Knowing I wanted to investigate the two themes of youth culture and music, I went to a local gig at an independent venue (Wharf Chambers) in Leeds to see if there was much of an underground scene going on.
In Hull the local music scene is something both myself, and a lot of people I know, are really in to. The appeal of going to see lesser known bands in small venues appeals a lot on a community and inclusivity level. I've noted regularly how often people become invested in their local scene, getting to know the bands playing the usual circuits, and how this resolves in a more enriching environment for all involved.
Going to Wharf Chambers, the numbers of attendees were quite on the low side, with approximately twenty people, at most, in attendance. However the general mood of the room was still one of involvement. It was this intimacy that really got me thinking about my project, the little nuances of both musicians and audience members that showed their interest in one another really stood out to me. The idea of music bringing British youth culture together is something I would like to continue to look into throughout my work in this project. The indie underground scene is something that really interests me, but I'm wary of having enough information to draw upon if I were to tackle this project through that avenue. Could it really be called a 'modern subculture' or is it just a leisure activity?
I think at this point, while I'm very interested in the current scene, it would maybe make more sense to look at past subcultures and how they brought together youth through music rather than trying to understand if it's still occurring now.
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