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Little Mix concert for a 7yo?

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lonerdottierebel · 27/12/2019 21:47

DD has been gradually getting into Little Mix yet. She's 7, so she's not quite as obsessed with particular pop groups as perhaps a 9/10yo would be, but she does seem to like them. They have announced a gig locally and I'm debating getting her a ticket.

Has anyone been to one of their concerts? Are they suitable for a 7yo? I've heard mixed opinions on Little Mix. Mainly, I'm wondering if their shows get too much for her age group - like, are they going to be dressed appropriately, not swearing, etc, or can I expect them to be dancing with half naked men and effin and jeffin?

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M0reGinPlease · 27/12/2019 21:53

are they going to be dressed appropriately

Depends how you define appropriate but in my opinion they are not suitable for a seven year old. They're absolutely vile.

Crunchymum · 27/12/2019 21:55

It would be a no from me.

MarchBorn · 27/12/2019 21:56

A definite no here, no way

Goingtobeoldearly · 27/12/2019 21:56

I took some of the kids to a concert last year, the girls
were around 9/10. From what I remember there were younger kids I think, a few families. It was quite a friendly concert, no drunkenness, behaviour was great. I think 7 is the youngest I would take them

Notthisnotthat · 27/12/2019 21:56

They will be in skimpy outfits, but will be a good show. Is it the summer tour that you plan to go to? The closest to us is standing only and was a nightmare when I took my then 8 year old. She much preferred seeing them at the SSE hydro. Would not recommend an all standing concert for a 7!year old.

Tombliwho · 27/12/2019 21:57

I doubt there will be effing and jeffing but I wouldn't want my 7 year old watching them thrusting themselves around the stage dressed in bondage gear.

BooksAreMyOnlyFriends · 27/12/2019 22:00

No swearing and make of the outfits what you will, but I think she's too young. I would worry about her ears.

ChristmasCroissant · 27/12/2019 22:00

LM did a concert near us a couple of years ago and lots of primary school children went and they enjoyed it. No swearing that I remember. We're seeing them again this year. I would go, although if there are any seats she might get a better view from them than standing.

PrettyPurpleFeather · 27/12/2019 22:01

Do you want your dd to aspire to these?

LittleMix

PositiveVibez · 27/12/2019 22:02

I don't think a lot of their songs are appropriate for 7yo tbh. Shout out to my ex for exanpke - some of the sentences should not be sang by a child.

tiredsleepysleep · 27/12/2019 22:03

My 7 year old niece went to see them and loved it! All the lights and dancing, she had flashing glow sticks.. yes the outfits may not be child friendly but they see it all on tv and worst now (pussy cat dolls on x-factor!!) and at even her age she knows they are stage costumes and not what people wear in real life.

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lonerdottierebel · 27/12/2019 22:03

@Notthisnotthat Yeah, the summer tour. I would definitely get seated tickets.

I might have to check out some live videos on Youtube. Part of me thinks she will absolutely love it, but part of me is worried I will be exposing her to too much too soon. The gig is pretty much on my doorstep and I don't want to regret not taking her, as it's an outside gig we will likely be able to hear it from where we live. Don't want her thinking 'I wish I could have gone to that'. Especially if her friends end up going, although haven't hear of any of them going just yet.

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alwaysfiltered · 27/12/2019 22:05

I took my DDs last summer. They really enjoyed it and anything inappropriate went over their heads. I think people are too precious. When I was a child I watched Pretty Woman and at no point realised she was a call girl. Children are innocent and will see things as such unless told otherwise.

PomBearWithAnOFRS · 27/12/2019 22:06

I'm a support worker for adults with learning disabilities and the absolute highlight of this year for two of the people we support was a trip to see Little Mix. They had a wonderful time, and (for once!) nobody batted an eyelid at them. They sang and danced and had a brilliant time.
It's often heartbreaking when people "in public" are unkind, or pass comments in their hearing, or move ostentatiously away, but the LM crowd were lovely.

ebeneezergood · 27/12/2019 22:07

It’s fine. Took my 8 year old to see them st theO2 last month and she loved it. They were wearing skimpy outfits but apart from that it was very child friendly - most rookie on our row were primary children with their mums. Lyrics went right over dd’s head. Wouldn’t want to do a standing gig but seated will be fine

CooCooCoo · 27/12/2019 22:07

lol at the usual outfit comments.

I’ve had my daughter at all little mix concerts since she was 6, she’s nearly 9 now. She’s no stranger to stage outfits like that, she’s seen me on stage. She doesn’t aspire to dress like that, she knows the difference.

It’s not little mix you should be worried about, if it’s the summer hits tour, I’d advise getting a seat rather than standing. It’s not unheard of for some folk to get pissed and enjoy the summer sun. I’ve seen a lot of rowdy drunk mums with kids in tow at the gigs. In general it’s a great outdoor event and we loved the last summer hits tour, it’s very family friendly.

Little Mix have grown with their audience (remember they’ve been around for nearly ten years!) but they don’t swear on stage, they know a huge percentage of their audience remains so young so they cater for everyone.

Ciwirocks · 27/12/2019 22:08

If you want to take her to a concert have a look at kidsbop, it’s a kids band singing current hits in child friendly versions. My 2 love their albums and I am taking them to the concert in April, they are doing a uk tour and the concert starts at 5pm so much more suitable for young children

CooCooCoo · 27/12/2019 22:10

The girls themselves are lovely, we’ve also done front row a few times and sound check and they have been adorable and interactive with my DD every time.

PotteryLottery · 27/12/2019 22:10

I took my 11 year old. The songs are fab. Some outfits skimpy but my DD knows she's not allowed to wear crop tops.

Some language inappropriate but it went over DD's head

Have a great time.

TheTruthAboutLove · 27/12/2019 22:13

I took my then seven year old cousin to a Little Mix concert a couple of years ago and she loved it! Her parents are very by the book, and would have said if they were uncomfortable but were absolutely fine for her to go. Yes, they do wear skimpy outfits, but they know their audience, they know there is a lot of young kids - but at the end of the day they are women who are proud of their sexuality, dress how they want and are brilliant advocates for a host of causes. So yes, I’d have no hesitation in taking her again, it was a great show and she loved every part.

Rottenmilkcup · 27/12/2019 22:13

@Notthisnotthat

Was that at Ayr? I'm taking my 8 year old and dreading it as standing only is it really that bad? Sad

AudacityOfHope · 27/12/2019 22:15

I tooK DD at 7 and she bloody loved it. All she sees is the dancing really, not the clothes.

edwinbear · 27/12/2019 22:18

I took my 8yr old to see them at the O2 last month and they were fab, I also took her in 2017. They put on a fantastic show which is very entertaining - DD understands they are wearing costumes to perform in which are not suitable for her to wear to Sainsbury’s! Or anywhere really Grin

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lonerdottierebel · 27/12/2019 22:24

For those of you who have took 6/7/8 year olds, did you take ear protectors? I'm a worry wart I'm afraid...

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UtuNorantiPralatongsThirdEye · 27/12/2019 22:27

I can't believe anyone would even consider taking their child to see Little mix, appalled actually.

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