Slightly OT: Planning an extended trip to NYC (from the UK!), can anyone help me out?

[DvlsAdvct]

The 21+ thing is just a drinking thing, not an entrance thing, nationally.

The issue with NYC in particular is there was a HUGE crack down by the cops a couple of years ago on under age drinking. Most of it was bullshit, but insurance in the city to allow 18+ events is really expensive and most places don't want to risk it. For example, in Philly, if you have an 18+ event you need to have the 18+ people completely separate from the booze, where only the 21+ can go. It blows, but, well, some people make due.

The way I look at it with this area is you can do almost anything and make due. It's just hard to get your foot in the door. If you have some cash to survive for two months for rent and food you should be okay as long as you can get a job. And don't discount different neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, where it's less expensive to live and the pay is almost the same as Manhattan for lower tier jobs.

Like I said, if you're gonna do it, you should do it in NYC. It just takes a small bit of planning is all

[dodge]

Added on facebook mate

[Jester]

rules are made to be broken!

[Bodega Brad]

Feel free to PM me with any questions bud. I moved to Brooklyn in '98 from a smaller city in Michigan. Not quite comparable to your move, but might be able to help with the "new NY'er do's and don't's". Either way...the further away from the city you are, the cheaper it will be(most times) The train(subway) runs everywhere 24/7 which is a bonus compared to some other larger cities. You do not need a car to live in NY, unless you want to travel, and then you can rent...so you save $$ there. As far as entertainment...same as the subway...24/7 all ages, you just gotta look. Jobs?...that's the tuff part. Like I said..let me know if you have any questions, and I'd be happy to help.

[DJ_Animus]

what kind of music do you spin?

[belchman]

Thanks for all the info and advice guys, really good of you! I'm planning well in advance, as I'd be likely to set off around this time next year, but I just need to start thinking about it I think... (it also gives me something to look forward to!)

@DJ_Animus mainly spinning Dubstep at the moment, but I do quite a few house events (usually verging on the more electro/fidget side though)

What's the music scene in NYC predominantly like? Or is there a massively diverse range of stuff going? Would there be the possibility to realistically get a slot somewhere if i came for a period of time like that?