Concert Essentials

Hello!




For my first blog post in September, I am going to share with you some concert essentials. These are things that everyone should take with them when they go to concerts and I have added some things that I personally like to have with me. I know some people who are attending concerts for the first time soon so this will be helpful.




1. Bag
The size of our bag depends on how much you're taking but a small one that you can carry on our shoulder would be best. You don't want to carry a huge bag around with you the whole time because that would stop you from dancing and really enjoying the show. Some venues have cloakrooms where you can put your things for a small fee.

2. Tickets

Of course, this is the most important thing you need. You need our ticket to get in to the concert. This is the first thing I put in my bag and I'm constantly checking I have my ticket even when I'm on the way there to make sure it hasn't fallen out or anything. our ticket gives you guaranteed entry.

This is my ticket from Jay Sean's concert in 2012. I love saving my tickets to keep them in a scrapbook or on my memory wall.

3. Phone

You need your phone wherever you go but at concerts, you need it to take photos and videos and to call your parents or whoever is picking you up after the concert is over.

Screenshot of my phone home screen

4. Wallet

Make sure you have your wallet with plenty of money for transport, food and merch!

5. Comfortable shoes

Wear a comfortable pair of shoes that you can easily move around in. Remember you will be standing for a long time and you will get tired. I wear either flat ankle boots or sneakers. I don't recommend wearing heels but if you really want to wear them, make sure their wedges, not stilettos.

6. Water

Take a bottle of water as you will get thirsty from all that jumping around and dancing you're most probably going to be doing. Some venues may have water bottles for sale but I like to have my own.

7. Band-Aids

Band-aids are a good thing to have in your bag, especially if you're in a mosh pit because it can get aggressive with all the pushing and jumping and you could easily get stepped on or hurt somehow. I never go into a mosh pit because I can't stand to be crushed so I stand right at the back or somewhere with plenty of space but I still take band-aids to be safe. I could share them with other people who need them and ma not have any.





8. Cleansing Wipes

Having some cleansing wet wipes are useful to freshen up and you get hot and sweaty so they cool you down.

9. Snack

I take a small snack in my bag because I find that I get hungry very quickly so I like to have something t munch on while I'm watching the performance, if I'm allowed to. If food isn't allowed inside the venue I still take something to have after it's over. If you want to take something to eat, I suggest something quick and easy like a muesli bar, chocolate or mixed nuts.

These next two essentials are for any anxious concert-goers.



10. Rescue Pastilles

Rescue remedy pastilles are helpful for anyone who suffers from anxiety and has panic attacks. If you're feeling panicky, chew on a pastille and it will relieve you. You can also get rescue remedy in a spray which you put on your tongue.

11. Fidget toy

Sometimes, holding something in your hands can calm you down. Playing with a fidget spinner, squishy ball or some small toy gives you something to focus on besides whatever it is that's making you anxious.

12. Tissues

Always take tissues.

So those are my concert essentials. I hope some people find this helpful.

Have a great week everyone.

Vishi xoxo