The Do's and Don'ts of Concert Going

Do’s

Do buy good tickets. There’s nothing wrong with bad seats – especially if it’s your first time hearing the artist, but when you love the artist, it’s especially annoying to glance at ants on the stage…unless you’re drinking, but that’s another story.

Do make friends with the people around you. Who knows? They could come in handy when that overzealous super-fan tries to take your spot when you can’t wait another second to go to the bathroom or get another drink.

Do buy merchandise. Yes, it tends to be overpriced, but they usually have exclusive merchandise at the table that you can’t get anywhere else.

Do bring someone with you. It’s always more fun.

Do clap...for obvious reasons.

Do wear comfortable shoes. Sure, you look cute in your heels, but when you’re so sore you’re walking sideways and at 2 miles an hour, they aren’t cute anymore.  

Do look into your workplace, college, etc. for discounted tickets.

Do get there early, especially if it’s a general admission show.

Don’ts

Don’t mosh, for obvious reasons.

Don’t get up more than once…unless you plan on buying drinks for everyone in your aisle.

Don’t fist pump. It’s not enjoyable for anyone. Snookie wasn’t invited for a reason. If you want to fist pump, do it at a rave.

Don’t do drugs. You don’t want to be that annoying person so high that they’re looking for the musicians in the bathroom.

Don’t dance with a full beer in your hand…unless you plan on using your new black eye as an accessory.

Don’t trust people to save your spot. What are you…stupid?

Don’t wear too many layers, especially if it is a general admission concert. You really don’t want to be the moron that faints and gets carried out of the venue.

Don’t dance if it’s a ballad. It’s awkward for everyone to watch. It’s probably awkward for you too... unless you’re under the influence.

Don’t jump on stage. You will be tackled, dragged off, and forced out of the concert. Hey, you may make it in a YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OG__P-PWcY) but you’re still that asshole that jumped on stage.