5 Things to Keep in Mind When Planning Your Next Concert to Attend
There are many types of concert venues to choose from, different neighborhoods they belong to, and different vibes they offer the public. A lot of venues have specific genres that they gravitate toward and consistently book for. Your preferences for what you’re looking for in a live music setting may change by the season or by your mood at any given time. When you’re planning the next show you want to attend, there are a few quick factors to keep in mind.
Live music is an art form and a communal source of entertainment that a large amount of the American population likes to enjoy from time to time.
According to Nielsen Music, 52% of the U.S. population goes to live music events. [1] With those kinds of numbers in mind, it’s safe to assume that not everyone is going to be looking for the same thing when thinking of where they want to go for their next concert outing.
There are many types of concert venues to choose from, different neighborhoods they belong to, and different vibes they offer the public.
A lot of venues have specific genres that they gravitate toward and consistently book for. Your preferences for what you’re looking for in a live music setting may change by the season or by your mood at any given time.
When you’re planning the next show you want to attend, there are a few quick factors to keep in mind.
Does The Concert Venue Have A Seated Section?
If the venue is standing room only it would be wise to wear a comfortable pair of shoes, especially if you’ve already been on your feet all day.
If the venue has a seated section be aware that oftentimes the tickets will be priced a little higher for that luxury. With standing-room-only spaces, you, as the attendee, are often able to get up close to the stage and feel the energy of the music in a powerful way with everyone on their feet around you.
If you’re in a seated section you’re able to enjoy the comfort of being off of your feet and also to get a greater scope of the whole event from a different vantage point. There’s no RIGHT way to go about enjoying your live entertainment; it’s all about how you’re feeling in the moment
2. What Is The Parking Situation Outside of the Music Venue?
This tidbit of information can be helpful for planning when to leave the house.
It’s also helpful to know if you need to budget a few more bucks to cover parking fees. Some venues have parking on site whereas others have parking nearby in the neighborhood.
Knowing some of these details will help you make informed decisions about how you want to spend your evening.
3. What Is The Layout of the Venue and Is It Easy to See The Stage?
At some concert venues, you’ll be struggling throughout the whole show to see the performers onstage.
Some venues have structural beams or signs in certain spots blocking the view of the stage. In other venues, you can have a clear view of the stage from just about any corner of the room.
It’s always a bummer to show up to a concert that you’re stoked about only to find yourself tucked into a corner of the venue where you can’t really see anything that’s happening.
If you’re aware of these factors, you can plan accordingly and make sure to find a spot with an ideal line of sight to the stage.
4. What Is The Sound Quality Like?
This is a huge factor to be aware of, and it can make or break any concert venue.
Your favorite band could be performing onstage and yet the sound quality is so muffled and distorted that you’re unable to even enjoy the performance.
On the other hand, a concert venue with an excellent sound system and a talented audio engineer can truly change your life and make for a stellar night of music.
Just imagine the anticipation of seeing and listening to an amazing artist play, but then it turns out to sound like the music is blasting through a cheap stereo.
Not a way that most would want to spend their evening. Now, if the sound engineering is on point, you’re in for an amazing evening.
5. What’s The Bar Like At This Venue?
Lastly, this factor can be a game changer for deciding what venue you want to spend your time in.
A great bar with excellent bar staff can make you feel incredibly welcome and even more excited about the show. There are also times when the bar experience is a bit lackluster.
Or maybe the chatter around the bar is a bit noisy and makes it difficult to hear the band play.
What is the service like?
What kind of drinks are they offering?
Know what kind of vibe you’re craving and make informed decisions to support that.
How Do You Want To Enjoy Your Music?
At the end of the day, finding the concert venue that really speaks to you takes a bit of experimentation.
It’s a process of attending shows, keeping in mind what you love and what you could live without, and then choosing where you want to spend your time in the future.
Going to shows can often be a respite from the daily grind and a concert venue may just be the location for some life-changing moments.
It’s all a matter of how you want to enjoy your music.
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