I’ve been to many concerts in recent years, and I’ve seen all the different types of fan culture, attire, vibe, and so on that each concert has given and provided. Vancouver really is home to so many different cultures and people from all walks of life. I’ll be talking about Vancouver’s most prominent venues, Rogers Arena and BC Place, and shows I have seen, and maybe you can resonate with any of them.
The 1975 Rogers Arena:
If you went to this concert, you know the show was quick and on schedule, which is rare for artists now. But the reason this was the case was because the lead singer Matty Healy was feeling ill before the show; however, he refused to cancel it, and also, it would’ve been quite challenging to reschedule because the Vancouver Canucks were coming back to the city for a few home games. Moreover, this vibe was so amazing. I always loved to see what people were wearing, and I always loved to feel that everyone attending this concert knew what to wear because everyone had similar yet coordinating outfits. People were wearing their long coats and suits. Dress shirts and black ties because the album they were touring was an unspoken dress code that was made for the concert. The age demographic differed, but this band has been around for some time, so seeing the diversity was incredible. Vancouver rocked this show because the crowd was unique and truly unforgettable.
Beyonce BC Place:
The dress code was simple: Silver, only Silver, and Vancouver showed up for this one. I have never seen such a wide spread of beauty and diversity of fans ever in my life. This was one of the best shows I have ever been to because seeing everyone but in the effort to dress up and come together as fans just put a big smile on my face. Everyone knew the words word for word. I will never forget a spectacular moment when Beyonce sang “Love on Top,” and BC Place killed it. As she sang at the end, she cut the music, and you hear tens of thousands of voices filling up the city with the stars shining above us. I’m always afraid that Vancouver fans won’t bring the true hype and excitement for the artist to play off of, but Vancouver was really putting their best work forward for the Queen Bee.
Ultimately, I have yet to see all the different types of fans this city has to offer, and I am beyond excited. I have a couple of shows lined up in the next month, and I am hopeful to see how Vancouver will support their favourite artist.