So I have a dillema.. :/

[AllDay]

You will know your local area better than all of us, im just letting you know how it happens over here, if you throw a party and dont own the land/have an events license/piss someone off with loud tunes the cops will confiscate your stuff, nick the promoters and leave the punters in the field

Its kind of a grey area over here. They cant really shut down the party because everyone is drunk n high and can't force them to drive under the influence.

Im gonna go ahead and just stick with the original date, we seem to have a much bigger crowd and maybe he will realize he booked the wrong artists! haha

[Cook]

Its kind of a grey area over here. They cant really shut down the party because everyone is drunk n high and can't force them to drive under the influence.

Im gonna go ahead and just stick with the original date, we seem to have a much bigger crowd and maybe he will realize he booked the wrong artists! haha

See over here they will shut it down, confiscate the equipment, arrest the promoters and probably watch the area for people driving off and stop&test them lol

We actually had a law passed trying to stopping all the illegal raves in the 90s

[MaxOne]

So that's cool that you're going ahead with the party

So as not to burn your bridges though handle the promoter in as slick and professional way as possible. Be courteous and just say it's you're sorry but its not going to be possible to move it. Come up with a good reason that won't piss him off.

Makes sense to try and keep him onside as much as possible.

[Cook]

> prove your better at throwing parties
> club is empty
> club fire promoter
> you apply as a DJ/promoter
> win

[Karlos Santos]

Its kind of a grey area over here.

The law is very rarely "a grey area"... This is usually the get-out clause used by people that don't actually know the law or are happy to believe 'myth' and that idiotic word 'apparently'. (btw-Im not aiming this at you AllDay).

I would seriously look into what laws you may break because if the authorities want to shut you down they will and they will find a law that you are in breach of.
The shitty thing is that the bigger promoters in any city usually have good relations with Police and licensing agencies and if they make a complaint it is likely to be acted on.

[dripstep]

I'm in Canada, and there is no grey area. Crown land can be squatted on for up to 6 months before you can be asked to leave. This only applies to camping/ living. If the police get wind of this party, and there is underage drinking or drug use, they will decend on you with dirt bikes, dogs and vans, all of your gear will be scooped up, and anyone breaking laws will be arrested. They won't make you drive home drunk, they will drive you, but not home.

I would seriously reconsider any alcohol or drug plans for the night, and check to see about partying dude. In toronto at the end of the 90s, the rave scene was massive, but secret. Call a number on the night, get a location, meet up, get in a bus without windows, end up at an abandoned factory in the middle of who knows where, and party. Nobody knew where the party was, neither did the police
This was back before facebook. Remember though, just because it's private, doesn't mean anything. A parent of someone invited sees the posting and doesn't like it, and all bacon scented hell will rain down.

Careful dude, this is about more than a douchey promoter. And who knows, if he breaks up the party, where is everyone else going to go then? I hear there's a kicking night going on at one of your local bars.

[AllDay]

I'm in Canada, and there is no grey area. Crown land can be squatted on for up to 6 months before you can be asked to leave. This only applies to camping/ living. If the police get wind of this party, and there is underage drinking or drug use, they will decend on you with dirt bikes, dogs and vans, all of your gear will be scooped up, and anyone breaking laws will be arrested. They won't make you drive home drunk, they will drive you, but not home.

I would seriously reconsider any alcohol or drug plans for the night, and check to see about partying dude. In toronto at the end of the 90s, the rave scene was massive, but secret. Call a number on the night, get a location, meet up, get in a bus without windows, end up at an abandoned factory in the middle of who knows where, and party. Nobody knew where the party was, neither did the police
This was back before facebook. Remember though, just because it's private, doesn't mean anything. A parent of someone invited sees the posting and doesn't like it, and all bacon scented hell will rain down.

Careful dude, this is about more than a douchey promoter. And who knows, if he breaks up the party, where is everyone else going to go then? I hear there's a kicking night going on at one of your local bars.

A small town in bc is a bit different. Police tend to be a lot more chill over here. There aren't nearly enough police to drive people from the location to a jail cell or anywhere so im pretty safe in that aspect.

Talked to the promoter again and they are looking at our event as an after party from the bar(closes at 2). So hoping this will work out well!