No matter who the artist, what the venue, or how expensive the show, concerts tend to attract quite the variety. When Student Government Productions brings an artist to perform on campus, you’ll be sure to come across these five people:
1. The Happy-Go-Lucky Whether they know the artist performing or not, these people keep a smile on their face at all times. You’ll never catch the happy-go-lucky pouting or asking to leave early. They dance around, sway to the music, and try to sing the chorus even if they don’t know the lyrics. Sweaty bodies and long lines for the bathroom are hardly a reason to ruin the night, right?
2. The Debbie-Downer Maybe they were dragged to the concert by a friend who needed company, or maybe they woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Either way, this person is going to be a sour-puss the whole night. The Debbie Downer lets their feelings take over the entire night, whether they’re frustration, annoyance, and/or indifference. Don’t even bother talking to them and cheering them up because it definitely won’t work.
3. The Skiing Mary Janes Reactions can vary for this character. Depending on their drug of choice, this person can be laid back, extremely energetic, or your new burden. Hopefully whatever altering substances they used does not affect your concert experience. One thing is for certain: Jane is definitely having a great time. And if she isn’t, she probably won’t remember the night anyway.
4. The Documenters Though it seems like their fingers are glued to their phone, it’s more likely that they want to relive the concert at a later date by watching all the videos taken at the concert. The Documenter watches the concert from the screen of their phone or camera. If their phone isn’t dead by the time the concert is over, there will most likely be a photo of the night posted on Instagram on the way home. The rest of the pictures taken will definitely be on their social media accounts by the end of the week.
5. The Groupie Every artist with some sort of fan following has the groupies who know every song and go to every concert. Bands like One Direction and the Jonas Brothers (R.I.P.) have girls who fly over oceans just to see them perform live. The Groupie always has a blast at the concert. Maybe they can’t stop screaming about how cute the artist is or giving you random facts about the tour. If that doesn’t annoy you, then you’re in good company. If you’re really lucky and this person has connections, maybe you’ll get to meet the artist!
In light of these distinct types of concert attendees, choose your concert pals carefully to ensure you have the best time possible. If you happen to bring a Debbie Downer with you, try not to let it affect your concert experience too much. Rage on, collegiettes™!