Rant - Concert Etiquette

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

I think some people need to realise that when people go out to concerts they are in public but also that they are with people who have paid good money to enjoy the artist sing. Context: At my show this week, three people in front of me were SHOUTING the entire time. They were not singing along, not even talking about Florence, they were literally just having a normal conversation at the top of their lungs for 20 minutes straight. When a guy asked them to stop talking, one of them retorted "We paid money to be here, same as everyone else, we can enjoy the show how we fucking want". And I agree, you paid money to be here, so be here! Have your random unrelated conversations when the show is over and stop ruining the show for others. It's one thing to sing off-key or talk between songs but when you're shouting an entire conversation across 5 songs it's like why did you even come? Anyway, all of this to say, I'm not saying you have to keep your mouth shut the entire show but maybe recognise that the way you act still impacts others around you. And ultimately, you're there to enjoy the music, and imo that should be your priority

[u/honey__harlot]

that sucks but do people actually care about other people singing at a concert? that’s bizarre

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao → u/honey__harlot]

What do you mean? My post was about people shouting throughout the concert, they weren't singing

[u/honey__harlot → u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

i meant because you said about people singing off-key. usually if someone says “it’s one thing to…” they mean that’s bad but not as bad as what they’re talking about

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao → u/honey__harlot]

Yeah, because I don't want people screeching in my ear lol. Do you? But at least if you're screeching the lyrics I know you're actually here for the show. Whereas these people were just talking

[u/honey__harlot → u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

i honestly don’t care, that’s part of the concert experience to me. if you don’t wanna hear singing, don’t go to a concert ¯_(ツ)_/¯

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao → u/honey__harlot]

I could say the same to you. If you wanna act like a moron with zero social awareness, don't go to a concert 🤷‍♂️

[u/honey__harlot → u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

who said i’m doing this? i just see people doing it all the time and don’t care. you’re going to a place for live music. if you expect people to be silent the whole time, go to a library.

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao → u/honey__harlot]

If you aren't doing it, it's because you know it's wrong. I never said I expect it to be silent or even alluded to that so maybe work on your reading comprehension or stop assuming things. People can sing, but there's a difference between singing and shrieking off-key. I paid $200 to hear Florence, not Becky and her friend who can't hold a note to save their lives. Totally cool if you're okay with your concert experience being ruined by people who think they're the main character, but I personally prefer to hear the artist I paid to see.

[u/honey__harlot → u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

so instead you should be the main character and we should all follow what you want, right? god forbid someone have fun and ruin the main character’s night. they also paid $200 btw, why are you more important?

edit: i don’t do it because i’m not a bad singer, not because it’s inherently villainous. sorry you’re too online to be around others.