This is a code of Conduct for IDM'ers at IDM social events (also known
as
Concerts)
It may have some elements which are pretty specific to Holland.
1. Arrive early. Not only is it possible to exchange notes and ideas
about
records or equipment, it also makes it easier to go up to the stage for:
2. Equipment check. Try to find out exactly what sort of equipment the
performing artists uses. *Even* if it's Red Snapper (they still use
effects). Discuss with other IDMers about choice of equipment.
3. If you make records, bring your latest release so you can give to
[insert your favoriteWARP/Rephlex/ Clear/A 13/ etc. person], who is
also
there/coming along on the tour.
4. Do *not* go up to the band for a chat, they are already being
bothered
by a bunch of rilly hip journalists and industry bozos, and of course
they
do not want to talk to an interested fanatic instead.
5. You are free to dance or stand still, as long as (like Teep said) you
are in the vicinity of the Front of House mixing desk. That's where you
have the best sound and that's where all the other IDMers are. There is
something to be said for right in front of the stage, because the
monitors
will sometimes give you good sound as well.
6. *Never* hang out near the bar. That's were the journo's / industry
bozo's are when they are not backstage...
7. Clothing: IDM T-shirt, Blech/Warp T-shirts, Rephlex shirts, Eevolute
shirts, Metalheadz shirts. No Djax-up shirts, those are for the trance
freaks.
8. Drinks: mostly beer, some soda's. Beer is especially good when
chatting
up the Eevolute posse or Gonzales/Peel Seamus.
Feel free to discuss entries / add entries / remove entries.
off to work,
Allert
Would you recommend all IDMers wear badges when they go to an
all-nighter then ?
later
ADE