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    hey guys,
    Been thinking about throwing parties today as it's obviously something that's regarded as important kick starting exposure for yourself as a dj, however I was wondering about throwing illegal raves.

    As far as i'm aware, you can't get in trouble if you organise a party through word of mouth and I know ways of doing this, but has anyone got any experience on here from throwing parties or raves away from civilisation?
    There Is obviously a lot of planning involved I know but getting advise of people who are experienced would be greatly appreciated!

    Also I'd prefare opinions of people from the UK for obvious reasons

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    Quote Originally Posted by MeetsMandy View Post
    As far as i'm aware, you can't get in trouble if you organise a party through word of mouth and I know ways of doing this, but has anyone got any experience on here from throwing parties or raves away from civilisation?
    If you don't have a licence, you're getting in trouble. Simples.

    There are laws in the UK that prohibit a) drinking alcohol outside of a private residence, and b) playing loud music without an entertainment licence.

    If you're asking whether or not you're going to get caught, that's a different story, but either way you're breaking the law. You're better off finding a commercial property that's been on the market for a while (and isn't selling), and begging the owner if you can borrow it for a night. Apply for a temporary licence (~£30 if I remember rightly), and that way you're covered.
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    Can you not get a licence for maybe a barn or something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MeetsMandy View Post
    Can you not get a licence for maybe a barn or something?
    You can get a licence for any property, the only question is whether or not it meets health code regulations, and/or whether or not you can persuade the committee to make exceptions.
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    If you are trespassing on property or land in order to have a rave then be aware that you could be committing a criminal offence
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    Doesn't the UK have specific anti-rave laws from the old acid house days, mates have told me stories of being chased by police helicopters after outdoor raves.

    You Island's too crowded put a party on in a field and and someones going to hear it somewhere.

    When I lived in the UK we found plenty of legal venues to put parties on in it just takes a little more work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by slinkydisc View Post
    Doesn't the UK have specific anti-rave laws from the old acid house days.
    Public Order Act 1936 and Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
    Section 16 - Public Assembly - Means an assembly of 20 or more persons in a public place which is wholly or partly open to the air.

    "The Anti-Rave Act".

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