In today’s increasingly anti-capitalist world, it can be easy to dismiss the importance of money. However, financial support and stability are essential to the growth and survival of rave culture.
From renting a space, to the sound system, performers and all of the décor, a party simply cannot happen without some investment. From financial backers to organised crime,
it’s always been there.
Here’s why money has always been vital to rave culture…
CASH CAN SUPPORT RISK-TAKING
With the ever-growing financial pressure everyone is facing, many promoters and event organisers are playing it safe. However, with less risk or experimentation, rave culture suffers and becomes homogenised in the process. Having a cash-backed safety net means people can take risks, which helps keep the culture diverse.
MONEY MEANS FREEDOM
Many independent rave businesses have had to succumb to corporate investment to survive, but have lost their freedom in the process. If you can build a strong independent financial foundation, you can operate without any outside influence or constraints.
This gives clubs, festivals and other enterprises the chance to develop their own unique identity.
MONEY CAN CREATE INCLUSIVITY
Ticket prices are starting to become restrictive for many people, as the cost of living continues to increase. Clubs and promoters that have the capital behind them have the ability to keep their entry prices affordable. If they choose to. Which makes partying a lot more inclusive.
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT FUELS QUALITY
The best clubs and festivals invest their money into curating transformative spaces — high-spec sound systems, spectacular lights, and premium DJs don’t come cheap.
At every level, financial investment is necessary to create the best experiences for you,
the ravers.
