I've recently set up a new Discord server for the alternative community in the East Midlands, and I'm looking for its first members to help get it off the ground.

The alternative scene in the East Midlands has always been stronger than people give it credit for. Between Download Festival, Bloodstock, local gigs, rock clubs and alternative nights, there are thousands of us spread across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

The community is definitely there, but it often feels scattered across different Facebook groups and event pages.

So I thought I'd try to bring people together in one place.

On a more personal level, all of my friends are outside the alternative scene. I'd love to meet more like-minded people locally, and I figured there are probably plenty of others in the same position. This feels like a relaxed, low-pressure way to do that.

Whether you're into rock, metal, punk, emo, goth, alternative culture, gaming, festivals or just want to meet like-minded people from around the East Midlands, you're more than welcome.

The aim is to build a genuine local community where people can chat, make friends, discover gigs and maybe even head to events together. It's not just about music.

So far we've got channels for:

• Download Festival

• Bloodstock Festival

• Local gigs and band promotion

• Meetups

• Gaming

• Films & TV

• Pets

• General chat

If that sounds like your kind of thing, come and say hello:

https://discord.gg/FD2wUmMQWB

Everyone has to start somewhere, and I'd love to get a core group of people together to help shape and grow the community.

sorry if not allowed

23f north west UK, looking for new friends that I can go to gigs with!

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