iHeartRaves Blog

It used to be rare to be the person who knew the best computer applications to make a rave, concert, or party unforgettable.

Luckily, times have changed. The ubiquity of digital devices makes it easier for all of us to make our next party or event extraordinary. We’re not just talking about the sound system, lighting, and admissions software. There’s a host of apps that can help you save cash and make life easier when planning a standout event. Here are some of our favorites. Continue Reading

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we reached out to some of ravers with Hispanic background to talk about their culture, love of raves, festival fashion and how they all tie together. Continue Reading

Since festivals have been put on hold for 2020, I’ve had a lot of time on my hands to try different things at home, including some DIY projects. Harnesses have been a very popular part of rave fashion over the last few years, and you can make your inner kandi kid come alive by making kandi harnesses at home. They’re perfect for any in-home photoshoots you might be planning, or if you have a drive-in rave happening in your area, this could be a perfect accessory to put together with your outfit! Continue Reading

Summer 2020 may not be going how we originally planned back in January. Right now we would be in the heat of summer camping festival season—probably a little delirious from waking up countless mornings in overheated tents, but looking forward to grabbing breakfast from the nearby food trucks and spending the rest of the weekend with your rave fam. Even though these fests have been postponed until 2021, that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your camping trip. Check out these camping tips and tricks curated especially for ravers! Continue Reading

Drive-In raves have begun to pop up all across the United States as COVID-19 has kept us away from our usual festival experience. I have been fortunate enough to attend two drive-in raves, and have gathered some tips from the time I’ve spent parked alongside hundreds of other ravers for you to consider as you plan for your next drive-in event! Continue Reading

It's the dog days of summer and, while we're usually spending this time of year getting ready to say farewell to summer-camping festivals, 2020 definitely looks a little different. But, that's not to say that you still can't plan an epic end-of-summer send-off! Why not consider planning a day trip (or road trip) to the beach with your festie besties? Make your adventure even more epic by utilizing these tips customized for the perfect beach day for ravers.  Continue Reading

Despite the unfortunate events and circumstances that us ravers are all facing together, now is a perfect time to create and send PLUR packages to your rave fam! Sending a care package is a great way to show your love and support for your friends, especially since many of us don't get to see each other at festivals. This DIY is easy to assemble and you can get creative with whatever you add to it!  Continue Reading

While the return to festivals may seem like eons away, there are actions you can start taking now to prepare yourself so you’re completely ready when those festival announcements peak over the horizon. Whether you have your rave bucket list finalized, laminated, and framed, or you’re just now discovering the expansive world of overseas and out of state shows, now is the perfect time to start turning those dreams into a reality. Check out these 5 tips to help you start planning for your dream destination festival in 2021.

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Tik Tok has exploded in popularity over the last year and has been a staple during quarantine. Want to expand your Tik Tok following in the rave community? Here are some popular woman raver accounts that are sure to make your day!  Continue Reading

This year's festival season is consistent of live streams and drive-in raves which has a lot of us feeling out of place. The whole world is so different right now so let’s think about all the good times that we have had. We have so many stories that we can tell, so here are some people who want to share theirs. 

I have, once again, collected the most embarrassing raver stories I could find for this article. Let’s dive in now, shall we?

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It was hard to narrow it down, but I identified 8 Black ravers in the community that everyone should follow on social media. These ravers are talented individuals that use their platform to express their creativity and promote PLUR! I had the pleasure of speaking with them to learn more about their involvement and thoughts on the rave community -  check out their answers below! Continue Reading

Often thought of as a male-dominated space when it comes to artists and DJs, EDM is actually full of incredible women creating music of all genres. Everyone knows Alison Wonderland and Charlotte DeWitte but there are some new up-and-comers making waves. From house, techno and bass beats to singing vocals on original and featured tracks, these ladies are certainly ones to watch.  Continue Reading