Since 2013 Big Fish Little Fish have brought raving to the family massive in the UK.
2023 BFLF launches in Southern California!
An independent, grassroots music and events crew of seasoned ravers and parents that put on family raves with all the freedom and excitement of a mini-festival, right in the heart of cities.
“London's latest clubbing craze. Reliably Excellent” – The Guardian
“credible DJ bills…..great effects…..magical” – Time Out
“responsible irresponsibility” – Robert Archand, BFLF regular
“The most fun we've ever had together as a family” – BFLF first timer
“three best days of my life: getting married, having my child, now THIS!” – BFLF first timer
Drawing on our experience as ravers and parents the BFLF crew create anarchic, social, daft fun for all ages. Inspired by Hannah's (the founder) lifelong love of clubbing and her family's enjoyment of festivals. BFLF is something we want to take our own families to – somewhere relaxed, entertaining, and where the adults enjoy themselves as much as the children and vice versa with grandparents, uncles, aunts and carers all in the mix.
'Raving always came from the heart, a way to express a love of music and dancing with your friends. BFLF extends that across the generations so you can rave with your family too. It's a celebration of life, love, unity and music. Together on the dance floor. ' – Hannah BFLF Founder
We work hard to make sure each event is unique – different DJs, creative themes and guest artists running everything from hula-hoop demonstrations to synthesiser workshops to interactive light installations.
Our parties are held in interesting and quirky venues; clubs, arts spaces, festivals, woods and pubs, which help create the ambience of being at a real rave.
What you can expect at a BFLF Family Rave:
- Top DJs playing club classics (2 Bad Mice, Jumping Jack Frost, Slipmatt, Aphrodite, DJ SS, Altern 8, Terry Francis, Plastician, Jerome Hill, Radioactive Man, Justin Robertson, Krafty Kuts, K Klass, DJ Food, The Orb, Tom Middleton, Terry Farley, Hatcha, Mixmaster Morris and Nihal have all played – check individual events for details)
- Fancy dress themes
- Bubble and snow machines, club visuals, giant balloons, glitter cannons and parachute dance
- Craft area with themed crafts, giant colouring mural, playdoh table
- Licensed bar
- Facepainting stall
- Play area with tents, tunnels and inflatables
- Babies-only chillout safe space
- Baby change and buggy park
- One-off installations/workshops (see event pages for details)
BFLF combine the big weekend raves with the BFLF monthly radio show and appearances at various festivals and quirky one off events.
We believe everyone has the right to a good time – so big fish, grab your little fish and see you on the dancefloor…Love Hannah and the BFLF crew xxx
