Every weekend, Miami partygoers choose from an array of diverse options scattered across the Magic City. We all know the drill: We shell out too much for tickets (if we can’t weasel onto the guestlist) and then spend more than we can afford on overpriced drinks.
Us, and the zillions who flock here, year in and year out. The glamorous veneer overlaying Miami nightlife promotes an atmosphere of hedonism and lowered inhibitions. It stokes a cultural narrative that embraces VIP entrances and bottle service. But it also stifles creativity and activism, which in turn prevents our club scene from forging the bonds that transform a scene into a community.
A prominent local collective has long understood the need for these connections. Within the confines of the underground they occupy and shape, they’re carving out a space to promote political advocacy and awareness. It is part of a consciously sustained effort to center marginalized voices and important causes on the dance floor, and you can experience it for yourself on Saturday, June 7, at Resistance Rave (location TBA that day)…