You've got your tickets to see your favorite artists, but you're worried you'll forget to bring something. No problem. Use my check list below for items to bring.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes
Here's How:
- First of all, make sure you have your tickets with you.
- Make sure to have directions to the venue, and allow yourself plenty of time to arrive, park, and find your seats.
- Depending on where you are sitting, you may want to buy film. If you have nosebleed seats, you'll probably want to skip this step.
- If you do decide to take pictures, don't worry about using a flash. The stage lights provide enough light upon the artists that a flash isn't necessary.
- If your show is outdoors, during the summer, or any other hot weather time, you'll definitely want to bring some bottled water with you.
- Again, if your show is outdoors, you may want to freeze the bottled water the night before. It will keep it cold for hours this way.
- Tie a banner or piece of cloth to the antenna of your car, and mark down where you parked so at the end of the show you can find your vehicle again.
- If your concert is outdoors, you'll want to make sure to bring some sunblock. You can burn even in overcast weather. Re-apply every few hours.
- For outdoor shows, you'll also want to bring a hat of some sort to shade your face from the sun, plus a jacket for later in the evening.
- A small flashlight will be handy for changing film in your camera.
- Scout out where the restrooms are closest to your seats, so you won't be wandering around looking for them later.
- Most of all, enjoy yourself. Be courteous to other fans, and don't stand up in front of them the whole show. If you have signs, hold them up for a short while, then lower them so that those behind you can see the stage.
Tips:
- If you are buying a camera for the event, make sure to get one that is auto-focus. There's nothing worse than having to refocus every shot.
- Do bring binoculars with you if you're not sitting very close to the stage. Some venues will also rent binoculars, but check first so you aren't left without them.
