Rave Tips will be updated every Wednesday with a brand new tip!
*Featured* ***Tip #9
When you bring glow always bring enough to share. And some for back up!
Tip #1
To stay hydrated and get a boost of energy, make a mixed drink out of water and Red Bull. It moderates the caffeine and you don't have to choose between staying hydrated and having your hands full. Plus, the taste is just fine, Red Bull is excessively strong flavored so in my opinion the water actually HELPS.
Tip #2
After you use your glow-sticks for one night take them home and toss them in your freezer. When you next go out put them in your microwave and turn it on for about 10 seconds. This re-charges the chemical reaction so you can party TWICE and spend the money ONCE! I've done this to glow-sticks that were two full weeks old before and they lasted the whole night!
Tip #3
Despite how cold it is outside, the inside of clubs are always super heated. Keep a soft blanket stored in your car to cover up your legs on the way over to the club and after you leave. That way you can still wear comfortable clubbing clothes and stay warm!
And guys, I know you always wear pants, but any girls your driving around will love you forever, ESPECIALLY if the blanket is super super plush and soft!
Tip #4
Listen to some music other than EDM sometimes. What did you used to like? Oldies? Rock? Rap? Swedish Death Metal? Turn on the radio when your driving instead of popping in a CD. Don't get into an electronic music rut; I know that it kicks ass, but the Rave Scene is all about diversity, and other kinds of music have a lot to offer.
Tip #5
Although we ravers are usually a swell bunch, if you go to a very crowded rave put your wallet in your front pocket. Believe it or not there are pick-pockets about and you don't want to take the chance. Although, probably you should believe it because my friend nearly got his wallet stolen at the Roevy show last week.
Tip #6
Loud music can and will permanently damage your hearing, so invest in some high quality earplugs. I use EarPeace (http://www.earpeace.com/) when I'm at a loud show, but I'm also looking into other good options. We love EDM, and I do plan on being able to HEAR it in the future!
Tip #7
Get colorful with your glow accessories! You can make a sweet looking belt out of glow, the trick is to use a belt with preexisting holes to thread the glow in and out of.
Tip #8
I have been hearing a lot of stories lately of people women and men getting dosed. It seems that every week I hear about somebody getting surprise drugs. Keep an eye on your drink and on your friends, let a friend know how many drinks you've had so they can tell if something is wrong. Please don't be afraid to step in if you see something go down or if you have suspicions, and for gods sake if you see somebody slipping something into a girls drink, call them out on it and get them kicked out of the club! Please be safe this weekend everybody, its a big one!
