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 :)