFrom the very first moment you step into a club, or even hear about rave culture, there is a preoccupation with the highs. These peak experiences shape your relationship with the party lifestyle, ...
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How to dance like nobody's watchingDancing is one of the most intrinsic components of partying. Being able to express ourselves through movement of our bodies is a primal practice, and one which amplifies the rave experience.For so...
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Why DJs prefer small clubsEver since dance music culture first transcended the clubs where it was first conceived, the audiences, and stages, have got larger and larger.Today, a variety of festivals and super-sized clubs a...
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5 tips for coping with autumn bluesSo the summer madness is well and truly over (though the weather seemingly got that memo a bit too early). Autumn can be tough, as the dark nights creep in and the colder weather descends.Many of ...
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How to eat like a rave champWhen you’re partying every weekend, it can be all too easy to slip into bad habits when it comes to diet. Either consuming junk food, or not eating at all (tut tut) can lead to poor health, which ...
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How to have a drug-free tripTaking a psychedelic trip into the outer regions of consciousness can be useful for creativity and mental health, more generally. A range of scientific studies vouch for the benefits of psychedeli...
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5 people to avoid at the aftersCracking on after the rave can often be more enjoyable than the club or festival you went to beforehand. Sitting around, or dancing, with a select few people through to the next day conjures up al...
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5 ways to fire up your social confidencePartying comes easily to a lot of people, while others can struggle with the lifestyle. Being able to dance and express yourself freely in a room full of strangers can be a daunting prospect for s...
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4 ways to spice up your party lifestyleIt may be hard to admit, but sometimes partying can become monotonous. You might find that you just can’t find that magical spark, and the dance floor has lost its appeal.Whatever the reason, ther...
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How to make club queues less miserableA rarely spoken about aspect of party culture is clue queues. Which is crazy, as they are a critical part of your night out and can have a massive impact on everybody’s state of mind.You know what...
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The ultimate guide to dance floor etiquetteDance floors are the heartbeat of clubs and festivals. A positive, energised and harmonious rave space is the ultimate aim for any DJ or event organiser.However, for numerous reasons, some people ...
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5 secrets bouncers want you to knowOften we think of bouncers as the enemy. Teams of security who place you under scrutiny, out to ruin your fun and find an excuse to kick you out of the club.Of course, there are some bouncers who ...
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Why you can't get that tune out of your headPerhaps one of the most universal experiences in rave culture, the earworm can be utterly frustrating, but also strangely enjoyable. Having a tune playing incessantly in your head happens to us al...
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How to maintain your healthy rave habits (with Jess Bays)Whether you’re deep in the rave or not, finding the time, energy or motivation to invest in your wellbeing can be challenging to say the least. Making a start is hard enough, but maintaining your ...
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4 secrets to a long-lasting rave career (with Cinthie)For a lot of ravers out there, the party lifestyle has a shelf life. But, for some there’s a desire to keep going and have something that’s long lasting. @cinthie_dj has been touring for 25 years,...
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4 ways music can power up your life (with Charlie)For so many of you, music is everything. It’s not only the soundtrack to a lost weekend, it’s a key element in our everyday activity, from getting to work, to commuting, hanging out with friends, ...
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5 tips for surviving a day raveIt’s summer: time to hit a few day parties and dance in the sunshine. Hundreds of day raves appear on the party calendar offering you the chance to crack on earlier than usual and (maybe) get home...
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How to host a pro-level house partyHouse parties are sometimes better than clubs or festivals. There is, of course, a certain level of hedonism that only really occurs when you’re partying within the confines of someone’s private a...
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Why festivals can be life-changingThere’s a particular kind of magic that can occur at certain festivals. A heady combination of factors mean that they can be life-changing experiences.Whether it be a subtle shift in your attitude...
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Why you should rave into old ageAs we shift into adulthood, a myriad of responsibilities can arise, taking us away from the dance floor. The stigma around raving into old age is still pretty strong in our society, and may be one...
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How to handle hangxiety like a proThere’s a game the mind loves to play on us after a big night or weekend, and it involves tapping into our low sense of self. You know the feeling, waking up hanging, and then the torturous irrati...
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6 tips for a sustainable festival seasonEvery year, millions of us head out to an ever-growing list of festivals across the nation and the rest of the world, but they’re inherently unsustainable. Most festival sites often make for grim ...
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4 reasons to leave the club before closeThe average party goes on through to the early hours of the morning, which means closing time can be anything from 4am to 8am. Avid ravers often want to see the night through to the end, no matter...
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Why the dance floor is better than VIPAs dance music has grown and become accepted into the mainstream, some of its core principles have been eroded. When rave culture first appeared, there was very little hierarchy, besides perhaps a...
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5 ways to resist temptation in the raveGoing out partying can be a minefield if you’re planning to take it easy. Whether that means you want to stay totally sober or just be a bit more measured with your intake, you’ll want to keep tem...