Post Covid-19: Should Age Restrictions for Concerts be Increased?
A growing debate since live music venues reopened after Covid-19: age restrictions at concerts - should they be increased?
The age to be able to go to concerts without an 18+ guardian in the UK is, on average, 14. This number varies amongst certain concerts and venues. However, this feels low when you consider all of the dangers that come with the thrill of concerts. Because of this, I believe that the age restrictions to attend concerts alone should be increased to 18.
Image of concert crowd. Taken by Amy Mescus.
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