5 Ways to Get to the Front at a Gig

Ok, you are all going to think I’m crazy when I give you these tips because, yes, they are from real-life experiences.  

I’m a music buff - that’s just how I am. If I go to a concert and I make the silly decision to buy a standing ticket, I want to get the most out of it.

I must add that I’m a very small person. I’m nimble. I’m a weavy little bugger, and if I put my mind to something, I’ll do it.  

If you’re this kind of person, please keep reading. If you’re not, you’ll probably find it amusing anyway… so keep reading.  

Tip 1: GET LOW!  

People are generally skinnier on the lower half of their bodies, so there is more room to weave through people. If you’re serious about getting to the front at the next Taylor Swift or Justin Bieber concert (or if you’re a bit cooler than me, the next Kanye West concert or something), then this is the way to go.  

You say: “Oh no, I just dropped my ‘I <3 1D’ glasses on the floor! Better get low and retrieve them!” Then start crawling as quick as you can a few rows forward.

Then do this every 5-10 mins. You’ll be at the front in no time!

    

Tip 2: “OH GOD, I’VE LOST MY FRIEND!”  

This works so well, it’s unbelievable. Especially at music festivals, because EVERYONE LOSES EACH OTHER! You need people to believe you though. Really put your mind to the emotions you convey and make everyone feel sorry for the poor little lonely girl (or boy) who has lost all their friends and needs to get to the front in order to feel better.  

  

Tip 3: MAKE A CHAIN OF PEOPLE  

If you aren’t alone so can’t make it look like you’ve lost your friends and want to get to the front with your friends… then this is the tip for you. You have to act nonchalant, like you do this everyday and you aren’t just making a chain of people to get to the front (which you are).  

So, this is how you do it:  

Get all of your friends to hold hands with each other so you are essentially in a long sideways line and look like you don’t want to lose each other (because this could easily lead to tip 2 if it goes wrong). Then, simple start moving the the crowd saying, “Excuseeee mee! Coming through! Coming through!”. You will be moving so fast and you never have to explain yourself. If someone questions you then you do the opposite of tip 2 (“Sorry, we lost our friend! She’s by herself, we need to find her!”) - PERFECT.

    

Tip 4: CROWD SURF  

Ok, you gotta have some guts for this one. Just be like, “Hey, you know what, I’m a G and I’m gonna crowd surf my way to the front because I do what I want and I want to be at the front right now.” If you do this, then props to you. If you’re a girl, just get some boys to give you a boost and throw you into the crowd. If you’re a boy, then good luck.

    

Tip 5: DO THE RIGHT THING AND GET TO THE GIG EARLY  

Not my favourite tip, because I’m a bad ass. But if you’re a more tame kind of person and you want to see your favourite artist without all the hassle and lies and danger, then just get there really early and queue for hours. Congratulations if you do this. You are a better man than I.