Rave And Club Culture Dance music changed youth culture forever in the late 80s and early 90s across all of the United Kingdom; in fact dance music is known as the biggest youth culture movement. Crazy places playing with crazy people dancing to crazy music do nothing but crazy things. The reason I have based my project on rave and club culture is because raves and clubs are and will be a big part of my life with being a DJ, and I feel I have a lot to talk about it and will enjoy finding out new information I never knew before. Rave In the early 90s, a group of young people found an entire new way of living, powered by music, dancing, love, and drugs. Just as the world seemed to be getting more materialistic, they went in the other direction, living without money, often without homes, with life as one long noisy illegal party. To this day the founders of raves called the spiral tribe; they are legendary in the rave scene. The spiral tribe hosted large rave events with large sound systems, many drugs and many like-minded people attending to appreciate the beauty in the music and the euphoric vibes that isnt just created by the music but also by the surrounding people. These events grew more and more popular moving from empty ware houses to large tents in fields stretching outside of London, with the uncontrollable use of illegal substances the police started to follow the events and started shutting them down. This did not stop spiral tribe as now some are signed to record deals and some are still travelling Europe continuing the raving lifestyle.

Research I recently took it upon myself to attend a rave as I had never been to one before and is something Ive always wanted to go to, I found out about this rave on Facebook with 1.7k people attending, I had to see it for myself. I had one of the best nights of my life definitely one to remember. Being a DJ I wasnt there just to have a good time I was also there to learn about other music scenes and to learn from the DJs playing there. As luck would have it I got talking to one of the ravers who helps set up the raves and this got me linked to the manager of the raves and he has kindly offered me an hour set at his next rave. I find that some of the population and the authorities have raves all wrong, people are not there to cause trouble, they are simply just trying to have a good night its a shame more people do not see it that way.

Club In the world today we have a bizarre culture of endless clubbing and partying that I believe will go on forever, the party will never die as long as there is music and party animals. Pretty much every young person from 18 - 30 (but getting older and older all the time) seems to be caught up in this endless cycle of going out every Friday and Saturday night to a party or club and getting drunk. This seems to be becoming a requirement for all young people and so much so that you are classed as "weird" or "boring" if you don't do it. The legendary Haienda nightclub opened in Manchester in 1982. Over the next 15 years, the club hosted concerts and spearheaded the acid house movement. But the club also lost its owners millions and had to close in 1997. The glory days of the Haienda nightclub ended when the negative side of ecstasy became clear when a girl died in the club and gangs moved in with weapons and trouble. It consisted of a stage, dance area with bar, a cafe, DJ balcony & a cocktail bar, and many acts such as The Smiths, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Echo and the Bunnymen, Madonna, the Happy Mondays, James, Oasis, Blur and many others. Its prime time came in the mid and late 1980's when it popularised the new dance craze, house music took over the venue and, partially fuelled by

ecstasy, became the most famous club on the planet. DJ's such as Mike Pickering, Graeme Park and Dave Haslam played there.

DJing in a club

Last year I DJd in a club a few times, the first time I remember being so nervous but my set went well and once I had finished it was good to have people compliment me on my mixing, it really showed they was interested in the music I was playing. The first night there wasnt many people there but after a couple more times doing a set there and doing a set at a small festival, my name DJ Cali got about in the town and my last set before moving to London was a massive success, with all of my promoting and word of mouth around 300 people turned up to my event and the club only holds 200! The club was packed and I will always remember that night for its insanely good atmosphere and the vibes were all positive; not one fight broke out in the whole night. The thing I liked most about DJing in a club is everyone is enjoying themselves and dancing and singing along to your music, the feeling is incredible.

Drum and bass In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a growing nightclub and overnight outdoor event culture gave birth to a new electronic music style called rave music. Drum and Bass (commonly abbreviated to DnB) is a type of electronic dance music, which is a perfect example of rave music. Much like hip-hop, the genre is characterized by fast break beats or combined sampled syncopated, other samples from a wide range of different musical genres and, occasionally, samples

of music, dialogue and effects from films and television programmes. But rave music with heavy bass and sub-bass lines tended to feature stronger bass sounds and a faster tempo than that of most hip-hop or house music, typically between 160190 bpm. Twenty-four years ago, drum 'n' bass was an underground world of illegal warehouse raves; pirate radio stations and mix tapes on cassette. Now, thanks to household names like Chase & Status, DJ Fresh and Sub Focus, it's topping the charts and selling out shows worldwide. The biggest record label for drum and bass was Ram Records known as the king of DnB, which commonly brings to mind big sweaty raves. Andrew Clarke, known by his stage name Andy C, is an English DJ and producer and co-founder of RAM Records. He is considered a pioneering force in the drum and bass genre, also In 2011 Andy C won the Best DJ title in the 2011 Drum and Bass Arena Awards. In 1969, the drummer of soul band The Winstons performed a six second drum solo in a track called Amen Brother. This was named the amen break and The break went on to become one of the most used samples of all time, initially in 1980s hip hop records, before then becoming a foundation stone of rave music, jungle and drum 'n' bass. House music The Beginning of House Music all started in Chicago's Southside in 1977, when a new kind of club opened. This new Chicago club called The Warehouse gave House music its name. Frankie Knuckles, who opened The Warehouse, mixed old disco classics and new Eurobeat pop. It was at this legendary club where many of the experiments were tried; some failed but some took house into its next step of evolving. House music is played by many DJs today such as Robin Schulz, Philip gorge and Martin Garix. DJs are quickly becoming the new celebrities and they are attracting young people by the thousands, and house music plays a huge role in this. With more DJs mixing house over the years many different sub-genres, for

example: acid house, Chicago house, deep house, future house and progressive house. There is so many more and each one is unique in its own way. To get information for this project I will use knowledge of my own and gather research off the internet, when finding out information off the internet I will try to stick to official sites such as BBC or capital FM as they are more trust worthy that sites such a Wikipedia can be edited by anyone. My dad was a DJ and now is a music producer and this allows me to be able to find out a lot of information on house music, he has done some work with Jesse Saunders who is historically known as the origin of house; having reliable information about him will be very helpful to understand the production of house music. I will also be able to talk with a music producer called Tony Messenger and I believe he will know a lot about the industry. For some up to date information I could visit nightclubs to find out more about modern day house.

Acid house Acid house is a sub-genre of house, a very popular sub-genre as In the summer of 1988 there was a revolution in UK youth culture DJs bringing a new kind of music to the party scene. Mostly acid house originated from Chicago and was characterised by repetitive beats, electronic screams and looped vocals called acid house or house. It was firstly played in London, Manchester and Leeds however it didnt take long for it to spread across the UK, raves were bringing thousands of people together. In the mid- to late-1980s DJs and electronic musicians in Chicago found a use for the machine in the context of the newly developing house music genre. susing a Roland TB-303, it was actually used for karaoke but there wasnt much variety in music equipment back then so they decided to use it to get a baseline. While trying to get a baseline the machine was creating weird sounds, which was then what distinguished acid house, and acid house was born. The Roland was and is also used in other dance genres such

as acid techno and acid trance, the reason for these genres having acid in the name is because the 303 makes a sound that seems to sound like liquid acid. The official Roland website describe the 303 as The machine that put a smile on the faces of party people all over the world. In 1988 there was an explosion of Ecstasy in the music lifestyle which a pill which creates intense feeling of energy euphoria and empathy; it allowed people to enjoy a night on the dance floor. Evolution of garage music The genre usually features a distinctive syncopated 4/4 percussive rhythm with 'shuffling' hi-hats and beat-skipping kick drums. Garage tracks also commonly feature 'chopped up' and time-shifted or pitch-shifted vocal samples complementing the underlying rhythmic structure at a tempo usually around 130 BPM. UK garage was largely subsumed into other styles of music and production in the mid-2000s, including dubstep, bass line and grime. Garage music is an evolution of house in the United Kingdom from early/mid-1990s. Nowadays, garage is now referred to as old school garage as nobody really makes it anymore. Its really pretty incredible that after 20 years, the influence of the UK Garage is still very present. From its early incarnations around 1994, British Garage has had a huge impact over urban music in the UK with artists like Dizzee Rascal, Burial, Wiley, The Streets, and Ms Dynamite. It has achieved both underground and commercial success and manages to keep going in mini-cycles of pop crossover and underground credibility. The family tree of UKGs sub-genres is an absolutely fascinating piece of modern music history. In 20 years it has either directly created or influenced: 2step, Speed Garage, Dubstep, Bassline, Grime, UK Funky and not to mention all the other genres it influenced outside of the Garage spectrum. Classic Garage undertones are still being felt in the present underground music landscape with

the new wave of artists like SBTKRT, Jacques Greene, Disclosure, CRST, Falty DL, Mosca, Preditah and tons of others all paying homage to the roots of UKG. Drugs in the music scene

Drugs and music go together like 2 peas in a pod according to the dance scene, it is hard to ignore the complex relationships between drugs and dance music! Drugs are now an omnipresent force within the culture of dance music and at nearly every event, it is possible and in many cases quite easy to find a wide variety of illegal narcotics available for purchase. Drug use has always been consistently linked with dance music culture and I believe it always will be. The predominant drug associated with rave culture is methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), a drug similar in composition to amphetamine; in its pure form it is an off white crystalline substance, but it is commonly pressed into pills. MDMA, more commonly known as ecstasy or E, is a stimulant that produces euphoria, increased energy and confidence, agreeableness, a sense of emotional connection and closeness with others, and an increased appreciation for sound, colour, light and touch, which I guess is why it works well with dance events. With MDMA increasing sensitivity and appreciation of light and colour and the dilation of pupils allows more light to reach the lens, I asked a friend who has frequently taken the drug and they report seeing trails of light that enhance the effect of the drug and bring pleasure and euphoria. Taking a drug like MDMA also allows people to be able to stay awake the whole night, partying until early hours the following morning.

However on the down side to these drugs stimulants like MDMA increases core body temperature, heart rate and sweating propensity, along with dilated pupils and clenching of the jaw (commonly known as gurning). In addition, many ravers will bring items such as pacifiers, glow sticks or even gum into the party with them, a commonly reported unpleasant side effect of MDMA. It is common to get a comedown when the effects of MDMA wear off, including lethargy, moodiness, insomnia depression, and irritability. Also From a public health standpoint, raves have been historically targeted as being toxic venues with massive drug consumption and unsafe sex practices, from a cultural viewpoint, I personally believe raves are a safe space for marginalized youths to gather and find a place to belong. Alcohol is the drug that is most commonly reported as being used by members of the dance music community, surpassing even MDMA in popularity, though a majority do not report using alcohol in a rave-related setting its more the clubbing settings where alcohol is the most commonly used narcotic. The most likely reason for this is the legality and social acceptability of alcohol. Marijuana also has high prevalence in rave cultures; almost all users of ecstasy in a rave setting will be using marijuana, both in rave-related and unrelated settings. Psychedelics are also quite popular in the rave scene. Some studies show that LSD, a potent hallucinogen that is prized for its vibrant hallucinations of colours, patterns and thought alteration, is used as much as MDMA. Other psychedelics are also quite popular such as psilocybin mushrooms and ketamine. Raves began to face police crackdown due to excessive drug use and noise ordinances in the 1990s; since then, raves have experienced a change of scenery, moving from illicit underground parties to licensed indoor nightclubs and bars under corporate ownership. This left rave culture colliding with club culture, after its collision with nightclub culture, many of the original participants in raves lost interest, due to the increasing mainstream tendency of the club events.

Questionnaire For more knowledge on rave and club culture I asked a selection of questions to people some with experience in the topics and some with out to get a general idea of what people think to the rave and club world.

Rave First of all I asked a current Rave owner (name preferred to be unmentioned) some questions about raves of today, I met them at the rave I went to and now have ended up to be friends so he kindly answered my questions. v What goes into setting up a rave? Most important things to sort out is the building it cant be bait to the police or there could end up being no rave at all, also a good light show and sound system is important with some extremely talented DJs. Next what you need is a good security team to ensure the safety of the ravers and then of course with the rave comes the crowd and their good vibes, which is essentially the most important asset to a rave! v How do think raves are beneficial especially to youth? I think they keep youngers off the streets at weekends, they are in a safe friendly environment where people arent there to cause trouble they are simply just trying to have a good night and enjoy the music. I think raves are also a great place for DJs to start out at, little pressure is on the DJ as people arent going to judge you if mistakes are made. v What are the risks? There are many risks with squat raves, not necessarily for the ravers but more for the production team such as myself. The risks of running squats are you can get equipment that you own seized and you can be even be arrested, ravers however are also at risk of being arrested due to the illegal drugs they are carrying although they are unluckily to be searched. v What genres of music are played usually played at your raves?

There is such a variety some new but we also love bring back old school, DJs play sets of Drum And Bass a lot of jump up DnB and hardcore, also techno psytrance, house and hardcore house v What is it about raves you like? What makes them worth the risk? Raves are my life man, its like a family the crew and the crowd. With raves I like the music, I like meeting new people you meet some amazing people from all over London, making new connections expanding the crew, dancing, the vibes are always good the feel of feeling the energy off the ravers the euphoria of the night is unbeatable, dont just go there to get mashed the nights are amazing 100% worth the risk; each rave I do is a risk worth taking. v What are the differences between attending a rave or a club? Which is better? Why? Rave every time, I mean clubs are good if youre smashed off vodka but otherwise clubs are boring, its more about the males trying to pull the females and less about the music and life of the party. At raves the music is the centre of attention where as at clubs its more background noise, Im all about the music Next I asked come questions to Lewis Bailey aged 18 who is a regular raver I also met at a rave: v What do you like about raves? Well, of course the music is banging every tune is live so I rate the DJs for that. And then the atmosphere is like no other, everyones having a great time. v Is there anything you dislike about raves? There isnt much I dislike about raves except the cold mornings getting home! If there is one thing you may have to be careful for is people looking for trouble but its rare anything ever kicks of, as I said everyone is just there for a good time. v How many raves have you been to? I have only this past year been going to raves but so far I have been to 4, I definitely intend on going to more throughout the year. v Do you agree with most of them being illegal?

I dont even understand why they are illegal, they are not what people think they are. Many people have this bad idea of squat raves but they have it all wrong, its just a place to enjoy and dance to music. v Do you think you prefer raves, clubs, neither or both? Why? Raves definitely, because there is similar people all there for the music and good vibes, the atmosphere is way more lively than at a club and you can really just let yourself go at a rave without being judged or given dirty looks. For more random answer in my questionnaire I messaged a girl called Caitlin Craven aged 18 that I knew in school but havent spoke to in years, if she would help me with my case study and answered some questions, I explained what I was doing more and then sent he the questions with these replies: v Have you ever attended a rave? No I have not. v Yes- would you go again? No- why not? Would you if you had the chance? I have Never really had the opportunity I wouldnt know where start looking for an illegal rave, Im not really sure if I would even go to a rave the idea of a rave is quite scary when you think about how you would never know how the night would turn out. If I was to get persuaded to got to a rave I would only go with people I knew well and trusted. v What do you like/dislike about raves? I have heard they can cause riots and can be dangerous, and also you can never be certain what kind of trouble will be there as there is no clear safety security at a rave. v Do you agree with most of them being illegal? I dont think I agree with them being illegal, I believe they should just be monitored and still allow 16 year olds to enter because it will keep them off the streets and at least then if they are going to drink there will be professional security and it will be safer. v Do you think youd prefer raves, clubs, neither or both? Why?

I think I would personally prefer a club because I feel safer but I think thats more down to my calm life style and shy personality but I can see why some people that prefer something more lively would prefer to go to a rave. To get an idea of raves in how they use to be or how they have changes I asked Steve Hastings who has held some of the biggest raves in London mainly in the early 90s: v How many raves would you say you have held? I have held over a 1000 parties / raves since 1988 v How have raves changed over the years? Harder to hold? Music? The rave culture has not changed... The laws may be a bit stricter, but that is why we have legal and illegal parties! v Would you say raves have been an influence in your life? Raves have been an influence in my life, although I like to think that myself and others also influenced the rave scene in return. v What do you thinks well about raves? Now and then Almost everything associated with a rave is positive, past and present. v What do you thinks bad about raves? Now and then The only bad raves are the ones with trouble makers and terrible music v Did you prefer raves, clubs, neither or both? Why? I prefer both in different ways... For example raves are more care free, whilst clubs have better facility's usually To also get an idea of how it was supplying the music and being behind the decks I asked DJ Intelligence formerly known as DJ Reefer some questions about raves back in the day: v How long have you been DJing? I started DJing 32 years ago... v Would you say raves were one of your favourite places to DJ for? Why? I would say having the chance to DJ anywhere is a privilege and a pleasure. v What was your favourite part? Getting ready for the next one.

v Do you run risks by performing at the illegal events? Yes, because some people want to impose their opinions / views on others, this is done by changing statues of law to accommodate those in power. Equipment can be seized although I would rarely take my own equipment but when I did if the police came it would be get the gear and go. v Do you believe raves have changed over the time? How? No I do not think raves have changed... In fact I think the only thing that has changed is me getting older v How do you know what music to play? I know what music to play because my whole life has been based mostly around that scene. I have always paid attention to other peoples opinions and preferences, especially when music is involved. v How does the music affect the crowd? Music affects the crowd because it's food for the soul. To hear both sides of the story I also asked a police man by calling the non-emergency police number at 101, when I explained why I was calling the referred me to Tottenham police station where there I spoke to an officer who was experienced in raves as there are many raves in North London: v How often do the police shut down raves? Well raves go on every weekend most definitely but not all can be shut down, We have shut down the main raves early on in the night so officers are deployed there, but as is often the case with these raves, the organisers have a number of locations to fall back to. v How do you find out about raves? Most of the time people dont know where it is until minutes before, so it is very hard to act fast enough to prevent them from occurring, which can only happen if you get there ahead of time. v What usually happens in the average rave shut down? What risks are there? Every shut down is different, the ideal shut down is where the ravers co-operate and leave the premises without trouble or a fight to keep the party going. In a lot

of cases however, the ravers refuse to end the party without a fight and even some events like this have ended up being some of the most well known rave shut downs for havoc and riots; A particularly good example for a shut down gone not to plan is the Halloween rave November 2o15. Because of this raves turn out with police getting hurt and the street running wild, raves have now been know to be left to carry on as If you have more than 500 people inside, then you have to make a judgment call about how to proceed - it is a balancing act taking into consideration the safety of people inside and the police force. v What the difference between a rave and a club? Raves or Rave parties are huge outdoor parties or in old warehouses and abandoned buildings usually in north London as it is on the outskirts of London away from the city, they involve live performances and are heavily associated with drugs. On the other hand, clubbing is the parties that are kept inside licensed nightclubs they are a lot more monitored and controlled, heavily associated with alcohol.

Rave shut down hitting the news In the early hours November 1st 2015 there was one of the biggest illegal rave shut downs in London organised by an illegal rave organisation called Scum Tek, it took the police forces 6 hours to shut it down. The Halloween rave in central London descended into chaos overnight as riot police were bombarded with projectiles, including a petrol bomb, eight people were arrested after six hours of madness as hundreds of people tried to get into the Halloween event. The officers were on the scene thought the night however it was hard to get the ravers in order in result of this Four officers suffered minor injuries. The rave was finally closed down at 6am and, while the disorder had stopped, the police remained at the scene moving people on from inside the venue.

In a warning on Wednesday to those due to attend, organisers Scum Tek said: This party is going ahead, stay peaceful, stay calm. Patience and numbers is in our favour. Do not antagonise the police. We dont need to. At the end of the day we want to leave them remembering our good attitudes, we just came to dance, we are not their enemy. In fact scum tek are now a protest page for the love in music and rave culture fighting to keep the rave scene alive, there is numerous amounts of peaceful protests from scum tek this year which I will be attending to myself. I had a look on the scum tek Facebook page and this was on their most recent post, which took my eye straight away: POLICE WANTED NO COMPROMISE. WHAT YOU WITNESSED WAS A MEDIA EXERCISE. ALL WHO WANT TO MAKE A CHANGE, VIOLENCE LOSES THE PROPAGANDA WAR!!! IF YOU ARE REALLY ANGRY AT YOUR TREATMENT, THE WORLD, THE WARS, PEADO COVERUPS, STATE SPONSORING OF TERRORISTS... WHO ARE THEN USED AS AN EXCUSE TO SPY ON US WITHOUT WARRANT OR NOT GETTING INTO A RAVE? BE AS CALM AS GHANDI!! BE AS CALM AS GHANDI!! BREATHE IN, MUSCLE UP AND GET HURT BY THEM, LET THEIR AGRESSION POUR OUT, GET IT ALL ON TAPE AND FIGHT THEM WITH MEDIA AND LAW. EVERY HIT INFLICTED ON A PEACEFULL PERSON WILL HURT THE STATUS QUO A MILLION TIMES MORE THAN A SHIT PUNCH THROWN AT RIOT GEAR. PROPAGANDA IS SCIENTIFFICALLY APPLIED BY GOVERNMENT, YOU NEED TO USE IT TO. READ EDWARD BERNAYS!!! HIS TECHNIQUES ARE BEING APPLIED TO YOU BY GOVERNMENT DONT TRUST ANYONE THAT ENGAGES IN VIOLENCE AT PROTESTS, ITS QUITE LIKELY INFILTRATORS TRYING TO DISCREDIT YOUR MESSAGE.

GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA ARE DOING THEIR UPMOST TO PAINT THOSE WITH DISSENTING VOICES AS CRAZY OR EXTREMIST BECAUSE THEIR GRIP ON INFORMATION IS SLIPPING. LONG LIVE THE SCUM!!! I found this message a true representation of how most of the ravers see raves, I agree that they are not violent or dangerous places but as there is everywhere you go people who always over step the mar; causing trouble and giving raves a bad name. Clubbing First I asked an old school friend called Shaynee Pearce aged 18 who I know goes clubbing frequently so I know will be able to tell me about todays clubs: v What do you enjoy about clubbing? I enjoy the atmosphere with everyone singing and dancing, and I love loosing myself in the music. v Is there anything you dislike about clubbing? Sometimes theres bad DJ's that arent doing the DJing because of the love for music but because they have a laptop and want money. Also you cant smoke inside anywhere so have to get soaked by the rain if you want a fag, and drinks are expensive v Do you go clubbing often? Why? I go clubbing at least once a month, it's something fun to do see the latest clubs and DJs. Its a good place to meet up with friends and have a laugh, you meet new people all the time as well which is great. v Would you rather go clubbing or raving? Why? Even though I spend my time going clubbing I would rather go raving, theres a much bigger and better atmosphere that doesnt get boring, I just dont go to raves because I never know where they are. I also asked my best friend Reece Lonsdale aged 18 who may go out on occasions my questions and he responded:

v Have you ever been clubbing? Yes but only a couple of times. v What do you think you like most about clubbing? I like the atmosphere and the fact everyone is drunk singing along to the latest house tunes. v What do you think you dislike most? I have felt that some times people are judging my dancing, it sounds silly but it does put a bit of a cloud over your night, also people can get too drunk and theres always some sort of trouble or fight. v Whats usually associated with clubbing? Thing I associate with clubbing most is definitely the music, the drinking, and you and all your mates there having a good time. v Would you prefer clubbing or raving? Raving, because I think the people there seem there because they appreciate the music and are less judgemental I again asked DJ Intelligence to answer my questions only clubs also, as he is an all round DJ: v Have you DJd in many clubs? Yes, to many to remember v Have you DJd in clubs abroad? Are they different to UK clubs? Yes I have DJ'd at many over sea venues and events... In my opinion all clubs are the same depending on money and effort invested. v What do you like about DJing in clubs? The thing I like most about DJ'ing in clubs is being able to Share Intelligence music with other! v What do you dislike about DJing in clubs? There is nothing to dislike regarding DJ'ing in clubs. v How does the music differ from a club to a rave? Or does it not? No the music is always the same, just like a table is a table no matter what country or location...

I asked my step-mum Joanna Lipscombe some questions about being a clubber not so much now but definitely up until a few years ago, she answered: v Did you go clubbing often? Why? When I was younger I enjoyed going to clubs, usually once a month at least, often we would save to go further and make a weekend of it. The main reason was because it was a fun social event with friends, we could have a laugh and dance. v What did you like about clubbing? I liked being around like-minded people sharing like-minded idea's also I enjoyed the atmosphere, and meeting new people, we would all be on the same wavelength and having a great time. v What did you dislike about clubbing? The only downside I can really remember is the end of the night and having to make our way home as well I disliked saying goodbye to my friends. v How do you think the music affects the night? Music is a key part of any party. The music makes the night, so I think this is very important, this is what draws you in, and gives you memories and an amazing time. v What are the dangers in clubbing? Obviously like any night out you have to be wary of the dangers of drink/drugs and the negative/violent affect these can have on people. Also date rape drugs such as rohypnol, I would worry more now possibly than I did when I used to go out, especially as a young woman. I think it is important to have common sense and stay with your group of friends.

Rohypnol With Joanna Lispcombes concern with rohypnol, I decided to do some further reading and research to further my knowledge on the drug, otherwise known as the date rape drug. The usual target for this drug is a woman however Joannas brother is a man who was also spiked with the drug one night when he was out. I got his number from Joanna and asked him to tell me a little bit about it:

Well it was a regular Saturday night out with my mates and the night was going well until the points of which I cant remember. All I know is I was at the club in Bromley then I wake up Sunday morning I wake laid on the cold floor by the river Thames with out any possessions on me including my clothes I was wearing, I had nothing physically wrong with me and after a nights sleep at home with a hot water bottle I was fine but even to this day I do not remember how I got there or where my clothes had gone. This was quite scary to me but my health wasnt effected and Im still here to tell the tale, the way I see things it could have been worse maybe even fatal. Date rape drugs are often used in clubs and are drugs that are sometimes used to assist a sexual assault. These drugs are powerful and dangerous and they can be slipped into your drink when you are not looking. The drugs often have no colour, smell, or taste, so you can't tell if you are being drugged. The drugs can make you become weak and confused or even pass out, so that you are unable to refuse sex or defend yourself. If you are drugged, you might not remember what happened while you were drugged. Date rape drugs are used on both females and males. My conclusion Through doing this case study and expanding my knowledge in rave and club culture I have come to a conclusion that although both have their risks and their flaws, they are both fantastic places keeping the music scene alive. Although things have changed from how they use to be rave and club culture illegal or legal they are most definitely still a huge part of party life and still continue to influence people and show people different paths in life. I love them both the

rave scene and the club scene but I can see why people tend to sway towards one or the other as they both offer a different kind of night. I believe music over the years has been greatly influenced by raves and clubs, took music to new levels to get the best reactions from the crowd. However if I had to choose between raving and clubbing I would choose raving because I believe clubbing is very commercial and materialistic, I prefer to just have a good dance and enjoy the music.