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Would you take a 5 year old to a concert?

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 13:33

My 5 year old dd is obsessed with Girls Aloud and I'm considering trying to get her some tickets to see them in concert later this year. Is this a really bad idea for someone of her age? Concert venue isn't too far away and it wouldn't be on a school night. I haven't mentioned it to her yet as I haven't made my mind up yet but she would be seriously chuffed.
Any thoughts? I'm not too sure what my reservations are but I'm thinking noise, crushing, late night etc etc

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mileniwmffalcon · 19/02/2009 13:38

i think a proper gig is too loud, too late and too long at that age tbh. took 5yo to see her favourite band at 10pm at a festival but i feel differently about that because a) she was cwtshed up dozing in a pushchair waiting for it all to start b) you have more options to move away if it's too noisy etc. c) we could (and did) take her straight back to the tent when she'd had enough after about 3 songs. (her 3mo sister slept right through )

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 13:53

Thanks. Will mull it over for a while.

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 18:08

Bump- anyone else?

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EffiePerine · 19/02/2009 18:11

I'd worry about the noise levels

muggglewump · 19/02/2009 18:13

I took DD to the X Factor tour when she was 3. She loved it but I was quite prepared to leave if she didn't.
I think it's fine but obviously you are risking that she will hate the noise and it will be a waste of money.
Your call really.

Aimsmum · 19/02/2009 18:18

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 18:56

Conflicting opinions!!
I am still in two minds about it- I'm sure dd would absolutely love it. She's very mature and confident and not bothered by new experiences or places so I guess it's just the noise issue...
I have to decide soon as the ticketsay I'm bidding on end in 30 mins!

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MollieO · 19/02/2009 18:57

I would think it would be too loud, although you could get ear protectors for her (like I didn't for ds at Farnborough airshow last year!).

ShannaraTiger · 19/02/2009 18:58

I would take her if you think she can cope with the late night. Would take ear plugs forherthough in case it's too loud for her.

harleyd · 19/02/2009 19:00

girls aloud..personally i wouldnt...but i would get her dad to take her

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 19:00

Yes, was thinking that if I do go I would get some kind of ear defenders for her.
Now I just need to work out how to let dh know how much they cost if I go for it

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VanillaPumpkin · 19/02/2009 19:01

My 5 just would not get it. Waste of money for her. She loves shows at the theatre though.
If she would get it and cope with late night etc (again my 5 wouldn't) then go for it and enjoy.

I do sometimes think our children don't have things to look forward to though. My first gig was such a big deal I remember it all.... Our lot do it all so young....I am aware I am quite old fashioned though.

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 19:06

I quite like GA
She would genuinely love it- she wathes and listens to them all the time, copies the dance moves and knows all their names. She has been to the theatre, pantomimes, shows etc many many times and loves it.
Dd is a bit of a performer and wants to BE a member of GA

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fartmeistergeneral · 19/02/2009 19:06

my ds is 10 and I still haven't taken him to a 'gig' as they are so loud and quite long.

If they came on and played about 4 of her favourite songs, then it would be fine, but be prepared for it to be quite long for her.

My friend took her 10 year old to a gig and he ended up sitting down for significant parts of it as all the crowds and flashing lights were too overwhelming for him.

My first gig was when I was 13 and it was Bucks Fizz

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 19:15

DD has an amazing concentration span (even better when it's Girls Aloud) and nothing bothers her- I'm not concerned about her being overwhelmed by it all or getting bored; I think my main worry is the noise and late night.
I think I'm swaying towards not going now anyway!

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fartmeistergeneral · 19/02/2009 19:25

It might not be too late a night for a one off, especially if it's a weekend night. Someone else mentioned about going to get drinks etc to break it up, and definitely ear plugs. My ears always ring after a concert.

Think you should go - hope you're not paying too much over the odds for the ticket though!!! Not ebay I hope!

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Haylstones · 19/02/2009 19:45

It is Ebay but they're sold out and it's cheaper than anywhere else I've found. I'm not buying those I was watching today anwyay- hopefully there will still be some available when I make my mind up!

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fartmeistergeneral · 20/02/2009 08:32

Just be careful. If you buy tickets on ebay, and the date of the concert is changed, and you can't make the new date (speaking from personal experience here!!), you can't claim the refund as it wasn't you or your card that bought the tickets in the first place. The seller would have to claim the refund and they may not want to as they would only get the face value back obviously and not the inflated price they sold them to you for!! Hope that makes sense, looks a bit of a ramble!

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Haylstones · 20/02/2009 10:59

Thanks, I hadn't thought of that! The tickets I saw went for only £2 over the face value so that wouldn't be a problem but it's unusual for them not to go for more than that!
I'm still trying to decide whether or not to go!

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ActivityApple · 20/02/2009 11:26

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fivecandles · 20/02/2009 15:48

Absolutely not. And I think it's really sad that anyone should even contemplate exposing their young daughter to such highly sexualised images of women as well as the noise (which can cause long-term damage). Sorry.

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