10 Things… That Drive Us Absolutely Crazy At Gigs

There is no feeling quite like the one you get after going to a really good gig. Seeing one of your favourite artists on stage, while you're surrounded by like-minded people who appreciate the artistic genius (or, in some cases, the wonderfully cheesy madness) taking place in front of them, is the best thing ever. However, as the saying goes, 'there's always one' to ruin your enjoyment and here are a few that we've run into over the years... The talkers We love a good chat... over a glass of wine, over dinner, during a nice stroll.... NOT at a gig. If you want to fill your mate in about snogging the face off Liam in Coppers or having a fight with Glenda in accounts, PLEASE don't do it during a gig. The tall people Right, we know this one is a little irrational but being short at a gig is tough. You can't see anything and you're in dangerous proximity to everyone's armpits, which is not a pleasant experience by the second encore. The people with camera phones It's completely fair enough to take a quick photo or even a swift selfie at a concert but trying to record an entire song on your mobile will pretty much make you the enemy of everyone in attendance. YOU'LL NEVER WATCH IT AGAIN! The space invaders You know that little bit of space between me the person in front? That's so that I can get oxygen... not for you to stand in. K thnx bye. The late arrivals They arrive in as the first song is starting and rather than squeeze in at the back like a normal human being, they push and shove their way up to the front ignoring the fact that the die-hard fans have been queueing there since 6pm. EVIL. The drink spillers You know the ones... their favourite songs comes on, they get over-excited and suddenly, your freshly washed hair smells suspiciously like Heineken. The 'one song' people Every band has a certain contingent of fans who turn up to their gigs to hear that one song that they heard on the radio. So, until that one comes on, they'll chat and drink and generally annoy everyone else. The wannabe singers Some gigs offer the perfect opportunity for a singalong but if it's a small venue and your warbled attempts are drowning out the artist, prepare to feel our wrath. If we wanted to hear someone without a note in their heads destroy one of our favourite songs, we'd have stayed at home and watched The X Factor. The bar flys A few pints go down very nicely during a gig but if you're heading up and down through the crowd for a refill every 15 minutes, let us give you a tip... there are other bars in town that serve alcohol too. Make use of them. The shifters There's just no excuse for this one, lads. Wearing the faces off each other at a gig is as classy as doing it as a teenage disco. You're not 16 anymore. If you fancy a snogfest, buy a bottle of wine and stick on the tour DVD in your sitting room. *Honorary mention* The try-hards Festivals like Electric Picnic and Glastonbury are a great excuse to experiment with fashion and try out different looks. A dingy venue on a Wednesday night? Not so much. Leave your floral headband at home.