Calling all 30+ ravers—our prayers have finally been answered. Austin’s newest event series, ‘30 Over Raves,’ is reimagining nightlife for adults who miss the vibrant party scene of their younger years but now have responsibilities like careers and mortgages that make late nights impractical. These events offer a long-awaited solution for those caught between a longing for the energetic EDM parties of the past and the demands of their current lifestyles, including a decent night’s sleep.
The concept, developed by Austin-based electronic music event organizers Secret Disco Society, cleverly addresses this dilemma. Instead of typical late-night hours, the ’30 Over Raves’ run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This schedule allows attendees to enjoy a full rave experience—complete with the music and atmosphere of the 2010s EDM peak—and still be in bed at a reasonable hour. It caters to a generation that wants to party but also maintains a 9-5.
Tanner Friesen, founder of Secret Disco Society, explained that the idea for the ’30 Over Rave’ stemmed from a desire to innovate and connect with a specific audience. He described it as an effort to ‘flip the script’ by offering a late-night style rave experience during daylight hours, specifically for the 30-plus demographic.
The music at these events is a key draw, focusing on iconic tracks from artists like Avicii, Zedd, and Swedish House Mafia, who were central to the EDM scene in the 2010s. The goal is to transport attendees back to that period, evoking cherished memories from their “EDM glory days.”
“Secret Disco has been building community for over four years, and while we’ve welcomed an amazing new wave of young fans, a lot of our original audience has grown up with us. This was our chance to honor those OGs—people who lived through the golden era of EDM—and give them a space that feels both familiar and totally unexpected.”
The next ’30 Over Rave’ is scheduled for May 31st at Austin’s Vulcan Gas Company. Tickets are on sale now for $18.
Source – [H/T]