Rotterdam Rave is the collective name of techno parties and festivals that have been organized in Rotterdam, the Netherlands since 2013 by the company with the same name. Rotterdam Rave has grown as one of the biggest hosts in techno events in the Netherlands.[2][3]
| Rotterdam Rave | |
|---|---|
 The iconic Rotterdam Rave logo showing a clenched fist on the Ahoy venue. | |
| Location(s) | Maassilo, RDM Grounds, Ahoy Rotterdam |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Founders | Karim Soliman |
| Attendance | 50,000+ (per year, all events)[1] |
| Website | Official website Official festival website |
History
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The concept was founded by Karim Soliman, who wanted to change the Rotterdam techno culture and with the goal of making Rotterdam internationally famous for its techno scene.[2] It started with illegal raves in the Kralingse bos. After that, he wanted to organize a real rave, but with the same atmosphere. The first edition was hosted in 2013 in Perron, a small but popular club in Rotterdam, with about 1,000 visitors.[2] After this edition, the raves moved to Factory 010 (now known as Now&Wow),[4] but this was also too small for the concept that got increasingly popular. Most parties are now hosted in the Maassilo.[5] In 2016, Rotterdam Rave hosted the Rotterdam Rave Festival for the first time, on the Lloyd Multiplein in Rotterdam.[6] In 2019, the Rotterdam Rave Festival location moved from the Lloyd Multiplein to the RDM grounds in Rotterdam, a long-time wish of the organisation because of the raw feeling with the port, warehouses, and the overall industrial port terrain. [3] In 2023, Rotterdam Rave hosted a rave at the new RTM Stage of Rotterdam Ahoy for the first time.[7]
Rotterdam Rave Festival
edit| Edition | Year | Date | Lineup | Location | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2016 | 6 August |
|
Lloyd Multiplein, Rotterdam | [6] |
| 2nd | 2017 | 19 August |
|
Lloyd Multiplein, Rotterdam | [8] |
| 3rd | 2018 | 18 August |
|
Lloyd Multiplein, Rotterdam | [9] |
| 4th | 2019 | 17 August |
|
RDM-Grounds, Rotterdam | [10] |
| Cancelled | 2020 | 15 August |
|
RDM-Grounds, Rotterdam | [11] |
| 6th | 2021 | 14 August |
|
RDM-Grounds, Rotterdam | [12] |
| 7th | 2022 | 13 August |
|
RDM-Grounds, Rotterdam | [13] |
References
edit- ^ "About us | Rotterdam Rave". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ a b c "Karim Soliman over Rotterdam Rave Outdoor Festival". Guestzone (in Dutch).
- ^ a b "Rave Outdoor Festival op RDM-terrein". www.dehavenloods.nl (in Dutch). March 14, 2019. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Factory 010 in Rotterdam, agenda & info". Partyflock. March 11, 2018. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Gorsel, Robyn van (February 16, 2015). "'Ik wilde verandering brengen in de technocultuur'". Metronieuws.nl (in Dutch). Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ a b "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2016". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ Block, Guido (May 14, 2023). "Rotterdam Rave Kicks-Off 2023 with MDG at Rotterdam Ahoy RTM Stage".
- ^ "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2017". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2018". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2019". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2020". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2021". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Rotterdam Rave Festival 2022". www.rotterdamrave.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-16. Retrieved 2023-05-16.