why ALL AGES shows cost so much MONEY

[Hwks-music]

Me who's 18 in 12 days and financially incapable of seeing Opal:

I see no problem here that affects me

[panchevpenyo]

Thank you for the transparency and honesty, i appreciate that a lot

[Czarro]

Event insurance is also considerably more expensive for all ages events, so that's another reason why the venue would charge way more.

[SLdoggo]

I was worried at first I wasn’t gonna be able to get into the show being two years short, but I’m glad to know it’s an all ages show. Thanks guys ❤

[PkaSans]

opalinsky: positivity through metal! \m/ :)

[laurapip]

I get the reasoning of the venues in that they need the income to keep going & putting on gigs in the first place, but also think it's such a shame that the excess costs go to the bands/artists so often.. live music is so important for us all imo 🫂😢

Great on you guys for striving to keep doing all ages shows when you're able though, sooo much respect & love to you for that (& the rest of course!) 😁🙌 xx

[theawesomeayla]

That’s crazy that a venue can make that much money just off of alcohol, like to cover the difference between an adults show and an all ages show is sooo crazy

[kacywatson]

I typically avoid all ages shows because sometimes what can unfortunately happen is parents some of the kids complain about me simply being gay and or transgender in a place with kids and unfortunately it lens me and trouble with the police

[deirdrestatham]

I was extremely happy to find out your Saskatoon show was going to be all ages. My son is into metal but is 15 and has never been to a concert. I bought tickets when I found out I could take him. Yay! I’m also excited because he’s autistic and had never really shown interest in going to a concert. He’s looking forward to putting in ear plugs to attend his first show. 🤗

[tallulahraccoon]

And I bet there are other costs we as audience don't know about but are essential when you want to play live.

It's honestly disheartening to see that playing concerts is that expensive for the bands. I totally get why some smaller acts can't afford that. 😢

[flashchelsar]

Love you guys and it's so awesome that you do all ages shows!!

[Mason_n_Coalette]

Okay me and my friends have a band called SPLIINTER and we only have two songs out now but we have like four more in the works and we would love to open for y’all one day!!

[StellarMirage]

Totally unrelated to the video but I just wanna say y'all are awesome Im 14 and got my own Deathcore band so i can sometimes relate to shit like this😂and seeing new vids from you guys always makes me laugh keep up the great music guys!!

[EdwardGordington]

i think its still a good move for you guys, you probably have a LOT of the younger generation following you so even with the extra price tag the pay off will be fans that will have memories they take into adulthood with them and you might just become their nostalgia band that they stand by forever :)

[jorgehernandez-jm]

Yall should totally come closer to North Carolina

[someone.]

Dude in France I’ve been to my first metal show at 14yo maybe. America is so restrictive :/

[anewly]

Why aren't they selling juice or other non-alcoholic beverages, they do in almost all concert venues in many European countries.

[schokoloko]

In which country does this apply? I don't know the concept of all ages shows. In Germany you can bring your little kids, teens whatever and still drink your beer. The older teens can also drink one with you 😂

[CursedTst]

the money earned from selling beer at a thrash metal show could cure world hunger

[nickgonezapolis]

Shouldn't the venue be hiring you since you're bringing them money?