Boston's party for morning people: The 9am Banger comes to Big Night Live
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A Puerto Rico-themed 9am banger. Photo: We Are House78
One of the biggest parties of the spring kicks off just in time for breakfast.
- "The 9AM Banger," a phenomenon that started in New York City nearly a decade ago, is coming to Boston later this month.
The intrigue: The events cater to adults who want the club scene without the late nights and Sunday morning hangovers.
The big picture: The dayside party comes as online discourse has declared club culture dead, blaming Gen Z, camera phones and social anxiety.
- Boston has struggled with nightlife overall, as restaurants and bars close by 1am, hours earlier than those in New York City and other major cities.
Yes, but: The 9am bangers, unconventional as they may seem, have packed venues in New York for years, says Ken Espinal, one of five founders.
- The events have been so successful that the company behind them, We Are House78, expanded to Miami before deciding to embark on a multi-city tour.
What they're saying: "Our main goal is to make everybody a morning person," Espinal tells Axios.
- Partying on a Saturday means adults can rest in the evening and wake up rejuvenated on Sunday, the founders say.
- Parents can drop off their kids at their grandparents' or a friend's house like a regular playdate instead of having to pay extra for a babysitter at night.
When to go: The party comes to Boston April 26 at Big Night Live.
- The Boston party will be Reggaeton-themed, with complimentary tequila sunrise from 9-11am.
- Attendees should rep their flag, whether they hail from a Latin American country or another part of the world, Espinal says.
Steph's thought bubble: Boston is no stranger to dayside parties, at least if St. Patrick's Day and Marathon Monday are any indication.
- This millennial is open to a dayside bash that doesn't involve getting trashed in Southie or along the marathon route.