taking a 5 year old to a JLS concert?

Lirin

There was a 3 year old girl beside me at Rush a while back. She loved it. Think my first concert was 5-6.

Only thing- ear muffs, definitely- as eardrums will need protected.

Alikay

I think she'd be bored way before the band actually come on. We took our kids to concerts from about age 10 or 11 and they still got a bit wriggly after an hour or so. We had seats at large venues (Nottingham Ice Arena, Derby Assembly rooms) so the view was good and they were safe but I think 5 is way too young and frankly a waste of money at that age. I agree with the Disney On Ice suggestion or one of the childrens shows which tours (Hungry Caterpillar, Numberjacks etc).

kafkathecat

I first took my ds to a concert at 7(he is now 13), he knew we were going and was very keen to come. He loved it but fell asleep before the end. We also gave him ear plugs; many venues hand them out free. He has since been to many concerts and is learning to play drums and guitar. Far from having damaged hearing he can hear some types of bats.

Mme.Hibou

What's with all the naysayers?

Seems a shame for the OP's daughter to miss seeing a group she likes for the sake of a late night. Although I agree a weekend would be best ... I'd also suggest a different concert but each to their own

I also advocate the Peltor ear defenders, I think they're only about £10 and will be handy if it's very loud.

We've been taking our little boy to music events since he was 12 weeks old, we went to Blur in Hyde Park, he's also been to a couple of festivals.

jungle_jane

i took 3 kids to see JLS a few months ago...everyone stands - included in the stands area.

Also, you aren't allowed to put them standing on chairs - apart from being a bit inconsiderate to the youngsters behind its not considered safe and in our concert there were marshalls walking about telling people to get off seats.

i think only you know your own child and whether 5 is too young. The one i went to was an indoors gig - wembley - and it was full on...the audience is mainly young girls and their parents and the squealing/frenzy is intense over a couple of hours. They also have a stage show in which they go around the crowd on a raised platform so just about the whole audience gets a close up. it gets pretty frenzied as they walk around. also, there were several support acts and a 5 year old might get tired/bored so it could be worth arriving a little later and avoiding these?

We also took them to see JLS again at Hylands Park...it was outdoors and more relaxed. obviously you don't get so close to the stage/performers but it might be more managable.

By the way, it was an excellent gig. i was quite surprised - i would usually stab myself in the eyes before going to a teen gig but i really enjoyed it...JLS rock...

spaghetti_monster

Another vote here that it will be too loud.

I work sometimes for pop and rock events and always wear ear protection - and I don't stand in front of the stage (where it's even worse), or next to screaming teenagers!
I'm always amazed how loud people want everything, like they don't care about going deaf. Often the music sounds worse too, distorted and out of tune.

kafkathecat

I can beat that Mme Hibou, I took my ds to a Blur concert before he was born. I did wrap my coat around my tummy though as it seemed so loud...

shellsuit

kafkathecat wrote: »

I can beat that Mme Hibou, I took my ds to a Blur concert before he was born. I did wrap my coat around my tummy though as it seemed so loud...

I took my son to see Stevie Wonder & Lionel Richie, when he was still a bump and we both wiggled all night!




OP, might your daughter get bored waiting around? Might it not be too loud? Might she get tired? If the answer to all those is No, then I'd take her, after all, you know her best!

Kittendreich

Lots to consider above... Also - Is it not a bit expensive for a 5 year old...? Most big tours for tickets, travel, merchandise, food etc for two there wouldn't be much change out of £150-200+. Everyone spends different amounts on their kids (which as long as they can afford it is fine) - but it is a lot if she hates the crowds/noise or alternatively she falls asleep halfway through! As someone suggested above I'd go for a tour DVD which will be fun over lots of months rather than a one night blowout.

pigpen

kafkathecat wrote: »

I can beat that Mme Hibou, I took my ds to a Blur concert before he was born. I did wrap my coat around my tummy though as it seemed so loud...

I took my oldest to Rod Stewart before he was born and Tiddles to Bon Jovi.