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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Zoya Patel

Any reasonable gig-goer knows that dancing is part of the show. So why are some people such anti-boogie bummers?

Fans dancing and cheering at a gig
‘Live music always reminds me how special art is, and how lucky we are when we experience it together.’ Photograph: Tony Tallec/Alamy

No one understands the joy of seeing a band from the 00s quite like an ageing millennial. At Bloc Party’s Melbourne show this past Sunday, my bestie and I followed the growing crowds of 30-and-older, skinny jean wearing, middle-aged hipsters towards John Cain Arena, excited to revel in the nostalgic music of our youth.

Because we’re old now, we did the sensible thing and booked reserved seating. But like any reasonable gig-goer, we knew implicitly that just because the seats are there, it doesn’t mean everyone is expected to sit in them for the duration of the set.

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