Masculinity & trance
I want to start by saying that I am a woman and in my 7-8 years in the scene, I've always had a hunch that the trance community skews heavily male because it provides such a safe space for emotional release, especially events with more euphoric/uplifting genres (think Lumi). Of course there are always exceptions to this, and there are also many other music genres that might provide this type of space as well, but I think trance is unique in that it is so explicitly emotive, and there are now more male artists who will cry onstage, get really emotional, etc. (factor b, a&b guys come to mind, love them for this!). However I know this wasn't always the case - lots of male artists still have a kind of poker face on when they play. What do you guys think? Do you feel that trance has helped create an emotional outlet for you in a world where men having emotions tends to be discouraged? Thanks for all your responses in advance! much love<3 Edit: reposting from my other, older acct since the first one got auto-removed :/