Why older ravers are vital to the scene

Despite rave culture being inherent in society for four decades now, there is still some stigma about older people going out and partying. They can be ridiculed or looked down on for simply wanting to enjoy themselves.

There will always be young people who want to rave and live for the weekend, but the older demographic is an important part of the culture, too. Here’s why older ravers are vital to the scene.

THEY CAN OFFER WISDOM
Having years and years of experience in raves gives older people a level of insight that can be very beneficial, like dealing with difficult situations or showing younger people crucial aspects of dance floor etiquette.

RAVES THRIVE ON DIVERSITY
It’s always been this way, since the very beginning of rave culture, and even in ancient times. Elders bring diversity to the dance floor, and raves thrive on the interaction between different demographics. It’s central to the lifeblood of rave culture.

THEY CAN BE ROLE MODELS
Even by their mere presence alone, older ravers can be a positive influence on those around them.
By 1) demonstrating that it’s possible to still be raving in your later years and 2) conducting themselves in a way that is inspiring.

THEY UPHOLD MORE TRADITIONAL RAVE VALUES
Due to their experience, older ravers will be more in line with the values that made rave culture so revolutionary and transformative in the first place. Their ideologies can often be rooted in being kind to one another, unity, community and living in the moment. The essence of rave culture lives through its elders.