We believe that EDM --Electronic Dance Music-- should be accessible to anyone of any age. We also believe that we should cooperate with the local laws.

Current curfew laws in the City of Phoenix state:

Sec. 22-1. Curfew– Juveniles under sixteen years; exceptions.

It shall be unlawful for any juvenile under the age of sixteen years to be, remain or loiter in, about or upon any place in the City away from the dwelling house or usual place of abode of said juvenile, between the hours of 10:00 p.m and 5:00 a.m. of the following day; provided, however, that the provisions of this section do not apply to said juvenile when accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of said juvenile, or where said juvenile is on an emergency errand, or where said juvenile is on reasonable, legitimate and specific business or activity directed or permitted by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of said juvenile.
(Ord. No. G-865, § 2; Ord. No. G-3620, § 1)

Sec. 22-2. Curfew– Juveniles sixteen years of age or older; exceptions.

It shall be unlawful for any juvenile sixteen years of age or older and under the age of eighteen years to be, remain or loiter in, about or upon any place in the City away from the dwelling house or usual place of abode of said juvenile, between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m.; provided, however, that the provisions of this section do not apply to any emancipated minor or to a juvenile accompanied by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of said juvenile; or where said juvenile is on an emergency errand, or where said juvenile is on reasonable, legitimate and specific business or activity directed or permitted by his parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of said juvenile.

(Ord. No. G-865, § 2; Ord. No. G-3620, § 2)

Sec. 22-3. Curfew– Responsibility of parent or guardian.

It shall be unlawful for the parent, guardian or other adult person having the care, custody or supervision of a juvenile to permit such juvenile to be, remain or loiter in, about or upon any place in the City away from the dwelling house or usual place of abode of said juvenile in violation of sections 22-1 and 22-2; provided, however, that the provisions of this section do not apply when the juvenile is an emancipated minor, or when the juvenile is accompanied by his parent, guardian or other person having the care, custody or supervision of the juvenile; or where the juvenile is on an emergency errand, or where the juvenile is on reasonable, legitimate and specific business or activity directed or permitted by his parent, guardian or other person having the care, custody or supervision of such juvenile.
(Ord. No. G-865, § 2)


As such, we believe that events should be 18+, however, in the spirit of welcoming everyone, we would like to encourage under-age ravers to bring a parent or legal guardian with them and stay with them at all times, and we ask promoters to adopt a policy where parents are charged half-price to encourage them to attend. We believe that an open-door policy will foster and encourage a strong relationship with the community at large. We are a counter-culture, not an organized crime syndicate, as the major media has portrayed us.

We would like to encourage parents to work with local promoters to throw "under-age" events in controlled environments with chaperones. There are events like this currently being thrown and we encourage more of them. We hope that through these efforts we can bring young ravers the headlining talent seen at major raves. This will take money and serious organization, but it can be done.

We do not condone nor condemn drug use among adults; we do NOT approve of minors using drugs. We want EVERYONE to be educated and given the facts on the drugs available at raves. Please be aware that raves are not the only place where drugs are easily accessible--they are easily accessible at ALL music events, except perhaps at Wiggles concerts, but you can bet that there are parents out there who dabble as well. In other words, recreational drug use is far more common and pervasive than you think. Know what is out there, what it does and share this information with others. Knowledge is power.

Over the last few years, events have taken on more of a sexual tone and some have been sexually themed. We do not advocate minors being invited to participate in these events, however, if parents are willing to attend and supervise their teens, then we support the parents' decisions. If you are going to "hook up" with people from raves, please use protection. We are not immune to spreading STDs and we have known people who have personally contracted and passed around disease. BE SMART-you are not immune, you are not invincible.

We don't feel that any of the things we stand for are particularly outrageous and counter what rave culture is all about. Some people feel that we are restrictive; we appreciate their opinion, however, our first priority is to protect and keep people of all ages in the rave scene--especially minors--safe. If you don't agree with our method fine, but please understand and respect our intentions.

Thank you--
Just CARE