for me, the party was dead when i moved..

the diverse sound of 'techno' is ever changing, and tbh all of the genres within techno.. minimal, acid, wonky, funky etc etc.. were kinda seperated..

you find the sounds you like and discover more, or get shown more by others..

the free party scene is always alive in the summer - so keep your ears to the ground..

techno is always changing, that's why i can be 2000miles away - no chance of a party happening.. but still love music! and still buy the odd bit when it grabs me..

good luck on your search ;-)