If you don't trust huge corporations, then you shoudn't trust parties sponsored by them. Many times raves are so expensive because the producers are not commited to the scene and they know they can make lots of money overcharging for big name performers. It is time to change all this. A few crews are doing their part, but we need more. Grassroots futurism in the form of a Boston Underground Massive.
Beats are freshest when they come from the underground.
Support cheap underground events. Be critical of capitalism rather than complicit.