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Leave your ‘kandi’, stuffed animals, glow sticks and other popular items at home say organisers of Kaskade’s recent show at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. Unfortunately, for all the hardcore ravers out there, these items were placed on a “Not Allowed” list.

Kaskade subsequently went on a tirade condemning the organisers for falsely associating the “Kandi Rave” culture with drug use. Recent tragedies at Electric Zoo, and locally at Defqon, illustrate the importance of drug education. We’re all for controlling the use of illicit substances at music festivals. If organisers believe that banning the afore mentioned items will assist in this cause, then respect.

Whilst we personally do not understand or agree with the need or desire for these people to dress so outlandishly and wrap tasty treats around their wrists, we understand that it is part of their identity and their connection with dance music. We don’t believe that these bright accessories are necessary to appreciate the music, but it’s part of the “culture”, and maybe fearing kandi ravers is not the most appropriate way to deal with things.

Listen. This list of everything “not allowed” was never presented to me. It’s something that’s been generated within the last week. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

Even though we’ve been percolating for 20+ years, + people think EDM is mainstream, not a lot has changed in the mind of The Machine. — Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

It’s still US vs. THEM

— Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

Crap articles like that one the @LATimes wrote, combined with highly publicized tragedies at our events create a perfect storm.

— Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

So this manufactured + false image of us as a bunch of drugged-out zombies w/pacifiers + dead eyes scares them. What can I say?

— Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

Taking away glow sticks, stuffed animals, + candy (*Kandi) makes them feel more in control. That seems to be the crux of the thing.

— Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

We have power guys. We will change things for sure. We already are.

— Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

Regardless of the periphery, the core is the same. Music+You+Me We’re going to PLUR the shit out of that place tomorrow night.

— Kaskade (@kaskade) September 13, 2013

Source: EDMSauce