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Volume 61 Issue 3 ! December 08, 2025
Poor concert etiquette is louder than the music BY KATIE SHANG
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aised arms, shuffling legs, waving phones and falling posters — this is the chaos of a concert. Recently, the culture around attending concerts has grown out of hand, ruined by disruptive concert etiquette and excessive parasocial relationships, sometimes encouraged by the artists themselves. To improve the concert experience for all, fans should act with more empathy and respect for both the performer and other fans, regardless of
the temptation of recognition or adrenalineinducing bliss. Concerts are viewed as life-changing events — a time for fans to scream out their favorite lyrics in front of the artists who soundtrack their lives. From scrambling for tickets to spending hours preparing the perfect outfit, there is no doubt that they generate prized memories. “Entering the stadium is a really fun part,” said junior Myra Kambo, who attended Tate McRae’s “Miss Possessive” tour. “When you’re
really excited for something to begin, your nerves are insane. You think, ‘Oh my gosh, this is crazy.’ It’s so surreal.” Yet when excitement overwhelms reason, concerts can quickly descend into chaos. Fans can get worked up to the point of injuring others. Habits like crowd surfing can jeopardize safety. Rude etiquette, such as invading others’ personal space or blocking views, is also bothersome. Story continued on page 6.
Photos by Sven Mandel/CC-BY-SA-3.0 and Joel Rodrigues/Agencia Brasilia Graphic illustration by Amanda Jin and Rohan Kakhandiki