
Boston's party for morning people: The 9am Banger comes to Big Night Live
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.
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