Summer festival’s savoir-vivre

Summer festival’s savoir-vivre

That’s the second part of my concert-related "instructions". This time it’s something about behavior, because especially mass events require some kind of savoir-vivre:

1.       Do not get on your friend’s shoulders for a long time. I know you want to see as much as possible, but there are dozens of people you’re disturbing by doing this. One song is enough 😊

2.       Take care of others safety and remember to help them stand up if they fell down.

3.       Refrain from live-streaming during concert and take just a few photos. Some people don’t want to see your phone’s screen for the whole show. And besides, this is a bit pathetic. Enjoy the moment!

4.       Do not speak. I mean, speak but not all the time! Even in such noise, your speaking will probably disturb others.

5.       If you want to go closer, pay attention to the fact, that there might be people much smaller than you. If so, let them stand in front of you. The show is for everyone.

6.       Try not to get out during a show, especially when you’re in the front, because it’s not so easy for the others to let you pass.

Last type of things you have to remember about for your own safety:

1.       If you’re with someone, always keep an eye on each other. If you want to go closer and your friend does not, determine an exact meeting point after a concert. However, it is the best to stay always in sight.

2.       When it gets dusty, find a quick moment between songs to take off your bandana and take a deep breath. Try to keep your head up when you’re not dancing.

3.       Always be careful. Do everything to not hit somebody and not to get hit.

4.       Jump on two feet. I know it sounds funny, but you can never tell if you will land properly or on someone’s else foot. And holidays with twisted ankle are not so enjoyable.

5.       Don’t go too close to the stage. No matter how much you’d like to see the artist, around 5 rows from the stage is perfectly fine to get into this atmosphere. Front rows are “reserved” for people who are not afraid of pogo and of getting smashed. Besides, you can’t feel music very well when you’re permanently fearing for your life. (However, I recommend you to try the front row at least once, maybe during a concert which is not so important for you, that’s really something.)

6.       Don’t take your phone out during a very energetic song. A photo isn’t worth getting your phone broken into pieces.

7.       Integrate with others, sing and dance along!

8.       HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE MOMENT.

 

And what was your favourite concert? Are you a fan of live music in general? Let me know, maybe we will see each other during some festival this summer :)

Concert season is here!

Concert season is here!

Summer is just around the corner and there’s something I do appreciate wholeheartedly about summer vibes. Festivals and open-air concerts! You may say that I am a bit “experienced” in this topic, because concert tickets and food are the two things which I don’t regret spending money on. And I really do not like spending money, especially when I have nothing to spend. 😉

For me, there’s something special about summer festivals. The beautiful weather and the number of people attending can create really unforgettable atmosphere and that’s why I count down days to summer holidays every year. I think that while we’re young enough and have an adventurous spirit, concert is our place to be.

This is a list of things and tips which, in my opinion, might be life-saving before attending a huge show. Of course, it all depends on the type of music this artist creates. However, my list is based on festivals/concerts from Polish pop to Mongolian folk metal (that was something, I must admit), so it is useful for everyone. During the writing I’ve noticed that this post got too long, so I’ll divide it into two parts. Starting from your must-have things:

1.       1. Choose shoes in which you feel comfortable. Do not wear new ones, because you have to be mentally prepared that this might be the last time you have them on, in one piece. Basically, that’s why you can find on Woodstock ropes hanging between trees, overloaded with shoes. People just don’t need them anymore 😊 Sandals are not the best idea either.

2.       2. Same thing with clothes: choose an outfit which is comfortable and don’t wear long-sleeved shirts, because no matter how cold it is, it’s always hot in the crowd. An airy t-shirt and jacket which you can tie on your hips is the comfiest outfit ever.

3.       3.Use a bandana: festivals’ ground consists often of sand and during a show audience creates huge dust by dancing, so it makes breathing almost impossible and without a bandana on your face, the dust gets into your nose and lungs.

4.       4.Kidney bag (I had no idea that this name works in English too): It is the best way to keep your personal things safe and jump easily at the same time.

5.       5.Do not take: umbrellas (you will get wet anyway and they’re extremely dangerous and annoying), high heels, one-shoulder bags (how do you want to jump with them?), pricy things in general, weird stuff you put on your head (horns, cat’s ears etc.,), because it makes watching the show harder for people behind you. If you’re wearing glasses maybe it is worth to buy one-day lenses. Try to avoid jewellery on your hands like big rings, because they are also dangerous.