Ageism has no place at music festivals such as Coachella and Reading | Letters
Readers respond to an article suggesting Justin Trudeau was too old to attend CoachellaWhile I appreciate that Emma Brockes’ article was slightly tongue-in-cheek, I do reject the premise that there...
By Guardian Staff · The Guardian Opinion
Readers respond to an article suggesting Justin Trudeau was too old to attend Coachella While I appreciate that Emma Brockes’ article was slightly tongue-in-cheek, I do reject the premise that there are aspects of modern culture that should be “off-limits” as you get older ( Justin Trudeau at Coachella? That’s just wrong: at a certain age, things must change, 16 April ). I am 57, absolutely love dancing and clubs (although I rarely go), and I think this raises the question of whether it’s OK to maintain what is, essentially, a product of societal expectations and mores which are moving on. I went with my wife and 16-year-old daughter to the Reading festival last year. We left our daughter to enjoy the festival with friends as she wanted independence – we were on hand “just in case”, and it meant she had a safe tent to return to at whatever time of night she chose. Continue reading...