Acid techno is a style of techno with sharp, squelchy basslines made with the Roland TB 303, giving the music a wild and hypnotic sound.

An afterparty is a gathering that continues once the main event ends, usually in a smaller, more intimate space where the night keeps going until sunrise or later.

A B2B set is when two DJs play together and take turns mixing tracks during the same performance.

A B3B set is when three DJs perform together on the same decks, taking turns mixing and combining their styles into one shared performance.

Beats per minute - the speed of a track. Techno typically ranges from ~120 to 150 BPM.

A drop is the moment in a track when the tension breaks and the full rhythm, bass, or melody hits, creating peak energy on the dancefloor.

Four to the floor is a drum pattern where the kick hits on every beat, creating the steady pulse that drives most techno and house tracks.

Hard techno is a fast and heavy style of techno with powerful kicks, sharp rhythms, and high energy, often played at raves and warehouse parties.

PLUR stands for Peace, Love, Unity, Respect - the core values of rave culture that promote kindness, acceptance, and community on the dancefloor.

A rave is a high-energy dance event centered around electronic music, a strong sense of togetherness, and freedom of expression, often lasting all night or longer.

Techno is a genre of electronic music built on repetitive rhythms, hypnotic beats, and mechanical grooves, born in Detroit and evolved worldwide.