Learn what 'scene' is. Scene is a subculture which originated out of the U.K, in the mid-2000s with members of the 'chav' subculture experimenting with alternative fashions. The scene style fusions emo, goth, hip hop, indie, pop punk and skater fashions together, and uses bright colours. Different areas of the world have different names for 'scene kids'. Some of these terms include: U.S. — chavmos, chemos U.K. — alternateens Latin America — coloridos, floggers and Pokémon China — shamate (written as 杀马特 in Chinese)
Start searching crunkcore bands instead of Goth bands. Unlike goth, emo and punk, scene is more fashion based. If you were formerly goth, your music taste most likely included bands such as Bauhaus, Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure, The Sisters of Mercy, 45 Grave, Christian Death and other Goth bands. Although 'scene' is not its own genre, you should start including some more scene originated bands in the genres crunkcore, metalcore and deathcore. Some good bands scene kids listen to include: Millionaires Blood on the Dance Floor BrokeNCYDE The Medic Droid Breathe Carolina Jeffree Star Escape the Fate Black Veil Brides Asking Alexandria Suicide Silence I See Stars I Set My Friends on Fire Attack! Attack!
Start wearing scene fashion opposed to goth fashion. Scene fashion is the most important aspect in becoming a scenester, and unlike goth, emo, and punk, it is not a musical based subculture and is more based off what you're wearing more than anything. If you think you have anything out of your 'goth wardrobe' already which could be incorporated into the scene style, then keep it. Otherwise, either sell it to buy new scene styled clothes or if it's salvageable, D.I.Y it to make it look 'scene'. Scene fashion has evolved through the years, so it all depends on what type of scene fashion you want to grow into and develop. 2009 - 2012 scene fashion Fashion was originally inspired by grunge, pop punk and skate punk during this time and had included stripes, tartan, spiky hair, Chucks, Vans, and trucker hats but later went on to develop into black skinny/drainpipe jeans, multi coloured or black T-shirts with graphic design, cartoon print hoodies and checked shirts; hair which was dyed black/multi coloured with spikes or matted, flat and straightened with an androgynous flair to it; jewellery & accessories which consisted of heavy silver necklaces, bright pink or turquoise plastic bangles, shutter shades, promise rings, brightly coloured clips and makeup which included thick eyeliner on girls and jewelry featuring 80s and 90s cartoon characters like the Care Bears, Pokémon, Invader Zim, Transformers, or My Little Pony. 2013s and onwards scene fashion Popularity of the scene subculture started to decline around this time, and most scenesters had started to switch certain garments from their scene wardrobe to different styles such as trucker hats, Nike shoes, mismatched coloured neon socks, tees and polos, flannel shirts, thin ties, Chucks, vintage tees, Vans and shirts with statements band logos on the front such as Blood on the Dance Floor and Jeffree Star.
Get active on social media. If you already have social medias which show all of your goth pictures and music you can either delete those posts and start again, or completely have a fresh start and delete your account. Social media is a huge thing for a scene kid, especially since it's trendy to upload pictures of yourself onto there. At the same time, learn how to use basic editing websites to hide anything you don't like about your pictures (say you have a mole, or a spot). Experiment with taking pictures from different angles, for example, looking up is flattering. Keep trying different things, and you will get the hang of it. MySpace was the scene hotspot during its prime, you can still upload pictures on there and spend time looking for new artists on there but as a warning, it may not be as popular as it once was. For goths, it was VampireFreaks. Fortunately, a lot of scenesters and emo pop punk kids still do use VampireFreaks, so don't be too quick to delete your account on there.
Learn the scene lingo. Scenesters have a very distinct way of typing, especially in Internet chats to your friends. This can be quite intimidating if you're new to this, but there will be other scenesters who will be glad to help and teach you. A lot of members of the subculture have adopted similar speech patterns. Some of them include: Use of the words rad, stellar, and kid. Sometimes extra letters are often added when typed. i.e. radd, kidd/kiid. Lowercase/uppercase letters during words, LiKe ThIS, but use this sparingly. Phrases such as “(that) is the sex!” or “(that) is the shit!” or “So Vogue” Text talk spelled oh-ehm-gee, not 'OMG' And text talk such as “rawr” and “grrrr” are additions Know what sXe and HxC mean. sXe means 'straight edge' (someone who refrains from drinking, smoking and casual sex) and HxC means hardcore.
Start going to concerts. As a goth, you will have liked to go to goth concerts, or even, if you're old enough, goth clubs. Scenesters are just as passionate about music and will spend their time going to gigs, concerts and festivals, too. This is a good chance to meet other scenesters and people who have similar interests as you; don't be afraid to make friends. If you're still into a goth band and they come around, by all means go to the concert. Don't completely ignore your old goth interests just because you're trying so hard to get into new ones. It's just that your new 'scene interests' have priority over the goth ones. Use different Internet websites such as Ticketmaster.com, gigsandtours.com and even Last.fm to find upcoming concerts of your favourite bands in the area. 'Like' your favourite bands pages on Facebook, Instagram and especially, MySpace to keep up on their latest news. You are more likely to find the best information here for new tours. You don't have to unlike your old goth bands.
Get into a range of hobbies. Internet is a big hobby for a scenester, but being active, creative and well-read are good things to be as well. Get into sports, learn how to paint or how to play an instrument. If you were formerly into the goth subculture beforehand, you may have already been into these types of activities. If so, then by all means keep doing these and keep doing what makes you happy. Just because you are a scenester, doesn't mean you can't be other things as well.
Lastly, be yourself. If you don't want to do something, don't do it. Don't become scene because you want to meet "hot scene guys" either. This is entirely for your benefit so don't take advantage of this.
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