scenester
A scenester is a person who is actively involved in a particular social or cultural scene—especially music, nightlife, fashion, or the arts—primarily to be seen and to gain social capital within that scene. A scenester typically attends numerous events, clubs, gigs, openings, and parties, often with a recognizable style, and may cultivate relationships with organizers, promoters, and artists. The term blends “scene” with the -ster suffix and has been used in English-language media since the late 20th century, with particular uptake in Australian and British club and indie music cultures.
In usage, scenester can carry a pejorative connotation, suggesting superficial involvement or gatekeeping, where the emphasis
Scenester culture appears in journalism, music reporting, and popular discourse as a descriptor for people who