Diverse algorave lineups across gender, ethnicity, and class build diverse audiences and communities

The algorave guidelines make explicit that diversity in performer lineups is not just ethical but practical: a diverse lineup attracts a diverse audience, which in turn creates a healthier, more resilient community. The dimensions named include gender, ethnicity, class, age, belief/non-belief, and education. The guidelines also note that first impressions matter disproportionately — if the early events look like a ‘boys’ club’, the reputation is hard to shake off. Affordability is part of inclusivity: events should consider pay-what-you-can pricing. For organisers, diversity is a design constraint to apply from day one, not a retrofit.

Examples

An algorave that balances gender, features international and local performers, charges sliding-scale entry, and actively reaches out to nearby communities is demonstrating these principles. A closed network of friends all from the same background is not.

Assessment

You are organising a first algorave in a new city. List five concrete actions you would take before the night to ensure lineup and audience diversity. For each, explain which dimension of diversity it targets.