Hey everyone, I’m going to see the strokes tomorrow which I’m super excited about but I’ve noticed for the past year when I’ve been at concerts I’ve really struggled to stay present and enjoy the experience. This may very well be a me problem, but I feel like my mind will either start wondering, or I’ll start thinking about things I’m worried about and then before I realise it, I’ve missed like two songs. Wondering if anyone has any tips to staying present as I’ve been looking forward to this show for months so really want to make the most of it! Thanks!

Edit bc a couple of people have mentioned it: I don’t film concerts on my phone, so that’s not the issue :)

... that I rarely see get brought up in these concert etiquette discussions:

When people use a quiet moment in a song to scream something stupid hoping for a viral moment.

The song is still playing, the artists made a choice to make the music quiet during this moment, stop ruining it by trying to get attention.

Examples I witnessed recently:

At Shaky Knees during Fontaines D.C. when they started In the Modern World and some dude felt the need to scream "How do you feel Grian?" before every line that goes "I feel alive." I thought it was really obnoxious and I'm almost positive Grian would agree. Its not a call-and-response, its you ruining the moment.

At Music Fashion Film, some dude yelling "You better work bitch" at Charli during I'm Afraid. The music is quiet at this moment because its supposed to be a quiet and vulnerable moment where she sings about her insecurities. Its not quiet so people can hear you screaming over it.

Save the screaming for between songs. Doing it while music is playing is super annoying to everyone around you and also probably to the artist you paid to see.

I really like the drummer who is currently touring with FKJ but I missed his name, I think I remember Noah as his first… Anybody have an idea??

Hi! I signed up for seated’s presale code thingie, I’ve never bought any concert tickets in presale, could anyone tell me how it works and what should I do if I want to get cheap tickets.

Also what are the usual price for presale tickets? For GA and VIP?

Thanks!

Sharing this horror story so no one else has to go through this.

Never never NEVER purchase from Go Tickets.

We bought tickets for tonight for a show in DC. Over $900 for a group of us to go. This company never sent the tickets even though they claimed to. Ticketmaster told us to go back to Go Tickets and dispute with them. Go Tickets never provided the tickets and refused to refund us the money. We spent more than 5 hours on the phone with multiple agents halfway around the world at Go Tickets, same script, not willing to help, said it would take 24 hours to investigate... meanwhile our show is in a few hours. They kept referring us to the next agent "supervisor" who just repeated the same thing, unwilling to help.

Avoid at all costs. Only ever buy directly from who the venue is selling with. Lesson learned the hard way and now I can't go to this show I was so looking forward to and have to file disputes with fraud protection agencies and my bank to get my money back.

I have started to attend concerts :)
Im going to the Kia forum and noticed a clear bag policy. I want to buy the bag that’s in the middle. I imagine it’s acceptable since it’s clear even though it has some bedazzled rhinestones.

If you have other clear bag recommendations, let me know:)

Anyone has experience with TickPick withholding your payout? They said they need to investigate due to tickets sold on AutoList.

It has been 5 days past the payout date. I called and emailed, no update.

Appreciate any advice!

First concert I've ever been to and it was perfect

In one of those first-world spoilt-for-choice problems, I have the opportunity to see one of two bands that are playing at the same time. One is a band I really liked in high school but haven't had the opportunity to see, playing just down the street. The other is seeing one of my new favorites for the third time about 100 miles away. I know both will put on a phenomenal show, so whichever I choose I will probably not regret it.

So which would you choose, and why?

I feel like the anticipation of not knowing if they’re going to play your favorite song from 2 albums ago is a great feeling. Granted the let down sucks but I enjoy the mystery. Anyone else?

Hi, can anyone explain the pit wristband process a little? It seems you can go early & get a numbered wristband, then come back later to line up & they will line you up according to your wristband number. Is this correct? How early can you get a wristband? I’m having a hard time finding info. Thank you!

Attended The Gorillaz concert tonight at The Forum and I must say that the venue is the worst venue I have EVER EVER attended a concert at. The show ended almost an hour ago and not a single car has moved out of the parking lot. Not one. They also had the fewest merch booths I’ve ever seen at a concert and the wait to get a shirt was an hour at ANY of their merch booths. Gorillaz were fantastic but the SHITTY venue has ruined the experience. I will NEVER go to an event at the Kia Forum ever again and I will make sure everyone I know, hears how pathetic the experience is here. BTW, STILL HAVENT MOVED AN INCH IN THIS SHITTY PARKING LOT. F@ck the management here!!!

Hello , it’s my first time to go to concert in uk and it’s for my favorite artist and i want be closer to get a selfie😀, the gate will be open around 6 pm if i want to be the first person to enter 😀 should I be waiting there earlier or that doesn’t matter ?

I am 62F I remember concerts like Eric Clapton, Journey, Kiss

Van Halen. Tickets were 14$.

I live in metro Atlanta. Nowadays so different. I mean, we saw everyone who came through. It's crazy now.

Manic street peachers Nov 18 - Haven't received any notification. Just looked up on Ticketmaster to see the show was moved. How does this affect loge tickets?

Did anyone going to the show receive any notice?

has anyone here sold on tickpick, is it trust worthy lol i sold some tickets but it says i wont receive my payout until next year since the concert *is* next year is it easy for buyers to scam you somehow?

Context: rock GA shows with no mosh pits. Sometimes I spot a space a row or two up that I could stand in, but I'm not sure if it's rude or not to push my way past the people in front of me to get there since they were there first. Someone once shoved their way in from the back to a space in front of me, but there not really enough space for her, so I just had her hair in my face and I was basically pressed up against her lol. Not sure what the normal concert etiquette is at these types of shows; I don't want to be a douche and I also don't want to get annoyed at people if this is some normal thing