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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?

OP posts:

edwinbear · 27/12/2019 22:29

No, we didn’t take ear defenders.

Wolfiefan · 27/12/2019 22:31

My youngest is 10. I wouldn’t take her.

Ithinkwerealonenowtiffany · 27/12/2019 22:31

Ive been (had to as my girls had no one else to take them) and they were shit. Half naked and make up was trampy. Awful look. Not suitable

Mulledwineinajug · 27/12/2019 22:32

I think you might live near me.
They came a few years ago when my dd was 7. She was the only girl in her class and the class above who did go because I said no. I don’t regret it.

She’s 10 now and if she’s desperate I would let her go reluctantly. They’re horrible. The lyrics are nasty, they are poor role models. But she is old enough to have a critical conversation and to question what she sees. No way would I expose a seven year old to that. It’s bloody depressing.

TheTruthAboutLove · 27/12/2019 22:35

@UtuNorantiPralatongsThirdEye Come on then, I’ll feed the troll, why wouldn’t I take a child to see Little Mix?

OP - We were in the front block and my cousin didn’t have ear protectors and was just fine.

anothernamejeeves · 27/12/2019 22:36

I don't get those saying the lyrics go over their head... essentially they are singing about adult themes namely sex....and don't kids go round the playground singing lyrics of songs they listen to?

ChristmasCroissant · 27/12/2019 22:37

Outdoor concerts are not as loud as indoor ones, so although I took earplugs we didn't need them.

MorganKitten · 27/12/2019 22:40

I saw Spice Girls at that age who were pretty much the same.
Interestingly they are huge supporters of beat bullying and the online abuse campaign, some similar ‘trampy’ comment directed at them online.... and here...

Divebar · 27/12/2019 22:41

They’re playing Hyde Park and I might take my DD who will be 8 and my niece who would be 9 by then. The other acts she likes are Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga & Beyoncé- so lose lose on the whole “ wearing clothes” which I find pretty sad ( although I don’t hear too much criticism about Beyoncé for this). She’s definitely into music much earlier than I was but a lot depends on the price of tickets.

Ditsythespider · 27/12/2019 22:42

My 7 year old is just getting in to them but has never really been to a concert before so I was in the same situation about whether to take her.

She’s quite a sensitive 7 year old and I’m not sure if she is going to love it or be crying ten minutes into the show because it’s too loud and crowded and she wants to go home.

I’ve decided to go to a fairly local little mix tribute act with her that is listed as suitable for children in spring instead this year and if she likes it. If she does I can maybe see if I can get tickets for the tour and if not we can always go next year.
If she hates it and wants to leave after one song at least I’ve only wasted £30 and not £100.

Have you thought about trying a tribute band first to see how your dc gets on?

PrimalLass · 27/12/2019 22:43

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

I've taken my daughter twice. Call the police.

Yesyesitsme · 27/12/2019 22:44

I took my 7 and 9 year olds to see them, and we had standing tickets. I was slightly apprehensive but it was brilliant. Loads of families there and a great atmosphere.

AudacityOfHope · 27/12/2019 22:46

@Rottenmilkcup there was only standing where we went to see them and it was completely fine. For quite a while we stood at the back for the better view, and no hassle at all.

No, we didn't take ear defenders. Would never have entered my head. Didn't see any kids wearing any either.

PomBearWithAnOFRS · 27/12/2019 22:48

Take ear defenders and decide when the music starts. I take my lot to heavy metal gigs, and made my youngest wear them a couple of times. I always took them, then made the call on where we were sitting and how loud it was on the night.
I bought them on Amazon for a tenner iirc.

whatnameshallitbethistime · 27/12/2019 22:48

I took my 8yo this year.

Outfits are definitely skimpy - there was also an advert for swimwear on before the show and she commented on that!

There was some swearing - don't know if she picked up on that but I'd surprised me given the age of a lot of the audience.

I wouldn't take her again but that's as much because she had some sensory issues and found it a bit overwhelming with all the noise and lights.

CooCooCoo · 27/12/2019 22:48

@lonerdottierebel you won’t need them. My other daughter has autism and sensitive hearing but the outdoor gigs are fine

AudacityOfHope · 27/12/2019 22:49

Appalled? Get a grip.

I went to see Prince when I was 13 and half his songs are about sex and/or wanking. And guess what? It's just music. Music is joyous and exciting. Kids just like the excitement and the flashing toys you can buy, it's an experience for them. That's all.

CooCooCoo · 27/12/2019 22:50

essentially they are singing about adult themes namely sex....

We all sang Two Become One in the primary school playground daily , clueless

ChorleyFMcominginyourears · 27/12/2019 23:24

I took my daughter 2 years ago when she was 9 and she loved it, going again in the summer as they are at our local open air theatre and we cant wait!

Notthisnotthat · 28/12/2019 07:47

@rottenmilkcup no it was Slessor Gardens in Dundee. It was really busy (naturally) they couldn't really see them on the stage as we were quite far back thanks to a huge golden circle set of ticket holders at the front. We arrived in time to see a support act too so they were getting tired of standing. They did have a good time but the arena tour with allocated seating was a better performance. They were only on stage for about 50 mins too on the summer tour.

MsChatterbox · 28/12/2019 08:03

I'm a massive fan of little mix. It's a no from me.

Deedoubleyou · 28/12/2019 08:09

I took my nine year old to their gig this year. She absolutely loved it, there was a little bit of swearing, skimpy clothing etc but on the balance of it, I would take a 7yo. There was a very girl power message and we had lots of fun.

leiaskye · 28/12/2019 08:13

I took my daughter when she was 6 to see One Direction & she found it too loud. Ear defenders were definitely needed then.

Took her & a friend to see Little Mix this year (age 9). My daughter was fine, loved it, but her friend struggled with the volume. Her mum had brought ear plugs. She was fine with those.

yes skimpy costumes but everyone knows that before you go. There was a proposal too - two guys in the audience. The girls got them up in front of everyone.

The girls interacted with the audience, & there was no swearing. It was so much better than I was expecting.

Allmyarseandpeggymartin · 28/12/2019 08:14

They do wear very skimpy outfits and they swear like navvies all while spouting rubbish about female empowerment. Put some clothes on hun and we will talk then.

TacoLover · 28/12/2019 08:21

The vitriol directed towards Little Mix is so tedious. Posters going on about how they're terrible role models because of their outfits, yet think it's a good example to label young women as 'absolutely vile' why is there always a pressure of young female popstars to be role models? Their music is not directed towards young children any more, and hasn't been for about five years. It's you who lets your child listen to their music, you who lets them become a fan. That's not their fault! Why the expectation that they HAVE to be a role model? Are you not a good enough female role model yourself? Is that why you're relying on random famous women?

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