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Concert Tips & Advice

1	A big part of the pleasure of a concert is the anticipation. So as you’re thinking through how great the night will be, imagine yourself at the show and decide if there’s anything you need to take.
2	Don’t get carried away by taking too much in with you. Learn the venue’s rules about what you can and can’t bring to the show. If you try to bring in a cooler or camera at a setting where those items are banned, for example, you’ll be forced to make the long trip back to the car.
3	Know your surroundings. Most venues will provide seating charts either in print or online. If the show is general admission, get an idea of where you’d like to sit and how early you’re willing to stand in line to guarantee that location. If you’re interested in reserve seating, know which sections are acceptable and what you’re willing to spend to get there.
4	Heading to the concession stand or restroom? Remember, many venues require you to show your ticket stub before you can return to your seat.
5	If you’re with a group, agree to a ”got-lost” location. Pick a visible place to meet if you get separated from your herd.
6	Be cool. Sometimes the downside of seeing your favorite entertainers live and in person is putting up with the person sitting next to you. These talkers, screamers, cell-phoners and sing-alongers can hit only sour notes at an otherwise great show. As a first step, try patience, a lot of these people will run out of energy before long. A glance or whispered ”shhhh” can work. As a final step, talk with the security person in your section. But never, ever try to enforce your quiet rules on your own. It’s a dangerous situation for you and it turns you into the disrupter.
7	Drink plenty of fluids – before, during and after the show. Stay away from alcohol, it’ll work to dehydrate you, and it can make you do dumb things.
8	While many venues won’t allow you to carry in beverages, many will let you bring in empty water bottles. Take in a small bottle that will easily fit in a sink for refilling.
9	While it’s a special thrill to see well-known acts in person, be on the lookout for talent on the rise. Learn what’s going on with local bands and productions. Many communities offer outdoor summer concerts and plays that allow you to carry in picnic dinners and beverages.
10	Some concert-goers go online or read entertainment publications to familiarize themselves with what the show’s stars have been performing recently. Knowing that helps to set realistic expectations of what will and won’t be played and helps the listener better understand and appreciate the work.

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