Gigs for underage bands

The Volt

After playing our first gig yesterday, we're just curious as to whether we have many options. Is there anyone online here who deals with younger bands and gives them gigs, apart from Blast there doesn't appear to be much. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places, but any info is much appreciated.

Cheers

feelthegrease

DO NOT PLAY BLAST. Unless of course you want to be exploited. And support coca-cola, at that. And have anyone wanting to go to your gigs have to pay ridiculous amounts of money.

browse around www.punkforit.eu

theres been something of a lull in all ages gigs recently, many venues in south dublin/north wicklow have been lost due to various reasons, but they do pop up occaisonally, and sure theres bound to be loads again soon.

Yakult

I think theirs not enough proper music venues in this country, like alot of them are pubs so you need id for them so..

Really need to be looked at by communitees imo..

Mr Rivers

One day you'll be over 18 and won't care

Yakult

Mr Rivers wrote:

One day you'll be over 18 and won't care

Thats not the point tho!

feelthegrease

Yeah, its completely unfair for there to be so few venues that allow all ages gigs. Before i was 18 it really was a hassle. underage kids have a right to play/see gigs too ya know.

Mr Rivers

I know they do but the problem is they're a tiny minority that abandon the cause when they turn 18, it's a constant problem with an inconsistant group demanding it

The Volt

R_H_C_P wrote:

Really need to be looked at by communitees imo..

Good point, what would the chances of a boards gig being staged be? Ye all seem to know where I'm coming from and I think it'd be cool if we could do something.

feelthegrease

well, if i like your bands music (giza link) and you promise never to play another blast gig, i can probably help you get a gig or two at some point in the future.

but ya know, i may hate your music. you never know.

NeMiSiS

What is your location ?
I know a couple of all ages venues.. I know alot of bands give out about them too, but that's a different story... and down to the .. inexperience of younger bands..
Tom

OLP

My band are all 15/16 and we play gigs all over dublin, DIY punk gigs in bars, so either become a punk band or Do It Yourself.

The Volt

feelthegrease wrote:

well, if i like your bands music (giza link) and you promise never to play another blast gig, i can probably help you get a gig or two at some point in the future.

but ya know, i may hate your music. you never know.

Well we have just the one recording so far, but we recorded last week and will have 5 songs done when they're finished being mixed. It's a pretty basic recording on myspace, they'll improve though.

www.myspace.com/kevinonabike

We're located in Blessington but can play anywhere loike!!

NeMiSiS

Hah. I'm from Blessington... well near enough Try get on the Express Out slot in the Ballyknockin, only got a new phone there today so will PM the number later. We are also thinking of doing an Open Mic in The Lakes... but that won't be for a while..
TK

The Volt

NeMiSiS wrote:

Hah. I'm from Blessington... well near enough Try get on the Express Out slot in the Ballyknockin, only got a new phone there today so will PM the number later. We are also thinking of doing an Open Mic in The Lakes... but that won't be for a while..
TK

Yeah good idea! Hopefully the age wont matter! I was up a few weeks back for the pantera tribute band but had to leave early! We'd love to play up there!

The Volt

NeMiSiS wrote:

Hah. I'm from Blessington... well near enough Try get on the Express Out slot in the Ballyknockin, only got a new phone there today so will PM the number later. We are also thinking of doing an Open Mic in The Lakes... but that won't be for a while..
TK

Yeah do PM that number to us!!