Ridiculous
I am under twenty one years of age, but does that mean that I shouldn't be able to attend a concert? What makes a concert at various venues 21+ material? I looked up what shows at a concert venue in Philadelphia (The Khyber) are 21+ and which are not. Those shows which are early are All Ages and those which are later are 21+. I had always believe that shows at various venues were 21+ because these venues served alcohol not because of the time the concert began. However, who are concert venue operators to say when people under twenty one can stay out at night? I don't see a big difference between a concert ending at 10 pm and a concert ending at 11:30 pm where there should be an age difference. Also, I realize that there are bars at concert venues, especially smaller venues, which serve alcoholic drinks and it can be hard to keep track of which concertgoes are twenty one and which are lying. However, many venues have easy ways of preventing mishaps. When concertgoes enter they say whether they are over twenty-one (if they are they have to show ID) and they get a certain colored wristband). If they are not then they get a different colored wristband. This way, waiters or bartenders know how old the person is and can know whether or not to serve them alcohol or not. Also, a show can be all ages and there is no trouble. Underage concertgoers are asked to not sit near the bar area; the concept really isn' t that hard to grasp and everyone is happy. I just don't understand why I have to miss so many shows because I am 18 years old. I do not drink alcohol nor do I wish to. I just would like to see my favorite bands perform live and I don't see why venues must have shows 21+.
In fact, a few of the bands I had wanted to see I could not see someone older listening to. The band Air Traffic is not a band someone older would listen to, but is clearly a teen or older teen band, as well is the band Your Vegas. While many of the bands I listen to aren't popular with younger crowds I don't think concert venues should discriminate.
In fact, a few of the bands I had wanted to see I could not see someone older listening to. The band Air Traffic is not a band someone older would listen to, but is clearly a teen or older teen band, as well is the band Your Vegas. While many of the bands I listen to aren't popular with younger crowds I don't think concert venues should discriminate.