Concert Etiquette: The Dos and Don'ts of Live Events

From signs and screaming to pushy pit behavior and throwing objects onstage, this lesson at School of Pop explores the unwritten rules of concert culture and where things can go too far.

Kat is joined by concert-goer Cameron Bristow to unpack the evolution of live event etiquette and how artists and fans are pushing back on toxic trends. Plus, indie girlband Double Standard stops by for our first ever Show-and-Tellartist spotlight!

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Chapters: 

00:00 Introduction

01:42 School Announcements (Coachella recap, All Things Go DC lineup, Leslie Odom Jr. in Hamilton)

05:50 Show-and-Tell: Double Standard

25:03 Concert etiquette overview

28:52 History of concert etiquette

35:31 Why do some fans lack concert etiquette?

38:44 Conversation with Cameron on concert etiquette

1:01:03 Conclusion

1:01:52 Extra Credit: Theater audience etiquette with Jillian

1:03:58 Outro