5 Reasons to Try Shuffling
Julia Sachs |

5 Reasons to Try Shuffling

The next time you’re at a rave, head on over to the shuffle circle and just get in there and dance! Even if you’ve never shuffled before, you’re welcome to try and test your moves out. Continue Reading
Festival Experience: Camping Vs. Hotel
Julia Sachs |

Festival Experience: Camping Vs. Hotel

So you’re thinking about going to a festival with a camping option, but you aren’t sure if you want to opt for a cozy hotel room instead. We'll help u decide! Continue Reading
Rave History: Rave Fashion Through The Years
Julia Sachs |

Rave History: Rave Fashion Through The Years

We're going to walk you though rave history through its fashion, and give you some ideas for how to channel that era in a look using today's iHeartRaves styles. Continue Reading
Welcome Back to Festival Season: An Interview With Das Energi's Brandon Fullmer
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Julia Sachs |

Welcome Back to Festival Season: An Interview With Das Energi's Brandon Fullmer

We caught up with V2's co-founder Brandon Fullmer on what ravers can expect for the 2022 festival season as we approach Das Energi later this summer. Continue Reading
Megan Fullmer Brings Rave Fashion To Life At Das Energi Festival
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Julia Sachs |

Megan Fullmer Brings Rave Fashion To Life At Das Energi Festival

The brainchild behind V2s dancers and costume design is Megan Fullmer. We talked with Megan ahead of this summer's Das Energi Festival to learn about her approach to rave fashion. Continue Reading
What Is A Wook?
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Julia Sachs |

What Is A Wook?

If you’ve been in the rave scene long enough, there is no doubt that you have heard a joke or two about the notorious Wook. You may have heard how a show was just filled with a bunch of wooks or how someone “wooked out” at the latest festival, but you might wonder what actually IS a wook? Continue Reading
Tips for Raving at Unfamiliar Venues
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Julia Sachs |

Tips for Raving at Unfamiliar Venues

There’s a first time for everything, and although it can be very anxiety provoking to head off to an unfamiliar place for the first time, try to keep an open mind and enjoy every moment. Who knows, this could become your new favorite spot! Continue Reading
3 Reasons Why the EDM Community is Awesome
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Kellie Burch |

3 Reasons Why the EDM Community is Awesome

Lately, I’ve been thinking about those first few months of my raving life, and trying to pin down exactly what it was about the whole culture that caught my attention. I’ve come to realize that there wasn’t just one thing that grabbed me, but more the combination of many things that all worked together to create this alternate universe not bound by 9-to-5-jobs, pantsuits, and societal norms. Here are the top three things that attracted me to rave culture when I went to my first event a few years ago. Continue Reading
Rave History: PLUR
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Julia Sachs |

Rave History: PLUR

P.L.U.R. is proof it doesn't matter how bleak or scary the world gets, all you need is some friendly humans, some peace, love, unity and respect.  Continue Reading
DIY: GIANT DREAM CATCHERS
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DIY: GIANT DREAM CATCHERS

Hello rave loves! If you tuned into the iHeartRaves SnapChat (username: iheartraves) last week Tuesday for our photo shoot, you’ve seen the beautiful, giant dream catchers we used. And you saw that I promised to make a post on them so you can make your own dream catchers too. They’re not too hard to make, but this was actually my first time making dream catchers.

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Things To Consider When Bringing Someone To Their First Festival
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Julia Sachs |

Things To Consider When Bringing Someone To Their First Festival

So you’re about to introduce a friend to the magical world of music festivals. For you, transforming into the ultimate rave babe is probably second nature, but your friend has no idea what to expect. Continue Reading
Famous EDM Songs You Need To Know Before Your First Rave
Julia Sachs |

Famous EDM Songs You Need To Know Before Your First Rave

If you're headed to your first rave, here is a crash course in some of the most famous EDM songs to come out over the last three or four decades, but by no means is this a complete list!  Continue Reading