At the centre of Nanaimo’s all-ages punk scene

At the centre of Nanaimo’s all-ages punk scene

The Globe Live Studio at 25 Front Street has become a space for youth in Nanaimo to find community with its vibrant all-ages punk and metal scene. Photo by Mick Sweetman / The Discourse. It’s Friday night, and the dancefloor at the Globe Live Studio is packed with youth from across Nanaimo wearing battle jackets decorated with patches of their favorite punk and metal bands. With 200 kids, and a few parents standing near the back, the pent-up ene…