u/Old-Campaign8605

Hi,

We are kind of new in the country and city (2 years). I've been looking for places that allow under-19s on Fridays and Saturdays, with shows starting between 6 and 8 pm, and we would be leaving at 10pm max.

So far, we've often brought our 11-year-old daughter (she's a drummer) to the Emmet Rey or Rex or jazz bistro, which are "restaurants" with a jazz scene, that's the only places we've found for now. It's really great, but we haven't gotten her to a proper concert yet. I've been searching for a while, and any indie/rock concerts and scenes are 19+.

We've noticed we're often the only ones bringing our kid. That might not be a thing here... Is there any place we could bring her with ear protection and still hear some 60-80s rock covers live?

Thanks.

Update: Not talking about street festivals (we had plenty this summer) or big stadium scenes.

Hi, I'm the father of an 11 year old girl who plays drums. I'm not a musician and don't know much about how this industry works.

She takes lessons, and we have an electronic drum kit at home. Twice a year, she performs at the school concert with other kids and teachers.

Now, she wants to form a band and play outside. I've looked around but haven't found any open mics for kids or places where she can jam, even with adults, since bars usually host these at night and are 19+. I've seen some DIY options, but they require a band, instruments, and a sound system. She's eager to perform more gigs in front of people, not just doing rehearsals. I'm considering getting a battery setup and placing her drums in a park, playing along with music to build her confidence. Also, with all the summer "festivals" outside, how do you get registered for a slot there? You can't just show up and ask a band to play a few songs, right?

How are other kids/teenagers doing?

Thanks.

Edit: Thanks for the answers. That just raised more questions. What does "good parent support" look like? What do you wish your parents were doing (or not doing) to support you on your music journey?