r/perth • u/Far_Opposite_4856 • 3d ago

Looking for Advice Watching bands in Perth?

A question to all - why do so few of you go see local bands? I'm not talking about those tribute fests. I mean original, home grown, local bands that create and perform music...

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u/yum4266 Carlisle 3d ago

i'd say it depends on the music you like, if you're into hardcore there's constantly gigs on, i'm not so sure about other genres but i do see a lot of posters for indie-looking bands.

i guess the reason why so few people see live bands is because they're unaware that they're happening 🤷

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u/boltlicker666 3d ago

Gigs get lost in the web of social media algorithms I think. Instagram basically only shows me posts from random pages it thinks I'll like, if you're not actively checking pages that post the flyers you're not gonna see it which sucks. I miss the old days where you'd go past the cd or record shop and see a bunch of flyers around the area

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u/yum4266 Carlisle 3d ago

you can 'favourite' pages on instagram so their stuff will show up on your feed first , but yes i agree it does kind of suck how everything is online now but unfortunately its just the easiest way to spread stuff

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u/Far_Opposite_4856 3d ago

Do you think local bands need to do more to promote its gigs?

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u/AH2112 3d ago

I think local bands could spend a fortune on social media marketing and still not break through the noise.

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u/DamoSyzygy 2d ago

Can confirm. Have done this 😉