Britain's Illegal Rave Renaissance: LOCKED OFF

[@VICE]

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[@sakraofficial]

WE NEED THE TRACK LIST HURRY FOR HUMANITY

[@gregspencer7287]

The girls from Liverpool said it best. The reason raves are coming back is because clubs now are all stuck up, people get too drunk and rowdy and no one lets them selves go, they stand awkwardly and take Snapchat's. Raves are actually fun, like clubs should be.

[@audriux96]

yup, that exactly why i never go out anymore. the only things i go to are house partys now, and even then you really need the right people or else its shit

[@JoshuaVats]

There's nothing wrong with shutting down these hellholes. It's full of whores, drug addicts and degenerates.

[@TimmyOsman]

they get too rowdy but don't let themselves go? wtf you don't make any sense bud

[@mikaelakattenbroek2037]

greg spencer that's true, miss the gabber days in rotterdam

[@Mictlantecuhtli]

exactly, shitty music, shitty people, many people are affraid to dance, because they would be laughed at go there in jeans and normal t-shirt? forget it just social network prostitution

[@ItsMrSmurf]

Presenter is terrific. young enough to understand youth culture yet wise enough to explain and examine the story. definitely an asset

[@Kummituslinna]

i thought he was the only annoying part of the video

[@AnonymousSuperTuber]

+Hachikō he wasn't that bad, just obviously never done drugs

[@BluRCarbon]

+Mumma Huffington clive martin - donny

[@MrTazacafe]

+мαя¢υs Look at his pupils and tell me again that he have never done drugs

[@shwingbattabatta1245]

+Mumma Huffington Good old 'shit shoes'.

[@musik914]

"you can't blame the culture itself, for the tragedies that happen within it" that one hit home

[@adinastotler9733]

musik914 wow I read this as it played the words on the video. Talk about synchronicity.

[@binaryspirit528]

@@adinastotler9733 holy fuck... the same exact thing just happened to me

[@bobbyjohnson7069]

Guess they never heard of the “ ghost ship fire” in Oakland

[@Voe198]

lol but ya also, you c a n

[@DannyMacDJ]

@jmarks881 did u not spot me on that dragon's back? Oldskool uber! 😂😂

[@lucasrhys0363]

the statement from scumtek was probably one of the most professional and reasonable things ive ever heard from a rave/drug group. They know what they are doing.

[@klarkolofsson]

Very knowledgeable and articulate, yeah!

[@SPATTERPUS]

lol you done

[@mag-7924]

rave/drug group you've clearly no idea what you're chatting about people who go to free parties do it because they don't enjoy the corporatized regimented high street night life so they tend to be smart people

[@lucasrhys0363]

Mag - you have to admit alot of them also just want to do sniff and not be judged

[@mag-7924]

@@lucasrhys0363 also true lmao

[@masamiyaleco]

The stricter law, the deeper underground they go.

[@Lewis-fh2kn]

M N zion rave

[@dcfanchris]

Which is just so dangerous.The more secretive they become the more likely unscrupulous people will come.You also run a huge danger of the secreacy causing people to die.If someone is overdosing people wont want to call the police due to them fearing the party getting shut down.

[@minecraftgamer198]

And the more dangerous they become

[@your-username-here2308]

@@dcfanchris And more fun. There is a good resone why People want to have a "private" party.

[@simvoli]

@@dcfanchris i totally disagree. At a RAVE we are responsible for each other. The older ones watch those who are not yet used to know their own limits, bring water or whatever it takes to make somebody who is in a bad condition feel comfortable again. It was like that - Always! This kind of unselfish acting is what Techno and music in general is made of. So stop beeing scared and talk about what could happen. Go there, have the best RAVE of your life, take care of the younger ones and revieve Techno to what it actually was in its early days. F..k industry - Welcome to the UNDERGROUND 🤗🤗🤗

[@maxinator6139]

Stoping moped gangs, NAH!. Stoping rave parties, YEAH!.

[@phoenixking2426]

Some moped gangs are alright some just go and drive on the roles in groups for fun some rob phones

[@conservat1vepatr1ot]

Moped Gangs 😆😂!!! If only these "thugs" knew how fucking gay the rest of the world thought they were hahahahaha! Fuckin' Moped Gangs lol I'm dying!

[@JMac-27]

Wha the hell is a moped gang, lol

[@scottpeters3255]

Moped is still active 🔨🔨

[@catofoz5146]

stoping?

[@jamesp4521]

I'm 37 now and I haven't been to a proper underground rave since 2004, but those nights still remain my most wonderful and special memories. Two raves in particular really stand out "first two nights I tried MDMA and back when it was pure in 1999" The tracks that were played still stir up emotions I don't get from nothing else. It was all about love and feeling connected to everyone. The atmosphere was perfect, nobody took too much, everyone looked out for reach other, making sure you didn't get too hot or drink too much water, just perfect all around. I wouldn't trade those nights for anything!

[@ColdSteel-dz3pf]

Classic shit! I grew up in Detroit and experienced the most capturing time of my in the scene! Not one regret and it was a staple in my youth / young adulthood. I’m 36 btw

[@mintpaul]

nailed it

[@tinman.rusted]

Word!! I have a few older friends who raved back in the 90's and then others who did when we were in HS in the early 2000's (I'm almost 32 now), and I wish that I had gone to them back then!! I've heard so many great stories from other OG ravers, I liken them to how the scene was when I first started raving back in '09..way more PLUR and music-oriented. The scene has always had its ebbs and flows, but it has DEF changed quite significantly over the last 10 years, ever since it's become more mainstream/legalized due to EDC and other EDM festivals..which don't get me wrong, I love festivals, I just miss underground illegal parties too lol..esp desert parties!

[@JMac-27]

'95 to '98 for me best days of my life. 39 now and Ill never forget a thing. Damn glad I never had to stand in the cold

[@deoaldi2854]

I'm the same age I done all this and I can hardly remember anything

[@marios3202]

All these raves have one thing in common: a really nice woman attends all of them. She's beautiful, outgoing, she makes you feel like a real man. She's always so understanding. She doesn't nag you about anything. She tells you you're doing the right thing, no matter what. I met her a few times.. I think her name was.. Molly..

[@ThizOne]

Her friend Mary Jane is alway close by as well

[@2richants]

I did know her younger sister. Elizabeth. Also alot of fun

[@3pic90]

best one x_X

[@boarbot7829]

Disgusting! You should be ashamed.

[@EvilTaco]

@@boarbot7829 lol cry about it

[@bveracka]

VICE has done a fair job of capturing many different cultural phenomena, sometimes with impressive results. However, the magic and feeling of a rave is something that's impossible to put to words or capture on film, and I think this video only serves to underscore that point. The best parties will never be filmed, and it's for the best.

[@garystinten9339]

Unless it's a gonzo report with like 10 punters with cameras hidden on their person and they film it .. then edit it and put it together.. Parties everywhere.

[@zetetick395]

Well said, the FEEL cannot be transported from the crowd / moment it's happening in Nice to see the youngs living it >:D

[@steevecunt5371]

Know what you mean,exactly. Put it well!!!! Rave on you crazy diamond!!!!!

[@hartwigbaars248]

22:29 possibly best part xD

[@Gababstract]

Nicely said 🖤

[@fridgemagnett]

Good documentary. I'm over 70, and I love raves. Legalize the party culture.

[@gasstation4931]

fridgemagnett I’m assuming u smoke weed by ur username lol

[@haraldvonhinten8921]

Yeah legalize breaking into someone elses property to have illegal parties wihtout their consent or them even knowing. Great Idea you fucking imbecile.

[@Tohru3608]

DUUDEE GOOO PARTY U R AWESOME

[@fazesalv8707]

Ok boomer

[@farn0153]

@@haraldvonhinten8921 Only have to do that because it's illegal.

[@ForeverGambino3]

all of the people from wales and liverpool seem really nice lol. probably the mdma. definitely the mdma.

[@jimjones3287]

Almost all the illegal drugs come to England through the port in Liverpool. They are right at the source.

[@soundwaveproductivity2081]

I think you're on to something Holmes lool 😂

[@diveinstructordaniel1095]

I thought drugs would make people bad and violent ? Wait the government lied to us 😳😂

[@CrawfordGrimaldi]

I went to Wales for raves a few times and even without MDMA the people are proper chilled, great country.

[@rxch1586]

Danyrox 91 bath salts have entered the chat

[@missrachael1709]

I'm a 55 year old farmer from Australia and this resonates with me in such a positive way. Youth having fun. The war on drugs is barbaric and has caused much harm but it has led to cool cultures like underground raves. Go kids.

[@Bruno-gj4jj]

You're cool af

[@vexathebassinjector]

Amazing

[@somerandommen]

I finally see someone in the Older Aussie Farmer stereotype... and they're based and cool

[@alcatraz8623]

"Nothing illegal hear mate" Guy in the back holds up small bag of drugs....

[@kanedNunable]

sarcasm. england's finest export ;)

[@mtgcars]

lol got me laughing all around my room hhahah

[@ccleanandjerk]

Alcatraz Gaming 420 likes noice

[@nickzettas5220]

"Have you got any water? I'm dying of thirst"

[@quietbox2627]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anaruizguti]

Raving in london mid late 90s was .... a dream. Very little incidents, organisers were lovely , ravers looked after each other and we never felt unsafe. Such fun times, people genuinely wanted to dance and have fun, just and only that.

[@deejayy1819]

ana ruiz do you still rave?

[@desrize]

Drugs are ruining rave culture everywhere

[@johnpaulhatcher4535]

True & well said!!! Ps glad to see your brother Andy's finally put the snickers down!!

[@jackjames567]

ana ruiz same now

[@jackjames567]

Connor Tousignant *enhancing

[@TwotiredSoil]

''32 police officers and a dog had been injured" Me:No not the dog

[@pedsmaia4357]

I hope the dog is ok!!!

[@werewolf4358]

Lol, my thoughts exactly.

[@chucklebutt4470]

Not sure how it is in the UK, but in the US if you injure or kill a police K9 you get charged with harming or killing an officer.

[@robsche1337]

poor dog :(

[@fuckthatshit7491]

@@chucklebutt4470 great to hear

[@NotJames__]

21:34 "nothing illegal here man" some seconds later: 21:38 "mAnDy MaDnEsSSssSsSSssSs"

[@N0__Name__]

i was looking for this comment lmfao

[@xScHeNcKx]

😂😂😂 that’s legit something I’d do

[@criticalmass6249]

Wdf is Mandy ?!

[@NotJames__]

@@criticalmass6249 mdma or xtc

[@WildBassfly]

This documentary needs a tracklist.

[@charv3z]

Spending my whole time reading the subtitles only to realise i'm fluent in english......

[@Batmansmokesdope]

yup

[@outthere7770]

Loooooool you have won the internet, can't breath 😭😭😭😭

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

but what if you didnt know what a "missus" is

[@charv3z]

+LimitedBox Tanki realise* not in America. I'm

[@Traxxler]

thats cuz british is fucking hard to understand

[@stoneswamp]

21:34 - 21:41 is the funniest unscripted 7 seconds

[@FluffyFractalshard]

🤣🤣🤣

[@criska2974]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@OsamaBinLamaa]

asking for the water just props buckled

[@TheDumpsterVille]

@@OsamaBinLamaa probs on md and overheating

[@Tonshmar]

🤣😂

[@djshumon]

42yr old dj still got 90 percent of the tracks from 1990/96 era on records. I feel like doing the same for the oldskool ravers.

[@TheKoki4]

How can I find your events? This is what I am looking for? What is your Dj nickname? Thank you in advance!

[@ambassadorofearth9618]

Do it! I'm 38 and need the teckno back! 🤪✌

[@BobsBand]

Count me in! So long as there are plenty of chairs. We need a nice sit down. I'm 48 and love H1 90s techno, rave, etc music.

[@darianistead2239]

"Have you got any water? I'm dying of thirst"... Lmfao.. He actually looked dried up af, his lips were almost inverting lol

[@leeanderson459]

Yeah hoping he got some

[@chucklebutt4470]

Gotta stay hydrated. Also, the fuckers who laced beer with Ketamine that killed that kid are scum. Don't fucking lace anything, ffs *oh, watched the rest of the video and I guess the kid knew but without knowing the dose or tolerance took too much. That sucks. Kids, it's OK to do drugs, but have someone with you with some experience to keep an eye out

[@roverr8481]

@@chucklebutt4470 wasn't laced. in the video he said they put it in the beer as a group to take the ket through drinking it but he overdosed by drinking it all at once

[@roverr8481]

@@chucklebutt4470 but 100% there are some proper fuckheads that lace shit. always buy it yourself and test before you use it

[@s.a.l.1974]

Lotsa people on molly die from to much water

[@fooglez]

Damn the 90s Europe rave scene is back. Glorious.

[@Tobeydude20]

you mean disgusting.

[@fooglez]

You're right, the 90's was better. /tipsfedora

[@yesindiaacid5806]

Xavier Roberts Maybe in America but not here, we get proper gear, it gets imported from the dam most the time

[@justhuman3977]

@Xavier Roberts Well not in the Netherlands.. xtc is actually getting better... depends on where and who you buy it from really..

[@berryernst1711]

fooglez it was glorious i remember jumping around New years eve wearing a be top and jeans in the snow and dancing as the sun came up Some time in the 90s in Some field on the middle of nowhere. Noone had mobile phones and there was No internet so you would meet up at service stations on the highway and go in a convoy..... Amazing

[@JacobScott0000]

Dialouge: An illegal rave renaissance. Subtitles: an illegal rave in a sauce. Nice one

[@m3w367]

sometimes rave is traducted ; rape so yeah, rape culture .. good job subtitles of shit

[@touchyissues799]

Anyone care for some rave-ioli?

[@JJ-qd9yl]

Touchy issues 😂

[@tomcruise1]

"..we're somewhere in Chester and we offer this rape.."

[@MrShokolol]

Yeah half the subtitles were fucked up haha

[@danin6895]

I hope they gave that guy water he really did look like he was thirsty lmao

[@lilskrrby]

yeeaaaah ufff...

[@jimmyskyblue6057]

I'm so pleased that these kids can experience what I and many others experienced in the late 80's & 90's, and that they're keeping this special scene alive.

[@coochiecoo68]

YUP, in 88 the umbrella of rave drew in the 70s punks, rockers and hippies and falkland vets, it crossed 3 generations, it helped smashed hooliganism as mdma outsmarted cocoaine in a hearbeat , it does not discriminate in age, looks, gender, financial status, race, creed or being ugly/beautiful, you just gota want to be part of something outside of what we all keep being told to be in society. Fuckin rave on x

[@cascas139]

I swear the UK is starting to mirror 1984 really well.

[@afwasborstel112]

The whole world is

[@SolitaryBro]

So true...

[@SolitaryBro]

@@afwasborstel112 Yep! ):

[@kellyman2600]

Arcesius Antonov what about 89 mate

[@zerothehero9275]

@@kellyman2600 it's the fucking Torries

[@hjarnansjarn5969]

They want to do it because it's natural not because it's not allowed. What's wrong about dancing and jumping around?

[@idote8243]

its the drug involvement thats not allowed because otherwise there are clubs and house parties

[@hjarnansjarn5969]

i dote Yea. Are the drugs really necessary to go wild? Is there no other way?

[@idote8243]

probably not...thats why its very difficult to stop drug use after you start them

[@hjarnansjarn5969]

i dote It's possible. But to get to that natural state without the initiation of drugs is probably hard. People are cowards in the beginning, so they do drugs to see themselves. There has to be a rolemodel or a teacher who knows all the steps.

[@idote8243]

what im saying is, even if you think you have attained the natural state and then you use drugs, it will be a challenge coming out of it because drugs probably get you in a higher state than you can imagine

[@augustusbrown2914]

love seeing the reporter get into it, really great that vice sends out people who are open to this type of experience

[@guyjin788]

Break-in's were the norm for the rave scene in the 90's. I participated in quite a few of them. It's very cool to see it return and very cool to see a new generation of kids digging it.

[@haraldvonhinten8921]

Oh i hope someone breaks into your home one day.

[@louiesharpe7745]

Harald von Hinten nice

[@tompcd1189]

@@haraldvonhinten8921 They're breaking into abandonned warehouses not houses you idiot

[@Si74l0rd]

Yeah, I went to several all over London and the surrounding areas. Usually in condemned office blocks that were security fenced, the laws at the time preventing officers from forcing entry. There'd be someone on the gate unlocking to let people in as they arrived. I went to one a few minutes walk from London Bridge station, but since it wasn't as residential then, people didn't care all that much about the noise and the buildings were usually pretty much gutted before anyone arrived, so there was no criminal damage. Just a soundsystem, a lot of people, and dealers lining the hallways lol. I never had a bad experience at any of the squat parties or forest raves I went to in the nineties and early 2000s before I moved out of London. The wealth divide is too big, the kids too skint, and they don't want to drink, or listen to the more commercial music in the club's. I'm lucky in that I live in Bristol and there are still a lot of good music venues here, some of them while not exactly drug friendly, do turn a blind eye, and there's a fair amount of musical diversity. But there's something about an illegal rave that's just so much more uplifting and euphoric, even without the drug aspects.

[@neocykedalik2249]

i gotta do this shit at least one time in my life

[@xCLICKZz]

Polo Extendo it's fucked Mste these are the clean ones

[@roigeralacreme1827]

Every weekend buddy! It depends who you know!

[@00g99]

Boys youS have no idea what the 90s were like.....

[@neocykedalik2249]

how were the???

[@neocykedalik2249]

BurntDZN damn

[@StefanyxHerrera]

Ok vice more of this, the audience is done with the masked confessions.

[@EdenFrost]

agreed!

[@twinkacast]

I'd be fine with them if they were structured more like interviews.

[@EdenFrost]

+alienmode47 fuck off

[@justthareaper]

agreed

[@EdenFrost]

***** Autism strikes again.

[@gorudanu]

Man this brought back memories of my teen years and young adult life. I'm 35 and I still have a few of these raves left in me lol. Freedom to party is the freedom to live. Great documentary. Music dance liberation!

[@DrTune]

at 31:38 "They've closed down all the big clubs, all we've got left is Fabric" - .. and now RIP Fabric...

[@jonas_security_kolinski]

Is it closed as well now?

[@DrTune]

Maël Wyssbrod They just lost their license, they're going to appeal but it's not looking good.

[@jonas_security_kolinski]

Dr Tune Ah okay...I would fckin love to go to such a spontaneus rave party, but I've never heard of them in my country....and english house is the best house anyway. (Is it House? I am not sure xD)

[@mtvroasts1116]

Maël Wyssbrod Acid House

[@kosmos8546]

West North Europe is fucked, totally fucked , go in Central Eastern Europe , anyway future of Europe belong to East !

[@whiteeaglewarrior]

I was 15 when the rave culture hit the first time round.....ahhh the happy years that followed. Then the scene got commercialised but the tunes were amazing in the clubs, which were still good back then. It made me happy on this vid to see young free spirits going out into nature, round a fire, doing whatever recreational ;);) and dancing in the tent. No bother.... how youth should be. Now older and wiser...I feel that theres something very shamanic about rave culture. We had our own summers of love in the 90s and 00s and this cynical world needs it again....rave on peeps 🙌✌😷

[@str8neverstr8ened60]

"People have been gathering together in groups and transcending their pathological individuality through music and ritual since the beginning of time..." -JBP Just an excerpt from a conversation that I committed to memory that my late 90's and early 2000's rave scene experience(s) here in Detroit inspired. Even in such a City as Detroit which is said to be the birthplace of this genre, the vibe, the experiences, and the Love were, and still are the most beautiful and amazing memories I have of my youth. "Techno" and the heartbeat of Detroit's minimal techno and house music provided the soundtrack to my young life. Where I was once an acid tripping slam dance and mosh-centric teenager through the sonic energy nu-metal (rage against the machine, Korn, etc.) Provided my young soul, the beautiful heartbeat of this music genre and the chemical soup, of suburbanites and city dwellers alike, I was shown the love and belonging our current society cultures right the hell out of each individual that doesn't seek the deeper truths of our existence. Love these pieces ❤️ Keep em coming vice 💪🙏💯 PLUR

[@MCfattyB]

Awesome, glad to hear illegal raves are still happening. I enjoyed the late 80s early 90 raves. At the time, I never realised that I was part of a dawning culture and was just enjoying and living it. The excitement of being part of a dance trend is a buzz in itself, being at an illegal rave just heightens that excitement. People are always going to push the boundaries, its part of learning and growing and it creates some truly exciting memories based on an underworld culture. Raves are about acceptance and a joining of minds. Didn't matter who your were, where you came from or what you did for a living, you were all there for the same buzz. There are always going to be individual casualties in whatever risky activity you do. Give people the knowledge to enjoy it as safely as possible, because, it isnt going to stop them even if you create a culture of ignorance and more fatalities will occur due to the ignorance culture. Anyway, love it - Let's av'it! :-)

[@hy3492]

Why

[@MrStephenbaker]

tldr old man

[@jackdaw9418]

Raves seem more like an excuse to be high and pissed

[@barbramorgan4467]

Electric Bear I miss it

[@voluntarism335]

you're breaking the law, you are not allowed to break and enter into people's property how would you like it if i broke into you're place and threw a party? do it at you're place or rent a place to have a party do not break and enter into people's property

[@davidemery4759]

It’s amazing how history repeats itself. The same thing happened in Sacramento at the turn of the century until promoters and cities realized how much money was involved and then you saw the big venues open up in San Fran and surrounding areas to capitalize and soon after the scene died. I imagine now it’s back underground. This all takes me back. I applaud the kids for taking it into their own hands and giving police a run for their money;)

[@niev1111]

have you got any water? i'm dying of thirst

[@adrianp.3182]

people in these kinds of parties tend to get really thirsty lol

[@thomas1677]

Nia Evans

[@Royvdl]

thats the danger of the drugs, ecstasy holds fluids in the brain, if you take in too much liquid you will die from this

[@cookmymeat]

With a dash of mint mate!

[@420grows8]

you dont know the meany of drug idiot

[@christopherpugmire2969]

18:30 "I like seeing people in a mess, looking like they need help but they're in a good place". Love it.

[@ratgreen]

Almost 90% of the reason I watched this video. I love seeing people off their nut loving life

[@kochartstudio-thearthub4273]

I've been to over 25 raves in the last 1.5 years and I will say there is absolutely nothing that compares. Once you are familiar with the producers you're watching it's the ultimate joy. You can get so close with DJ's, there is no such thing as looking stupid at the club unless you're not dancing and you meet other people who come from all walks of life

[@sunmi4prez]

as a 16-year-old coming from a really conservative family that judges people like this, I find this so cool & exciting, I personally don't see anything wrong with it, they're just having some fun and now I wanna go to one of these.

[@wastelandrebel762]

Be safe and carry water

[@yungkim5834]

Yeah dude live your life and have fun

[@11elevenCherry111]

Alice Deejay ♥ Baby D (ღ˘⌣˘) ❥❥❥ 🌳🍃🍸🍒🍸🐰🐇🐩🚜🤍 𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂👄

[@davidsteinke1]

Do it

[@dreama.]

Agreed , we only live once , gotta make it worth it. Just don't go too far.

[@MarinoSesh420]

These underground raves are better than all those big shitty festivals lol....

[@whynawt]

Not EDC tho

[@davidl7006]

+daPMF edc is still a thing?

[@gabrielvelazquez9055]

+daPMF in a few years itll be another burning man...started with the purest intentions, got flooded by yuppies who want to seem cool

[@gabrielvelazquez9055]

+daPMF in a few years itll be another burning man...started with the purest intentions, got flooded by yuppies who want to seem cool

[@kysonandgabeproductions1915]

not Bonnaroo '02. mate.

[@deathproofbum0197]

Twenty years ago i was into the same thing and I'm happy that the next generation still wants to carry on the tradition, albeit that the inner cities are all camera'ed up making things a lot more difficult in present day. The need for freedom and to express yourself never dies.

[@dab-a-tron8286]

*Nothing illegal here.* ...... are you sure about that?

[@edmundblackadder2741]

I've been to a "free party" before they are all on pills and coke lol first and last time i go, was just an atmosphere of zombies

[@BrewOnABike]

When I went to one, first thing I heard was "Has anyone seen my beak?"

[@robakles1]

Danny Richie you go to a rave party sober? Hahahahahaha

[@edmundblackadder2741]

Haszyszyn HSN nah I go and see live metal bands that actually have talent of making melodic compositions with real instruments. A rave where everybody is gurning to some sub par shite isn't for me anymore.

[@HardtechnoVictim]

ohh mr richie so sophisticated, so classy haha

[@The5th-zero]

i love how most of the vice guys seem pretty chill compared to average media, they kinda fit in a look like they might eve have a little fun sometimes.

[@Masif-1]

"all we have left is fabric" so sad man

[@BodhiGeraci]

RIP.

[@pilarreber9393]

S.

[@pilarreber9393]

S.

[@Christinebanks11]

No , what's sad is the UK doesn't allow pepper spray for civilian use !

[@Dylan-lg1ro]

fabric... it s the best place :)

[@obedientconsumer5056]

I was in the Portland, Oregon rave scene starting in 2000 to like 2006. It was some of the best experiences of my life. It opened my mind and turned me into a better person.

[@LaNoireDetruit]

I can totally relate (though my own experiences date a lot later + were mostly on mostly legal parties). *This* is exactly what is missing from all media coverage I have ever seen: The connectedness, the caring, loving culture, everyone asking everyone if they are okay, if they drank enough water...it's just one big family. Much love to all ravers and dancers and lovers of electronic music

[@rosecrow1545]

Whoot whoot, 420 crew present.....Portlands scene got a start by like 98, 99. Then full swing by 01. Went to a warehouse party that got shut down early. Miss those days and the crews that ran the streets. Portlands dead

[@DarkAngelEU]

I was still really small but I went to some raves with my cousins and honestly those parties were bonkers. Parties today are so bland. Kids are just taking pictures the whole time, they don't even speak to one another, just oggle each other down like some kind of filth. Really nasty environment.

[@JMac-27]

The 90's in the US '95-'98 best days of my life!!

[@danielhance1467]

That's exactly the time and place I started going to my first ones. I used to go to after hours raves at the Paris theater near burnside. Watching this took me back, to some deep woods hardcore events. I prefer the legal festivals now, lol. I don't mind spending the money to not be hassled

[@danielleaikohall]

British people have the livest raves I wanna go to one so bad

[@dtelled1]

Get there, do it! You won't regret a second of it!!! Trust me I know

[@annan9506]

Danielle Hall we have really lit underground raves in sweden as well

[@billnyetherussianspy7505]

@@annan9506 Swedes know how to fucking party

[@mateusrocchi959]

Dude you must try Portugal, no raves like the ones in Porto

[@billnyetherussianspy7505]

@@mateusrocchi959 I went to a party in Portugal once. It was brilliant

[@ScottyDnB]

This reporter is fucking great, loved how he embraced the rave scene so much.

[@jTGO7560]

2 true

[@pmonette1]

Sober raver here. I enjoy all sorts of music. Why are raves tracked down when most hard rock metal concerts are full of drugs but supported by the law? Party and be safe. Focus on being safe.

[@DanPlayingGames]

no offense and I don't mean to sound elitist but you honestly cant understand what rave is if you haven't dropped md at one

[@carlosferreira1116]

Who needs md when you have dnb?! Maybe some bears and a little skunk to release a litle bit and u in the front line like they say playing the game ;) md is diferent to everybody some people dont even like and start to feel bad, understand that make sense to you, but I dont think so, anyway is just opinions, in the end I think music is what moves people and the rigth to party drugs are a consequence not from raves, from every world in any kind of things

[@creator4413]

Mdma doesnt do a damn thing to me anymore, i still love concerts/raves. I guess i still have the memories but the music is definitely the biggest part by far for me anymore. Get a few drinks or do a little blow sometimes is enough for me

[@thattallblondguy9374]

I have been to many metal shows the only drug I have seen is pot. In genral metal shows are at proper venues so there is nothing illegal

[@TheDragonboy91]

pmonette1 g

[@TheGodEmperorOfMankind_]

Nothing illegal here man, nothing... *proceeds to snort 2 lines of coke*

[@8029x]

MDMA*

[@LogieT2K]

Yeah thats md bro

[@d180jnr]

Maybe if you didn’t spend so much time on YT you would’ve noticed your primarchs falling to chaos

[@DJ_BoomBear]

shame the police declined to interview. i was honestly curious about their reasons behind banning these raves.

[@Whazzar]

+Drunken Ira Hayes That is a much used argument, that doesn't really take into account that all those things also happen when people go to legal clubs or bars...

[@OrionStax]

+Whazzar Legal clubs and bars have INSURANCE, and also have BOUNCERS, and the staff are SUPPOSED to prevent drug use if they witness it. So there's a bit of a different between this and legal clubs

[@ryuuy6313]

Yeah I don't really get why they want those raves to be legal. It beeing illegal seems for most of the people there to be a big part of the thrill. No bouncers and regulations and since most of them are either 16 or act like they are still 16 they all love to rebel against authorities.

[@RockItProductions]

Thinking with my adult mind, I'd be concerned about having 800 people in one place that's not equipped for that many people, what if a fire started? It's happened before and people get trapped inside and burn to death, that's pretty serious.

[@cyrus147]

i mean, it'd be real nice if it weren't made illegal then

[@ShiiitIDK]

8 years later and I still come back to this vid. From an era we might not ever see again, about an experience I can only ever wish to have participated in. One of my favorite pieces from VICE.

[@cry0genicz157]

I thought that guy's actual face was facing the camera and it tripped me out how far he could twist his neck lmao @15:00

[@alyxmusic7136]

You rolling m8 XD

[@somethingwithbungalows]

That scared me, lol.

[@lisaberrill703]

😀

[@phantomshotgun]

I wonder if Havik and his crew ever saw this video and regretted those threats they made?

[@tokyodelrey]

Phantomshotgun that’s messed up

[@nicholasbruce280]

Phantomshotgun yeah ofc they regret it, now they obviously are understanding that its VICE and they have no interest to get someone arrested

[@UCCLdIk6R5ECGtaGm7oqO-TQ]

I think chances are Vice itself is being watched closer than they realise, so it's not improbable that an association could be made.

[@hansfranz8795]

9ff70f96 Vice got McAfee arrested before, so, yeah

[@lost_sounds_]

Some songs that I found that are available on www: Tessela - Hackney Parrot Wigbert - Dynamic Range Maxsta - Mare Street Dick Head (Prod. by Boothroyd) Rido & Counterstrike - Let It Roll Rock Right Now - Darren Styles & Alex Prospect Dark0 - Offence Psychonaut - Pig & Dan & Mark Reeve

[@josephjoestar5444]

MVP

[@PirateWasHere]

It's 2024 and You are still Legend!!! Thanks 🍻🍻🍕🍕

[@death4experienzd4e94]

Vice needs to do a follow up on this and these folks to see if they are still doing the parties or if they have resorted proper venues. Also to see how if the law is cracking down harder or lightening up. I hope the law is easing up because these kids aren't fighting or killing each other its all about love and love for the music. Respect to these guys throwin down!!!

[@betoortiz6098]

You have to fight for your right to party!

[@voluntarism335]

you didn't watch this video, what these people are doing is wrong, they are breaking and entry into other people's property, some of these people are being violent and there are minors in these raves, i don't care if adults want to rave in a rented venue that's fine, if they were doing this legally renting a venue having only 18 and up and not being violent then i don't care if they take drugs, have sex whatever there adults and should be able to make their own decision but its how they are going about it is wrong and illegal for good reason, these criminals belong in prison. Do it legally for fuck sake, i don't agree with the war on drugs but how these people are going about it is wrong

[@voluntarism335]

@Inthe Garbage no its not, and you are a fucking idiot how would you like it if i broke into your home and did whatever i wanted there? just as i have no right being there, these people have no right breaking an entry into private property they don't own

[@bilbobaggins6223]

@@voluntarism335 fuck off boomer lmao

[@Derdadortiwo]

@@voluntarism335 youre right, but if the government doesnt leave the young any other choice.. i live in a place where the next disco with good music is about 1 hour drive away, and i have never been there in my life! also theres practically no places you can rent just for a party and sometimes that party gets busted by police even! give me one reason why anyone would PAY to organize a party destined to fail. raves will only getiing more popular with clubs closing and police prosecuting said events instead of actually douing something about crime. and i dont even live in that shithole you call america

[@leemcnuggets8398]

@@voluntarism335 woosh

[@TURKKILLA]

We used to be able to do this in Chicago, until the gangs and party crews started messing up the scene

[@socialchronic]

It still goes on you just gotta plug in.

[@Leosalejandro]

+TURKKILLA same here in oregon

[@Hardbody94]

same in brooklyn

[@sheldonwade7038]

Nashville

[@JumpingJellyMan]

Chiraq

[@williamcarswell2483]

Please do a documentary about the graffiti and vandal culture in Europe and the US

[@adolf-hitler5082]

Oh wow u predicted it ohhhhhh

[@h00db01i]

greetings from switzerland you nazi cunts *D kzbin.info/www/bejne/h16mmWuDmq1oeKs kzbin.info/www/bejne/oofJXmeah91letU

[@krisskoda9825]

that would be mint

[@StahliCell]

@@h00db01i I see a man of culture. I upvote. KCBR

[@lnmatters-ncsmusicproducer1673]

graffiti aint a crime its literally art and i barely see it lol..

[@raccoonmoustache]

We have the same things in France here and there, I like how Europe has kept this rave culture and underground techno life

[@jasonkuy7100]

so many angerfist mask

[@charlesdesmarchais9869]

Thought the same thing haha

[@Dacro72]

hahah true

[@EvilghostNinja]

I was thinkin art of fighters

[@CrakerzANDcl1tz]

Jason Kuy raise your fist!

[@danielgreenwood8000]

Fucking hell eh

[@TripleSkeleton]

I can't get over how good this documentary is, major credit to the team who made it and the presenter, he's really good

[@sander9319]

I'm so happy I live in the Netherlands where this shit isn't illegal😂

[@milolevinson9571]

Yeah but the Netherlands is some dead up place

[@VeniVidiAjax]

Milo Levinson - Never been in The Netherlands then u monk. Any scene, any onderground scene is better here.

[@dani4ever]

What do you mean it's not illegal? To go to a building that has a owner and setup a party without authorization? Pretty sure that's not true... :x

[@eXuo]

It is Illegal...

[@tibauvanrode4663]

Wicked Ways hoe kunt ge raves vinde in België?

[@SmartE333]

Respect keep the scene alive I am 55 and still travel the UK for a Illegal Halloween Party. Now taking my son and nephews along. Respect from Norfolk and Good.

[@iFeelGlee]

YO FAM, HMU WITH THAT TRACK AT 5:22, THAT SHIT FUCKIN WENT

[@TheRafaela]

Let it roll- rido&counterstrike :)

[@Kavster92]

I fucking love this comment and I don't know why

[@OuroborosWorm]

+Kae Pugna - Dark0 - Offence

[@rabdouglas1236]

35:30 please?

[@dodgeygeeza]

Hackney Parrot - Tessela

[@JamesLWilber]

This has been a part of the human experience since before civilization. It is a modern incarnation of the Dionysian Rite. It will never be stopped. It is an integral part of being human.

[@str8neverstr8ened60]

Nailed it These Experiences and behavior are hard wired into us. "People have been gathering together in groups and transcending their pathological individuality through music and ritual since the beginning of time..." -JBP Just an excerpt of a conversation that I committed to memory due to my underground rave scene Xperiences in the late 90's and early 2000's. Experiencing this level of love and understanding in an industrial wasteland and ghetto such as Detroit changed me forever. My most fondest memories of my youth were encapsulated in these short couple of years. The biggest danger in all of this is the youth with their rudementary understanding of the world and their place in it. Especially the level of responsibility that comes with the ingestion of such powerful psychedelics and empathogens. Then again, these are the experiences that once led me to drug oblivion, are the very same experiences that "cultured" me into the man I am today. Much love and ALWAYS P.L.U.R. 😁😁😁

[@godspeedhero3671]

Literally everything humans do is "an integral part of being human".

[@JamesLWilber]

Godspeedhero posting inane comments on KZbin is not an integral part of being human.

[@dreama.]

@@str8neverstr8ened60 couldn't agree more, you've just said exactly what I had in my mind. PLUR

[@Splozy]

It's sad that 90's dance scene in the UK died before I got old enough to experience it

[@seshgremlin326]

Splozy same man

[@generalotter1753]

Never to old to rave

[@carrieoff]

It was great 🙃

[@JMac-27]

The US too, I'm so grateful I had that time. I will never forget that amazing time

[@kida6460]

It isn't dead at all, it's fuckin booming.

[@cka_me_jawn.frstl.lfstl.mp6151]

“restricting young people of their freedoms, society has pushed one of their most important rites of passage into the shadows. and as result, has ended up with something that it doesn’t seem to be able to control.” brilliant

[@BalCleric]

Hahahahahaha "Im dying of thirst" fucking hell hahahahahaha 21:38

[@RobertS17496]

Aethelwulf 😂😂😂😂 class

[@leng4818]

we have all been there hahaha

[@artrea849]

poor guy looks severely dehydrated, someone plz give the lad some water! bahahah

[@bryanmurray1892]

AHAHAHAAH

[@sascowolf8114]

That was literally me when I did ket tho lmao

[@laragu007]

saw the thumbnail and thought "raise your fist"

[@MacLMokkit]

me to

[@louiescypher3121]

+Hitman 37:48 still waiting for some Hardcore;)

[@Snipergang444]

+Hitman I saw angerfist last weekend at Pinkstereo, man that was awesome. When I say ANGER you say FIST ANGER FIST ANGER FIST

[@Exekutioncro]

+Jelle Wolters gonna see him in one month on DEFQON1 in the Netherlands cant wait ! :D

[@Snipergang444]

ExeKuTioN Cro Nice!! I'm going to fatality next month.

[@sawer]

Am I the only one who thought: Oh nice, Angerfist masks in the thumbnail?

[@redleader232]

not quite the only one.

[@hawkman444]

As soon as i saw angerfist i knew there was gonna be atleast some hardcore/gabber and maybe hardstyle. It made me happy

[@timcatdenas7832]

Anger fist maskes an hardcore

[@brammeijer5411]

Same, lol. Reminded me of the song "the law" haha

[@pelago_]

100%

[@charlenewilliams546]

I felt a huge sense of nostalgia watching this. I used to live in East and went to lots of raves in the early 00's. It was a hidden, underground, magical world full of great music, love and euphoria. Ive never experienced anything like it since. I will forever cherish those memories it was a brillant time in my life. A great documentary which took me back to the good old days.

[@sweetheartivyivyherbert307]

Should have been there in the early 90s

[@michaelfox2186]

"got any water? I'm dying of thirst" - Guy has me cracking UP

[@ahnymus2937]

in the US, they would have arrested everyone outside, searched inside the warehouse, chased the ones who ran, shoot a couple with tasers, tackle the last one, and say job well done.

[@Bamiyanbigasf]

It's not illegal in the US....

[@manlikedan1798]

thats why you have shite raves and politics

[@hunkyfunkyletsgetmonkey7464]

what makes you think police are not brutal in uk? have you been in a situation with uk police? no you watched an online video. ugh

[@KidswGunz]

in California they usually just tell people to go home if the have enough police to kick everyone out.

[@phucu1125]

God Bless America..

[@eti7350]

21:22 i feel this Guy

[@krismontykrismonty]

This was a quality piece of work. I was 13 in 1990 My education was Music, Vynil, Tapes Always felt circular in a square place. Music unites, Repetative beats, timed drops, Piano, every instrument , fuck your beer, vodka WHISKEY MEN. Aye OK Hector Hard Man. Local pubs in the 90s were Fucking class. Thursday night pints. "One more day One More day" the mantra all day. Let me tell you this. All those fridays Taken off, Wish id doubled them. Circumstances being a weekend astronaut, we drove all over the country. Stayed in Liverpool. "2 hour drive every Saturday. It had come indoors but when you got there. Tribal union. Coming back to now. Ive been in lockdown. fuck, 5 weeks. Not a worry for me. Before this my drum was dying man. The young guys doing this are gonna save something special. Im packing my books, getting rid of the fucking rest. All those years those elusive places . All those Hells. Duality 1+1=0. Need to go sunset tune. Toilet role emergency, geez fucking peace. Dmt, Hrbal therapy mediator, Sulph, Second week in Fishscale comes outta the deep, Beep beep, Fucking 90s nostaligias with clear highs epic views, LSD, shrooms, Doves, Doves awww Doves.It was a series of hard life shit. medicated at 13. Night folks, it was all worth it now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2fSi3-mhLmVrbM Just came on for last of sunset. The Beat Goes on in yer heart. dont weary.

[@TheCree7]

I love that last line "The police were approached multiple times for their participation in this film.... Every request was denied." That just makes me laugh.

[@flare242]

What a lovely after-school special. Good job, Vice.

[@lassederboss]

remember: don't do drugs, you're gonna die

[@theactorsnetflix9800]

Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg

[@ZoniesCoasters]

lassederboss depends on the drug and how much you do it

[@georgesoros8589]

lassederboss yey! drug propaganda never gets old, just gets more stupid

[@pauliusgecas472]

that was sarcasm, right?

[@Falconpunch82]

This journalist offered really insightful and well-spoken commentary

[@lifetime2777]

no imo

[@RedBoxFishing]

Kinda miss my rave days, I remember going to one in Buxton hosted by GASHcollective. Party started at 8pm and ended at 2pm, 3 days later.

[@rosswilsenach5171]

Vice must do a piece on Cape Town, South Africa's Psy-trance scene. It's pretty much the same as the North Wales scene, but it's not illegal. So naturally, the scene is much more developed, allowing some huge raves.

[@AudioDiversity]

sounds cooler too

[@AntonAdelson]

Pfft, Israeli trance scene is the best! Hehe, j/k, we're all great nature people

[@AntonAdelson]

I don't know what you've heard but there are two best reasons to move to Israel: you are Jewish and are in touch with your spiritual and historical heritage. 2. The country you live in atm is worse off economically and you can use Israel as a launching pad for somewhere like Europe, North America, or Australia.

[@hansmeier5890]

Are drugs legalized there?

[@SikeAdelic420]

Fuck yes and while they're at it they should come down to Joburg, SA and check out our club/ outdoor scene too.

[@HebiRein]

It's lovely to see different generations mixing together!

[@acidbubblebath77]

Nice to see people keeping this thing real. PLUR

[@tsf1769]

why am i even watching this i live and germany and have no friends to party with anyways lol

[@mauri4836]

Berlin is the mecca of techno nowadays.. u should try it, heaven on earth!

[@blartsampsin8633]

Nuilop u don't need friends go meet some people at a rave

[@jamesenglish720]

Go to berghain by yourself mate.

[@LeagueLee17]

wth :D germany is like one of the biggest rave countries there are. u have multiple whatsapp groups all full, where there post 10- 20 events every weekend and thats just around hannover. techno and goa is so big in germany

[@MrrussiangamerHD]

Because u have an anime pfp

[@cubleycat]

At 20:30 minuets in, bloody awesome to see old first gen ravers at the event, so happy to see youngers and olds together!

[@enemay]

Meanwhile in Africa...they have the whole wilderness to throw a rave but no speakers and shit...

[@Lyle-th9vc]

right enema, right... (^^_)

[@irage7764]

Spencer Meyer shut the fuck up kid

[@sinbads]

this nigga thinks all of Africa has no speakers. u stupid and ignorant

[@Lyle-th9vc]

@ redi .... Acid pepe isn't a 'nigga'... that would be an insult to proper niggas.. (^^,)

[@capesoundboy]

hahaha you clueless fucks don't even know. south africa, specifically the western cape has one of the biggest "underground" rave scenes in the world in the name of psytrance festivals. try five day long parties with 3000 people and 24/7 music on a massive system ranging up to like 200bpm in the fucking african mountains. the shit you get in europe is weak in comparison tbh. rave is alive everywhere

[@djapdubs]

Im 15 now, and Ive experienced nothing, This video was really cool to see. All the PLUR and just will to party in all these people is amazing. I really wish I could experience a classic rave

[@lupituh]

Been a good 2 years, got to experience anything yet?

[@djapdubs]

@@lupituh haha yep! I’ve been to 6 shows within the last 3 months. It’s been a great time

[@lupituh]

@@djapdubs awwwh im so jealous but in a good way! So happy that you've gotten to experience the scene!

[@lupituh]

@@djapdubs checked your channel out too, you have some great stuff going on! sending nothing but love and appreciation 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@djapdubs]

@@lupituh thank you! I make vlogs about my music experiences too! My channel: m.kzbin.info/door/sXyyVWppTWTfXcO7Xz55RA

[@lloydfrancis4070]

21:30 "nothing illegal here butt" 21:36 "Mandy madnessssss!!" Im dead haha xD

[@weneverwin8521]

“As long as we can break into a building that looks like it hasn’t been broken into then it’s not against the law” quote of the century

[@hunkydory4065]

i wish i was cool enough to go to a rave

[@SlapBoxCity]

+0oo0CLOUD0oo0 ironic??? you mean sarcastic ? LMAOOO

[@WELLZY_]

+0oo0CLOUD0oo0 Your username...

[@H-man414]

Auto-correct does not correct Sarcastic to Ironic you bellflick

[@morrisondelaservacassavete4505]

same here, I would NEVER GO TO A RAVE. if I went to a rave people would laugh at me because i have no rhythm and am 15 pounds overweight

[@TOGxFTW]

wtf lol

[@alva9192]

Love how they all are wearing angerfist’s masks @ 15:15 ! Raise your fists for angerfist!😍🖤

[@lnmatters-ncsmusicproducer1673]

the mask existed before angerfist was a thing tho

[@seculamusic]

nah hardcore is shite

[@TheOfficialDJSuperRaveman]

✊✊✊ ANGERFIST!!!!

[@chrismozza3182]

I much prefer Scott Brown to be fair 🥴

[@googlethis313]

I live in the U.S but this takes me back to my younger days of club houses and pop-up raves! I may have gotten older, but those rave beats are forever in my heart! 🔊🤩🔊😎🔊🤗🔊♥️🔊

[@YoGemmy]

I went raving a lot in the early 2000s. Far too old for that now but it's really nice to remember those crazy days. Another excellent docu, thank you.

[@fr4gde4l3r]

Not the rave killed the guy, the drugs did!!

[@paulc5082]

idiocracy killed him

[@shahinIII]

fr4gde4l3r Not knowing how to measure the amount killed him

[@jl6471]

yeah hard drugs often require some simple research. However nearly everytime someone died on something like ecstasy it was caused through alcohol.

[@leondgtv4769]

More like dehydration, overhydration or other substances (like alcohol) that were consumed aswell.

[@alexdunhill4271]

i think you mean "idiocy"... the irony.

[@UlvNord789]

Let out a riot parade out on a group of rave teens? Wow... just wow... kinda like how america treated punks and goths during the 80's and 90's

[@woodgecko106]

soundcloud.com/cam_bia

[@gil5885]

..... white people.

[@ElsjeD]

@@gil5885 What is it you wanna say about white people?

[@tillyholmes5239]

Damn right!

[@tillyholmes5239]

lil dude this is what makes me pissed off. I riot for YOUR race and your just rude to ours. Not all white people are racist

[@ncimq]

I need to get there. The sound is still utterly mental.

[@ncimq]

by "there", I mean the British underground

[@jamesnwaneto6003]

sounds really cool

[@ncimq]

James Nwaneto Mandem

[@ncimq]

James Nwaneto by yyy

[@jamesnwaneto6003]

Yeah bruv

[@clingclang3488]

This is one of the best Vice vids out. Period

[@Glanthor88]

Peacful Ravers. Well, is it peacful to break in to someone's property, vandalise it then being upset if the police kicks some butts? honestly i like raves, i've been few times, but do not try to sell me that all of these people are lovely, happy, peaceful lads.

[@fmb909]

The world sees ravers as criminals so they shut down the clubs we go to, making us have to break things to carry on our dying culture

[@TzunSu]

Well the problem is that if they get their own buildings they get shut down extremely fast. In many places you literally cannot do raves, so this is how they act out. In my country raves are usually held in derelict buildings or hired on the down low.

[@DeliberateConfusion]

They're being forced to do this because clubs get shut down as soon as they open. And yes, about 99% of ravers are lovely, happy, peaceful lads. More fights break out in legal clubs because of angry drunk retards, but here? It's all peace, love and ecstacy baby!

[@likbezlik]

In my country there are no raves. Not a single one, anywhere...

[@TzunSu]

Where are you from?

[@AL.mp3]

u got any water I’m dying of thirst🤣💀🤣💀🤣

[@kittylou22]

Ooh makes me feel so old... I was doing this 30yrs ago, although I like to think we had better music & drugs! ;-) Everything is cyclical and I’m pleased to see this scene is BACK!!

[@nordy259]

I was going to these about 20 years ago myself. I wouldn't even touch the drugs of today, to many people cutting their MDMA with more hardcore drugs

[@frizzybob]

Lets pop some E for old time sake 😊

[@JEFFSP-ks5ez]

it never went away we did

[@jimjones3287]

Music was better, the drugs were weaker.

[@justim4545]

it never went away