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Gen Z is trading screens for Scottish ceilidh dances, seeking authentic community connection and real-life joy in a digital age.
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‘Ceilidh renaissance’ lures gen Z offline in search of real-life joy
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Young dancers at the Ivy House in south-east London join the older crowd amid a renewed appetite for authentic, community eventsThe Ivy House pub in Nunhead, south-east London, has long been associated with raucous music, with the rock legends Ian Dury and Elvis Costello gracing its stage in the 70s, and indie favourites caroline and Kiran Leonard pulling in crowds today. But last Friday, it was a traditional Scottish ceilidh dance rather than a grassroots gig luring London’s cool kids to its sticky dancefloor.The event is emblematic of a renewed appetite for analogue, in-person experiences among a younger generation plagued by a loneliness epidemic and fatigued by meeting people on dating apps. Continue reading...
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