Feels like maybe we need to write down some of the unwritten rules. What rules would you add?
And how bad is it out there?
Just look at all these recent examples of people throwing things at artists. WTF?!
I hear that talking at gigs has rocketed too? Noticed a few years ago at festivals crowds chatting waaaay more than normal when waiting for the song they like.
The usual stuff, plus not requesting in your dying wishes that your ashes are thrown onto the stage
I thread I did when I worked at BBC inspired this article that had some decent solutions: BBC - How can 6 common gig gripes be solved?
Shut the fuck up unless youâre singing along
Three photos, no videos
Try not to be a prick
Donât sing along to the entire show if itâs a windy outdoor show or the PA is too quiet and your singing is awful
Iâve only seen Radiohead twice, at Glasto and Reading, and both were sub optimal experiences for this reason. Also Blur at Hyde Park was basically a singalongathon, could barely hear the show.
Everybody, just shut the fuck up. If you want to chat with some background music playing, go to a fucking pub. Theyâre also free and the drinks are usually cheaper. Iâve paid ÂŁ30+ to listen to an artist perform, not to listen to you shout at your mates.
SHUT. THE FUCK. UP.
Singing along should be banned, full stop!
Dont wear a t shirt of the band youre watching
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Donât buy pints for yourself and your four mates standing near the front while the band is playing, spilling 40% of the contents on everyone as you lurch forward.
Wear plain clothes
Donât sing
Donât dance
Dont drink to much
Youâre not there to have fun FFS!
Donât applaud after every song like some manner of circus seal. A simple nod and murmured âvery goodâ is sufficient
Try not to smile at any point during the performance, it can be very distracting for the artist wondering âwhat are they smiling about?â. Neutral facial expressions throughout.
No matter how hot it is, keep your shirt on.
Think Iâve nailed down a good eight of these at a gig in my youth.
No photos, particularly no videos
No one wants to see this shit afterwards dudes, if they were that bothered theyâd be there.
If you do need to take one photo max, do it from the very back, ta
âAnd on his death bed, he watched a clip of Idles in the far distance, the audio tiss-tishhhhing awayâŚâ
I sing my tiny wee heart out, not even remotely sorry, gonna be louder in fact.
If you are average height or tall and see a space in front of someone who is short, for the love of god please donât stand in front of them, theyâve probably spent most of the gig trying to find a spot where they can see more than the bassistâs left eyebrow