Rave Survival Guide
Here's a cute little info list that i stole from someone else's page, thanx Toronto Rave Report :)
RAVE SURVIVAL GUIDE
The Rave Survival Guide is (and will be) a compilation of
suggestions and advice about surviving a rave. Questions such as
"What should I bring?", "How shall I dress?", and "When is the
best time to go?" will all be magically answered. We at TRR
suspect that we'll receive a few contradictions here and there, but
we think it's worth a shot. So, share your best tips on Rave Survival
and others will learn from your experience. Remember, it can be
about anything from teasing the dj to going barefoot. We want to hear
Do's and Don'ts and Must Haves. Email us NOW!.
Where's the best location for a rave?
1. We want new, interesting, fun locations. Enough with raves at clubs
What kind of rave would be best for first timers, big or small?
1. The first rave you go to should be a smaller one, I believe that they best capture the essence of it all. The bigger ones can be kinda cheesy sometimes, and can feel like you're at a club.
2. Since many people start out going to clubs before hitting a rave, the bigger parties tend to be less intimidating. I took a couple friends to the last Atlantis party (big event) and they loved their first rave. I took one of the same people and some other first time ravers to a smaller, darker party and they felt threatened by it. Perhaps it was location and decorations, but the bigger party with more room and light was a more comfortable introduction.
When is the best time to go to a Rave?
1. Best time to go is at least 1:00 am. If you go any earlier than that, it sucks because there's no one there.
2. Anytime is a good time to go a rave!
3. Show up early enough so you can scope out the venue and locate
things, like a good place to stash the backpack, alternate exits,spots
where cold air comes in from outside, and running water (optional =])
This is best done at little earlier on (10-11) when the place isn't as
packed.
What NOT to do at a Rave?
1. Don't smoke, ingest, or drink anything that isn't yours or you didn't prepare yourself -- ANYTHING could be in there!
2. Don't encourage Gina's to rave.
3. Don't NOT talk to strangers (your there to be social, smarten up!)
4. It's a rave not high school....drop the attitude, no cliques allowed.
5. Stop with the GINSENG....that's right, just give it up!
6. Don't buy glowsticks...you will always find the persons next to you
more fun.
7. Don't harrass the Gina's (after all they are people too!)
8. Don't go to a rave and act all superior to everyone else.
9. Don't go just to take drugs - it ain't about that.
10. Don't pay more than 3 fifty for water - What's up with the dollar fifty price hike ??? Did they start putting something in there that makes it special or different from the last weeks water ???
11. Don't slip on the floor.
12. Don't trip on your phat pants - pull em up !! Trust me.
13. Don't forget to dance.
14. *this ones for the companies* Don't pack 3000 people into a space
that doesn't fit 3000 people comfortably.
15. Don't stop dancing - tee hee.
16. Don't stop smiling.
17. Don't let go of your glowsticks - it looks neat when it flies across the room but remember it's not a boomerang ;).
What should you NOT bring to a Rave?
1. Leave the attitude at home.
2. Ummm...you shouldn't bring your small pets, (gerbils, hamsters,
salamanders) they could get crushed and lost/stolen
3. Never bring anything you can't stand to see get dirty, lost, stolen or pinched by Aliens.
4. Your aging grandparents! Their legs may get cold whilst waiting in line and there for they may not enjoy the goa trance set as much due to sore muscles!
5. Don't bring your wallet, bring only one ID, cash and Credit Card or
Calling Card. Just remember that you may lose anything you bring.
6. Try not to bring anything valuable to you that you can't carry on
yourself.
What should you do at a Rave?
1. Smile lots :)
2. Treat everyone with the same respect you would like to receive.
3. Have a positive outlook.
4. Let yourself enjoy the music and the reciprocated positivity will allow you to have appreciation for the scene.
5. Have fun!!!
6. Say "hi" or "hello" with a smile to everyone you make eye contact
with...you'll be pleasantly surprised by the positive results.
7. Trust your friends & let them trust you.
8. Come as you are & be nice to others (ginos excepted)
9. Don’t worry if you can’t dance, I certainly can’t. ;)
10. Dance a lot, but take time to realize how much fun you are having.
11. Take some breaks, talk to people. You will get to know a lot of
people really fast!
12. Close your eyes and feel it ... this is what it is all about.
13. Enjoy yourself, be happy and hand out lolipops, you'll be surprised the friends you meet that way!
14. When you see a red disco ball...run...what is up with after parties these days anyways?
15. Shake hands / hi five / Hug every body that smiles at you. If they
didn't smile at you, smile at them.
16. Realize that everyone is the best.
17. Make funny faces.
18. Apologize for crashing down on peoples feet behind you.
19. Catch people when they fall - they'll love you for it!
20. Share your vicks ;)
21. Share your Sweet Tarts ;)
22. Share your love ;)
23. Bring a pump bottle to fill with water - nothing better than a cool mist on your face.
24. Read about the history of raves/raving - it'll help you better
understand and appreciate what a wonderful thing we have.
What should you bring to a Rave?
1. Lots of water
2. Glowsticks. Always bring those if you have them, (some raves sell
them for cheap). They last for hours, especially in the dark. Trippy effect man!
3. Bring a beige box...some smaller locations have open rs-11 jax hangin out wallz and shyt...useful for callin up mom and dad and tellin them your sleepin at a friends house... remember only make LOCAL callz
4. Bring a blue montreal expos water bottle (they are plastic) and if I see you with it I'll reward you in one shape or another :)
5. Oh yeah...earplugs come in handy if you like partying near them
speakers...you'll thank yourself in 20 years :P
6. Always tuck away an emergency $10 in your sock or something, that
you don't spend until you get home safely.
7. Bring comfort supplies like a Vicks vapo-inhaler, lip-balm, Jolly
Rancher candies, camera, bank card, whatever YOU need to maximize
your stay.
8. Vicks inhaler, jolly ranchers, sunglasses, smokes, a lighter, papers, and maybe a neat toy.
9. Bring Vicks for everyone and people will love you.
10. Bring candies, vicks stuff, tiger balm, a dry shirt for your journey outside and a couple of real friends.
11. Bring BLUE glowsticks, 2 (for both hands). Blue is the best.
12. Bring sunglasses - sometimes, it is nice when you don't see too much.
13. A jacket you can afford to lose, if it gets lost, it won't make you go nuts.
14. A warm long sleeve shirt, comfy and dry. You will understand when
you will step outside in the cold.
15. Toilet paper, you never know what the bathrooms will be like!
16. Bring your own water, its usually overpriced and believe me you'll
need it.
17. Wallet Chain (Or Forget about seeing it again) In my oppinion, plastic garden chains are a bit tired, but hey, if it's all you've got...party on!
18. Chapstick...Lypsil Mint (VERY REFRESHING...AHHHHH).
19. Safety Pins...A DEFINITE MUST...A ravers repair kit that fits
around a belt loop!
20. Wallet Chain (Or Forget about seeing it again) In my oppinion, plastic garden chains are a bit tired, but hey, if it's all you've got...party on!
21. A hat...If you have funky hair...ALL THE BETTER....but bring a hat
cause that hair will look even funkier in the morning (If you know what I mean!
22. VITAMINS...You know why.
23. Empty Capsules...You know why!
24. VICKS...You'll probably get sparkles stuck to your face but what the hell, it FEELS GREAT!
25. Flashlight...Hey, it can't hurt.
26. Most Importantly...Be Original...Ready to Party...And bring a
positive vibe and make every party the best cause after all, we ravers only have eachother...respect is key...respect eachother....respect the D.J.'S........Peace.
What should you wear to a Rave?
1. Jeans or funky pants, short-sleeve shirt (it gets hot)
2. Don't try to look like a Raver, wear jeans and a t-shirt and go to
appreciate the music
3. Wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty.
4. Comfortable sneakers
5. Wear clothes with lots of color and texture. Also make sure you are
VERY comfortable!
6. Wear a gun holster - I agree it is stupid, but if you are going to wear one buy a water gun to put in it and squirt people that give off bad vibes or mean looks - they deserve it.
What should you not wear to a Rave?
1. Don't wear nice shoes (the floor can get gross)
2. This may be personal opinion but, don't wear a shoulder holster. I've seen it before and I can't understand it. You don't have a gun. That's just - Stupid!
How old should you be to go to a Rave?
1. If you are 13-16 years old, you could get yourself in a bad circle of people who can ruin your life if you get hooked up on drugs
2. No younger than 15-16 depends on your maturity level, things can be
overwhelming.
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