WE WILL DANCE AGAIN
A video interview social media campaign, supported by TUBORGFONDET
WE WILL DANCE AGAIN is a social media campaign through a video interview series. We explore what people love about nightlife on the electronic music scene in Copenhagen and what they miss about it since the COVID-19 pandemic swept it away for large parts of 2020, 2021.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our world, millions of people miss nightlife and the dancefloor - the epicenter of many cherished elements in nightlife: Stimulation, music, the playing field of hedonistic self-expression, the escapism, meeting new people. Let us not forget the free expression of sexualities, identities, genders and races.
WHAT IS RAVE CULTURE?
Historically, rave culture in nightlife has always been about community and a place for everyone to be themselves, a significant break from everyday life, which has shaped culture for decades.
SAFER SPACES IN NIGHTLIFE
'Safer space' policy prevents harassment and judgement in nightlife, especially helping minorities feel safe. It is an important foundation for any person to be able to freely express themselves and just enjoy nightlife.
BEST PART OF A NIGHT
A night out holds many great moments, but what are the very best parts? Check out what experienced ravers think.
WHAT DANCING MEANS TO US
Dancing is an expression of emotions - something we as humans have done for ages. It is like an inner need we all practice in multiple ways.
EXPRESSION OF IDENTITY
No doubt that rave culture helps people, especially minorities, express their identities. A place where everyone feels accepted no matter what, and that acceptance is ever so valuable!
SEX-POSITIVE RAVES
Anne-Sofie, Bedside Productions, explains what sex-positive parties are and why they fit so well with rave parties. another significant element in nightlife where the freedom of rave culture allows people to express themselves sexually ❤
COMMUNITY IN RAVE CULTURE
The community around rave parties and rave culture is supportive and consists of people that stick together to maintain a caring space where everyone can share the joy.
WHAT RAVES TEACH SOCIETY
Society can lean a lot of from rave culture. Society can learn to be more accepting of other human beings and that it is a culture and scene that lifts people in mentally and helps them escape from everyday life.
ORGANIZING RAVES
No rave scene without passionate organizers there who devote their blood and sweat into making great and impactful experiences. Here are a few words from organizers of raves in Copenhagen about their inspirations and motivations.
THE ASPECT OF DJ’ING
An integral part of a good rave party is the DJ, so let's hear from some of Copenhagen's finest DJ's how they feel about the craft of DJ'ing and what it means to them.
“Dancing can be almost orgasmic, but it can be many other feelings too.”
