Green Day Tour Stuff and Etiquette

[neko-sherlock]

Hello everyone! I started this topic as an umbrella for whatever questions you have regarding GD tours, but not dates or stuff like that. I'm talking atmosphere, tips, and etiquette and whatnot.

Please, be civil and don't troll or criticize people! Thank you for your understanding!

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((I'm sorry if such topic already exists, but I'd rather eat a can of treacle than sift through all the topics on this forum))

 

And if I may, I wish to ask a question;

I'm 14 years old and I've been a huge fan of Green Day since I was 11. One of my biggest dreams is to see GD live and with the new Revolution Radio tour, my dream might just come true. My plan is to go with my dad to Warsaw but I want to actually go alone to the concert. I'm not 100% sure he would agree with the lyrics and all of the cursing -.-.

Do you think it's a bad idea for me to go alone?

It's not my first concert, but it would be the first one with standing spots. I know my safety practices and I'm not the naivë type, generally speaking. Are the crowds usually very wild? Or am I in danger of being harmed by a drunk? 

Please, answer politely if you have something to say

 

[Sarcasm]

You're a 14 year old girl, you'll have a fucking mob of teenage boys to keep you safe in the moshpit. Have fun, don't step on anyones head.

[Semi-automatic lonely boy]

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It's not my first concert, but it would be the first one with standing spots. I know my safety practices and I'm not the naivë type, generally speaking. Are the crowds usually very wild? Or am I in danger of being harmed by a drunk? 

yes. don't go.

[Steven Seagull]

What Ola said. People watch for each other, if someone falls in the moshpit you pick him up. That's the same on all gigs. Usually when you see that there are younger fans at the show you watch not to hurt them. I don't see a reason why you shouldn't go. If you don't want to mosh you can always stand on the side and enjoy the show.

[Brooklyn Baby]

The pit at Green Day concerts is very mild in my experience as long as you're talking a stadium show. I'm 5'4" and 110 pounds soaking wet, but I've never been in a situation where I felt afraid that I would be harmed at a stadium show. The club shows are a different beast, people are fucking nasty and I would never go to another Green Day club show again. But yeah, you should be fine. I'd suggest finding a buddy on the forum or in real life to hang out with if you go alone, but for God's sake don't befriend any guys on here. PM me if you're curious why. 

[DeJennsitized]

I went to my first GD concert when I was 16, and my brother (in his 30s) chaperoned me. In other words, he could see the top of my head from afar and could see I was still alive

You should be fine. People do try to start random mosh pits but it's mostly easy to stay clear of them. The drunks are harmless but like to waste their beer on throwing it into the crowd And yes, people will usually look out for you if they can tell you're particularly young or you're struggling a bit, people will pass around cups of water etc.

Stand your ground as much as you can. People will try to push in front of you - often taller people. You'll end up at the back of the room if you're too polite. Pretend you don't notice the other person trying to squeeze in and they might move on and push forwards somewhere else.  

Check out the thread for that specific concert, and see if there's a meet up happening with others. Definitely safer if you already have someone watching your back during the gig.

And if you're at the front and the security guards are handing out water, try to catch their eye and smile/mouth 'please'. I was given a cup of water at the end of the Wembley Stadium gig because I was polite  

In summary, be courteous and polite, but don't be a pushover.

[sara_gd]

2 hours ago, neko-sherlock said:

Hello everyone! I started this topic as an umbrella for whatever questions you have regarding GD tours, but not dates or stuff like that. I'm talking atmosphere, tips, and etiquette and whatnot.

Please, be civil and don't troll or criticize people! Thank you for your understanding!

----------------------- 

((I'm sorry if such topic already exists, but I'd rather eat a can of treacle than sift through all the topics on this forum))

 

And if I may, I wish to ask a question;

I'm 14 years old and I've been a huge fan of Green Day since I was 11. One of my biggest dreams is to see GD live and with the new Revolution Radio tour, my dream might just come true. My plan is to go with my dad to Warsaw but I want to actually go alone to the concert. I'm not 100% sure he would agree with the lyrics and all of the cursing -.-.

Do you think it's a bad idea for me to go alone?

It's not my first concert, but it would be the first one with standing spots. I know my safety practices and I'm not the naivë type, generally speaking. Are the crowds usually very wild? Or am I in danger of being harmed by a drunk? 

Please, answer politely if you have something to say

 

I went to my first two concerts when I was 14 and my mum/dad insisted in coming with me in case something bad happened to me. It made the experience so much worse for me having him wrapping his arm around me and "keeping me safe" when there was nothing to keep me safe from, really... In one of the concerts I escaped from my parents and it was great  It depends on how your dad behaves, he may just want to enjoy the concert with you, but if you know your safety practices and make friends once there you'll be fine alone for sure. I don't know how people in Warsaw behave in concerts so I can't give you any more details as to how wild people go.

[BilIie Joe Armstrong]

Mom goes with me when I find no friends to go with. (=almost always) We usually avoid the pit like plague but that's about it  So far she's always enjoyed the shows and I've found it good to have someone to share the experience with. I might not want to share KFAD with her but whatever.

[elisa]

If you are worried about people accidentally hitting you while moshing, I suggest moving to the side and enjoying the show from there.

Standing close to the side of the stage area (around the barrier on the far left or far right) is always a pretty safe spot. That's where security is easier to reach, should you need any sort of help.

Hanging around couples and families is also a safe move. Or you can just befriend someone while in line or once inside the venue (if you feel comfortable about it, of course!). 

 

[UNICORN VOMIT]

7 hours ago, Jane Lannister said:

Mom goes with me when I find no friends to go with. (=almost always) We usually avoid the pit like plague but that's about it  So far she's always enjoyed the shows and I've found it good to have someone to share the experience with. I might not want to share KFAD with her but whatever.

Ok so the tour is about to start - everyone take a moment to pray

#nokfadonthesetlist 

 

[Hermione]

King for a Day isn't usually that risque. It's Hitchin' A Ride you have to worry about  

[Thatsername]

1 hour ago, Hermione said:

It's Hitchin' A Ride you have to worry about  

And probably Bang Bang Hitchin a Ride is always such a blast. And I pray that KFAD will be on the setlist, it's always my highlight. I LOVE that song and the performance.

From my experience, GD fans are mostly very cool and considerate. Find a nice spot a little bit more in the back. I usually avoid the pit, too, because I want to SEE the show and soak it up instead of running around all the time. It's like breathing pure energy, you will love it. Have fun!

[Hermione]

3 hours ago, MMwhatsername said:

And probably Bang Bang Hitchin a Ride is always such a blast. And I pray that KFAD will be on the setlist, it's always my highlight. I LOVE that song and the performance.

From my experience, GD fans are mostly very cool and considerate. Find a nice spot a little bit more in the back. I usually avoid the pit, too, because I want to SEE the show and soak it up instead of running around all the time. It's like breathing pure energy, you will love it. Have fun!

I am totally with you on KFAD  

And yeah I've found Green Day crowds to be very considerate for the most part and a cheerful place to be. The front and centre area/pit can get pretty rough/squashed/hot but you can always move to the sides or further back where it's a lot calmer if it gets to be too much (people don't mind you moving away from the middle leaving more room for them!), or just avoid that area altogether. I spent my first Green Day show on the barrier quite far to the side and it was totally calm the whole show.

[BilIie Joe Armstrong]

5 hours ago, Hermione said:

King for a Day isn't usually that risque. It's Hitchin' A Ride you have to worry about  

Hitchin A Ride is my favorite song, though. They definitely have to play it!  

[Clockwise]

I always stick to the sides. Easier barrier access and less pushing! 🤗

[Hermione]

5 minutes ago, crock6000 said:

Yeah and also,

 

Just kidding, @Hermione is 100% correct, if you don't feel safe, GTFO of the way ;).

 

Haha yes! Although I will note I stayed in that position for the good view my first show but have been in the middle of the pit for all subsequent ones  

[tresexy101]

Don't go alone...  bring your Dad and let him know that there WILL be cussing.  If you do go alone...stand to the side and get a feel for the show and how the crowd reacts and if they slamdance (whatever happened to that word, slamdance, I actually miss it) too hard.  Find your safety zone basically. 

[jordanlolss]

While it is super important to look out for others, be sure to look out for yourself as well. Stay hydrated. The last thing you want is to pass out and miss the rest of the show. I know it might sound silly, but jumping around and just being surrounded by that many people in general can and probably will take a lot out of you, so just play it safe, and if you start feeling light headed or something just push your way to the side or front so you can get out.

[xLumian]

Hydration is the biggest thing honestly. Nothing worse than being in the front row of a Green Day concert to have to leave due to dehydration - it sneaks up on you.

There is always the chance that you may run into a creep in GA, however if you tell anyone around you that some guy is bothering you, they will protect ya

[Jaymee!!]

Be aware of security's body language during the show if you're on barrier. If they're running at your, it's most likely because a crowd surfer is coming right behind you. You have two choices: hold up your arms, or fold yourself over the barrier and let the security half-climb on you. Don't protest, don't complain just do it. It's safer and resolves the situation much quicker than trying to work around everyone.

[Kera]

I am asking my question on this topic because it's the most fitting one I could track down, and I don't want to be reprimanded for starting a new one... forgive me. 

 

I'm going to the Green Day show at the Oakland Coliseum in August, I have GA tickets and I want to be front row. Ive been to 4 previous shows but have never gotten there early enough to get up as close as I want and I'm pretty determined to change that this time around. My question is, how early do I need to be there to get first row? I'm willing to get there as early as necessary. I was thinking 6am, doors open at 6pm 

Thoughts? 

[The Grohl]

So I've been to several shows alone. It sucks mainly because I like to talk to my friends or just enjoy the show with them, but I've always felt pretty safe, especially at GD shows. I think you should be fine if you go alone. And if you don't want to mosh or avoid anything like that, just try to stay away from it. After being in one mosh pit at a different show and not liking it, I don't try to get really close to the stage anymore. 

Also, since I didn't see anyone bring it up, it's cool if you want to take pics. I'd recommend not doing it for the entire show. Some people are against doing it all, but I see nothing wrong with having some pics you took yourself. It makes it more special! But you just don't want to have a screen in front of someone else's face for the entire concert. 

[letsdanceon]

12 hours ago, Kera said:

I am asking my question on this topic because it's the most fitting one I could track down, and I don't want to be reprimanded for starting a new one... forgive me. 

 

I'm going to the Green Day show at the Oakland Coliseum in August, I have GA tickets and I want to be front row. Ive been to 4 previous shows but have never gotten there early enough to get up as close as I want and I'm pretty determined to change that this time around. My question is, how early do I need to be there to get first row? I'm willing to get there as early as necessary. I was thinking 6am, doors open at 6pm 

Thoughts? 

I'm thinking it might be harder to do this time around since the VIP package they sold includes early access, and those people will almost certainly take up a majority of the barrier.

[Kera]

2 hours ago, letsdanceon said:

I'm thinking it might be harder to do this time around since the VIP package they sold includes early access, and those people will almost certainly take up a majority of the barrier.

That's a good point...