Who organizes / puts together raves?
Raves are usually put on by several individuals referred to as promoters. They may call themselves something like “Drop Bass Productions” or “The Hindenburg Co.” or some other ambiguous title. The pseudonyms may change from rave to rave, but smar t promoters will keep the same name if they want to build a reputation for throwing good parties. Promoters are usually not incorporated; they are just an informal association of individuals who coordinate their efforts in the organization of a rave. Th ere are of course exceptions: short-lived commercial promoters looking to exploit the scene often come into existence. Typically, after one or two successful, oversized, overhyped parties, they fall flat on their faces when ravers figure out what is goin g on and head for the smaller, less slick, more underground parties. Promoters are usually ravers themselves, or former ravers. They tend to be males slightly older than the average raver. Women are severely underrepresented behind the scenes.
