5 Things to STOP Doing at Concerts

Let’s talk about concerts. As you know, I believe in live experiences. Nothing beats the feeling of being face to face with the real, tangible world, and I especially love live music! Supporting artists by attending their concerts is extremely important. I feel like there’s been a change in the music industry. A lot of artists these days make a living solely off of tours and merch as sites like Pandora and Spotify allow fans to stream music for little to no cost. In my opinion, this is the future of the music industry. Take Chance the Rapper for example. He’s the first artist to win a Grammy by giving his music away for free and not having a record label. A trailblazer. Anyway, that’s another blog. The point is, live concerts are something we should keep on attending.

Today I’m going to be talking about 5 of the most ANNOYING things that attendees do at concerts. If you’ve ever been to a concert, you’ve probably experienced a few of these things.

Moshing to Non-Moshable Music
I can’t tell you how much my skin crawls when someone decides it’s a good idea to mosh to music that is not moshable. I’ve seen people try to mosh to artists like Mayday Parade, Twenty One Pilots, and Metro Station (Yeah, I was really young). I know we’ve all seen it. It starts with a group of dudes deciding they want to start touching each other and pushing each other around. Their low, idiotic giggling mixing with the sound of the band. No one else in the crowd is there to mosh and everyone kind of just steps out of the way and waits for it to be over. Within a few minutes the “moshers” lose their energy and realize- hey, I’m not really supposed to mosh to teenage girl music. They end up mostly skipping around in circles, high-fiving each other. If you are one of these people, stop. Everyone there is trying to listen to and feel the music and you are taking away from the experience. Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with moshing. I actually think it’s awesome and at the right shows, it keeps the energy high. However, like all niche things, most people don’t enjoy it when you shove it in their face and force them to become a part of it.

Hardcore Make Out Sessions
We get it. The music makes you feel things. This is the reason high schoolers make countless make-out mix tapes and slow jam playlists. Let’s be clear though, if we can hear the sound of your tongues slopping over the music and lead singer of the band, it’s time for you to get a room. I don’t know anyone who isn’t annoyed by the sounds of two strangers swapping spit or smacking their lips against their S/O cheek every 5 seconds. Stop using concerts as a place to suck face. You’re taking away from the music, the artist, and the attendee experience.

Farting to Your Own Tune
Believe me when I say that I think farts are the funniest thing ever. My favorite part in any movie is probably where Nacho lets out a giant fart as he springs to catch Steven (Esquelito). It’s like the fart propels him through the air and into our hearts. It’s hilarious and I laugh my butt off every time! But when you’re standing in a crowd and that smell comes wafting through your nostrils, burning of each and every nose hair, no one is laughing. Don’t be that person. Don’t eat weird food before a concert and let ’em rip. I know it’s tempting because in a crowd so large, no one will know it was you, but the concert gods will know. You’ve been warned.

Getting Too Sloppy
Don’t be the person who gets so wasted at the concert that you- and everyone around you- can’t even enjoy the show. Know your limits and stick to them! No one likes that person that can’t stand on their own because they can’t handle their alcohol, talks WAY too loudly because they’ve forgotten how to pick up social queues, or who has bouts of drunken rage at the show. Like I said, know your limits and make sure that you- and the people around you- can still have a great time! And ladies, be careful out there! Guys, don’t be a reason that a woman needs to be careful.

Super Loud Side Convos
Okay, seriously? You’re talking that loud while the band- that everyone in the room paid to see- is trying to give you an awesome show? Don’t be the group that has an incredibly loud side convo in the back (or anywhere) while everyone else is trying to enjoy the show. It’s disrespectful to the artist/band and the attendees. If you aren’t there to enjoy the music and the show, why did you even buy a ticket? Take your precarious self outside to have that convo if it’s really that important.
Support the music industry by going to see live shows, buying merch, and not being a THAT person that ruins a good time for all the other attendees.

What’s the most annoying thing that you see at concerts? COMMENT BELOW!

XOXO,
JustJonquille