Morning Gloryville

The alarm clock rings.
6.00.
I open my sticky eyes, in the pitch black night.
I jump in the shower, then in my pants. I’m not going footing, or preparing breakfast: I’m going morning clubbing.
It requires courage and self-​abnegation to fight the gravity of one’s bed and fluffy attraction of your sheets to go clubbing in the morning.
The concept was created in Sweden, and quickly exported to London, where Morning Gloryville was born, and became pretty popular.
Soon enough, more cities started organizing them, including Dublin.
Their philosophy? (quoted from their Facebook page)
«Morning Gloryville is a huge heap of fun, a necessary injection of good positive energy into humdrum city morning culture. On a deeper level, we believe in transforming clubbing into something sustainable and healthy. We are challenging societal norms and in doing so giving our community a sustainable means of expression. We’re bridging the gap between the conscious dance scene (five rhythms, biodanza etc) and what we could term ‘traditional’ raving. We believe in the transformative power of dance, sobriety and embodied practice. We also believe in a sound system that can blow your socks off! «
And indeed, it was really cool!
Morning Gloryville prepared everything to make this morning time smooth and nice.
The location of these parties change every time, but always in the center, mostly in Dublin 2.
When you arrive, what you feel instantly is a vitaminized atmosphere.
You receive a hug, and let’s go! People are wearing neon rave outfits, some are having their first latte, and other are doing yoga.
Everyone else is in the other room, where party is kicking.
No alcohol here, only good mood and and expressos, but it’s enough to transition from your bed to the craze of the nigh… hm, of the day!
The DJ is playing nice retro mainstream titles, and mixing techno. Everyone is dancing, jumping, laughing.
What a great, great day to start the day!
A few hours, people start leaving to work. You push the door again, to be welcomed by sunshine…
Another day is starting, but not like any other one.
Just grab a scone, listen to the music still playing in your head, and rush to your first morning meeting.
Long live Morning Gloryville, and hope to see you during the next one!