Camie Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Why is it no one hadly goes to gigs anymore. There is still the odd gig where a few people will turn up but its started to get more and more empty. Also include any ideas that could get people to start going to more gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden God Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 know what you mean man, went to see the atom gig last night, just a bit on the quiet side like! maybe its the weather or some shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Nah, it's been getting worse for ages. Two summers ago, gigs were so busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest you_nazi Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 rising costs perhaps? i dunno. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott 5FD Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 It's All Been Done Before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Maybe people are bored of seeing the same bills, same local lineups....I still don`t know why bands play all local band line-ups... Doesn`t really get you anywhere.Best to find a touring band that you feel fits with your band and contact all the venues on that band`s touring schedule and try and get on the bill. Means that the band become friends etc and you can use this to your advantage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 That is a good point Ross but you rarely see all local band line ups. I still go to a lot of gigs and find that they are empty a lot. People can't be bothered nowdays and prefer wasting their money on getting drunk rather than paying a few quid to see some good bands. I also notice Kef rarely advertise their gigs and wonder if they are actually making a profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ewan SSR Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Adequate Seven ast week was bare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 I haven't been to a gig in ages but that's due to school comitments. I think it will pick up in summer holidays? I know that I am going to be going to a lot more between now and starting uni. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 I thought it was gonna start picking up but im not so sure. The main problem is at Kef me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Fat Porn Star Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 I would....If I could...But I can't...So I dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro Droid Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 A lot of bands play too often, and people get sick of them. Once a month in the same city is plenty good for any band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripey Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 A lot of bands play too often' date=' and people get sick of them. Once a month in the same city is plenty good for any band.[/quote']I agree. I also think its completey wrong to whinge about low attendance - you can't demand or expect people to listen to you just because you are playing. If nobody shows up, its either the date/timing of the gig, bad promotion, or maybe *shock*horror* nobody is that interested in your band. Out of interest, which are the local bands which regularly pull the biggest crowds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lava p. Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 I also notice Kef rarely advertise their gigs and wonder if they are actually making a profitAre you blind? With the limited space available to promote gigs' date=' kef has its fair share. [/color'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 There needs to be some gigs with a mix of bigger Aberdeen bands rather than the usual 1 big band with 2 or 3 new/unheard of bands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lava p. Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 I thought it was gonna start picking up but im not so sure. The main problem is at Kef me thinkswell' date=' would you like to enlighten us on it?so pray tell us oh wise and mystic sage what your solution is?[/color'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Yeh I know you do your fair share but you put them up like a few days before the gig. I do not have a solution to this problem of people not going anymore that is why i added for people to put down ideas to help. I am not wanting to moan about people not going to gigs i merely want to help the problem by putting this thread up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lava p. Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 Yeh I know you do your fair share but you put them up like a few days before the gig.no we dont' date=' perhaps in very rare situations when locals do not confirm in time, not much we can do about that.And if that is the case, if you see them then other people see them.Its all choice, people can decide to go to a gig or they can decide not too.[/color'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camie Posted June 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 yeh but im hoping that this thread will provide solutions into attracting the people back. Like it used to be ages ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott 5FD Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 the bands need to do more promotion themselves, they shouldn't leave it up to the promoter or venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lava p. Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 very true, I think that is what needs to be looked at more closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lava p. Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 yeh but im hoping that this thread will provide solutions into attracting the people back. Like it used to be ages ago.I agree' date=' but music changes, people change and style changes we just have to do the best and accept it as it is.some of the bands you have seen that were sell out gigs or really busy just dont have the pull these dayswhats 'in' just now will be 'out' by the time you read thisso we have to find alternatives, which is not easy.[/color'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scott 5FD Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 they also need to be tactful in how they promote themselves. personally, i feel that if Five Finger Discount started putting posters up everywhere for our debut show then it would be a bit cheeky of us as people haven't heard of us, let alone our music. but if someone like MMW, 10EW, PoO or Quik were to put up there own posters then i'm sure that their would be an increase in attendance at their gigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripey Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 yeh but im hoping that this thread will provide solutions into attracting the people back. Like it used to be ages ago.If nobody is interested in going to gigs anymore, surely this tells you something. From most of the demo's I've heard on the AUBL site, the vast majority of these bands seem to be stylistically very generic and dated, and most of them come across as tribute bands, rather than artists with a sound of their own. Perhaps the bar needs to be raised to stop the scene being saturated with rubbish, and I think poor attendance at gigs should be motivating the bands to try a bit harder to stand out, rather than motivating them to whine that noone comes to listen to them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikola Tesla Posted June 6, 2004 Report Share Posted June 6, 2004 the bands need to do more promotion themselves' date=' they shouldn't leave it up to the promoter or venue.[/quote']I agree with that totaly, theres no point in the band relying on promoters to get the word out. If bands want people to come see them, they have to promote like mad, even if it gets people along who dont like your music, one of their mates might check them out and become a fan.As far as gigs go im pretty dedicated to my tastes in music and the local bands that are doing that. It's just a pity their gigs arnt too frequent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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