A Guide to Concert Etiquette: How Not to Ruin Live Music for Everyone
By
Andy Greene
Summary
A critical and humorous guide on concert etiquette, arguing that audience behavior has deteriorated significantly since 2013, particularly regarding cellphone use, talking during performances, and general obliviousness to others' experience. The author calls for basic civility and self-awareness at live music events.
Source
Rolling StoneA Guide to Concert Etiquette: How Not to Ruin Live Music for Everyonerollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe weren't asking people to stop drinking, dancing, and having fun. We just wanted them to stop acting in super obnoxious ways that annoyed everyone around them.
Sadly, the world didn't listen. In fact, 2013 seems like a quaint and respectable age now that we're all living in the twisted dystopian hellscape of 2025.
We are living in a society, people, and many of you need to be reminded your actions impact everyone around you, especially when your phone is out.
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