Dom Mladih - first concert

Yesterday evening was the first time that the new Dom Mladih officially opened its gates to young people, music and party - about ten bands from the region played in the newly renovated space (complete with the elaborate plastic flower-creations, cream leather seats and glass tables that gerrit already reported about). Entrance was free for the happy few who managed to secure tickets, altough not all of the ticket-holders were allowed inside by the very enthusiastic security men. We had our own problems getting in, but once they were solved we were allowed to enter and speak to a few visitors.
The impression we got was very varied - most of the younger visitors (17-20 years) were extremely impressed by the new space, but at the same time thought it maybe "a bit much", referring to the poncy design. Some of the older visitors were a bit disappointed, having known the old Dom Mladih and not believing that the new venue could offer the possibilities and space for creativity of before. There were a couple of complaints concerning the sound, and some distressed smokers, fleeing the building because of its no-smoking-rule...
All in all - what to say.. It remains to be seen what will evolve in the new Dom Mladih, what will happen in the other parts of the building still beeing renovated, which used to be rehearsal rooms for bands etc. It is certainly good for the city to have another space for concerts, and hopefully the young people of the city will manage to find a place here.