Concert Safety 

Six Tips to Have Fun and Stay Safe

By Lyla Fagan, Staff Writer

November 29, 2021              

After a year of no live music and no tours, concert tickets are in extremely high demand right now. Artists are coming out with albums and dropping tour dates, and picking up where they left off before the pandemic. Everyone and any age who enjoys live music is buying tickets back to back right now; especially high schoolers. 


When the Astroworld tragedy occurred on November 5, people who were there to have fun and do what they missed most during the pandemic lost their lives. That should never happen, especially in a setting like a music festival. 


In a perfect world, nobody has to worry about getting hurt at concerts. But the reality is- anything can happen. That being said, keeping you and yourself others safe at concerts and festivals is extremely important, and needed now more than ever. 


Here are some tips you and your friends or family can keep in mind when you are in a pit or the “standing room only” area when attending a concert. 

When you are standing in an overcrowded area of people at a concert, the crowd moves around a lot. You want to make sure you can plant your feet and keep your ground in a chance of getting pushed around. In case of an emergency, you can make your way around much easier in strong sneakers than slides. 


Bring essentials, like your phone, a portable charger, and cash. You can put cash or a debit card in your shoe, but another option is putting it along with your phone in your front pockets. If you don’t have pockets, make sure whatever you put your small belongings in is something you know you won't lose, like a wristlet. You can easily lose or drop a wallet or a purse in a crowd, so if you need more room than a wristlet, bring a small backpack and keep it on you at all times. 


Typically, when attending a concert, you’re hot, you’re sweating, your hair or makeup gets ruined, and you get worn out after. It’s part of the experience. There is not much you can do to avoid this, but you can make good decisions before or after. If you are someone who goes to the general admission line hours ahead or just early, bring water. Hydration is key and you should drink water before, during, and right after the event. Most importantly, before you leave, eat a good meal. You want to avoid lightheadedness or feeling ill at all costs. If you buy water or any other beverage at the concert venue, keep an eye on it. 


Never attend a concert alone. If something goes wrong, you need a resort other than strangers you just met. When you get there with your friend or friends, stay by each other’s side the entire night no matter how safe the event is. It’s hard to move around too much, so stay in one place unless you need to move. It is possible to get separated, and in the last case scenario, have a meeting spot planned beforehand that you can reach them at.


Be aware of your surroundings at all times, and if you see someone who looks like they need to leave, who is sick, or who is hurt, get help immediately from the people around you and bring it to the attention of security as much as possible. If you’re in the middle of a bad situation, help yourself first and make sure you’re okay before anyone else. Whatever song is being performed is never more important than someone’s safety, and if something you think is sketchy is going on, tell security. 


Concerts are about having fun and meeting new people who share a similar interest with you. Be open to speaking to the people around you and making friends. Introduce yourself and have fun with them. The better the environment, the better the experience.