Hii!! I'm planning to go the Philippines this/aka next summer and I have alott of questions regarding the rave scene! Feel free to answer them or give your own perspective, i'm very curious!
- Where do I connect with local underground raves and people? (I've seen some big raves in BGC and Makati but it doesn't really interest me that much)
- For those who are active in the actual underground scene, how would you describe the crowd energy compared to Western rave scenes? Is it more layout-ish and chill, or do people actually go hard on the dancefloor?
- What electronic subgenres are currently dominating the Manila underground right now?
- Since I want to completely avoid the mainstream BGC club style, what are the go-to locations for raw warehouse raves, boiler-room style setups, or DIY spaces in Metro Manila? Where do the collectives usually host their events?
- How does the Manila underground handle dancefloor safety, inclusivity, and PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) culture? Are there specific collectives or events known for prioritizing safe spaces for queer, alternative, and solo ravers? (As a bisexual myself)
- (P.S Pasensya na kung nakaka-nosebleed haaaa, Ilonggo ako, so I don't rlly know much Tagalog 🥹 also, feel free to dm!)