THE YOUNG ONES
As Glastonbury announces plans to attract more young people to next years festival, DHP Group, the premier live music and club operator in the Midlands, is extending the options for underage music fans in Nottingham.
With sites such as Myspace making music file sharing easier than ever, and more and more bands garnering an online presence before launching into the mainstream, it’s no surprise that under-18s are some of the biggest consumers of today’s new music.
As such, the launch of Stealth’s new ‘Under The Radar’ night, which is aimed directly at the 14-18 market, has exploded onto the scene, frequently attracting up to 300 younger music fans, all glad of the opportunity to sample the latest bands in a live environment.
This new addition to the Nottingham music scene follows in the footsteps of Rock City’s successful ‘Alternative Under 18s’ night, which has been playing bands such as Green Day, Slipknot, Funeral For A Friend and My Chemical Romance since 2004.
George Akins, managing director of DHP, explained, “Under-18s are some of the most enthusiastic fans when it comes to live music, however most venues don’t have a license for 14+, despite the huge demand. “At Rock City a lot of our gigs are 14+, but there’s still a need for affordable shows that are restricted to under-18s only, where younger teenagers can attend alone to experience the atmosphere of a live event in a controlled environment.
“As well as our Rock City and Stealth shows, we’re also working with other promoters to extend the options further. The Bric-a-Brac event at Rescue Rooms is taking place over an entire afternoon in the summer holidays and will showcase at least seven new acts including Friendly Fires and Crystal Castles.”
Under The Radar is held on regular Saturdays, from 6pm – 9.30pm and has seen the likes of Best Fwends, Shy Child, The Teenagers and Hadouken play recently. Upcoming shows include We Smoke Fags and Does it Offend you, yeah?, both of which will play Under The Radar ahead of their appearance at the main Stealth night Stealth vs. Rescued.
DHP is also a big supporter of under-18 bands, offering local talent the opportunity to play on stage at Rock City. This year the Rescue Rooms will also play host to the ‘Highway to Hell’ Kerrang Metal Summer School, which will give players from across the Midlands the opportunity to improve their technique and styles while rubbing shoulders with the stars.
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Notes DHP runs Rock City along with The Rescue Rooms, Stealth and The Social which are other smaller music venues around Nottingham City Centre, with a total nightly capacity of 4000 people, and well as The Thekla in Bristol. DHP is the premier live music and club operator in the Midlands, with more than 500 shows per year in its own venues, club nights five nights per week and two public bars open seven nights a week.