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How to run a rave chapter in another city
SLIST started in Mexico City before it existed in New York. The expansion from CDMX to NYC — and the...
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How to survive a police raid
At the 37th event, two hours in, NYPD and FDNY shut it down. Arrested alongside a staff member who was...
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How to add vendors to your event
Events that offer only music are leaving money on the table. Adding vendors — clothing, art, tattoos, food — transforms...
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Bar operations at raves
Bar revenue is the number that determines whether a venue invites you back. Not ticket sales, not Instagram impressions, not...
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DM outreach for events
DM outreach is the highest-conversion marketing channel for underground events, and also the one most promoters execute poorly. The difference...
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The ego-first flyer principle
The single highest-leverage flyer design principle at SLIST is not about typography, layout, or color. It is about ego. Specifically:...
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How we built a 9,000-person SMS list
The SMS list started at zero in early 2024. By January 2026, it was over 9,000 contacts — past attendees,...
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The guest list growth hack
Guest lists are not freebies. They’re the most effective growth mechanism in event promotion — if you structure them as...
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Payment delays, bank freezes
Payment processing issues will hit you at the worst possible time. Not when business is slow and you can absorb...
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How to book DJs when you have no reputation
Nobody wants to play for a promoter with zero events, zero followers, and zero budget. This is the cold start...