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types of people in your rave squad
Kellie Burch |

What Kind of People Go to Raves? Here is Each Type, Classified

One of the best things about rave culture is that it’s all about being yourself. You’ll fit in as long as you are having fun, being your authentic self, and not ruining anyone else’s good vibes. With that said, there are few classic rave stereotypes and types of people you’ll probably run into at every event on the dancefloor. So, what kind of people go to raves? Here is each type, classified.

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Crush 101: Everything You Need to Know, Including Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration
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Tessla Goodwin |

Crush 101: Everything You Need to Know, Including Valentine's Day Outfit Inspiration

Whether this Valentine’s Day finds you single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, there’s no reason why you should have to spend it alone! For those of us who want to be in an environment saturated in love around the day dedicated to just that, Insomniac’s Crush events are the move. This year we are blessed enough to have Crush in three cities across the U.S. Check out this guide for everything you need to know about Crush, including outfit inspiration.  Continue Reading
Why Do People Wear Accessories at Raves?
Kellie Burch |

Why Do People Wear Accessories at Raves?

If you’ve found yourself wondering “Why do people wear glasses at raves?”, you’re not alone - it’s a source of confusion for many inexperienced ravers. It’s not just eyewear that people are confused by when it comes to rave apparel, however. If you’ve ever walked up to a rave and noticed people wearing what look like surgical masks (before the COVID-19 pandemic made them a necessity), you’ve probably been equally confused. There are lots of interesting nuances to rave culture when it comes to apparel and accessories, and we’ll break it all down for you. Continue Reading
holographic pink and purple hydration packs
Kellie Burch |

What Should I Bring to a Rave?

So you’ve finally taken the plunge and purchased your first music festival ticket, or you’re planning to hit up your first rave soon - congrats! You’re going to have the time of your life and an unforgettable experience no matter what, but you’re probably wondering what exactly you need to bring to this thing. Take it from the long-time raver girls and guys before you: here are the items that will make your experience even better and more comfortable.  Continue Reading
Beyond Wonderland 2020: Fall Down the Rabbit Hole and Into Festival Season
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Kellie Burch |

Beyond Wonderland 2020: Fall Down the Rabbit Hole and Into Festival Season

The official beginning of festival season is looking…. curiouser and curiouser. Are you ready to follow the white rabbit to a realm of royal weirdos and mad hatters? Beyond Wonderland returns for its 10th anniversary at the NOS Event Center in San Bernardino, CA on Friday, March 20th & Saturday, March 21st. Here are three reasons not to miss out. 

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Ultra Music Festival Mainstage at Night
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Kellie Burch |

Ultra Miami Lineup 2020: Kicking off Your Festival Season in Sunny Miami

It’s the start of a brand new year and that means one thing: Ultra Music Festival is just around the corner! I had the opportunity to attend Ultra last year for their 20th year anniversary, and it was such an amazing experience different from any other festival that I’ve attended. This year’s Ultra takes place March 29th - 31st, 2019 in Miama, Florida and I couldn't be more excited.  Continue Reading
Hands Making a Heart from Insomniac Events
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Kellie Burch |

4+ Ways to Give Back to the EDM Community

Giving back, doing charity work or finding ways to help others not only supports what PLUR really stands for, but makes you a happier person. It’s proven, you feel happier and better about yourself when you do things for others! Here are 4 ways you can give back to the EDM Community. Continue Reading
Phoenix Lights Lasers
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Kellie Burch |

Phoenix Lights 2020: Get Down With Some Alien Vibes

Do you believe? I do. I’ve seen the lights. Phoenix Lights, that is. Get ready for a whole crew of invaders to take you to another planet. The sixth annual Phoenix Lights Festival will be held at The Park at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. This year’s weekend of intergalactic fun will come in peace on Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, the 4th! Who’s ready to party?! Here are 4 reasons why you shouldn't miss out! Continue Reading
Forbidden Kingdom 2020
Kellie Burch |

Forbidden Kingdom 2020

Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival, the largest bass and Dubstep Festival in South Florida, will return for two days in sunny, Boca Raton, FL on February 15th and 16th. This mid-evil themed festival features a STACKED lineup with major names such as Excision, Dion Timmer, Zomboy, Adventure Club, Sullivan King and more. Check out these 5 artists that you can't miss!  Continue Reading
iHeartRaves Marketing Crew
Kellie Burch |

Team iHeartRaves Reflects on a Decade of Raving

As we start the new year, iHeartRaves has spent some time reflecting on all the memories that have happened in the last decade. From evolving fashion trends (RIP fluffies), to career changes, attending hundreds of festivals, and more - a lot can change in a decade, that's for sure!

We thought it would be fun to share some tidbits about how some of Team iHeartRaves' members have changed over the last 10 years. Check out this Q&A with Mama Unicorn, Tiny Dancer, Pixxie Stixx and Baby Nova!

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Best Rave Memes of All Time
Kellie Burch |

Best Rave Memes of All Time

If you search #ravememes on Instagram, you’ll get over 20k posts of high-quality content (seriously, us ravers know how to meme). I’ve decided to gather the best rave memes to ever bless our screens, but this was way more difficult than I expected… but after three hours of thorough meme hunting, I was able to narrow my results down to ten winners! So, without further ado, here are the top 10 rave memes of all time.  Continue Reading
Raver Resolutions 2020
Kellie Burch |

5 New Year's Resolutions for Ravers

We are now officially in the year 2020! Hopefully, your year ended with a blast and you were able to celebrate. Now with all the new year festivities and holidays over, it’s never too late to think about your resolutions for the upcoming year. You may have some resolutions for the new year already, but as ravers, there are many different goals and objectives that you can strive for as well! Here are five ideas for resolutions as a raver! Continue Reading

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