stay safe and end gender violence – or watch this scene self-destruct… by now most of you will have seen reports coming in from Europe - one young girl raped at a Tek, another dead in dubious circumstances in a Paris squat.
Here in Britain, just down the road from me, our Crown Court is surrounded by reporters - the case being heard is the kidnap, serious sexual assault and murder of two young teenage girls (the Mary Ann Leneghan case). The two victims are known to raver friends of mine and were "happy go lucky girls who liked parties and music" - who simply just "got in with the wrong crowd".
And none of this is new. All these bad things were happening in the early 90s in the "old skool days" - but we didn't have the Internet to report the incidents; and worse still a lot of people were in denial, and victims too traumatised to speak widely about what was going on
Some will argue "this is just normal societys problem" - but thats no excuse. In fact in "normal society" those who abuse women/girls are more likely to be dealt with, as people who are not involved in things deemed illegal by wider society are obviously more likely to go to cops and report stuff.
There is a culture of denial, and worse one of acceptance of gender violence on the "free party" scene.
its unregulated nature sadly attracts predators, worse still a patriarchal attitude has developed - I've known so called "radical activists" to claim straight from the heart that "women shouud know their place", and lots of girls in squats/protest camps etc were harrassed by blokes - the "hippy girls are easy" attitude (George Monbiot mentions this problem in one of this reports).
Some blokes speak up against violence, but often its simply from a "macho perspective" because they want an excuse to beat up the outside predators (whilst keeping the women for themselves - a bit like chimpanzees) - I am aware of incidents where vigilantés who don't even know the circumstances have dealt out punishment beatings when the female victims (and even their partners) have in fact wanted to have stuff dealt with properly by cops and courts!
Another bad development is couples having their domestic arguments in the middle of raves - of course couples may not always agree but surely this stuff is for sorting out in the home, not a public arena? Often it just seems like it is the male trying to exert dominance over the female.
I always thought people originally got into the underground rave scene to escape attitudes like this; after all you can see it in every commercial venue and on the high street, but thankfully cops / bouncers / CCTV ops often intervene before people are too badly hurt.
Even at free parties incidents are usually stopped - but uninvolved and uninformed people take sides without the accountability that traditional authority figures have - and of course it ruins the atmosphere for everyone when these things happen in a party zone.
And sadly, often the argument carries on where no witnesses are about (such as in the bedrooms of a squat or shared house) and far worse things happen.
This must stop. the girls/women today do "not" have a victim mentality - they are prepared to stand up for themselves and/or use conventional authorities if need be - but why should it have to come to this?
Some girls I know now are so disillusioned by the way things are going they no longer attend raves (unlicensed or commercial) for their own and in some cases their partners safety/sanity - or attend them less often - with every girl who stops raving thats one less person to support the cause.
And why should they support a community which is being taken over by "angry young men" and treats them as second class citizens?
Further, the female police officers, social workers and many other authority figures / professionals who often end up picking up the pieces of gender violence on our scene will think
"these so called "autonomous communities" are dangerous to girls/women. They should be closed down or more strictly regulated".
it may no longer be "cool" for a straight male like myself to speak about "respecting women" (people think I am a sandal-wearing 80s hippy!) - but I do not care about fashion labels when this is attacking the existence of this scene.
its worth remembering the party community is a "living organism" - and thus needs both genders involved to survive and grow...
Anybody else get LOST?! I got LOST last sat at The Bridge. First time ive been out to a full night of Techno. Very good music. Iwas a bit put off by a few bad mixes and jumping decks, (its the strongest agrument AGAINST cd mixing..... 4 jumps in the space of an hour is not good.)
I was suprised by the amount of DJ watchers... I konw it was Jeff Mills, but there was alot of people not dancing!!
It sounds like im slagging it off.... not at all... very good night!!
Anybody else go? Was this a typical Techno night?
Roll on the D&B and HipHop at Jacks tomorrow!!
Cocaine use on the increase UK's cocaine use 'as high as US'
The level of cocaine use in the UK is as high as in the US, a report by the UN's anti-drug body has said.
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) report said 2% of Britons used cocaine, and the UK had one of Europe's highest rates of cannabis use.
It also said methamphetamine was emerging as the world's biggest drug problem but use remained low in the UK.
The government said it accepted the findings, while the Tories accused ministers of failing on drugs.
'Confusing message'
The annual report on global drug use said the UK had one of Europe's highest rates of cannabis use, alongside the Czech Republic, France, Ireland and Switzerland, in 2005.
INCB chief Professor Hamid Ghodse said the government's recent downgrading of cannabis in the UK had been a mistake.
He said the UK had historically had a high level of drug use, but that the downgrading was confusing and sent out the wrong message.
Shadow home secretary David Davis said the UK was the "cannabis capital of Europe" because of government policy failings over the declassification of the drug.
He also told BBC Radio Five Live that the government was failing to tackle the problem of hard drugs, and that users should be given a choice of a long rehabilitation course, or "criminal sanctions".
"Drugs are cheaper on the streets of this country than they have ever been," he said.
Professor Ghodse warned methamphetamine - now one of the most prevalent drugs in the US - posed the biggest threat.
Also know as crystal meth, it is a synthetic stimulant which allows users to stay awake for days.
'Positive references'
"It has not yet affected that much of Western European countries and the UK but, as we know, as drug misuse occurs in North America sooner or later it gets here," he said.
"Methamphetamine is today's problem drug. We think that it is extremely worrying.
"It is one of the drugs which can be very rapidly addictive. And it has lots of complications."
In 2005, British authorities seized more heroin than any other European country, the report also said.
It listed other strategies the UK had undertaken to combat drug use, including improvements to the way people are treated for drug addiction.
A Home Office spokesman said it was pleased to see the report's "many positive references to measures taken under the government's strategy on drugs".
He said record numbers of people entered treatment last year for addiction to class A drugs.
"The British Crime Survey shows that the number of 16-24 year olds that have ever taken class A drugs has fallen by 24% between 1998 and 2003/4, and that the use of class A drugs in the past year has stabilised," he said.
On methamphetamine, he said: "Work is under way to improve monitoring of its prevalence, and to make domestic production of the drug harder, while education about the risks associated with the drug has been reinforced.
"These risks are reflected in a five-year penalty for possession, and 14 years for supply."
Taken from bbc.co.uk
I've seen an increase in its use among friends as well as it is far cheaper and easier to get hold of than it used to be.. It was always seen as the "elite" drug and ecstacy was the main drug of choice but recently certainly up here in Scotland there has been a drought of ecstacy and all that people seem to be able to get is coke... not a wise choice in my mind.. i've seen too many people get taken over by it and turn into not very nice people as a result...
ESCAPE 2 BREAKS – RONI SIZE, EZ ROLLERS, ATOMIC HOOLIGAN, EVIL NINE, GENERAL MIDI POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL WATCH OUT FOR NEW POSTS
Escape 2 Breaks
Wednesdays @ Escape Nightclub, Swansea
The new urban music night launching at the Escape nightclub SwanseaUK. All brought to you at a cut down fee. looks to take midweek nights out to consistently higher level. Featuring some of the best D&B and Breakbeat headliners from across the
15-03-06 LAUNCH PARTY
EVIL NINE [MARINE PARADE]
GERNERAL MIDI [DISTINCTIVE]
22-03-06
EZ ROLLERS [MOVING SHADOW]
ATOMICH HOOLIGAN [BOTCHIT & SCARPER]
26-04-06 RE-LAUNCH
RONI SIZE
SPLITLOOP
Doors 10pm – 3am
Entry £5 b4 11pm £7 after
(NUS and members £5 all night)
Membership
To attain membership simply email contact email below and you will automatically attain membership and be entered into a draw to win prices from group tickets to the Roni Size event, CDs and more. Pick up membership cards at venue if apply via email.
Contact details:
01792 470000 / 01792652854
escape2breaks@escapegroup.com - Info and coach bookings:
leetcandler@gmail.com *- Event bookings:
www.escapegroup.com/forum
Coaches from the West Wales
There will be a coach running from Lampeter University and all Carmarthen Colleges to the events. Tickets cost £10-£12 which includes entry and travel. Email info address for how to book and availability.
[Manc] SEQUENCE: 18/03: DMX Krew & Non Stop Djs
SEQUENCE: CC24
18th march 2006
10:00pm till 03:00am
£7/£6 before 11:00pm and nus
special guests:
ed dmx (rephlex, breakin')
non stop djs (non stop recordings)
residents: computer controlled djs & mark turner
visuals by CCTV & the beards
we have a tight march lineup planned with the return of rephlex legend ed dmx along with the sequence debut of the hotly tipped non stop djs. ed played our first night in february 2004 and has gone on to return many times since, always rocking the crowd with his trademark jaw dropping mix of electro, dubstep, old hardcore and everything in between. the non stop djs are reknowned for their tag team booty mixes that run at breakneck speed taking in turntables, laptop and any other machines they can get their hands on.
the attic, oxford road, manchester, m1 5np
t: (0161) 2366071
join our mailing list HERE
for more info on sequence: www.computercontrolled.co.uk
contact us: info@computercontrolled.co.uk
Hardcore Xpression – 4TH March @ The Southside Bar, London HARDCORE XPRESSION
SAT 4TH MARCH @ THE SOUTHSIDE BAR
125 Cleveland Street, Near Warren Street, Central London, W1T 6QB
3PM - 11PM
*** FREE ENTRY ***
DOWNSTAIRS main arena:
22:00-23:00 DJ Lord & MC Spenno
21:00-22:00 DJ Illicit & MC Doc-e
20:00-21:00 DJ Spenno & MC Mayers
19:00-20:00 DJ Double "M" & MC Jutt
18:00-19:00 DJ Little fella & MC 8Ball
17:00-18:00 DJ Manga & MCs Mayers b2b Doc-E b2b Jutt
16:00-17:00 DJ Paul Luffman & MCs F.D.B. b2b Caper
15:00-16:00 DJ Blinx & MCs F.D.B. b2b Caper
UPSTAIRS - chilled vibes
*** FREE GIVEAWAYS * INCREDIBLE DRINKS PROMOTIONS * THE BEST VISUALS AND SOUND ***
Be sure not to miss the next instalment of these now legendary monthly hardcore parties. See you there!
Edzy’s New Radio Show on HOUSE FM – The Funk Labs Edzy's New Radio Show on HOUSE FM - The Funk Labs
Having played my first show on House FM yesterday (Tuesday 28th) I have agreed to do a weekly show EVERY SUNDAY from 2 - 4pm
If possible, could you please consider me for any mailout lists that you think I should be included on.
My weekly show starts on Sunday 12th March, please would you mail anything that I might use to my office at Release The Groove Records:
Edzy, c/o Release The Groove, 20 Denman Street, Picadilly, London W1D 7HR
House FM can be heard across London on 88.6FM & via the internet at www.housefm.net
Please call me if there's anything I can help you with or you have any campaigns running or artists in town that we could set interviews up with etc.
As it is a new show to House FM, anything in the way of competition giveaways etc would be greatly appreciated & might help me boost my show quickly.
AND as if I didn't want enough already .... if you have any artists in the studio recording at the moment that could create some vocal station idents, well .... that would be just perfect!
- " Hi, this is ....... & you're listening to Edzy on House FM" or " ... this is .... & you're listening to 'The Funk Labs' with Edzy, on House FM"
thanking you in advance
Edzy
www.easyvinyl.com
BAD BY DESIGN – the Arc bar – Bristol – 10/03/06 [fri] BAD BY DESIGN
@Arc Bar
Small St, Bristol
Friday 10th March 2006
9pm till 2am
Full immersive u.v enviroment by Bad by Design
FREE b4 11 !!!
ROOM 1: Stomping Full Power Psychedelic Trance
MOONQUAKE
HADRA RECORDS
PARANOID ANDROID
PSYSTREAM.NET
TRISPANGLE
REACH FOR THY LAZER
MR FASTER
BAD BY DESIGN
ROOM 2: Banging Breaks & Experimental Electronica
DEFAZED *LIVE*
ONEMANARMY
GHOSTY
BAD BY DESIGN / FESTIVAL WEATHER
WEEBLE
BAD BY DESIGN
DOMSKOI
BAD BY DESIGN
free sweets - smiley happy dancey people
*come with a smile and a bounce in your stride
The Arc Bar
27 Broad Street
Bristol
Avon
BS1 2HG
click here for map
ONLINE MUSIC:
DEFAZED > experimental electronic
MR FASTER > Psychedelic
more to be added
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BANG FACE XXX - A FACE ODYSSEY
Friday 10th March 2006
Celebrating Syzygy: when all nine planets align on the same side of the sun!
RAY KEITH - Jungle / Drum & Bass Godfather
BILLY BUNTER - The Rave Legend plays Hardcore & Jungle
µ-ZIQ (Live) - The Planet Mu Big Man
CEEPHAX ACID CREW (Live) + THE ODD JOB MEN
SCOTCH EGG (Live) - Gameboy Gabber Explosion
OVE NAXX (Live) - Japanese Hardcore Assault
FFF - The Junglist Murderer
LESTER LEWITT - Acid mash-up / Firstcask Records Hard Crew
Plus SAINT ACID and THE HARD CREW
ELECTROWERKZ
7 Torrens Street
Islington, London EC1V 1NQ
Rave-span: 9pm - 5am
Advanced tickets £8 from:
http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=152689
24 Hour Telephone Orders: 08700 600 100
Cash only (plus £1 shop fee) from:
Smallfish Records, 329 Old Street, London EC1V 9LE
Phonica Records, 51 Poland Street, London W1F 7NG
Hype and i-Flyer: http://www.bangface.com
RAVE-THEME: SPACE - dress up like Astronauts and Aliens
UK : East Anglia : Ramsholt organisers fined and have kit confiscated Will the "community", particularly those who were so quick to egg these lads on to continue for 3 days and to even pelt the cops at one point be having a whip-round to help them pay for fines/replace kit I wonder?
Men fined after illegal rave
East Anglian Daily Times
10 February 2006 | 07:30
TWO men who helped organise an illegal rave which continued for three days until finally being stopped by police in riot gear have been fined a total of £3,500.
Daniel Crook and David Howard appeared before magistrates in Ipswich yesterday where they admitted a single charge of being concerned in the organisation of unlicensed public entertainment.
The huge rave was held at Ramsholt, near Woodbridge, on August 28, 29 and 30 last year and caused disruption for thousands of villagers.
Crook, 29, of Bullocks Lane, Caister on Sea, was fined £2,000 at South East Suffolk Magistrates' Court for his part in the illegal event and was ordered to pay £35 costs.
Howard, 21, of Bakers Road, Norwich, was fined £1,500 and also ordered to pay costs of £35.
Both men were made subject of a depravation order which will see the permanent confiscation of items such as speakers, camouflage tarpaulin, scaffolding, generators and fuel containers.
An estimated 1,000 people turned up at the illegal rave and dozens of complaints about loud music were made to a council's out of hours' emergency service.
19 Mar 2006 | Amsterdam | "Pitch Down"
:: Pitch Down - Amsterdam, 19/03/2006 ::
".. and yet another path appears
underneath the dancing feet
of the enchanting Centipede."
* Lined up for your Aural Pleasure:
Fusion (Portugal)
Betty (Ajuca Productions)
Marcia (Prog as a Frog / 9LoH)
* Chosen to perform Optical Intrusions:
Rorschach & Rorschach
* Additional in and out formation:
A night filled with Progressive Psy Tunes
Stardate: Sunday, March 19, 2006
Mission time: 20:00 - 03:00
Locational Whereabouts:
Club Magazijn, Warmoesstraat 170,
the old rollerdisco underneath "de Bijenkorf",
Amsterdam / The Netherlands
Entrance: 5 euro
Contact: centipedeprod@yahoo.com
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