Concerts are an absolute joy to go to. Crew members want you to have fun. But sometimes, members of the crowd make it hard to do our job. So, please never do these things to improve your experience and make my job less chaotic.
1. Don’t bring large bags with things that you shouldn’t have in them.
Yes, that bag is really cute and I know that some of the stuff in there is quite useful. Band
aids, go for it. Female products, of course. That bottle of unidentified liquid, no. I don’t want to go through all of your things and hold up a line of people just to go through your large bag of excessive things that you don’t need. It eats up your time and mine. All you should bring is an ID, phone, and money.
2. Please don’t bring the selfie stick.
Yes, they are quite fantastic and I might own one myself, but a concert is not the place for a long stick. It can poke someone in the head, your phone can fall out, or you might not get a great picture because of all the people. If Disney World banned them, then they shouldn’t be a small concert venue.
3. Don’t ask if you can get a discount on merchandise.
I know that shirt is thirty five dollars, but that is how the artist makes some money. The people at the booth can’t give you a discount and feel bad about saying no. Also, you can’t get that shirt online so just buy it and enjoy your concert shirt that is normally unique to a show.
4. Don’t ask employees if you can get back stage.
This should be a given. No, you can’t come with us. The reason I can go back there is because I am working. Also, the performer wants time to relax, not run from screaming fangirls.
5. If you are of legal drinking age, please don’t be dumb. I feel bad about kicking you out.
I would feel so bad if you would have to leave because I know you just want to have fun. Just be responsible. The workers don’t want to kick you out because that is not fun for anyone.
6. The security guards are not jungle gyms.
Their job is to watch and make sure no one is dying in the crowd and are there for your safety. Don’t climb in there way or try to get around them. They want you to be safe.
7. Yes, you are excited. Please stop yelling in my ear. I want to have my hearing.
I have to work and most of the time, I have had to listen to sound check and deal with other problems. Your screaming gives people headaches and I want to have hearing when I am old. No offense.
8. Again, no you can’t follow me backstage.
Please don’t ask or assume. I normally don’t go back and hang out with the performer. I would love to take you back with me. I really would. But I can’t so just don’t ask.
