Rave

A dark, high-energy rave with strobes, lasers, fog, and nonstop drops—built around light, movement, and a crowd that never stops moving

Raves work when you control light, darkness, and density.

You’re not decorating a space.
You’re building a sensory environment.

Blackout the Space

Whether it’s indoors or outdoors, darkness matters.

• Kill ambient light wherever possible
• Black tarps, tents, or blackout fabric help
• One main enclosed zone works better than multiple areas
• Load up on tape and supplies to make it work

The darker the base, the harder the lights hit.

Light (The Priority)

Lighting is the event.

Focus on:

• Strobes
• LED bars
• Lasers
• UV / black lights

Layer movement and color, not brightness.
Avoid static lighting wherever possible.

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Fog + Haze

Fog makes the lights real.

• Light haze throughout the night
• Heavier fog during peak hours
• Don’t oversaturate early

Without fog, the rave loses depth.

Check out industrial fog machines here

This is what turns a playlist into a real rave.

DJ + Stage

A DJ changes everything.

• Hire a DJ who plays rave / EDM sets, or let one of your brothers man the sticks
• Give them a clear stage or raised booth
• Position the crowd facing one direction

A proper stage instantly gives the night structure and focus.

Production Upgrades

These take the experience from good to unforgettable.

Strong options:

• CO₂ cannons for peak moments
• Professional DJ / tailgate speakers

You don’t need everything. A few strong pieces go a long way.

Additional cannons can be found here

DJ speakers can be found here

Crowd Density

Raves hit harder when people are close.

• Tight dance floor
• No wide dead zones
• Push energy toward the stage

Density creates momentum.

To learn more about creating density, check out our article

Keep it expressive, not complicated.

Some common fits include:

• Rave shades
• Pashminas
• Linen, black, and neon
• Jerseys
• Check out your local thrift shop for fits

No rules. The more personal, the better.

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These are the big-ticket pieces that usually make sense to rent.

DJ + Stage Rentals

• DJ bookings across a wide range of budgets
• Stage or raised booth setups for larger crowds
• Optional venue-style staging depending on scale

If you want the event to feel official and focused, this is where it starts.

Music Direction

House, tech house, melodic, and rave-leaning sets all work. The key is picking a lane your chapter actually likes and committing to it.

Artists in this space include:

• Dom Dolla
• Chris Lake
• Fred again..
• Chris Stussy

Chill Reset Zone

If space allows, build a low-pressure reset area:

• Dim lighting
• Seating or open floor space
• Minimal sound bleed

It lets people recharge and jump back in without killing momentum.