12/29/2023 0 Comments Punk mosh pit![]() ![]() However dangerous these actions may seem, there were unspoken rules that were often up to concert audiences to enforce. They developed new dance moves and actions like the wall of death and slam dancing. They enjoyed jumping around and recklessly dancing with others to release pent-up aggression. In the mosh pits of the ‘80s, people of all genders would pack themselves in front of the concert stage. Moshing was yet another way to rebel against the mainstream music of the day (usually in response to disco, which is a longer conversation ). The term first came up in the 1980s within the metal and punk alternative scene in Southern California. With the growth of moshing at concerts, regardless of the genre, I want to look at the history of mosh pits, the culture and the consequences.Īccording to Merriam-Webster, to “mosh” is to freely participate in wild activities - such as running into people on purpose - at a rock concert. We’re all there to have a good time – and most importantly – to enjoy the music.In the aftermath of the Astroworld tragedy this past weekend, there have been several questions about mosh pits and the idea of “raging” at a concert in general. If they look uncomfortable or seem like they’re having a bit of a rough time. I guess the message her is, be considerate of your fellow man or woman. Apparently some poor lad died at a Smashing Pumpkins concert in Vancouver on September 24, 2007. “There was a fight in our Fratellis mosh” – Alex PearsonĪlthough moshing is just a bit of a laugh, it can be incredibly dangerous. “Got my nose ring ripped out but was totally worth it” – Beth Dean but for example at catfish at Wembley: during the support (July Talk) it was a constant mosh and I couldn’t enjoy the set got turned so my back was facing the stage and couldn’t move. “Moshing is either the best or worst thing, when the crowd mosh at the right moments it’s great. “Some guy decided to repeatedly hit me round the head during an All Time Low gig and security eventually kicked him out” – Emily-Jade Young ![]() “fell over three times in a catfish mosh pit but they’re always so fun anyway” – Sahera Walker “I broke my glasses while moshing at magic gang, not a good timeo” – Harry Curtis I also had a chat with some of our writers here at IndieCentralMusic about their experiences with Moshing… I still haven’t managed to see Circa to this day! Fuming. Next thing I know, the girlfriends on the floor, my 6 foot mate has the fat kid by the throat and I had to rush my girlfriend out of a sold out Brixton Academy from practically the front of the stage – Cracking night. ![]() One chord strung later and some fat f**k and his mate thought it would be funny to start a mosh. I was with my current girlfriend at the time and my 6ft6 monster of a friend when Rat Boy came out after support from Clean Cut Kid. ![]() I think my undying hatred for moshing began at a Circa Waves concert of all bloody places. – Who new violence could be so poetic and meaningful?Īpparently Researchers from Cornell University (who obviously had nothing better to do) in Ithaca studied the emergent behavior of crowds at mosh pits by analyzing online videos, finding similarities with models of 2-D glasses in equilibrium. Some ‘moshers’ swing their arms back and forth and move their legs in a rhythmic fashion. Variations on the traditional mosh include “pogoing”, “circle pits” (where the participants bump and jostle each other as they move in a circle) and the more extreme “wall of death”. It is intended to be energetic and full of body contact. It started with the Punk Pogo where Punks would dance and bounce up and down at concerts and gigs – How very interesting! It really stresses me out.Īccording to the history books, Mosh Pits started roughly around 1975 – 1980 In Los Angeles from the Punk Sub Culture. I’m not one for unnecessary acts of violence. *Controversial opinion alert* – I proper hate moshing. ![]()
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