I have a piece in today's Independent about the new classical series at the Roundhouse, 'Reverb', from 22 to 31 of this month, aimed at cool 20-somethings. The crux is: to stop patronising them and give them good music, well played in a relaxed and familiar atmosphere.

But somewhere in the cutting process we appear to have lost the bit about being able to take your drink into the auditorium. This little 'you-can't-do-that' detail of concert-going matters - it would make the atmosphere more relaxed and familiar, and actually most 'grown-up' concert-goers would like it too.

I don't think any of us really enjoy being effectively strapped into the centre of a row unable to move one milimetre for an hour. It would be ever so easy to implement a you-can-drink policy, since most venues - eg Barbican or RFH - are equipped for it and allow it in other types of event. It's only classical concerts where you can't. And, as we know, young Brits like to drink...

That would help, plus better lighting, and a few words from performers to audience before the music starts. It's not the music that keeps youngsters away, the OAE told me, it's the way it's presented. We'll see if the Roundhouse has cracked it, but wouldn't it be funny if it turned out it really is that easy after all?