Music festivals, live gigs and dance culture.


For a first go at drum circles, a little preparation is all you need. Most of the work happens before you leave home. Let's look at what makes drum circles work, and what you can s

A small community dance or concert is easier to get right once you know a few basics. The aim is to keep things simple and stress-free. Here is a practical look at a small communit

Here is festival volunteering, broken into clear, simple steps. Most of the work happens before you leave home. The rest of this article covers festival volunteering in plain, prac

Leave no trace at festivals is about the experience, and a few habits make it better. A little planning leaves more time for the music. Let's look at what makes leave no trace at f

Rain, wind and heat all affect world music traditions in different ways. None of it needs expensive gear. The rest of this article covers world music traditions in plain, practical

Most problems with the history of outdoor music festivals come from a few common slips. A little planning leaves more time for the music. Let's look at what makes the history of ou

Salsa and swing dancing does not have to be expensive if you plan ahead. None of it needs expensive gear. Here is a practical look at salsa and swing dancing for music fans.

Doing drum and bass as a group means splitting the jobs and agreeing on a plan. Most of the work happens before you leave home. Below, we walk through drum and bass step by step.

If house and techno dancing is new to you, start with the simplest version. A little planning leaves more time for the music. The rest of this article covers house and techno danci

Dancing at live shows comes down to a handful of simple ideas, and this guide covers them. None of it needs expensive gear. Below, we walk through dancing at live shows step by ste