France’s long-running tension with underground rave culture, known in Europe as “free parties” is entering a completely new phase. A proposed law in Marseille could introduce heavy fines for up to €3,000 for those attending and/or organizing illegal parties. A clear signal of a stricter stance on free party culture across the country that could soon spread all throughout the continent.
Marseille’s proposed Illegal Rave Law targets both organizers and attendees, a classical move when trying to make a scene disappear in its entirety. Under the proposal, ravers could face fines of €1,500 for attending an unlicensed…
