what's the london techno scene really like?

[Komplex]

check the psy trance party pics in the "trance forum!" you'll be amazed what can happen outside for "free!"

but i've always felt techno is industrial as such - so belongs inside warehouses etc.. imo ;)

The best vibe I got from a techno party was actually outdoors. Especially the more tribal sub bass driven techno.

[Methodixxx]

Do you know of any good techno parties in OZ. I would love to hear some techno but dont really know where it can be heard in Sydney.

Maaaaaaaate, we are doing a night with DJ Misjah in 2 weeks!!! With all of Sydney's tech hoes and playas there too ;)

As not to hijack the thread too much you can check the info, links and flyers, etc out here

Hope to see you there Evan.. shoot me an email MainlineProductions@hotmail.com



And Sash, I love hearing Melbournite's opinions on Sydney :lol: Have you even been and partied up here at all...? A Swarm party in the sand dunes in Sydney, 1500 freaks going crazy, completely illegal... sounds pretty commercial to me.. hehehe... come and try it out some time, you might be pleasantly suprised! Sydney vs Melbourne is so old hat now.. haha! ;)

[dirty_bass]

At squat parties generally always keep your wits about you and just don't take anything out with you would mind losing. Get to know the difference between a dodgy pikey and a hippy. but never trust a hippy

If you are a girl - always stay with people you know=never walk home alone etc.

Now this is something that gets on my nerves.
All this advice is true, but WHY is it needed in the first place.
WHY should you have to be careful when you are a girl?
WHY should you be careful, of pikeys, and dodgey types?
You used to be able to do what you want and get as trashed as you want or whatever at squat parties. Nowdays, people go to them like they are going to a warzone.

"careful mate, don`t get too mashed, you might end up getting mugged if you do"

My advice, is don`t put up with this shit at all. Don`t go, if there is a danger, DON`T GO.

It`s because people keep going and putting up with all this crap that it still happens, and I am sick of it.

And before anyone passes judgement on me, I know what I am talking about. I ran raves in london for 6 years, and went toe-to-toe, with the crack gangs, had shooters up my nose for trying to keep the gangs out, and serious fights with muggers, scumbags and various other arses trying to ruin the party.

Don`t put up with this crap!! do you see the people running the rigs doing anything about it?

[dirty_bass]

errr, yeah, I get pretty heated about this. :roll:
Sorry
My life used to revolve around this scene 24-7
But apathy, idiotic drug fiends, gangs, and lack of unity destroyed it. And it turned my life upside down.
and I`ve only seen it get worse.

[massplanck]

It`s because people keep going and putting up with all this crap that it still happens, and I am sick of it.

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I think DB is dead right. Why would you want to go to something that sounds as ropey as that.

[crime]

there's also Tampered in sydney which is more on the wonky/ghetto tip... They've had DJ Urban there before, we did also try to get Ibrahim Alfa over there but that one went pear shaped...
hopefully will be returning there myself at the end of the year.....

[crime]

and on topic, London is cool if you're up for the squat party thing, but personally I think the scene in Germany pisses on what we have in the UK...

[dJpZ]

and on topic, London is cool if you're up for the squat party thing, but personally I think the scene in Germany pisses on what we have in the UK...

Germs have all sorts of dj's:::
http://www.blackoutaudio.co.uk/phpBB...ic.php?t=18505
:lol:
when i replied i didn't have seen til the end.

[jonnyspeed]

At squat parties generally always keep your wits about you and just don't take anything out with you would mind losing. Get to know the difference between a dodgy pikey and a hippy. but never trust a hippy

If you are a girl - always stay with people you know=never walk home alone etc.

Now this is something that gets on my nerves.
All this advice is true, but WHY is it needed in the first place.
WHY should you have to be careful when you are a girl?
WHY should you be careful, of pikeys, and dodgey types?

Okay - don't go out anywhere unless you have a policeman holding your hand

[The Overfiend]

At squat parties generally always keep your wits about you and just don't take anything out with you would mind losing. Get to know the difference between a dodgy pikey and a hippy. but never trust a hippy

If you are a girl - always stay with people you know=never walk home alone etc.

Now this is something that gets on my nerves.
All this advice is true, but WHY is it needed in the first place.
WHY should you have to be careful when you are a girl?
WHY should you be careful, of pikeys, and dodgey types?

Okay - don't go out anywhere unless you have a policeman holding your hand

That's not what he's saying, it's more of a get in where you fit in thing. If you can't hold your own or feel threatened then don't go.
But don't make the generalization that all parties are a crack house with a soundtrack. Because obviously Steve's lost a lil knuckle juice standin' up to the scum of society.

Jonny you're such a witty one, don't make me spank your hand with a ruler.

[Gluon]

Some of the maddest squat parties i went to were in the so called 'Pest House' in Leiden, holland before it .. er... burned down...

What about eastern europe though??? is that not a hive of techno activity.. ?

[sash]

methodixxx - yeah i gotta get up to Sydney n party 4 sure. I gotta stop watchin that Pizza show. Probably given me a false impression of what Sydney is really like ;)

Saw Misjah last year at Teriyaki. The second half of his set was farkn mind blowin!

[Rog]

wooo - this thread took a sharp change - BUT i agree with what has generally being said - its a shame we now live in a country where people have to "fear things!"

Sh*t i never go out on the lash in town - as i know some useless di*k sh*t will want some kind of "beef" with me.. why??? fu*kt if i know - GET A LIFE!

and the comment about the a policeman holding ya hand - ne need to be slly huh?!

[jonnyspeed]

Jonny you're such a witty one, don't make me spank your hand with a ruler.

okay dad. will play nicely.

:roll: