Though I think I want my essay to focus on a past subculture and how that brings together British youth through music, I thought this event was still worth mentioning. I recently went to two gigs, both featuring the alternative bands The 1975 and Ratboy, that were held in small venues around the UK (I attended Rockcity, Nottingham, and Bridlington Spa, Bridlington). The gigs came about in anticipation of The 1975's new album set to release in February. The band wanted to test out some new material on the road prior to the album release, and set out a November tour for the UK.
What struck me about these dates was that all the venues had been specifically chosen for their small capacities and intimate nature. During their Rockcity session, the venue was in fact too small for their background lighting affects, so they played without a backdrop. The decision to chose such small venues, they say, came from a desire to get back to their roots and play to people who really wanted to see them play; to connect with people in an intimate way and get back to where they started.
It seems that even in today's society the want for creating a real connection with people through music is still something very vital; having a crowd that feel as though they are a community is something that bands still want despite fame or fortunes. It's this spiritual link between clan mentality and feeling of place, and music, that I want both my essay and practical work to capitalise on.
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