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we'll take these events for example
binary finary & transa both pretty much bombed
why?
what was so unappealing about either event?
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i was at transa, so i'll comment on that (though i can't say anything about b.finary).
imo, transa wasn't very great overall simply because of the whole "live" formula, which isn't really live at all. for those who were there, you know what i mean. 
furthermore, they were pretty much showcasing their new album "Chronology", they weren't "spinning" a set at all - they didn't even mix between songs, just let them die, and start the next one. the songs themselves were ok, some pretty original (as well as some classics - supernova was a blast, as usual). but not the standard club night set, you know.
personally, i enjoyed the other dj's more than i did transa (even though cafe del marco was to be heard twice during the night - which, hey, is f'ing awesome in my book!   )
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What would make you, the Toronto TA's, come out and support a trance event in the city?
Is it the venue? Sound? Lighting? General atmosphere? Price? Big Name DJs? 19+/all-ages? Cheap Drinks? Crowd? Women/men? Hype around an event/club? Because your friends are going?...or anything else ive missed
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i will try to answer this from my point of view, so this is all just my opinion.
the venue makes a big effect - i like to see downtown events, just because i like downtown also it's more convenient to get there rather than to viva (for me). so to extend this generally, i would say the venue matters in terms of convenience of location. another factor is reputation, though not as important imo. the guv has a reputation (good or bad depends on who you ask ), but a "reputation" might not always be good, because the more well-known a club is, the greater the danger of commercialization.
the sound is a huge huge huge factor!!! the perfect sound system - imo - is one where
a) it's loud (duh!), but
b) not loud enough so that you can't talk to people, not even while yelling! (hint: guv)
c) the sound is clear, and you can hear everything - that is, the bass isn't overpowering. but the bass still must be very strong (turbo had this down pat on that transa night), but not farting (hint: guv!). at the guv, you can't really hear the full details of the music, mostly farting bass (especially the main room - the kool haus is usually a little better). i personally don't like THAT much bass.
lighting is a must-have, for sure. especially if you're tripping out. cool lasers are a definite requirement!! smoke is cool too, but not when overdone.
ok i'll just hurry it up, this is getting tedious (lol). general atmosphere - if you mean the "vibe", then obviously this is THE greatest thing that will make or break your club night. likewise, i prefer non-hyped events, because hype tends to draw ginos  . NOT super-expensive drinks/refreshments is a huge bonus. if i'm dead tired in the course of the night, and/or parched, some fruit or drinks will definitely keep me going. the lack of refreshments (or a huge price tag) will make me call it quits earlier than i would like to. of course, if the dj is just THAT good, that is, to make me transcend the petty needs of the body through the music - well, damn, i'll stay 'till the end.
19+ for sure, to avoid the Candy Kid Raver Syndrome.
the biggest thing, though, is the DJ and the MUSIC. i must say that hearing the same uplifting formula can get tiring, so armin and ferry night after night (or similar style) would not be good at all. variety is key! hard trance should be a staple for sure. there should be prog in there too, and definitely psy/goa late in the night for maximum effetiveness!! (i love it)
well that was way overdrawn and totally more than i expected i would type. if i missed something i'll add it in later.
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