Tips to Get the Best View at Concerts (+ how to get barricade!) | Concert Tips from an Expert PART 2
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- Опубліковано 21 кві 2022
- In this video, I tell you all the best tips and tricks to get the best view possible at concerts with general admission tickets! GA means there are no assigned seats so the floor (aka the pit) is all first come first serve. If you have any questions, make sure to leave them in the comment section :)
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i totally agree with not focusing on getting barricade! i was in pit for ariana grande and had so much fun moving around the back of pit as she moved around the stage so I always had a great view! also the way harry has designed his stage is genius because there’s no true “front” of the stage so everyone gets a good view at some point and everyone isn’t crowding in one spot, i’m going to the 9/8 show and can’t wait!!😭😭
Back part of the pit is my fave spot too. You get to see the whole stage and the artist as well no matter where he goes. Also, sometimes the staff at the control booth are so kind that if they see you are small they will give you a box (those black hard ones they use for their equipment) and make you stand on it. Not at all times but I’ve experienced it twice. LOL.
i have to agree the back of the pit is the BEST place to be. The only desirable part of barricade is being able to see the artist RIGHT THERE. that's literally it. it's claustrophobic, it's sweaty, it's uncomfortable, people are always pulling your hair or elbowing you. there's seriously nothing enjoyable about barricade other than being close to the artist and 9 times out of 10 they don't even acknowledge you personally.
besides being at the back IS NOT a bad view either. in most pits you can see the artist perfectly fine. you're still a lot closer to them than you realize. and if you have an iphone 13 pro you can easily get really good videos. there's more breathing room, you get to actually dance, you don't have to worry about being shoved around. it's so much more enjoyable at the back.
Yesss, someone else who gets it!!
@@CarolynMorales Yessss every video i've seen of harry's concerts EVERYBODY in the back of the pit looks like they have so much more fun. like the conga line, barricade could NEVER.
oh okay thank you so much!! i'm going to my first concert alone and i was so anxious but now i have a better understanding ♡
Literally same. I hope you had fun
@@roronoaz4lyfe1947 me on June 2nd 😊
im going to my first concert alone for a standing ticket at 4th july ( lana del rey ) and im nervous 😭
@@panicatthewerkroom742omg you’re sooo lucky I’m seeing Taylor next summer but I wish I could see Lana too haha. Have fun!
@@joslynk9951 im also seeing taylor next summer!! omfggg have fun
Oh my goodness your videos have been so helpful! I’m hoping to snag some great tickets next week - thanks for the tips!!
thank you so much! this is my first concert I’m going to alone and I’m planning on getting like 4th row and this helps!
Thank you! I’m seeing twenty one pilots this September. It will be my first time in the pit at a stadium concert so i wasn’t sure what to expect:)
This was super helpful! Thank you!
Tysm ur tips are so helpful!
the concert vlog advice you’re a genius
this is such a helpful video ty
The swinging by in the afternoon tip is very helpful. Seeing Raye tomorrow and I don’t know her fan base so contemplating going for 2 or 12 (:
Thank you!!!
So helpful. Thank you!!!!!!!
I'm going to be in the pit for the Louis Tomlinson concert ion Atlanta July 15th, I swear if he calls me love I will faint. I get to meet him backstage, I AM SO EXCITED!! I am flying first class for the very first time, I'm 23 and, obviously, EXTREMELY excited
HOW ARE YOU MEETING HIM BACKSTAGE?????
thank u so much 😭 im going to a chase atlantic concert and i rlly wanna get at least decently close.
THANK YOU
I'm going to my first concert in a few weeks for Cavetown and I'm so excited lmao
doing my research for harry’s concert in NYC ;)
I'm a 5ft 1in human going with GA tickets to see Paramore at the LC Arena. My sister who I'm taking is 5'3 so I'm reaally hoping we get well enough spots on the floor to see and not be behind any taller folk. 😩
How did it go and how early did you guys line up?
I went to see Rammstein on 9/6/2022 and it happened to be my first general admission concert and the day before the concert my dad was like "by the way we're standing up for the concert" and I was like in panic mode but after the concert finished I was it wasn't too bad the only bad thing was the mosh pits.
Seeing pink next year with GA tickets here in Australia. Thinking I'm going to need to camp out for that one 🤣
How do people at the first row(barricade spots) stay there for the entire duration of the concert? I always wonder about this, as you might move to have some food, etc, so you won’t return to the same spot that you were able to secure earlier right? Any advice for this(like you would typically be there a few hours before the concert and not move at all?). Planning to go for my first concert and extremely nervous about it!
I didn't move for the whole 3,5 hours in the venue. Worst thing was actually the back pain from standing so long, not being able to eat or pee was surprisingly not even a problem for me.😅
If I had left my spot there was no way to get it back unfortunetly...
Thank you 💛
thank you so much for this video and for your personal take on barricade!!! i needed to hear it bc i am.. an anxious 5ft 1 going alone to a billie eilish concert in august😭 !! i do have a question tho: do you know if the priority standing pen is the same as a VIP ticket? thats the highest category i could get and i didnt see any soundcheck/vip tickets selling 😭
i’m assuming priority means you’ll have early entrance compared to everyone else! if it’s the highest category then most likely billie isn’t going to have a meet and greet/soundcheck option which means you’ll most likely be one of the first groups inside!
hey ik u won’t see this but how did it work going to the concert alone because i am going to try get tickets for her next tour and i would have to go alone and im so nervous
@@haahahshqooamsnsms hiya!! it actually went so well!! I got a standing pen priority option, which just means that the doors open half an hour earlier for us and we could secure better spots. I was really nervous going alone too so I actually went to the concert venue to have a sense of the space there about a few days before the actual concert XD! I asked the staff and looked up how they would usually manage the concerts there too which was really helpful. i also had a backup plan where i made some stickers and prints to give out to the people in the queue around me (as a gift for free) that was great in livening up the mood. and just being rly friendly and talking and befriending the people around in the queue really went a long way because we held the queuing spots for each other, and some folks helped to get me lunch etc! so yeah i had a ton of fun even when i went alone, so you'll be alright too!! hope this helps :D
gonna see 5sos next week and the venue is ga! soo nervous cuz last time i went to a ga 5sos concert, it was fucking crazy 😭 planning to arrive there really early and i hope all goes well ):
I'm going to my 1st concert its kpop group, ATEEZ in Arizona in November, GA tickets... I'm terrified
I got GA to see 'em too! I'm really nervous!
Cool!! ❤️
Tysmm i am so anxious abt going to a maneskin concert and i rlly need a close view from them and to interact🤗
do u have any tips for VIP? like what ids the best spot for VIP
i’m hoping to see Harry at Wembley in London, what time do you recommend I get there? I’m really hoping for barricade but I’m American so I’m unfamiliar with this arena
I had floor tickets for a one ok rock concert and their headliner band I forgot their name but they were so good and those who can just for them were pushing so much that I almost lost my shoe, but I did get pushed up to the baracaded, like a mix 2nd and 3rd row. My view was blocked for half the members, cuz I'm short, but I still had a good time.
pack platform boots in ur bag! i’m 5’5 so i’m not that short but i swear i can never see anything lol 6ft guys always love getting in front of me
do you have to buy vip with a ticket or can it be seperate? im seeing boygenius (GA) in the summer... how long should i wait before getting there?
"if you can't stand to be standing for a long time"
me, who used to work shifts of 8+ hours where they made me stand up the whole time: inch resting... .
Hi . I have a few questions.If u go to a black pink concert vip u get there by 10 am .after you get your wristband can you go to the vip lounge or will they ask u to come later .hope you answer my question ❤
Omg i was at that harry concert!!!
Does this also go for kpop/krock or if it’s something different please tell me what I can do! Thanks!
Thank you for that ❤️ My dream is to get barricade for Olivia bc I'm going to her concert at Berlin! My God but I dont know if it's possible. You think if I'll come at 2 am I have a chance?
Yeah you’ll definitely be really close! If not barricade then for sure the first couple rows :)
I’m going to a Dominic Fike concert in December. He’s been my favorite artist since he came out 4-5 years ago and I wanna get front row so bad or at least close. It’s a smaller venue like 1500 Max capacity and I feel like I’m overthinking it😭 I’m already looking at pre concert necessities for me and my sister but do you think there will be less people trying to wait outside for it if it’s cold? I also bought vip and a fast lane pass cuz idk how any of this concert GA stuff works I just wanna get in there hahaha Check in to the hotel right next door at 3pm and doors open at 6:30. I’ve been thinking 4:30 but could also look outside I guess😂
OMG SAME that’s why I’m here lmfoaoooo
is merch there after the concert if you just run straight to pit?
I’m going to see my child idol Alice cooper soon and never been to a concert before I’ll be 21 lol I got cup packages but idk how to see my fave artist after or before the show hha
Watching this for my Ateez concert next month, everyone saying they’re gonna get there at 8am and it starts 12hrs later😭 so scared
i heard that people get there on midnight the night before. 😢 I'm going to london and i'm so scared, I wanted to come at 8am but will probably come at 4pm the day before and that'll probably not even be enough 😂
How was it? I got tickets for dream next month and I'm not willing to camp out lol
@@deejourneyz_ I'm the O2 they didn't allow camping. We were allowed to start queuing at 9 but I decided to come at 8am and when I arrived there were already so many people. However, I was still so close to the stage, like 5m away. I would recommend to check the website of the venue, and if they do it the same to get there by 7am if you're willing to stand for a long time to get a good spot. Have fun! xx
so as a short person (5’0) im scared of floor for upcoming concert and i just dont know if i should wear platforms or something. does anyone else have tips for shorter people in pit?
It depends on the type of music. Get to the place early so you can figure out an exit strategy if things got out of hand. Wear shoes that are comfortable and easy to walk in. Sometimes you can get a really good view from the sides. Personally I only get pit tickets to stuff like Anthrax or Rob Zombie and at larger venues. Metal heads will put themselves in danger to help you if you fall down. If it's rap or regular rock stay to reserved seats or lawn tickets.
The thing about the front barricade in the pit is that once you’re there you’re not leaving until the show is over or you won’t get your spot back
Also if u r short, try to go for seat instead cause I have had 2 concert where I was in GA, but didn’t have a great view with tall people filming with their hands up 😂
So if it’s like a Eslabon Armando should I get there by 5 or 6 cuz it starts 8 should I get there early or even 4
I’m seeing Taylor at wembley this august and I’m wondering if I should camp or just go early in the morning. Does anyone have any tips?
Do you have any advice about vip risers?
What seats do you recommend for a 4'10 16 year old Im panicking I really want to go to the 5sos concert in Manchester or Glasgow please tell me lol it would be my first
question I have pretty much bad knees, so I get field or not I know I can be behind and sit on the floor, but at same time I am not want do that so.....
Ik this video has been posted 2 months ago but i have a question. What do you think about måneskin concert. Basically the concert has new dates, more tickets and i upgraded my ticket for golden circle which makes my situation easier, but how early should i be there and stuff😭sorry for my stupid question, have never been to such a concert
SAME.
im seeing harry styles next year at accor stadium (a stadium basically the same size and capacity as wembley). i don't have early entry, but if i arrive at the venue at 8am, do you think i will have a chance of getting close to the front? ps. camping on the streets overnight is illegal where i live :)
you probably won’t have much luck getting barricade if there’s an early entry option but you will most likely be very close to barricade if you line up early. even if you get there and there’s already a long line, remember that stadiums are HUGE so odds are you will still be very close!
Help, what do you do with the items you brought if you camp, I’ve seen people bring tents and blankets. What do you do will the blankets? Usually my concerts allow small bags like fanny packs but clear, what do they do with the stuff after??? I’ve been to 5 festivals and a LOT of concerts and I never camped in my life. I’ve never seen what people do with the stuff they bring when it’s entry time
Usually you have to toss everything before entering so it is important to not bring anything you wouldn’t want thrown away
@@CarolynMorales Ohhh! Alrighty thank you
Was that at the the Kia forum stadium ?
will it helps if i purchase a fast lane ticket with just the general admission ticket ? It’s my first concert and have no idea
If there is no meet and greet or soundcheck prior to the show then the fast lane ticket should be pretty useful with getting in first!
Think it will be okay to arrive at guts tour at 5am for barricade
hi!! 🥰 i have front standing tickets for one of taylor swift's vienna shows for 2024. how many days ahead would i need to start camping to get a good spot? (not necessarily baricade but close i guess)
i live in a different country so i can't 'swing by' the venue unfortunately :(
hi! for camping it all depends on the venue and if it allows camping on their facility grounds. i recommend checking their website or asking other people who have been to that venue if they allow it, and if not camping in a place nearby or across the road might be fine! i also think maybe a day or even two before the concert as taylor swift is a large artist and A LOT of her other fans will be doing the same thing. hope this helped!!
Hi. Can you give some advice on riding on shoulders at a concert?
How to approach someone to carry you,
How long is okay to be carried,
What is most comfortable clothing and sitting position?
I want to approach a woman that I don't know at an event, and offer her a ride on my shoulders in exchange for a ride on hers,
Is there any specific advice you can give me?
(I am afraid of interacting this way with unfamiliar men)
Thank you,
Your videos are very helpful,
I have began seeing events for the first time in my life 😌
I’m going to see Harry Styles at Kia Forum in LA, and I have a GA, the thing is that the website says that they don’t let you be online until 9 AM of that day , and I never been to a concert , how early would you recommend me to go? I rlly wanna get barracte it’s my dream
If they don’t let you line up until 9am then it’s not worth getting there earlier because they’ll just kick you out. Get there right at 9AM to secure your chances of getting barricade.
i'm wondering at what time i should go to the venue if i wanna be at the back of the ga, like if i go one hour before the concert starts will i still be able to enter
Yes definitely. They don’t stop letting people in at a certain time. I’ve arrived late to a concert before and had no issue getting in. An hour would be perfect because at least it’ll leave time to buy merch and food/drinks.
@@CarolynMoralesoh that's great thank youuu
I’m going to my first concert which is Olivia Rodrigo and I’m going alone so hopefully I can get a good spot in the pit 😭🙏
Do you have a tip on how to get an upgrade? I got nosebleeds seats and i need to know how to upgrade :(
Go to the box office early in the morning when they first open and ask if they have any available seats to upgrade to!
my advice can be really risky but depending on the artist and how many fans they have you can get there when the seats are open and look for empty seats without security noticing or people arriving late and saying it’s their seat 😭 my friends did this at a twice concert
In my first concert there was a guy behind my mom and I and he was like 5.9 and my mom and I are 5.1 and the guy keep trying the whole concert to get in front of my mom. It was the most annoying thing of my life and since then I decided that I didn’t want to be in the front 😭😂
Thx
I bought 2 floor tickets for a Blackpink concert in LA. They specify the row and seats so I'm a bit confused as to why you said floor tickets don't have assigned seats. Can you help me explain pls? Also, it's gonna be at the Banc Stadium of California and it's Blackpink so the fans are gonna line up very early. But it's my first ever concert so I'm not sure how early I should get there to get a good view.
im also trying to buy tickets for blackpink concert in riyadh😭.. anyways how was it?
@@Uhuria the concert is next Saturday 😳 hopefully I'll get a good view. Good luck with your tickets! I heard Hong Kong tickets sold out in a minute.
@@lalisaluhme Hong Kong tickets start selling on nov 21 lol
@@andreali4156 oops I meant Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 😅 my bad
@@lalisaluhme how did it gooo?
What’s the difference between GA PLATFORM VS GA FLOOR
Hey anyone know if I should still queue superrr early for vip early access ?
What's your next concert
I'm just trying to do my research for the whenever Beyonce announces her upcoming tour as there have been rumors of a 2023 tour coming soon.
I personally feel like most of the videos I have watch for when you plan on getting close up seats it's from a generation younger than me ( i'm 31) who mostly have been to Harry Styles, BTS, Ariana Grande, Black Pink, and Billie Ellish concerts.
With all due respect to these artist and their popularity which I know they're huge. Whether you like her or not Beyonce is a global performer and I feel like I'm not prepared enough if I get pit or barricade lol based on all the videos I have watched. Her concerts sell out almost always and I never have had pit or barricade so I hope I won't be miserable trying to get these seats lol
You’re gonna have to camp out probably
I want to buy Olivia Rodrigo pit tickets but they say GA pit vip tickets does this still mean I get dibs cause the entire pit is vip
How do you entertain yourself while waiting for hours in line?
I always go with my sister so we just talk the entire time or go on our phones haha. You could also download a movie or listen to music!
I’ve got vip tickets with early access to see Taylor Swift eras tour and I was wondering what time you’d get there to start queueing? I’m very sure many Swifties will also be trying to get front row, do you have any tips?
I would contact your venue to find out what time you’re allowed to start queuing. Also find out the exact location for the queue. It’ll save you so much time! Many stadiums have multiple entrances so it can get really confusing trying to find the correct queue.
@@CarolynMorales thank you, I’ll make sure to ring them and find out all the details. I spoke to my uncle, his boyfriend and my dad and they said they’re planning on getting there in the middle of the night/maybe earlier so it should get us a good chance to be at least close to her. They’ve been front row to most gigs they go to because they camp out so I feel like they know what theyre doing, I just have no clue with it been a first time for me. I usually get seated tickets
@@Rach_horlockyou don’t need to queue for Taylor.. all the seats on the floor are seated! I know because I went in April. You can arrive late and still be fine because it’s assigned seating
@@TheDarlingNikky there aren’t any seats for the standing section in the uk or atleast in liverpool x
I’ve ended up with vip tickets too and am so worried about when to get there lol I was originally planning on not having vip tickets and getting there about 8am as I’ve heard that’s when they start queuing but I’m guessing I won’t need to be as early? but also aware like a lot of people will have the vip tickets with early access
It’s so shit because today I have a concert but the artist chose a set where the pit is at the back of the back of the backitty back like deadass there are like rows and rows and rows of chairs 😐
I’m getting dropped off the night before to camp so I was wondering where you’re supposed to change for the concert lol!!
I’m not 100% sure because I usually just go dressed for the concert. If you have some friends in line with you then you guys can take turns changing in a restroom or car haha
a lot of venues that allow camping out will give you wristbands so that you can go home and get changed and shower and still come back and have a guaranteed spot close to the stage. When i went to The 1975 we marked our hands with what number we were in line, and in the morning security came out and gave us wristbands to show we were the first in line so we could go home and get ready + get some food.
I’m going to see Harry styles I’m not sure how early to go any advice :)
I'd like to know this too! I've seen him before but this is my first time with pit
It honestly really depends by city. Usually I see that New York and LA shows have the most people that camp out overnight (since they’re major cities). I would recommend checking the day before to see if there’s a line that has already began forming. If not, then I would personally head over to the venue very early on the day of the concert (around 5am). Hope this helps!
@@MG-mo3bo me too I’m going on June 11th!
@@CarolynMorales thank you !!!!!!
I’m going in June and I’ve no clue
I’m going to a Billie Eilish concert soon and researching
How early cuz people been saying 7am and Shit but the show don’t start till 7pm wtf 😭I ain’t staying there for 10 hours
Can you trust seat geek? What are good sites to buy tickets?
I’ve never had any issue with seat geek but I believe some people have, so it’s completely up to you. I highly recommend Ticketmaster and StubHub. You should purchase from a site that protects your purchase and verifies the tickets are legit.
@@CarolynMorales thank you! I was searching for a professional ticket buyer to ask them this! I bought my tickets from Ticketmaster and they said they would email me the tickets so thank you!
Any tips for getting barricade on a festival? I will get there like 2 or 3 shows in advance and honestly i dont know how intense the fans of that artists are so idk anything lmao, also i know about being aggressive and i plan on it, but i am terrified of Americans 💀💀 they are very intense
Barricade at festivals is very difficult because I’ve heard of fans that stay at the barricade ALL day. Your best bet is to move forward as much as you can when the sets/shows are over because that’s when most people start walking away from the stage.
I don’t think people need to be aggressive I was at Louis Tomlinson’s show I camped for 3 days and bc of that I got number 4 and I was barricade
if i get a vip ticket (thats only fast lane) should i still get there early so i can get there before the OTHER vip people?
Yes! You probably won’t have to camp out or anything but I still recommend getting there a few hours early :)
20 concerts????heh...some fans do that on one leg of one tour.
From my experience (70 or so concerts): if you're a woman and Genz/Instagram chick you skip the queue and steal people's space.
Didn't watch. Easy answer. Get there early.
Any necessities you recommend if you’ll be lining up early? 🥺 Food, water, charger, etc? 🥹 Thank you for the video!
Portable chargers are the best so you can keep yourself entertained with your phone without worrying about your battery dying! Snacks and water are also a good idea! If you don’t want to worry about sitting on the floor or standing for many hours, you can bring a lawn chair or blanket you don’t mind disposing of before entering the venue!
Watching this for brent faiyaz' Wasteland tour in L.A.😍🫡🙏🏽
omggg same, but for boston 😭😭
@@mariamkenneh3165 omgg have fun🙈
I’m from brazil and am going to miami in may for the Charlie Experience tour. I bought the vip ticket but I have NO IDEA how it works in another country, can someone help me?🥲