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Rave Culture Cast

258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 142 ratings

Welcome to Rave Culture Cast - your weekly guide to the EDM community, music festivals and more! Rave Culture Cast covers EDM content and industry news, music festival tips, advice and reviews as well as acts as a platform for ravers, artists and business owners to share their stories and experiences! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raveculturepodcast/support

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City vs. Camping vs. Destination: The Different Types of Music Festivals ft. @livingbythe.fword

March 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MB

In this episode, myself and my friend Jess, a music festival content creator otherwise known as @livingbythe.fword, are going to be breaking down the different categories of music festivals there are including: city, camping, transformational, destination, music & arts and cruises. We’re going to give examples and characteristics of each, pros and cons and share some experiences we’ve had at each type of festival. I hope this episode is really helpful for anyone looking to learn more about ...

The Highs and Lows of Being a YouTuber ft. @olivia.cara

March 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by one of my favorite YouTubers Olivia Cara. Olivia grew a massive following online through her raw & honest story time videos and has also shared her love of dance music on her channel with her festival vlogs. Today we chat about her favorite Insomniac Events, her long journey on YouTube and she shares some tips & advice for aspiring creators! We also swap our favorite EDC Las Vegas stories and read some of the emails you guys submitted for your craziest festiva...

How to Find Your Flow ft. @amyyconte @therealjames_p

March 10, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

Electric Zoo Cancun sign up - https://plln.io/emmakapotes-EZooCancun In this episode, I’m joined by two incredible shufflers who are literally rave couple goals - Amy Conte and Jake Kerins. Today Amy & Jake share some advice and words of encouragement for anyone out there who’s thinking of starting their shuffling journey. They also chat about how they met and fell in love and what it’s like having a partner who shares the same passions. We’re bringing all the feels and good vibes with toda...

You're Never Too Old to Rave Pt.2 @therealoldgray

March 03, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

In this two part episode, I’m sitting down with my good friend Brandon Gray, an OG raver who’s been involved in several aspects of the rave scene since the early 90s. In part 1 of this episode, we discuss how to balance your professional life and raving as you get older, the misconceptions that come along with this hobby and how raving changes when you have kids and your friends move on. In part 2, we chat about how Brandon got involved with the lunchbox team, our thoughts on music festival...

You're Never Too Old to Rave Pt.1 @therealoldgray

February 24, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 36.2 MB

In this two part episode, I’m sitting down with my good friend Brandon Gray, an OG raver who’s been involved in several aspects of the rave scene since the early 90s. In part 1 of this episode, we discuss how to balance your professional life and raving as you get older, the misconceptions that come along with this hobby and how raving changes when you have kids and your friends move on. In part 2, we chat about how Brandon got involved with the lunchbox team, our thoughts on music festival...

Uniting the LGBTQ+ Rave Community @fatboy_doug

February 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 35.8 MB

Shop So Butterfly Clothing and use code EMMAK for 10% off - https://sobutterflyclothing.com/ In this episode, I’m joined by Doug Lau (@fatboy_doug), a raver from California whose interest in the EDM community lead him to create a YouTube channel as well as the group The Gay Rave And Circuit Almanac. His mission is to help other LGBTQ+ ravers connect online and in real life at events. Doug is also recently pursuing a coaching career to help people land their dream jobs and he's been killing ...

From Small Town Shows to Main Stage Manager with Stuart Roberts

February 10, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 33.7 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Stuart Roberts, the director of Future Sound of Egypt and manager of trance act Aly & Fila. Stuart and I chat about his career growth from throwing his own local events, to managing top tier trance acts and working with the recording label FSOE. We also discuss what makes the trance community so special and his advice for aspiring artists and people who want to get into this field of work! 💙 Connect with Future Sound of Egypt 💙 Instagram Twitter Facebook S...

How to Model for Rave Brands @partyperryy

February 03, 2021 12:00 - 57 minutes - 32.9 MB

USE CODE: EMMAK for 10% off at GloFx for all your rave & festival accessories - http://bit.ly/2Douhok In this episode, I’m joined by Perry (@partyperryy) a Vegas raver with a passion for hooping and festival fashion! Today Perry shares some tips and advice on hooping and describes what it's like working with rave wear brands as a model. We also chat about how to successfully pull off an at home photo shoot! 💙 Connect with Perry 💙 Instagram TikTok Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Fac...

The Rise of Dance Music Events & Festivals @theoneandonly

January 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 39.5 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Julian, a veteran to the festival and dance music industry and the founder of Festival Advisor. MJ has most notably worked with Electric Zoo, Made Event and Awakenings and is now the head of ELROW’s North American division. Needless to say, MJ brings a tremendous amount of experience and wealth of industry knowledge to the podcast today so get excited!   Stick around until the end of the episode for a very special announcement 👀 💙 Connect with Michael...

The Rise of EDM Shows & Festivals @theoneandonly

January 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Julian, a veteran to the festival and dance music industry and the founder of Festival Advisor. MJ has most notably worked with Electric Zoo, Made Event and Awakenings and is now the head of ELROW’s North American division. Needless to say, MJ brings a tremendous amount of experience and wealth of industry knowledge to the podcast today so get excited!   Stick around until the end of the episode for a very special announcement 👀 💙 Connect with Michael...

How to Budget for Music Festivals @vibewithade

January 20, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow content creator @vibewithade. As festival veterans, Ade and I share our best tips & tricks on how you can save money and budget for music festivals. We're covering everything from tickets to accommodations to how to cut costs during the event & more! 💙 Connect with @vibewithade 💙 YouTube  Instagram Twitter TikTok Let's Vibe Podcast Catch a Vibe 002 mix Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.c...

A Passion for Festival Makeup & Fashion @gllittergoddess

January 13, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 34.5 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by an incredibly talented member of our community Alexis (@gllittergoddess). Alexis is a content creator known for her insane makeup and festival fashion looks. She's also a massive Porter Robinson and Illenium fan - she's got the tattoos to prove it! We also discuss SOCAL festivals, rave couple stories and what inspires her creativity.   💙 Connect with @gllittergoddess💙 Instagram Twitter TikTok Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://ww...

How Raving Helped Me Find My Confidence @madimaple

January 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MB

Happy New Year! In this episode, I’m joined by Madi Maple (@madimaple), a confidence coach and host of the podcast Breaking Butterfly. Madi and I discuss how the raving community helps bring out people's inner confidence and allows them to fully be their authentic selves. We also discuss manifesting what you really want in life, what lessons 2020 taught us and setting intentions for 2021! 💙 Connect with @madimaple💙 Instagram Twitter Breaking Butterfly Podcast Work with Madi Join the Ra...

The Best of EDM 2020 Recap

December 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

Welcome to my annual "Best of EDM" recap! In this episode, I'm sharing my top artists, songs, albums, record labels and collaborations that defined 2020 as well as discussing who made my artists to watch in 2021 list. I'll also be reflecting on the growth of Rave Culture Cast in 2020 and lastly, I'll wrap up with my thoughts on festival season next year.  Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Join the Rave Culture Cast Discord...

Doctor by Day, Rave Dad by Night @medical_edm

December 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

In today’s episode, I’m joined by @medical_edm, a med school student and popular TikTok creator known for making hysterical, relatable videos for both the medical and EDM communities. He and I chat about sober raving & rave dad duties, how he balances the seriousness of being a med school student with creating content for ravers and what it’s like navigating TikTok algorithms, trolls and new video ideas! 💙 Connect with @medical_edm💙 Instagram TikTok Discord Join the Rave Culture Cast Co...

Women Supporting Women #GRLGANG @jeaniesounds

December 16, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by JEANIE, a New York based bass artist & producer that’s been making her mark on the scene with some of her new explosive tracks released on Subsidia Records and her EP Sinner that dropped in October. She’s also the founder of GRL GANG, a label/platform formed to support female artists in the industry 👏🏼 JEANIE and I chat about what it's like to play drive-in raves, her process for creating new music, what she thinks about the current state of bass music and wha...

Swapping Kandi Stories with @bassdropprincess

December 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Renee aka @bassdropprincess, a veteran raver, social media influencer and host of the EDM Podcast Best Kandi Ever. We discuss our favorite and least favorite kandi trading memories, what it's like creating content for the EDM community and her love of dubstep & riddim! 💙Connect with Renee 💙 Instagram TikTok Best Kandi Ever YouTube Best Kandi Ever Instagram Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecas...

Let's Talk About Mental Health in the EDM Industry

December 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, I wanted to have a very candid conversation about mental health in the EDM industry, particularly how grueling the life of DJ is and just in general how 2020 has impacted both artists and fans alike. TRIGGER WARNING - I am going to be discussing anxiety, depression and suicide. I really hope that by having these conversations we can start to work on a solution and bring awareness to those who are suffering 🖤 Mental Health Resources: Crisis Text Line - T...

Your Most Embarrassing Festival Stories Pt.3

November 25, 2020 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Black Friday Deals - use code RCC10 for 10% off your Rave Culture Cast merch orders from 11/27-11/30: teespring.com/stores/rave-culture-cast In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, I'm back with another round of your most embarrassing rave & festival stories!! These are some of my favorite episodes to record so I hope you guys enjoy these hilarious stories from our listeners. Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast Join the Rave ...

Work Hard, Shuffle Harder @vansecoo

November 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45 MB

Shop Lunautics and use code EmmaK for 10% off - https://bit.ly/3hSrdRh In today’s episode, I got to sit down with one of the most talented, hard working ladies in the EDM scene, miss Vanesa Seco (@vansecoo). Van has built a huge platform for herself through her insane shuffling skills and creative vision with her content. Today we chat about what it's like working with family, her strategies for making viral content, who inspires her, and of course, her family's amazing rave wear line Diosa...

The Business of Building Community @realtommybahama

November 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Worcester (@realtommybahama), the founder of lunchbox, an anti-theft hydration pack designed to improve your festival going experience. Tom and I chat about everything from entrepreneurship to journaling to his love of the Night Bass label. And of course, we discuss where the idea for lunchbox came from and where the company is headed in the future. *Spoiler alert* you’re going to want to stick around until the end of the episode for a special announcement!...

What Is the Real Meaning of PLUR?

November 04, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this solo episode, I'm breaking down what the acronym P.L.U.R. stands for and why it’s so important to ravers. I'll also be sharing some examples of PLUR in action as well reading some readers submissions. It's good vibes all around! Shop the Rave Culture Cast Merch Line - https://teespring.com/stores/rave-culture-cast Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

Your Guide to Gloving & Light Show Etiquette @mary_sola_

October 28, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 36.9 MB

In this episode I’m joined by Mary Sola other wise known as Blitzen, a popular flow artist known for her insanely talented gloving skills. Mary is a woman of many talents. Not only has she been a glover for over 10 years which led to her landing roles in TV commercials and music videos for popular EDM artists, she also studied film & music and teaches sword fighting. Today we dive into the amazing world of flow arts and Mary teaches us everything we need to know about gloving and giving a li...

How to Become a Videographer for Top EDM Artists @ncsuds

October 21, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 34.3 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Neil Chan, a videographer in the EDM industry who’s worked with artists like Gryffin and Blanke. Neil shares with us how he broke into the industry, what it’s like working as a freelancer shooting top EDM artists and why he doesn’t think you need a degree for this type of work. We also discuss some of his favorite projects he’s worked on like his new music video for Gryffin’s song “Cry.” Shop the Rave Culture Cast Merch Line - https://teespring.com/stores/rave...

Why Representation Matters in the EDM Scene @gaeaxnelle

October 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.4 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Rena Harris (@gaeaxnelle) aka Mama Melanin the founder of @melaninravers, a group that promotes & celebrates black ravers. Rena and I chat about the incredible community she’s built with her page as well as some of the changes we’re hoping to see in the EDM community to embrace inclusivity and representation of people of color. We also have to chat about Rena’s incredible sense of style and her love of the genre hardstyle!  Shop the Rave Culture Ca...

How to Throw One-of-a-Kind Events for Festival Goers @thebrianthomas

October 07, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by Brian Thomas, the founder of Music Festivals Trips, an experiential production & event planning company known for throwing events like Home Bass and Hotel Elsewhere. Brian's experience is in producing events that bring EDM fans & festival goers together to make life long memories. Today Brian discusses the ins and outs of event production and shares his favorite stories from past Home Bass experiences.  Connect with Brian & Home Bass: Brian's Instagram: https...

Thoughts on EDC Europe, Dream b2bs & Only Fans #AskEmmaAnything

September 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MB

RAVE CULTURE CAST MERCH LINE OUT NOW: https://teespring.com/stores/rave-culture-cast 💙 I'm back with another round of #AskEmmaAnything and this time I'm not alone! I'm joined by my friend Rian (@rbecks23) who's also our Rave Culture Cast Facebook admin! We're tackling all of the questions our listeners submitted like our festival fashion predictions for 2021, dream back to back sets, thoughts on EDC Europe and more.   Connect with Rian: https://www.instagram.com/rbecks23/ Join the Rave Cu...

Never Lose Your Friends at a Festival Again @festiieofficial

September 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur & founder of the tech start up company Festiie (aka the festival smartband) Desmond Beristain. He's also the host of The Festival Podcast Festiie Files! Dez’s passion for the festival community lead him to create a product that solves one of the biggest issues that plagues all festival goers - losing your friends at an event. Today we chat about why he created this company and how he's been able to adapt to a world without festivals.  Connect with...

Taking EDM Quizzes with @babs_lyfe

September 16, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by festival content creator and host of The Babs Lyfe Podcast Jacob Babnik! Jacob and I chat about why he started his podcast and the importance of following what you're passionate about in life. We also swap stories about festival mistakes we've made and end the episode by taking some EDM quizzes!  Follow Jacob: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babs_lyfe/ 💙 The Babs Lyfe Podcast - https://bit.ly/32viQqe 💙 Festival Tales Podcast - https://anchor.fm/festiv...

Collaborating for a Cause (@electricfamily)

September 09, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Electric Family's Co-founder Steve Brudzewski. Electric Family not only makes electronic music apparel & accessories - their focus is on making a positive impact on society and raising money for various global charities through their sales. They've collaborated with artists like Tiesto, Illenium, Kygo, Marshmello and Skrillex to name a few and have donated over $335,000 to various charities.  ▶️ Shop Electric Family: https://www.electricfamily.com/ ▶️ Follow ...

I Quit My Job to Pursue YouTube Full Time (@tara0neill)

September 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 37.7 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite YouTubers (and festival enthusiast!) Tara O'Neill. Tara and I chat about Bay Area culture, what our festival schedules would've been this year and how she hit full send on turning her side hustle creating videos into a full time gig! Follow Tara: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TONofCouture 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tara0neill/  💙 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/r...

I Quit My Job to Pursue YouTube Full Time @tara0neill

September 02, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite YouTubers (and festival enthusiast!) Tara O'Neill. Tara and I chat about Bay Area culture, what our festival schedules would've been this year and how she hit full send on turning her side hustle creating videos into a full time gig! Follow Tara: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TONofCouture 💙 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tara0neill/  💙 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/r...

What Makes an EDM Genre Popular? @khardiac_

August 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Khardiac, a Canadian DJ & producer based out of Ontario who’s gained a ton of notoriety both locally and abroad with his psytrance tracks. Khardiac discusses how he got his start as a trance artist and why he's considering pivoting his sound to a new genre. We also discuss the difference between American and European crowds and the importance of continued education.  Follow Khardiac: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/31iLHxn 💙 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/kh...

What Makes an EDM Genre Popular? (@khardiac_)

August 26, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

In this episode, I’m joined by Khardiac, a Canadian DJ & producer based out of Ontario who’s gained a ton of notoriety both locally and abroad with his psytrance tracks. Khardiac discusses how he got his start as a trance artist and why he's considering pivoting his sound to a new genre. We also discuss the difference between American and European crowds and the importance of continued education.  Follow Khardiac: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/31iLHxn 💙 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/kh...

Your CRAZIEST Festival Stories

August 19, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MB

Get 10% off your GloFx orders by using code EMMAK https://bit.ly/2Douhok.  In this episode, we're talking about our CRAZIEST music festival stories. Whether we lived through these experiences or witnessed them at an event, one things for sure...we'll never forget these moments! 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter: https://twitter....

There Are No Overnight Successes (@tastefulgirls)

August 12, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 32 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by Tara, the boss babe of popular rave clothing company Tasteful Girl, to chat about turning her passion for music festivals & fashion from a side hustle into a dream job. But the road to success wasn’t straight and narrow - aspiring entrepreneurs need a lot of grit and dedication to turn an idea into a successful business. This episode is jam packed with inspiring messages so grab a snack and settle in for the ride! Tasteful Girl Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Music Has No Rules (@discogodfathers)

August 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41 MB

In this episode, I'm joined by the incredible Canadian DJ duo the Disco Godfathers (DGF)! We chat about pre show nerves, dream collabs, playing Canadian frat parties and creating music that has no rules. Follow the Disco Godfathers: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discogodfathers/  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/31j4pUn Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscoGodfathers 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Cultu...

The One Before the Album Drop (@DJBIJOU)

July 29, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 34.2 MB

In this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite artists & producers BIJOU! We discuss his new album "Diamond City" dropping 7/31, what inspires him as an artist and how quarantine has opened up new opportunities for him to teach others. This is a whole new side to BIJOU that you've never seen before!  💎 Follow BIJOU 💎 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbijou/ 💎 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zTwkH 💎 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BIJOU 💎 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook G...

The One Before the Album Drop @DJBIJOU

July 29, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

In this episode, I am joined by one of my favorite artists & producers BIJOU! We discuss his new album "Diamond City" dropping 7/31, what inspires him as an artist and how quarantine has opened up new opportunities for him to teach others. This is a whole new side to BIJOU that you've never seen before!  💎 Follow BIJOU 💎 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbijou/ 💎 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/39zTwkH 💎 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BIJOU 💎 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook G...

What Tomorrowland Is Really Like

July 22, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 38 MB

Welcome to your ultimate guide to Tomorrowland! In this episode, my friend Jose (@dudemanbrohorse) shares his best tips & advice on how to prepare for Tomorrowland. He also discusses his favorite Tomorrowland memories and how American and European festivals differ.  Follow Jose: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dudemanbrohorse/ 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.i...

How to Grow Your TikTok Account (@sunflowerraver)

July 15, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

In this episode, popular TikTok creator @sunflowerraver joins me to discuss her tips on growing your account and building an audience across social platforms. We also chat about festivals in the Pacific Northwest and finding your passions in life.  Follow Hera: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2DAP4q0 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunflowerraver/ 💙 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunflowerraver 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ravecultu...

What Can You Do With a Music Business Degree? (@bebe_howell)

July 08, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

In this episode, NYU student & YouTuber @bebe_howell joins me to discuss what it's like balancing school and raving and the endless opportunities that come along with a degree in music business!  Follow Bebe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/xallthatglitters 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bebe_howell/ 💙 Twitter: https://twitter.com/bebehowell_ 💙 Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙...

The Pros & Cons of Livestream Sets

July 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MB

In this episode, I'm sharing my thoughts & feelings on all of the EDM livestream sets and festivals we've seen throughout quarantine. I discuss my pros & cons list of these types of virtual events and reading your comments on as well! Join the Rave Culture Cast Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/raveculturecast/ 💙 Follow Rave Culture Cast 💙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raveculturecast 💌 Submit any episode ideas...

All Are Welcome Here (@slzabala)

June 24, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this episode, I'm chatting with my friend Silvio (@slzabala) about traveling solo to Tomorrowland, what the raving & LGBTQ scene is like in Minneapolis and how the EDM community helped him come out of his shell. Since Silvio lives in Downtown Minneapolis, we also discussed what it was like when the news of George Floyd's murder broke and the protests that followed in his city.   New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts, YouTube, the Anchor app and more! ...

Racism Isn't PLUR (@lexibex145)

June 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

In this episode, I have a candid conversation with Lexi, the owner of the inclusive rave clothing company HDBNGR RVWR, about the black lives matter movement as well as how brands, festivals and live event producers can do a better job with representation & diversity in the EDM community.  Follow Lexi: https://www.instagram.com/lexibex145/ Follow HDBNGR RVWR: https://www.instagram.com/hdbngr_rvwr/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/raveculturepodcast/support

Dress to Express (@lauren_hutzel)

June 10, 2020 11:00 - 49 minutes - 28.5 MB

Use code "RCC10" at Nomad Kandi (https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadKandi) to receive 10% off your orders. Lauren will be donating 10% of her sales this week to the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People).  In this episode, I'm joined by @lauren_hutzel the owner of the funky rave accessory company @nomadkandi to talk about self expression, style and how to navigate running a small business during the COVID crisis. Lauren's also a massive Above & Beyond fan so naturall...

#theshowmustbepaused

June 03, 2020 11:00 - 5 minutes - 3.91 MB

Hey fam - as a response to the murder of George Floyd and in support of the black lives matter movement, there will be no new episode this week. This is a time to reflect on how we can all do our part to support the Black community. Below are some links of places to donate as well as some petitions to sign to help drive change in this country. Black Lives Matter - https://bit.ly/3gKcgRF The Bail Project - https://bit.ly/3gFteAJ Campaign Zero - https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Know Your ...

When Friends Become Family (Rave Fam Stories)

May 27, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MB

In this episode of Rave Culture Cast, we're talking all about the incredible bonds between rave families 💓I discuss how my different rave fams came to be and give some advice on how you can find your own. I also read through all of the stories our listeners submitted about their own rave families and the things that make them unique!   New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts, YouTube, the Anchor app and more!    Follow Rave Culture Cast:  Instagram: http...

Working in the Festival Business (@realaceantonio)

May 20, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

In this episode, we're chatting about what it's like to work in the festival industry as a live event producer! Ace Antonio (@realaceantonio) of the Beat Stop TV (@thebeatstoptv) joins me to talk about how he got his start working in the festival industry and how his job has now changed due to the current pandemic we're in. We also discuss finding motivation to create content during this time and how to manage quarantine anxiety.   Follow Ace's Vlogging Channel: https://bit.ly/2WHX2ou Foll...

Will Festivals Ever Be the Same Again? #AskEmmaAnything

May 13, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MB

I'm back with another round of #AskEmmaAnything! In this episode, I discuss the future of festivals, how to grow your social media presence and if I'd ever go back to school amongst many other topics.  New episodes available every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple & Google podcasts, YouTube, the Anchor app and more! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raveculturecast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/raveculturecast Submit any episode ideas or suggestions to [email protected]! --- Supp...

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