Are you tired of going to concerts and encountering people who seem to have no concert etiquette whatsoever? You’re not alone. It’s so frustrating to pay substantial amounts of money to see your favorite and have the experience ruined. Some people in this world are literal menaces that need to be stopped. If you know anyone that commits these concert sins real life, then please share this article with them. Anyways without further ado here are some of my biggest concert pet peeves that need to be addressed.
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The Blockers
First up, people who stand in front of exits and block them for literally no reason. Yes, this behaviour is annoying but more importantly it’s a serious safety hazard. If an emergency ever were to happen, then it would be a literal disaster. People wouldn’t be unable to leave the venue quickly and efficiently. Which would cause a panic and force a mass of traffic at the door. So, if you see someone blocking an exit, please notify security so they can be moved.
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The Facetimers
Next, we have people who FaceTime their friends during the show. That kind of behavior is incredibly distracting to the people around. But also, its super disrespectful to the artist you paid money to see. Concerts aren’t supposed to be a Facetime meet up for you and your buddies. They’re a unique experience for you and the others around you. You can catch up with your friends after the show. So put the phone away and enjoy the music.
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Wheelchair Inaccessibility
Lastly, venues that don’t have good accessibility for wheelchair users. Venues need to acknowledge that not all fans are going to have the same abilities and make changes. Everyone deserves the opportunity to enjoy live music. If means spending a bit extra on renovations to make sure that venues are accessible for all then so be it. If you notice a lack of accessibility feel free to speak up and send an email to venue. Let them know that accessibility shouldn’t be an afterthought and needs to be addressed.
I think we can all agree that concert etiquette is important for everyone to follow. We all just want to have a good time. so, we also need to make sure that we’re respectful of others and mindful of safety concerns. So next time you’re at a concert keep these pet peeves in mind. Take a deep breath if they start to frustrate you and do your part so everyone can enjoy the music.