Patrick Topping Plans Alcohol-Free Day Party Sober October Rave

Patrick Topping is gearing up for a new event, the Sober October Rave, set to take place next month. The party will coincide with the Macmillan Cancer Support scheme ‘Go Sober’. Topping aims to encourage attendees to experience their first sober rave at the event.

Embracing Sobriety for a Healthier Experience

Sharing the news on social media, Topping revealed that he has been performing sober since 2017. This decision has positively impacted his “relationship with music and partying” while also enhancing his mental and physical well-being.

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Topping emphasized, “I’m not saying I’m fully against alcohol, every other event I play at sells it. I just want to offer an alternative for a night during Sober October, where people can come and not feel the pressure to drink but still have that communal experience of raving together and with other people on the same level.”

He continued, “I love the idea of people being able to come and not feel hungover or tired for days after, but instead just have a fully positive experience, where the music is central and it’s a really healthy, unique shared experience.”

Benefits of Sobriety

Reflecting on his sobriety journey, Topping opened up in a 2022 interview with Mixmag, stating, “I went sober for a few reasons, mainly because I was sick of feeling horrific after a night on the drink or a bender.”

He added, “It had actually started to tarnish the enjoyment of DJing a little bit too, and was making the prospect of doing a gig seem daunting sometimes, because I knew I was in for a big one and the aftermath that followed. That was against why I got into this in the first place, I should be fully looking forward to all gigs.”

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Get Involved in the Sober October Rave

While the event is still in the planning stage, the Trick label boss is encouraging people to register their interest in the alcohol-free day rave. Participants can also suggest which city they believe would be ideal for hosting the event.

Register your interest in Patrick Topping’s Sober October Rave here.

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FAQs

Q: What is the Sober October Rave?

A: The Sober October Rave is an alcohol-free day party organized by Patrick Topping in collaboration with the Macmillan Cancer Support scheme ‘Go Sober’.

Q: Why is Patrick Topping promoting sobriety at the event?

A: Patrick Topping aims to provide an alternative for individuals to enjoy a communal raving experience without the pressure to consume alcohol, focusing on music and positive shared experiences.

Q: How can I participate in the Sober October Rave?

A: To get involved in the Sober October Rave, you can register your interest and suggest a city for hosting the event.

Credit: mixmag.net