Whether or not you go to live shows all the time or just one or two a year, concerts are something you need to mentally prepare yourself for. Listening to a band at home is completely different from seeing them live. At home, you feel the music in a calm place verses at a live show where you are surrounded by thousands of people who all experience the music in different ways. That being said, here are a few do's and don’ts music fans should take into consideration before attending a live show.

1. Go crazy, but not too crazy.

You have paid to see a band who you love, therefore, you have every right to freak out during their set. Just remember, you’re not in your bedroom or your car where no one is watching. Be respectful of the people around you.

2. Post as many snapchat stories as you want.

This is your night. Post as many snapshot stories as you want. Your story is something you will watch over and over again for a very long time. If your followers don’t want to watch your abnormally long story, they do not have to.

3. Put your phone away.

Aside from your snapchat stories, take a few pictures and full song videos, but don’t make a movie. You can go on YouTube the next day and watch your favorite songs then. Instead, sing and dance and make a memorable experience. You will most likely see this band again one day anyways.

4. Sing as loud as you want.

Sing until you can't sing any longer. Who cares if the dude next to you thinks you are tone deaf? He can get over it.

5. Don’t push.

Try not to push the people who are in front of you so that you can try to get closer to the stage. You’re going to fail. Instead of spending the entire show worrying about how close you are, try to enjoy the band and music from where you are. The band will sound the same from the front row as they do from the fifth.

6. Cry.

The band starts to play your favorite song and you feel emotional; good! Cry and let it all out. An artist or band's goal is to make people feel something from their music, so feel something.

7. Rock out, don’t pass out.

Try and stay away from the alcohol at a concert. Drink water, stay hydrated, and stay safe. It gets hot in venues and the last thing you want is to pass out mid concert and miss the entire show.

8. Meet new people.

One of the best things about going to a concert is interacting with other fans and enjoying the show with them. Introduce yourself, share your concert experiences, and talk about why you love the band that you are about to see. Who knows, you might meet a lifelong friend.