Seth Troxler campaigns for #NightlifeMatters

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) recently launched a nationwide campaign called 'Nightlife Matters'. Seth Troxler joined with the #NIGHTLIFEMATTERS movement in effort to save, restore and uplift dance music culture in the US and UK.

The innovative voice of house and techno gave a deep, eloquent explanation of the cause and its prospects to Clash.

Troxler cited the troubling, ongoing issues of club closures, stigma against dance music and a lack of education and governance throughout the scene.

In a stark comparison between the US and UK with the more liberal mentality of Germany, Seth pointed out how Germany reveres dance music as a vital part of culture, significant to economic benefits and stimulation for welcoming different races, genders and sexualities.

"It has the same capacity as high-art, food or film to inspire and influence a generation. In the UK and US by contrast, there's a total disconnect between night culture and 'culture proper'. Legislators don't understand who we are or what our value is, so there's no desire to protect it."

Troxler's piece continued to define the steps necessary for a real change, refocusing on the Nightlife Matters movement.

The campaign will address the issues of stigma directly to official policy makers and government, with aims to push society towards accepting dance music as something to be wildly celebrated, not suppressed. The DJ stamps the younger generation as the only power who can truly drive the movement and calls for international support.

"It’s not hard, all we need to do is participate. That’s how we’re going to protect our night life. That’s how we’re going to save club culture."

We're with you, Seth.

Learn more about the Nightlife Matters movement here.

[Via: Clash]

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