What Is The Appropriate Concert Behaviors?

At many concerts, there have been people complaining about others around them causing a disruptance to their concert experience. In current concert culture, it is very common for people to sing loudly and dance during the concert. Whenever I go to a concert, I go with the intention of screaming all of the words to the songs.

While I love screaming lyrics loudly during a concert, there is a certain point where it goes from enjoying yourself to disrupting those around you. Screaming the lyrics to all of your favorite songs is completely appropriate, but you have to make sure that you are not screeching at the top of your lungs. When that happens, you disrupt the people around you and your voice could end up in their videos.

Luiza Andreotti (10) mentioned, “I think it's awesome to see fans expressing their love for the artist and their songs, and how beautiful it sounds when everyone sings together. On the other hand, some people can go a bit overboard and ruin the experience for others, so I think, just keep in mind you're sharing a space with many people and to respect them so everyone can enjoy the concert.”

“I [scream and sing along] so I think it's fine,” said math teacher Ms. Aureli. “I don't do it the whole time, though. I think you need to do it sparingly.”

It is also important to have spatial awareness and general respect for others. Last October, I was in the general admission section for a concert. I decided to stay towards the back of the pit so that I had some space to move around and could get out easily. This worked out well except for the fact that there was a group of people next to me who were showing no respect to anyone else there. They had been drinking the entire evening and were not acting appropriately. They were also vaping throughout the entire concert. Because they were so intoxicated, they were dancing around without paying attention to where they were and were constantly bumping into the people around them including me and my friends. They also kept leaving drinks on the floor that they ended up tipping over and spilling. Things like this show disrespect to others at a place where everyone should be respected and happy.

“I did get a drink spilled on me at the last Doechii concert that I went to because it was a standing room only place and this person was really drunk,” continued Ms. Aureli. “I want to have a good time at a concert but at some point it's just kind of classless.”

“I've been to many shows where the people around me in the pit start pushing others around, either trying to get closer to the stage or being unaware of their surroundings,” Andreotti mentioned.

Although everyone should be aware of themselves at a concert, many people on the internet also end up complaining more than is necessary. When you go to a concert, it is often standard that people are going to be screaming, dancing and having fun. That being said, there comes a certain point where the complaining becomes valid.

“I think in most instances it's usually called for,” Andreotti said. “People can be quite excessive with the screaming, thinking they're being relatable and energetic, when in reality, they're just being disruptive.”

While concerts are definitely a fun experience that should be enjoyed without stress and worry, everyone should be paying attention and making sure that they are behaving properly and not ruining the experience for the people around them.

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