I decided to narrow my subject down to EDM/Riddim at music festivals because EDM in general is far too broad to find Points of Significance.
Sub-Subject: Things People Exchange
POS:
Kandi: bracelets that only EDM listeners create.
Perlers: similar to Kandi, but they are made with beads that are ironed together and are necklaces not bracelets. These are again created by the listeners of EDM.
Sub-Subject: Types of “Dancing”
POS: Shuffling, Poi, Gloving, Hooping: These are all a way for EDM listeners to get creative.
Sub-Subject: Outfits
POS: To go to a festival, someone doesn’t just throw on a tee shirt and jeans. It takes some thought and creativity to put together a unique outfit.
Sub-Subject: The Location of Music Festivals
POS: Most concerts of other types of genres take place inside a stadium with assigned seating. However, EDM is more of a festival, so it allows people to move around more freely, and it creates a better chance to meet other people.
Overarching Point of Significance: EDM music at festivals really brings people together through their creativity.
Question: How does EDM effectively unite people during music festivals?
Kandi:
Perlers: