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What’s wrong with people at gigs these days?

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MrsGrindah · 10/10/2018 19:32

I know at nearly 50 I’m getting long in the tooth but the past few gigs I’ve been to have been spoilt by horrible experiences behaviour. First is the one where people eat loudly hold conversations whilst the music is on esp support acts. They’re not even chatting about the music but random topics like their kids GCSEs. But the end worst one is when people just refuse to let you past presumably because they think you are trying to get a better spot. Last night I went to a gig and just had to nip to the loo. When I got back people just stood there and two young girls actually hard shouldered me to try to stop me getting back. Why are people so bloody mean spirited at something that’s supposed to be fun?

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TomHardysNextWife · 10/10/2018 22:08

We went to see our fave band last year at Cardiff. It was supposed to be open air but they had to close the stadium roof due to the weather, and it was very humid/dark in there which I didn't really like. As the support went on/off, the levels of drunk behaviour grew and grew, to the point where there were several fights around us and it carried on during the show. We had our 2 DDs with us and it's put me off ever getting standing tickets again. It was so annoying, I don't feel we enjoyed the show anywhere near as much as we should. Who the hell pays £90 a ticket then gets so pissed that they can barely stand up And I'm not even starting on the idiots who watch the whole things through their phone.

BearSoFair · 10/10/2018 22:20

Agree with the talking, drives me mad! A few months ago I was at a gig, woman in front talked for pretty much the whole night, two supports and headliner. Why even bother going?

Letting people through...I'll do it if I've seen them in front/have moved to let them past on their way out but otherwise, no. Too many times in the past I've let one person through then it turns out they were leading a line of mates who all end up in front!

AvoidingDM · 10/10/2018 22:21

How is anybody meant to know if you'd been at the front and gone to the loo or being a C.F. who is trying to squeeze into a good spot in front of the shortest ladies you can find?

God only knows why but at the last gig I was at I moved on at least 4 people who decided to attempt to squeeze in front of me FFS I'm barely 5ft if your a 6fter stand BEHIND me you'll still see over my head. I don't want your back inches off my nose.

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girlsyearapart · 10/10/2018 22:26

We went to the Absolute 10th birthday thing and DH had to give me the paddington bear stare to not have a go at the people in front who were talking at full volume all the way through George Ezra.

They were the Absolute djs. So they hadn’t paid an Absolute penny for the tickets..
Made me so cross

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MrsGrindah · 10/10/2018 22:33

By the way I was nowhere near the front! And that’s my point ..people assume you are pushing in so think it’s ok to stop you. Actually what made it worst last night is that there the girls who were particularly physical were the same ones I’d walked past on the way to the loos . Anyway I don’t be expect people to remember what I’m saying is there’s no need for people to be so nasty about it.

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MaisyPops · 10/10/2018 22:39

I think the worst trend for big gigs lately is that they’ve been turned into one day ‘festivals’
Agree with this.
I want to enjoy my day, get ready, go to get food and to a gig and then either stay out late or go home.
I don't want to go for a "bargain where you can see all these acts" which translates asspend twice or even 3 times as much for 50% of the acts you don't like or aren't fussed by.

soloula · 10/10/2018 22:39

I've got a bladder the size of a pea so usually have to go to the loo at least once at a gig. I find that if I scoot right up the sides which are usually free then work my way from the front back to where DH is then people are usually quite happy to let you through as you're not pushing in front of them.

RiverTam · 10/10/2018 22:40

I’ve never been to a gig where it would be possible to talk over the music! The must have their amps switched off!

And yes, you wander off, you loose your spot!

PrimalLass · 10/10/2018 22:58

Maybe a short one but I've seen people just film the whole thing. Enjoy the experience! Could just watch it on YouTube otherwise.

They are maybe periscoping it.

Ceilingrose · 10/10/2018 23:40

Pretty quiet gigs, then!

karmap · 11/10/2018 01:42

Side question (sorry): If you have seated tickets do you think it's unreasonable for people to stand up during the performance?

When I go to concerts held in big arenas/stadiums I find that it really varies. I remember getting into a disagreement over this a few years ago at an Enrique Iglesias concert (free ticket-don't judge). Why go to a gig if you can't get up and dance?

Jakethekid · 11/10/2018 02:04

I don't go to concerts anymore but when I was younger and I did, I used to hate those selfish idiots that would push past with a beer in each hand that they're holding in the air. So not only have they left just to get a drink but now every time they bang into someone to push through the beer is splashing down on everyone around.

Floralnomad · 11/10/2018 19:06

I’ve no objection to people standing in the seated area but I find most people limit their standing to appropriate songs .( I do)

DemonicEruption · 12/10/2018 10:46

I agree that some people at gigs are so selfish and never think of others. Especially those of us who are not blessed in the height department!

Last year I went to Evanescence's 2-night London concerts. First night I had a half decent spot about 10-15 rows back, but this woman in front had decided that night to tie up all her afro hair directly on top of her head! And she was already a tall person wearing heels, so her hairstyle was adding unnecessary height. Not good for the shorter people behind. Then there were the pushers which gradually forced me and the people around me even further. I could only get slight glimpses of Amy Lee that night.

The second night I managed to convince my friend to queue all day with me to make sure we had a good spot. We managed to be about 2-3 rows back that night, worth it! I could see everything so much better. Though when Evanescence came on this CF in front of me tried to hold up this handmade banner. Now I'm usually a shy person and avoid confrontation wherever possible even if it inconveniences me, but I immediately said something and he apologised and didn't do it again! The stage wasn't that high so i dont know why he thought it would be a good idea.

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