Music in the Parklife

By Ben Ritchie (16, Headliners)

Recently I went to the Tennents Vital concert in Belfast’s Ormeau Park. It was my third year at the concert and for me it was the best yet, that’s saying a lot considering how amazing Snow Patrol were last year. For me however I don’t think that there are enough concerts available for those under the age of 18. Young people at most concerts have to be accompanied by adults which can lessen their enjoyment and experience of their day if they have their parents looking over their shoulders at any feeble antic. With the exception of the Odyssey and the Waterfront Hall, there are very few music venues that cater to the younger generation of music and this has to change if young people are going to get the best of the music scene and to accompany both superstars and rising hot talent into coming especially to Belfast, to front and merchandise themselves amongst the Irish contingent.