Don’t be that person: Six ‘unsaid’ rules to know for concerts

Every season is concert
season, but with the school
year rounding up it seems
more and more people
will be heading out to the
concert venues. A common
problem and annoyance I
face when hitting the music
scene is people not knowing
proper concert etiquette.
Everyone has their own
concert personality whether
it be a screamer, a jumper, a
bobber, or a surfer; the important
thing is to remember
that and try to avoid
stepping on any toes. There
are a few things you can do
to help enhance the concert
experience without looking
stupid or hurting anyone.
These are in no particular
order but just as equally
important.

1. Do not wear the
concert shirt the
night of the concert
I know you just spent
an upwards of $20 on
your tee but what is
wrong with the clothes
you wore into the
place. Just loop
it through your
belt loop and
avoid looking
like concert newbie.

2. Leave the pumps at home
The heels are great for a night
out but with five hundred people
around jumping you stand a better
chance in close toed shoes. The
past two concerts I have attended
I have been hit in the head
and stomped on by
them.

3. “Hey giants, stand to the side!”
At the AP 2010 concert I paid money to
see one nand, Every Avenue. The first
half of the set I constantly had to jump in
random directions because four super tall
guys stood like statues in my way. This
also goes for girls sitting on their guy’s
shoulders, please move out of
the way.

4. Leave the texting alone
Nothing else disrespects bad
members more than you texting
during their set. If you don’t
like their music and want to
play on your phone then go to
the back of the club and do it.

5. Pick another person up
Concerts can sometimes get
pretty intense and it is common
courteousy to pick a fallen
concert member.

6. If you leave, your spot is
fair game
Position is key to enjoying a
concert. So sorry, but if you leave a
better spot someone will move into it
and don’t expect to get it back.