15 more tricks to surviving in a crowd
1.Don't go on an empty stomach! The last thing you want to be worrying about half way through the show is how hungry you are.
2. Know the band members names (including openers) Nothing is worse then meeting them after a show and not knowing their name.
3.When security offers water TAKE SOME, it's so refreshing, open your mouth and they'll spray water right into your mouth
4.Ladies don't take huge purses, bring something small enough to fit all your shit, and across the shoulder bags are perfect because you don't have to fight to keep it on your shoulder all night.
5.If you're planning on getting tickets at the door arrive early! to make sure you have tickets. Just cause you're in a shirt that barely cover your boobs, doesn't mean they'll let you in anyways.
6. Do not wear flip flops! It doesn't matter if it's an outdoor concert in 100 degree weather, you're feet will get stepped on!
7. Wear something functional! Do you really want your boob popping out in front of people you don't know? Avoid shorts so short we can see your ass, it's not attractive. You will get sweaty, theres no denying it! so light and airy clothes are best.
8. Learn at least some of the music for the openers a head of time.
9. Have your camera in your hands & ready to go before the show starts, once 'the wave' gets going, it's nearly impossible to get into your bag.
10. You will be standing for a while. Sore feet are a quick way to ruin your night so wear comfortable shoes, people don't want to hear you bitching about how sore your feet are!
11. Make friends with the right people. Such as The crew - security, managers, merch, sound guys...
12. Bring your own sharpie! Band members rarely have them on their person.
13. Most merch tables accept cash only, hit up an ATM before the show. Wait and get merch after the show, once you get in get as close to the front as you can, don't worry about merch till the end.
14. Don't panic when meeting the band members! They are people too, if you're worried think of a question ahead of time so you have something on hand to say.
15. Bring extra batteries - nothing sucks more then being half way through a show and having your camera die, have them out of a the packaging and in your pockets in case you need to change them in a hurry.