A record can reach someone anywhere. A local show is often where they find out what being part of hardcore feels like.
Hardcore songs travel worldwide, but people usually find the community close to home. Someone books the room, someone runs the door and someone photographs the night. A new listener gets to see how little distance there can be between the band and the crowd.
All-ages access, clear information, fair bills and safety expectations affect who can take part. Those ordinary decisions tell you a lot about how a local scene treats its people.
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