Bringing under 18s to a gig

runningbuddy · 15-10-2019 11:50pm #1

Hi folks, my daughter ad her pal are both huge twilight sad fans. I got the, tickets for button factory tomorrow night. I'm going with them. Tickets state 18s only. Does that mean accompanied under 18s will be ok?? Is it worth risking heading up to the venue ??

okidoki987 · 16-10-2019 9:55am

What age are they?

Hoboo · 16-10-2019 9:57am

runningbuddy wrote: »

Hi folks, my daughter ad her pal are both huge twilight sad fans. I got the, tickets for button factory tomorrow night. I'm going with them. Tickets state 18s only. Does that mean accompanied under 18s will be ok?? Is it worth risking heading up to the venue ??

Normally will give the option of accompanied minors. If not, it'd be like walking up to a nightclub to bring your two kids in, because you're with them.

I'd ring the venue, and ask for email confirmation

_Brian · 16-10-2019 9:58am

While I expect you may be allowed vouch for your own kid in as an underage, I’d be surprised and even a bit annoyed if you can vouch someone else’s kid into an over 18’s venue.
What ages are they.

runningbuddy · 16-10-2019 9:58am

Both 16 folks

RayCon · 16-10-2019 10:12am

If the Button Factory is like The Academy , they will not be allowed in - regardless of being accompanied or not. I know this from experience.

It's a licensed venue so unless it's stated as an "All Ages Gig" (ie. the bar is closed or limited to upstairs where access is controlled) - the 18 age rule is strictly enforced.

I'd ring the venue to make sure.

runningbuddy · 16-10-2019 10:24am

RayCon wrote: »

If the Button Factory is like The Academy , they will not be allowed in - regardless of being accompanied or not. I know this from experience.

It's a licensed venue so unless it's stated as an "All Ages Gig" (ie. the bar is closed or limited to upstairs where access is controlled) - the 18 age rule is strictly enforced.

I'd ring the venue to make sure.

Cheer ray, I always found the Academy quite lax. I brought my son there when he was 16 (a young looking 16 too). I heard button factory is notoriously strict though

RayCon · 16-10-2019 2:23pm

runningbuddy wrote: »

Cheer ray, I always found the Academy quite lax. I brought my son there when he was 16 (a young looking 16 too).

Really :eek: ... a few years ago my nephew was visiting from Australia ... decided to surprise him with tickets for a gig in The Academy .... arrived in on the night, bouncers asked for ID ... he took out his passport , 17yr 11mths old - told him "no way". After a bit of chatter , a manager came out and said "ok, on this occasion only you can come in , but only watch the show from the balcony where the bar isn't open. If you move downstairs - you'll be removed" ....

runningbuddy · 16-10-2019 2:57pm

RayCon wrote: »

Really :eek: ... a few years ago my nephew was visiting from Australia ... decided to surprise him with tickets for a gig in The Academy .... arrived in on the night, bouncers asked for ID ... he took out his passport , 17yr 11mths old - told him "no way". After a bit of chatter , a manager came out and said "ok, on this occasion only you can come in , but only watch the show from the balcony where the bar isn't open. If you move downstairs - you'll be removed" ....

I think if it is mid week, they are a little more laid back, if you know what I mean. It is hit and miss and depends on who is at the door.

It is a shame really as my teens love their music

Irish Aris · 16-10-2019 3:41pm

runningbuddy wrote: »

I think if it is mid week, they are a little more laid back, if you know what I mean. It is hit and miss and depends on who is at the door.

It is a shame really as my teens love their music

Ask them if you could sit in the upstairs seating area. I can't remember if there is a bar upstairs, but if there isn't maybe they will allow you to sit there with no issues

runningbuddy · 16-10-2019 3:45pm

Irish Aris wrote: »

Ask them if you could sit in the upstairs seating area. I can't remember if there is a bar upstairs, but if there isn't maybe they will allow you to sit there with no issues

I'm pretty sure there is a bar upstairs...(was there only a while back but didn't really take in my surroundings !!)

runningbuddy · 16-10-2019 3:48pm

Actually was there for Murder Capital and there were quite a few youngish looking lads in the place

Marty Xavier · 16-10-2019 4:20pm

what about the 3 Arena, thinking of bringing my 11 year old to a gig next year?

runningbuddy · 16-10-2019 4:22pm

Marty Xavier wrote: »

what about the 3 Arena, thinking of bringing my 11 year old to a gig next year?

3 Arena is defo okay.

mvl · 20-10-2019 11:47pm

runningbuddy wrote: »

3 Arena is defo okay.

own experience ?

runningbuddy · 21-10-2019 1:01pm

mvl wrote: »

own experience ?

Yes. Tickets generally say, under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult

loyatemu · 21-10-2019 1:10pm

I brought my (then 13 yr old) son to the Olympia a couple of years back and it was fine as long as he remained accompanied by me at all times. I had emailed them in advance to confirm.

sweetie · 22-10-2019 2:29pm

how did it go OP?

runningbuddy · 24-10-2019 11:19am

sweetie wrote: »

how did it go OP?

We got in !!! Security was very lax. Maybe because it was mid week

sweetie · 24-10-2019 11:26am

runningbuddy wrote: »

We got in !!! Security was very lax. Maybe because it was mid week

Brilliant!

Bringing under 18s to a gig

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