Many of us have made the mistake of wearing the wrong season of clothes to a concert or showing up right before doors and hoping that we will still make it to the front. Whether this is your first concert or your twentieth, here are five tips to make your day more enjoyable.
1. If you’re going to wait in line all day, make sure you bring snacks and cards.
Your phone won’t stay charged all day and the earlier you get there the less people you will most likely have to socialize with. Cards are always a go-to as they push you to meet other people in line to play with you. You’ll also get pretty hungry after spending the day sitting on your butt so bring snacks from home to munch on all day to avoid the $11 fries that the venue sells.
2. And comfortable seating.
I can not emphasize this enough, nothing is more important than bringing items to help keep you comfortable while waiting in line all day. If it’s winter and the line is outdoors, you most likely will want to avoid sitting on the cold ground. Bring a gross, old beach chair to sit on a lots of blankets to wrap yourself in. In the summer, bring a handheld fan to help keep you cool.
3. Be prepared for any type of weather.
This is especially true if it is an outdoor concert or festival. No matter what season it is, always bring sunscreen for your face and any other exposed skin. Nothing is worse than getting some funky tan lines from your cute new bralette. It’s also a good plan to throw a rain jacket and sweatshirt in your car before you leave just in case the weather decides to suddenly change.
4. Stay hydrated.
No, a beer doesn’t count as a hydrating drink. Make sure you’re drinking as much water as you can. When you’re in a pit it’s easy to sweat out anything that you’ve drank even if it is negative five degrees out. It’s too easy to get dehydrated at a show and no one wants to be that girl that passes out from dehydration so make sure you drink consistently.
5. Wear clothes and shoes that you don’t care about.
Chances are that if it’s any kind of a show with a pit, whether it be a festival or a small intimate show, you will be pushed up against hundreds of others. People will spill their red cranberry vodka down your back and someone will probably spray you with a beer, so avoid wearing any kind of clothes that you care about.
Concerts should always be a fun experience. Hopefully these few helpful little tips will help you have a more stress-free concert experience!