Assalamu alaykum - Thoughts on 'Halal' Concerts

Assalamu alaykum everyone, I wanted to share some concerns about the rise of Muslim artists and these so-called "halal" concerts. There's definitely been an increase in Muslim musicians in the West who aim their work at our communities. People celebrate them for representation-wearing flags, dropping a line about culture or faith-and it's easy to get caught up in that. Since it's a niche market, these events have become a sort of trend for young Muslims. When younger people see others going out and seeming to have fun, some start to think Islam is holding them back from enjoyment. I've seen long lines of Muslims outside these events, often held in clubs: brothers I used to see at Jumu'ah and sisters in hijab. A lot assume it's permissible because there's less overt drinking or drug use. But listening to impermissible music and imitating that lifestyle is being normalised, and now attending concerts feels normal too. What worries me most is seeing practising Muslims who pray, read Quran and know the deen happily go-some even encourage others and post about it openly, and some tell their parents. In the past, concerts from Muslim-majority countries sometimes had more modest etiquette, even if they weren't fully permissible. Today many songs try to fit club culture-strong beats, revealing imagery, dancing, flashy lifestyles-and the events mirror that: dark venues, mixed crowds on the dance floor, and sometimes drug use. People call these gatherings "halal concerts" because they're less chaotic than mainstream events, but that label is misleading. Muslims are also going to clearly impermissible concerts. I know people who attended shows where the behaviour on stage was indecent and publicly displayed on social media. You don't need a scholar's ruling to see why such events conflict with Islamic values. Some even get upset if tours happen during Ramadan because they feel torn, which shows how embedded the culture is becoming. This pattern is being normalised quickly and I haven't seen enough discussion about it. Parents should gently remind their children about boundaries, know where they go, and teach them wise choices-not to control every step, but to guide them. Friends should also advise one another that attending these concerts is not appropriate, even if it's trendy and everyone seems to be going. Let's address this now before it becomes accepted as the norm.