Excuse my punchy subject line and header. We all have watched a piece of content, read a newsletter (ah hem), or watched some bozo on Fox News ramble all for us to say in our heads or out loud “OH FOR FUCKS SAKE, JUST SHUT THE FUCK UP!!”
The Non-profit organization DanceSafe has just released updated guidance on how to safely check drugs. The instructions are shipped out with every drug testing kit that it sells and can be accessed online as PDFs.
DanceSafe is acclaimed for offering adulterant screening to the rave and nightlife communities, based on harm reduction and peer-to-peer education principles. The group maintains a nonjudgmental stance to assist people who use drugs in making educated decisions about their health and safety, without condoning or condemning drug use.
The announcement has struck the industry to its chore, the owners of the iconic venue Printworks have submitted plans to convert into offices. Beginning its musical journey in 2017, hosting numerous events with heavyweight DJs.
With the impending future still uncertain in the wake of Covid-19, re-opening of all live events has the world cautiously optimistic. There have been numerous live acts and DJ sets occurring throughout the pandemic leading to super spreader parties. While some have played plague raves, there are those who have taken a stance on only returning to the dancefloor when it’s safe to do so. As parts of the world move into yellow tiers, hopes for resuming live events are at an all-time high. Music fans are dying to rush to the dancefloors, but what about those curating the vibes? Do artists, who’ve skipped playing events, feel comfortable returning to the dancefloor? Artists are sharing their thoughts on returning to the dancefloor.
