I was at a gig on Sunday where it was mainly standing although a limited number of seats were made available for old codgers like myself. This particular concert was actually very enjoyable and many of the younger members of the audience (Under 60s ;-))) enjoyed the atmosphere and standing experience.

The organisers saw this gig as an opportunity to attract and appeal to younger people. There were quite a few there but it was really an audience of all ages.

I'm just wondering how you all feel about such arrangements in concerts, especially in view of recent discussions about "What is wrong with folk clubs?" and so on. Could this even be adopted in clubs, for example?

Personally, I think the "young" argument doesn't necessarily mean that much. It's more about what is "fashionable or trendy thing" to do and the actual atmosphere at a gig. Many older people lap this up too.

When I was young, we were expected to sit at most concerts and didn't really think there was anything strange about that. It was the norm.
Sometimes, when we saw live bands in ballrooms, small venues, or festivals, we generally didn't stand up either. It was generally sitting on the floor "cross legged" and enjoying "the groove" that way. Of course, many of the audience were "stoned" although I was more interested in beer or a wee dram etc.

Anyway, I believe there is a place for standing at gigs as long as there is sufficient seating for those who want, or in many cases, really need it. How do you feel?