concert tips and life hacks
1. Don’t clump in the middle
This applies to those who are standing on the ground floor for their event. If you’ve already taken the extra time to arrive to your event early, you know what I mean. Once those doors open, everyone pools in and usually heads straight for the middle of the standing area. If you go along with the crowd, you’ll more than likely have to fight for that perfect spot to peer through shoulders to see your performer at all. Instead, shoot for the side! Most of the time, people forget that musicians work the whole stage and cross from side to side throughout a set. I’ve managed to score front row spots using this technique, and didn’t have to crane my neck or jump up and down to see the whole show!
3. Don’t bring an obnoxiously, oversized bag
I still remember one concert I was at where the girl in front of me had this huge, rectangular bag that smacked my friend and I in the hip every time she moved. It was obvious she felt uncomfortable with it as well, and it definitely made everyone around her annoyed. When you’re at a concert, bring only the basic necessities. For me, the only things I’ll bring are my phone, keys, a debit card, and my ticket. All of those things fit in my pockets or a small, crossbody bag. When you’re jumping along to your favorite song, you don’t want any extra baggage weighing you down!
5. Live in the moment, not the camera screen
While you definitely want to document your time there, don’t forget to put the phone down and experience the music being played. You paid for this after all! Today I’m afraid most of us prefer living through a screen (hey, I’m guilty of it too, so I’m calling myself out), but moments like listening to your favorite musician(s) play live is something you want to pay attention to. Tuck your phone in your pocket, wave your hands in the air, and let the sound take you away.