nightlife metaphysics

The freedoms associated with liminal spaces – club nights, abandoned buildings, forgotten shopping malls – often have a lot to do with the fact that these places, and the marks people left of themselves within them, will eventually disappear. There’s also something inherently egalitarian about them; a place that nobody owns or stakes an exclusive... See more

In Melbourne’s @o3space, a new kind of party is changing how students hit the books. Dubbed the "Study Rave," this event fuses the high-energy beats and colourful lights of an electronic music rave with the focused vibe of a study session. For many, it’s the perfect antidote to the isolation and procrastination of studying alone at home, offering... See more

I view a party as a ritual space, so I focus a lot of attention on the experience of the dancer. At night parties, lights should be minimal for several reasons. The visions on psychedelics are most powerful in darkness. And we find it easier to let go in darkness. Easier to dissolve.