help for the inexperienced

[sara]

having lived in sydney and been in school i've never been able to get to comfest. However am definately going in 2004 but i will only be 17 and 10.5 months. So i don't really know much about how the whole thing works but are the town hall gigs under 18, or will i have to leave it to the last minute when under 18 shows are announced, like tripods half way through the festival last year. I just want to make sure i can get into something whilst my over 18 friends are at tripod, any help would be appreciated

[gelfling]

17 and 10.5 months.. ouch! That's almost as bad as my sister going to schoolies when she was a few days shy of turning 18.

Well don't fret cos there are HEAPS of things to see at the fest whatever your age. I went a few years back when I was underage, and appart from a few disappointments (like Tripod playing at a hotel) I found most acts I wanted to see were playing underage gigs. I saw heaps of things at the Town Hall, a few at the trades hall and one at a theatre and there were all for under 18's. Usually shows will only be over 18 if they are on at a pub/hotel or maybe if the artist is very explicit. You should be able to find out if they are open to under 18's pretty well in advance.

[sara]

thanks, really appreciate the help.

[Nemesis]

Even if you are under 18 just go anyway , the majority of places dont check for ID

[hellokitty]

no don't. because if you get caught the venue can loose it's liscence an then that's one less place for law abiding, over agers to see comedy/gigs.

there will be other comfests and there is plenty of stuff for all ages. town hall is all age isn't it?

[Fiona Rohana]

I turned 18 on the last day of Comfest this year. It didn't stop me going to any shows though.

[sara]

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Even if you are under 18 just go anyway , the majority of places dont check for ID

unfortunately i have an overactive conscience and am unable to break rules. thus no illegal underage entering for me. damn.

Sara

You have nothing to worry about - 90% of the shows are on in all-age venues like the Town Hall. Even the Hi-Fi Bar allows under 18's when accompanied by parent or guardian (with exception of the Festival Club after 11pm).