The return of live events ushered in a sigh of relief—finally, people could live again! But the jubilant return of concerts and festivals was accompanied by an aggressive bedfellow: projectile objects. Have you seen the videos shared on social media where shoes and other solid items are being chucked at performers' heads?
In recent incidents, Singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha was given a black eye by a thrown phone and country star Kelsea Ballerini was hit in the face by a tossed object.
On top of that, at smaller and more intimate venues, every single thing is more pronounced when there are fewer people. Loud talking becomes ultra disruptive, holding up your phone takes nearly everyone out of the moment, and disrespectful behavior harshes the vibe of everyone in the room.
So how can we do better? What type of concert-goer irks you the most? What are “the rules” of seeing live music in 2023? Most of them aren't too new, though recent events certainly make a case for all of us need...
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