Post by The Curmudgeon on Nov 26, 2012 20:43:50 GMT 2
So I went to the Jens Lekman gig last night, and it really got me thinking. Not about the gig itself, which was superb, but on the polar opposite attitudes towards safety and security.
The venue the gig was held was called The Arches, which has made a bit of a name for itself for hosting dance nights and hip hop shows. Obviously, Jens Lekman's blend of heartbroken, clever pop was a bit of a contrast to what usually goes on there.
The people who work there must've noticed it too. There was no body searches at the door. No bag searches. Not even security at the front of the crowd. Nothing. We went in, they took our ticket and that was it.
The numerous "NO DRUG ZONE" posters, warning people if they were found with drugs they would be prosecuted, seemed hilariously out of place, but is normal procedure for the majority of their other shows.
So how is that fair? Why do Jens Lekman fans get a free pass but people going to see, say, 2 Many DJ's, wouldn't? The majority of gigs I go to, unless it's for small indie bands, have searches etc. The Barrowlands (the best Scottish venue, referenced in that Amy Macdonald song from the Your Verdict series a few months back) has metal detectors when you pass through.
So should there be one rule for all? Does the music of the performer really contribute to the fan-base? If you get searched for weapons at a 50 Cent gig should you get the same treatment when you go see Sweden's answer to Morrissey?
What do you think?
The venue the gig was held was called The Arches, which has made a bit of a name for itself for hosting dance nights and hip hop shows. Obviously, Jens Lekman's blend of heartbroken, clever pop was a bit of a contrast to what usually goes on there.
The people who work there must've noticed it too. There was no body searches at the door. No bag searches. Not even security at the front of the crowd. Nothing. We went in, they took our ticket and that was it.
The numerous "NO DRUG ZONE" posters, warning people if they were found with drugs they would be prosecuted, seemed hilariously out of place, but is normal procedure for the majority of their other shows.
So how is that fair? Why do Jens Lekman fans get a free pass but people going to see, say, 2 Many DJ's, wouldn't? The majority of gigs I go to, unless it's for small indie bands, have searches etc. The Barrowlands (the best Scottish venue, referenced in that Amy Macdonald song from the Your Verdict series a few months back) has metal detectors when you pass through.
So should there be one rule for all? Does the music of the performer really contribute to the fan-base? If you get searched for weapons at a 50 Cent gig should you get the same treatment when you go see Sweden's answer to Morrissey?
What do you think?
