Rave Monkey

Rave Monkey Rave Monkey celebrates rave culture. We create a free magazine, support DJs, MCs and promoters, and offer design, merch and printing for the scene.
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📖💚 Looks like DJ Annabelle found the Makina section! JGS & Intent’s feature in Issue #001 has been getting plenty of lo...
26/06/2026

📖💚 Looks like DJ Annabelle found the Makina section!

JGS & Intent’s feature in Issue #001 has been getting plenty of love, and we can’t blame her. Real roots, real energy, and keeping Makina alive for a new generation. 🔥

Big thanks to Annabelle for sending in the snap and showing us exactly what Rave Monkey is all about, sitting down, having a read and supporting the scene.

We’ve loved seeing where Issue #001 has ended up, and with only a few copies remaining before Issue #002 drops early next month, these photos mean the world to us. ❤️

Keep them coming, ravers!

📸 Got a copy? Tag Rave Monkey and show us what article you’ve been stuck into.

(We’re still waiting for someone to admit they skipped straight to Trickett’s Top Tips… 👀😂)

26/06/2026

Yesterday’s cancellation of Defqon.1 has left the hard dance community in shock.

The decision was made after Dutch authorities issued an unprecedented Code Red weather warning, with extreme heat creating serious safety concerns for the tens of thousands of people attending the festival. While many fans were understandably devastated, the safety of festivalgoers had to come first.

Since the announcement, social media has been flooded with videos showing small groups of attendees pulling down temporary fencing and reports of antisocial behaviour as emotions boiled over. Some posts have gone as far as claiming there were “riots”.

At the time of writing, however, there appears to be no official confirmation that widespread rioting took place. While there were clearly isolated incidents and frustration among some festivalgoers, the term “riot” seems to be an exaggeration based on the information currently available.

For many people, Defqon.1 is the highlight of their year. Thousands had travelled from across Europe and beyond, invested huge amounts of money, and were understandably heartbroken to see the event cancelled after arriving on site.

We hope everyone affected by the cancellation gets home safely and that those who have travelled so far receive the support they need over the coming days. Our thoughts are with the fans, artists, crew, organisers and emergency services who found themselves in an incredibly difficult situation.

Massive thanks to Sarah Rose for sending over this awesome photo of MC Shocker showing some love for Rave Monkey #001. ...
26/06/2026

Massive thanks to Sarah Rose for sending over this awesome photo of MC Shocker showing some love for Rave Monkey #001. ❤️🐵

From the dancefloor to behind the mic, it's been amazing seeing so many artists and ravers getting involved and supporting the magazine.

These photos mean a lot to us. Rave Monkey has always been about celebrating the people who make the scene what it is, and seeing legends like MC Shocker with a copy of Issue #001 is what it's all about.

Keep the photos coming, rave family! 📸

Issue #002 is just around the corner and we can't wait to get more monkeys out into the wild. 🙌

🔥🐵 Scene legend DJ Cally showing some love for Rave Monkey #001!Big thanks to DJ Cally for repping the monkey, and mass...
25/06/2026

🔥🐵 Scene legend DJ Cally showing some love for Rave Monkey #001!

Big thanks to DJ Cally for repping the monkey, and massive love to Sarah Rose for capturing this awesome snap for us. ❤️📸

Seeing artists who have helped shape the soundtracks to so many memories holding a copy of the magazine means the world.

Issue #001 has travelled far and wide, and with Issue #002 about to hit the presses, we're already blown away by the support from every DJ, MC, promoter and raver who's been part of this journey.

Keep those photos coming, rave family. Every one puts a smile on our faces. 🙌

🎶📖 Before Facebook. Before Instagram. Before algorithms. There was Ravin Eye magazine Long before social media feeds to...
25/06/2026

🎶📖 Before Facebook. Before Instagram. Before algorithms. There was Ravin Eye magazine

Long before social media feeds took over, Ravin Eye was the magazine every Hardcore raver wanted to get their hands on. Built by ravers, for ravers, it became part of the culture itself.

As Rave Monkey begins its own journey, we felt it was only right to pay respect to the people who helped pave the way.

We sat down with founders Charlie and James to talk about pirate tape packs, photocopied newsletters, flyering in car parks, Hardcore Heaven awards and the incredible 13-year journey that made Ravin Eye a legend of the scene.

❤️ This isn't just an interview. It's a piece of Hardcore history.

📰 Full article in the comments.

🎤🔥 16 years old. One mic. A big future ahead.Some artists spend years trying to find their voice. G-Wez is already makin...
25/06/2026

🎤🔥 16 years old. One mic. A big future ahead.

Some artists spend years trying to find their voice. G-Wez is already making his mark.

Growing up surrounded by rave music, stepping onto the mic always felt inevitable. Now he's building a name for himself with the energy, confidence and hunger to carve out his own place in the scene.

We caught up with G-Wez to talk about finding his style, dealing with the pressure of coming into the scene at such a young age, his biggest influences and where he wants the journey to take him.

This isn't just another interview. It's the story of the next generation stepping up.

📰 Read the full article via the link in the comments.

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO ADVERTISE IN ISSUE #002! 🚨We're going to print early next week, which means this is your final chance ...
25/06/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO ADVERTISE IN ISSUE #002! 🚨

We're going to print early next week, which means this is your final chance to get your event, brand, release or business inside the Summer Edition of Rave Monkey.

From £25 quarter page adverts to full features and premium placements, every advert helps make this magazine possible.

Every penny goes straight back into printing more copies and getting them into the hands of DJs, MCs, promoters and ravers across the UK.

Issue #001 reached over 2,300 copies distributed and we're aiming even bigger with Issue #002.

🔥 The Inside Front Cover has already SOLD OUT.
🔥 Back Cover and Featured Spread spaces are limited.
🔥 Once we go to print, that's it until Issue #003.

If you've been thinking about advertising, now's the time.

Drop us a message and let's get you in the magazine. 🐵📖

🔥🐵 Legends supporting legends!Here's Andy Demize with none other than Amadeus Mozart of the Tidy Boys, proudly showing o...
24/06/2026

🔥🐵 Legends supporting legends!

Here's Andy Demize with none other than Amadeus Mozart of the Tidy Boys, proudly showing off their copy of Rave Monkey #001.

Seeing the magazine making its way into the hands of artists who have helped shape our scene is something we never take for granted. ❤️

From the dancefloor to behind the decks, Rave Monkey is all about celebrating the people, music and memories that make this community so special.

Big thanks to Andy for the snap, and to Amadeus for showing some love for the monkey! 🙌

Only a handful of Issue #001 copies remain before Issue #002 lands next month.

Keep those photos coming, ravers! 📸

Some of life's best memories start with: "Go on then, just the one..." 😆Tag the mate who's responsible for turning "one ...
24/06/2026

Some of life's best memories start with: "Go on then, just the one..." 😆

Tag the mate who's responsible for turning "one quick pint" into an adventure. 👇

🚨 Who's killing the dancefloor?Another grassroots venue is disappearing, and it isn't an isolated story.Across the UK, c...
24/06/2026

🚨 Who's killing the dancefloor?

Another grassroots venue is disappearing, and it isn't an isolated story.

Across the UK, clubs and late-night spaces are vanishing. Not because people have stopped raving, but because the places that give scenes room to grow are being priced out.

For promoters, DJs and ravers, losing venues means losing far more than four walls and a sound system.

This one hits close to home.

📰 Read the full story and why the future of underground music could depend on what happens next. Link in the comments.

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