How do I get backstage at a concert?

No VIP, No Problem: The Art Of Sneaking Backstage At Concerts

1. By Lizzie Azran.
2. Arrive Early.
3. Capitalize on your corporate internship or job.
4. Be nice to the security guards.
5. Name-drop.
6. Be cultured about the musician’s social circle.
7. Be curious about the guest list or VIP pass situation.
8. Bring only one friend to the event.

How do you camp for a concert?

Surviving a concert camp-out: 7 tips from Bieber fans

1. Locate the nearest restroom — and a backup.
2. Carry along an extra phone (or two).
3. Bring a tent, or something to lounge on.
4. Pass the time by making friends with fellow fans.
5. Stay patient (and civil)!
6. Use mom.
7. Stay nourished (even if you’re not hungry).

What is the front row at a concert like?

The front row at a concert is a coveted spot, wanted by almost every person in attendance, and if you want to be up there, you’ll need to be resourceful and determined. If a concert has assigned seating, you’ll need to be on your A-game while shopping for tickets.

What to do if there are no front row tickets available?

If there are no front row tickets available, you can try the “high risk, high reward” approach of waiting until the day of the concert to check again. Some venues will release more premium seats right before doors open. Typically these are tickets that the artist or venue management reserved that ended up being unused.

How do you get through the crowd at a concert?

Take the path of least resistance. It’s probably not wise to charge straight through the middle of the crowd. Instead, try to get as close to the front as you can by weaving down the side of the crowd, along the perimeter. Once you’ve gotten as close to the front as you can with that method, try shimmying your way into the crowd sideways.

Do concerts have assigned seating?

If a concert has assigned seating, you’ll need to be on your A-game while shopping for tickets. General admission tickets, while typically the cheapest ones you can buy, come at a different cost. When you don’t have assigned seating, it’s every person for themselves. It won’t be an easy journey to the front row, but it’ll be worth it.