Let’s go to a gig… in a museum

Imagine yourself surrounded by great sculptures, modern art paintings and other pieces of contemporary art, listening to great music, and drinking a pint of beer… in a museum. Yes, in a museum.

In the late years, we’ve seen the slow disappearance of the barriers between the different forms of art. If in the past, you would only visit a museum to see paintings, sculptures and photographs, etc… it is no longer the case. Music artists, bands and DJs are now choosing museums as their new music venues. Every music fan knows that the choice of the venue is really important in the whole music experience. Playing in a museum adds more intimacy, solemnity and magnificence to a performance. The audience can really immerse themselves in a 360° artistic experience.

From James Mercer (The Shins) performing acoustically at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, to the Brighton-based band British Sea Power playing at The Natural History Museum in London, lot of musicians have found in museums a new and original way to reach out to their audiences and attract new fans.

Museums are now taking live music to a whole different level.

Last week, the Royal Hibernian Academy in Dublin hosted a great event featuring some of Ireland’’s most innovative creatives: visual arts, film screenings, breakdancing and live music performances. I discovered a great band called Columbia Mills, who, I’m sure, will become big in the coming future. Playing in the main gallery of the museum gave the whole performance an extra frisson.

** Bonus – James Mercer from The Shins at the Museum of Fine Arts – Boston **

** Bonus – #Checkthisartist – Columbia Mills – Never Gonna Look At You The Same **