MOSH N’ MINGLE: Exploring Third Spaces Through the New Brunswick DIY Basement Show Scene

The vibrant and gritty New Brunswick DIY scene offers the opportunity to get involved with the local music community, serving as an integral counterculture third space for young adults—especially among women, queer, and people of color communities looking for an inclusive, engaging, and creative outlet.

By applying an urban planning lens, we examine the intersections between third spaces and the basement show scene as community hubs for social interaction, fostering a sense of belonging, self-expression, and connection.

Whether you’re an avid show-goer, urban planning nerd, or just someone curious to learn more, this three-part symposium is the perfect chance to connect with others who share a passion for community-building.