Where do I start?

[TrAnCeFrEaK]

Ok so me and my friends were sitting and thinking about it...We can really throw our own parties! so ive looked into it a little and saw that it really is possible to do. so ive assembled a bunch of trusty friends who are willing to help and donate something...the only problem is we dont know where to start? so i figured id come to ravelinks and ask considering this site has always helped me with every problem! peace love and thank you to who ever can help

[Klover]

is it worth it?
throwing your own parties cost a lot of money...and starting out people rarely get a profit. but hey, if you feel you could get a good crowd and throw a great party regardless of money issues, than begin planning.

Budgeting
see how much money you have...and set aside a laaaarge amount cause youll need it. set budgets for venue, DJs, decorations, promoting, etc.

Venue
do you have a venue? most important thing, besides music. do you have the venue reserved for the night you want it? is it big enough to hold as many people/areas as you wish? is it in a location thats safe/people would go to.

DJs - book them for that date. different styles? different areas?
also keep in mind depending on the talent the cost to fly them out or pay for some extra stuff.

Coming up with a theme - most people do this first thing....but on this list its the next important thing..sorta. pick a theme, promote it, exploit it, decorate for it. a lot of times people go specifically for a theme.

prices - how much will you charge?

Promoting - Design a flier and get a lot printed, use your friends to help pass them out at other events.

or just post them on here and plurspace if its a small party

other stuff - hiring security, vendors, food, water...


those are the basics, good luck

[dajimster89]

don't forget the visuals - they are expensive

[TrAnCeFrEaK]

well i was planning to do this in about 6 months...i figured i could probably save up $6000 i was hoping that would be enough...but as of right now the bigges obstacle i see infront of me is finding a venue...any suggestions?

[RainbowKittyFcuk<3]

i haven't got a clue, but if you do throw a party, let me know when & where it is! i wanna come!!!

[Tommy Danger]

We threw a party out here without really planning it...

We threw this giant tent with good sound, good vibes, and good Djs (and a hookah lounge) and it sorta just pulled the crowd from the rave that was currently going on and then we stayed packed the whole night!

I know where you are coming from wanting to throw a party. The satisfaction you get the next morning when people come up to you thanking you for such a wonderful time really truly is worth it.

I myself am in the same boat looking for a venue to throw a foam party. Me and my friends did so well with organization on this last one we didn't fully plan we are excited to throw an official one we WILL plan!

Good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for!

[Justin Rayn]

things that kill a party:

busts
shitty sound
shitty djs
shitty promotion

so....

find a solid venue, solid sound, and solid talent then put some hard work in...and don't half ass anything. if you don't have the $$ or need to cut corners...just go to someone else's party. youll get a bad rep from djs and party people from one or two sour events and people devoted to the scene don't forget.

try to meet some people that are already doing their thing and try to help them out before putting on your own production. youll learn a few things and meet some key people and find out good places for locations before putting ur name out there. if you're into the scene already you'll probably have an idea about venues in your area.

[RedRythmicPsyrpent]

Originally Posted by TrAnCeFrEaK

Ok so me and my friends were sitting and thinking about it...We can really throw our own parties! so ive looked into it a little and saw that it really is possible to do. so ive assembled a bunch of trusty friends who are willing to help and donate something...the only problem is we dont know where to start? so i figured id come to ravelinks and ask considering this site has always helped me with every problem! peace love and thank you to who ever can help

tell your friends to throw it, and attend it yourself. trust me, its a lot less fun throwing a party than it is attending one. too much responsibility. get a few years of partying under your belt, and when you get bored, throw your own parties safely and responsibly so that the young whippersnappers can get a chance to experience the glory that is rave.