Undergrounds

[Mr Ektion]

Has this fad died? Are people not willing to buy tickets to a party where they don't know where it'll be at (location TBA)? Or are promoters scared to throw illegal raves now? Is it because of the cops or is it because it's not profitable and people won't go? Are we stuck with Maritime and Riverside only because people are scared of the unknown? Do you guys even remember when promotion companies had infolines or check points?? God I miss those days and the excitement.

[rustybob]

I've only been to a few underground shows, but all of them have been fun. I think the cops busting them up has been what's killed the underground scene for sure. I also think genres that you used to see mainly at undergrounds only (speed garage, dnb, etc.) are now at legal events as well.

I say, someone's gotta bring back the underground for sure, because I definitely miss it.

[LeeBrat]

^likewise, i have only been to a few, but those were always the most memorable.
if there were more, i would deffinalty go!!

[b0ld]

umm there was 4 underground shows last week that I know of that was happening and there is like 2 this weekend... Just gotta know the certain routes to get the information... Different crowd and vibe then yoru mainstream raves now days however...

[*SunShyne*]

Originally Posted by LeeBrat

^likewise, i have only been to a few, but those were always the most memorable.
if there were more, i would deffinalty go!!

Absolutely.

There was one I was at in a 1950's abandoned slaughter house... the dust was so thick everyone was wearing a mask, I was blowing black snot outta my nose for a good day.

Another one was a few years ago in the back of a underground parking lot... surprisingly, it didn't get busted by the cops... craziness

[LeeBrat]

Originally Posted by b0ld

umm there was 4 underground shows last week that I know of that was happening and there is like 2 this weekend... Just gotta know the certain routes to get the information... Different crowd and vibe then yoru mainstream raves now days however...

this is true...mind you, im kinda outa the scene compltetly now adays, so, i never know whats going on...even when it comes to club events, lol... but i guess thats what happens when your in school about 12 hours a day...and working too :p

[omega_image]

there are still undergrounds all the time, but the 'undergrounds' most people knew about pretty much ended due to the fact that everyone was using the same venue, more people started attending, and they were no longer 'underground'

find something new, talk to different people, make it happen kao =)

[ppcock]

i could list a bunch of promoters for underground parties.. but they want to keep the morons out.

(not directed at you kao.. but there are a lot of puds here)

[baby-phat]

I remember going to undergrounds years ago. All you had was a piece of paper with a number on it and sometimes the name of the party. Half the fun was just finding, and getting to, the venue. :)
Sure there may be undergrounds now, but I think they probably cater more towards certain musical genres such as goa or hardcore or something along those lines. (I'm just making assumptions here, so if I'm wrong sorry)

[G3N3R4L]

the return of infoline!


im all for it! and all for making undergrounds with all the essentials for memorable, good vibe parties.

[Jen-E-03]

^ I went to an underground goa party last year for new years. It was alot of fun. the people were so awesome. I loved how most of them wore no shoes and had black light reflectant body paint...awesomeness! I miss the whole underground scene and the whole routine of calling the info line.

EDIT: for Angel

[White><Light]

if it's info lines you guys want.. then go party on the island.. it will cost you less to take the ferry there and back and have a blast then to pay $150 or more for a mainstream party here

average ticket prices on the island usually go for $20-$40 and usually cheaper with mainland ID

even cheaper for the real underground ones where you can get in for $5-$10 at the door

but i've been out of that loop for so long i don't even know when or if they still go on anymore (though im sure they do)

[baby-phat]

^ I'm not sure if people in Vic even do the underground party thing anymore either.. hard to say though as I don't live there.

[baby-phat]

Originally Posted by Jen-E-03

^ I went to an underground goa party last year for new years. It was alot of fun. the people were so awesome. I loved how most of them wore no shoes and had black light reflectant body paint...awesomeness! I miss the whole underground scene and the whole routine of calling the info line.

EDIT: for Angel

I'm not the biggest fan of goa so I'm not very connected when it comes to any parties with that genre, hehe. Although, I'd love to check out a underground hardcore party. :)

[project.one]

There still around, I get invites every so often.

Maybe your just not listining for them closely enough

[penguinabc123]

i went to a breaks party on saturday, i saw nothing posted, and only heard through a friend of a friend, sick party though :)

[baby-phat]

Originally Posted by projectone

There still around, I get invites every so often.

Maybe your just not listining for them closely enough

Well geez... looks like you're just more elite than me. =P

[NinjaBoy]

I think everyone just started doing the club thing instead.

Organizing an underground event is a pain in the ass, with for the most part, high risk and low return.

[LeeBrat]

Originally Posted by Jen-E-03

^ I went to an underground goa party last year for new years. It was alot of fun. the people were so awesome. I loved how most of them wore no shoes and had black light reflectant body paint...awesomeness! I miss the whole underground scene and the whole routine of calling the info line.

EDIT: for Angel

last goa party i went to was 2 summers ago, on the island, i got so lost getting there, but it was such an awsome night.

[Mr Ektion]

Originally Posted by b0ld

umm there was 4 underground shows last week that I know of that was happening and there is like 2 this weekend... Just gotta know the certain routes to get the information... Different crowd and vibe then yoru mainstream raves now days however...

Too true. I guess without sites like Teamhardcore.com we don't really have something that we can consistently go to to pick up the news on what large and small parties are happening. Thank God for FNK hey?

I think people just think the rave scene sucks now a days. And it sorta does if you enjoy the thrill of discovering the party's venue. Omega is so right, first it was Raverside that promoters overplayed (like a hit tune on z95) and now it's the bunky Maritime. Sigh. Can someone PM me information as to where I can find more undergrounds? Breakbeats are my poison =)

But I guess it's all word of mouth when it comes down to it. And there are so many puds out there (as marty mentions) that can ruin the rep of a party with their non-sense comments. I want to throw an underground (on November 25! msg me about it! heh heh) and when I ask my old school raver friends sure they're interested because it's UNDERGROUND, but they don't do drugs anymore *sigh*. So I guess we gotta introduce something new to the formula to liven up what used to work! I'm on it Adam.

[j3rk]

ive been hearing rumours of an underground new years massive. I believe a flyer might even be in the works....

[Bobby_T]

I went to one last weekend.

[project.one]

Originally Posted by j0rd

ive been hearing rumours of an underground new years massive. I believe a flyer might even be in the works....

You guys have weird undergrounds here!

Ive never seen a flyer for an underground party before!

[omega_image]

Originally Posted by .Forwerd

Omega is so right, first it was Raverside that promoters overplayed (like a hit tune on z95) and now it's the bunky Maritime. Sigh. Can someone PM me information as to where I can find more undergrounds? Breakbeats are my poison =)

lol i wasnt talking about either of those venues sir =)

[Carrie]

eww goa