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bringing a 3 year old to a gig?

  • 04-02-2008 12:57pm
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭


    im thinking about going to a concert on june 6 (dont think i can mention who it is..but its a pop-punk singer), mainly because my 3 year old sister keeps asking me to take her.
    ive never seen kids at gigs before so im just wondering if this would be allowed? or if its just an all around bad idea?
    i promised i would do something fun with her in the summer and she idoizes this singer (sad,i know) so i just thought it would be a cute idea.
    :confused:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,247 ✭✭✭✭6th


    I have a 3 year old and wouldn't do it. Mine went to a kids show in a certain place in town but it was aimed at kids so the noise was at a decent level and no problem with crowds.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    v bad idea, unless it was actually a 'kids' styled band (S Club, or whoever are around now??).
    It would be noisy, and she mightn't see a lot... even if it's seated (as most people will usually stand up anyway... these are heavily enforced at kids / teeny pop gigs though).

    Just get her a DVD of the artist in question. Saves you time and money!

    EDIT - just checked the artist in question (sk8ter girl... hint).
    I'd imagine they'll be expecting a young crowd, but nowhere near that young!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭flyingdagger


    It's a nice idea but imo not a good one-to the best of my knowledge i think most of these events are over 18's.I wouldn't bring a 3year old to a gig,for many reasons,loud music,alcohol,large crowds etc.But thats just my take on it


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    So you'll deafen your kid sister now when she is still development her understanding of speech and cognition, rather then let her do it as a teenager?

    Mike.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,408 ✭✭✭Huggles


    I sat beside a 4 year old at Iron Maiden in the Point in 06 :D


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭DonnaDarko


    It's a nice idea but imo not a good one-to the best of my knowledge i think most of these events are over 18's.I wouldn't bring a 3year old to a gig,for many reasons,loud music,alcohol,large crowds etc.But thats just my take on it

    well the gig in question is all ages(alot of younger kids like the singer now),but its standing so hence why im not sure if its a good idea.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭DonnaDarko


    mike65 wrote: »
    So you'll deafen your kid sister now when she is still development her understanding of speech and cognition, rather then let her do it as a teenager?

    Mike.
    i wasnt planning to stand her next to a speaker, i wouldnt stand close to the front as im sure it would be a little rough.


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 28,633 Mod ✭✭✭✭Shiminay


    Are you for real?

    1) Volume - ears will be blown away.
    2) Crowds - a person that small will get crushed
    3) Age - how does a 3 year old know what they like?
    4) BRAIN??? Have you got one? (if that's personal abuse, so be it, but this topic is moronic beyond comprehension)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭DonnaDarko


    Kharn wrote: »
    Are you for real?

    1) Volume - ears will be blown away.
    2) Crowds - a person that small will get crushed
    3) Age - how does a 3 year old know what they like?
    4) BRAIN??? Have you got one? (if that's personal abuse, so be it, but this topic is moronic beyond comprehension)
    wow lose the attitude, please.:rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    DonnaDarko wrote: »
    well the gig in question is all ages(alot of younger kids like the singer now),but its standing so hence why im not sure if its a good idea.


    Definately don't go. You'd be crazy to bring her.
    Younger kids like her, but no younger than 13 should really go to this type of show to tbh.
    I know the idea was 'cute', but this would be far from cute as she'd see nothing and you'd be too worried about losing her in the crowd of smelly teenagers trying to mosh to pop-rock...


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 52 ✭✭DonnaDarko


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    Definately don't go. You'd be crazy to bring her.
    Younger kids like her, but no younger than 13 should really go to this type of show to tbh.
    I know the idea was 'cute', but this would be far from cute as she'd see nothing and you'd be too worried about losing her in the crowd of smelly teenagers trying to mosh to pop-rock...
    yeah youre probably right. there seems to be no seating at all for this show..just standing,grr.
    ah well thanks everyone
    :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,323 ✭✭✭Savman


    Wouldn't recommend it personally, but if you absolutely have to do it then do not consider anything other than reserved seating. If that's not available then wait for another gig.

    I'm also a bit miffed as to how a 3yo would even know what a concert is. DVD ftw


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,698 ✭✭✭garthv


    Ive seen babies at festival...dont see why a 3 year old shouldnt be at a gig,
    My advice : give the kid earplugs, stick to the back and leave before the end.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,439 ✭✭✭Skinfull


    I second that. you dont have to stand in the mosh pit or next to a speaker. Get the kit ear phone, over head ones like they use in construction and she'll be grand! No harm in it.

    Is it an outdoor gig? Would be better if it was. Better chance of chillin out on the grass etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,834 ✭✭✭Toast


    I saw a two year old running around at a Boredoms concert while his parents bootlegged the concert. It was harrowing as the kid kept running up to drunks who wouldnt see him but he managed to survive it in the end. You'll probably have to deal with the same problem as keep in mind a 3yr old is going to get very bored very quickly at a gig as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Apart from the essential need to protect the child's ears there is the boredom factor. I can see little reason for a child that young at a gig plus the fact that gigs popular with kids are as ear-splitting as an adult gig. IMO DVD and promise to bring her when she's bigger(nice and vague).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39,693 ✭✭✭✭KevIRL


    Kharn wrote: »
    Are you for real?

    1) Volume - ears will be blown away.
    2) Crowds - a person that small will get crushed
    3) Age - how does a 3 year old know what they like?
    4) BRAIN??? Have you got one? (if that's personal abuse, so be it, but this topic is moronic beyond comprehension)

    Kharn, consider this a warning (as per charter) for an abusive post.

    Your first 3 points are valid, but number 4 is unhelpful and insulting. Any further posts along these lines will result in a ban.

    OP - IMO 3 yrs of age is too young to attend a gig.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,519 ✭✭✭Oral Slang


    I've been at many gigs in the Point where there were little kids with their parents seated in the balconies - Ozzy, Maiden, ACDC etc. Wouldn't recommend it for a smaller venue though, at least there ars seats a good bit back from the speakers in places like the point.
    Always see kids with their parents at the festivals around Europe too. They seem to enjoy themselves from what I can see, but 3 might be a tad too young.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    too worried about losing her in the crowd of smelly teenagers trying to mosh to pop-rock...
    I'm 10 times her age and get worried about that!

    Just tell her you tried to buy tickets "but the lady said you have to be over 6/10/12", simple as that, it would be understandable, kids cant go on certain rides in funfairs etc, I mean, I doubt all her mates are going!.

    Then get her the DVD or whatever, bring her to the pictures, and tell her she can go next time. That new 3D U2 would be more enjoyable for a 3 yearold, even if they dont know them.

    Festivals are a little different, kids can run around, and away from the stage is not too loud, there is no escape in the point, toilets would be a nightmare too.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 192 ✭✭1408


    I would advise against this, as it would prob do more good then damage, at 3 years of age she should just be bought the cd. the artist in question will most likely be around for a few years, she herself is young enough, its funny actually cause my first gig was to see this artist in question. although i was 17 at the time....and i only went to see the support band on the night....gr8 by the way


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