Fluorescent Adolescent Friday: The Arctic Monkeys Experience
Every Friday night at Firewater Dundee, something magical happens. The venue transforms into an Arctic Monkeys paradise for Fluorescent Adolescent - the ultimate indie Friday night.
The Concept
Named after one of Arctic Monkeys' biggest anthems, Fluorescent Adolescent is a weekly tribute to Sheffield's finest and the wider indie rock scene. But it's not just about one band - it's about capturing that entire era of British indie music.
What You'll Hear
Arctic Monkeys (Obviously)
- I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
- Fluorescent Adolescent
- When the Sun Goes Down
- Do I Wanna Know?
- R U Mine?
- 505
The Supporting Cast
- The Strokes - Last Nite
- Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out
- The Killers - Mr. Brightside (always)
- Bloc Party - Banquet
- Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot
- Kasabian - Fire
The Atmosphere
By midnight, all three floors are packed. The basement is a sweaty mass of people screaming every word. The mezzanine provides the perfect vantage point to watch the chaos below. The ground floor bar keeps the drinks flowing.
Why It Works
The Music Selection: Every song is a certified indie anthem. No filler, just bangers.
The Crowd: These aren't casual listeners. These are people who lived through the indie sleaze era or discovered it later and fell in love.
The Energy: There's something about Friday night indie music that just hits different. It's the weekend, nobody has lectures tomorrow, and everyone's ready to lose themselves in music that defined a generation.
Tips for First-Timers
- Get there early - after 11pm the queues get long
- Learn the words - seriously, everyone sings along
- Start downstairs - feel the energy first
- Head to mezzanine around midnight - watch the madness from above
- Stay till close - the best moments happen at 2:30am
The Numbers
- £5 entry
- 10pm-3am
- 740 capacity (regularly sells out)
- Hundreds of indie anthems
- One unforgettable Friday night
Next Fluorescent Adolescent: Every Friday at Firewater Dundee
Do you wanna come and see us on Friday night?