Building a scene

This is a question I think everyone involved in DIY projects has been asking themselves, their friends, their dogs and so on. To be quite frank, I don't think there is an easy way to make that amazing DIY scene with tons of bands, actions and all that jazz.

It's my experience, that the scenes that seems most active, normally consist of a small group of people keeping it all together. Often people end up "burning out", or moving away. Sometimes a neew breed of kids show up to pick the torch, and sometimes things just die out after some years. I can't really say how to keep the flame burning, but one thing I've learned is really important, is to involve new people as soon as they show some interest in what you are doing. Arrogancy and "better that you" attitude is what is killing the scene, in my eyes. Another important thing is pride. Be proud of what you're doing, despite what other assholes might say and think about your project. If you think that what you're doing is cool, the chances are, that other people might think so too, and maybe be inspired to do simular stuff.

Also, communication and skillsharing is really important in order to empower the people you're surounded by. Built a newwork of people you can trust, and work together as a team to accomplish your common goals. Honesty and respect istead of fear and repression. Talk openly about your common goals, and be sure that you share the same visions, or that you're able to work out a compromise that everyone can consent to. Internal powerstruggles and conflicting visions are like poison to every scene.

 

Those are 2 keywords that hold a scene together and which make it all worthwhile. But I don't know how to start a scene. I guess bands and venues are the first step. Scenes tend to have a life of their own. It also depends on the location.
That's in addition to everything you've said.

 

Haha, dogs eh.
I agree, I think there is a lot of arrogance, and that might keep people from approaching the scene.
And as for keeping the flame burning I think its important to have a place to meet, somewhere everyone is welcome(like a squat).

 

true, true, I think in the end it's the people that make/are the scene.



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