illegal raves
The Inside Story of the UK’s ‘Biggest Illegal Party In 20 Years’
Thousands descended on a disused airfield in Cornwall over the Jubilee weekend for a days-long rave. Here's how it went down.
Castlemorton: How the UK's Biggest Illegal Rave Changed Everything
Thirty years on, the influence of the infamous Castlemorton Common Festival continues to live on in club culture and policing.
The War Over Britain’s Illegal ‘Plague Raves’
Illegal parties have been the subject of political and tabloid anger throughout the pandemic. We spoke to the people on each side of the battle.
Illegal Raves, Socially Distanced Events and VR Gigs: 2020 Changed How We Party
In a year where rave culture was forced to improvise and adapt to the times, we track how people’s party and drug habits changed.
Memories from the Early Days of Rave
We spoke to photographer Mattko about his new book, 'Exist to Resist.'
We Asked 90s Ravers What They Think of Today's Illegal Party Scene
Do they think this is a bold new illegal rave movement our just the next generation copying them?
Inside the UK's Illegal Raves
In 'LOCKED OFF' we explore the current state of illegal raves in the UK, where young people are breaking into buildings to hold parties until the early hours.
LOCKED OFF: Can Partying in a Field Ever Count as Political Resistance?
Is there anything more we can learn from Britain's illegal rave scene, or is it just another generation of kids taking drugs and dancing?
Get Ready for THUMP UK's Brand New Rave Documentary 'Locked Off'
Here's what happens when half of the UK's club shut down and people start taking things into their own hands.
This 'Rave Fixer' Helps People Put on Illegal Parties
"When the police come down, the police aren't in charge, we're in charge."
Are Police Tactics Responsible for Clashes at Raves and Rallies?
There has been a spike of "riots" reported in the British media recently. But are they actually riots, and how much do police tactics have to do with the escalation of these otherwise peaceful situations?
Police Helicopters and a Shit Load of Ketamine: The Illegal Free Party Scene That Roamed the Home Counties
From the Dartford Tunnel to an airfield in Cornwall, these raves held outside of London were part of an entirely different free party scene.