The Top Live Events People Are Willing to Break the Bank For
In a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of TFL, a ticket company, shows that live events are becoming more important to people. The study involved 2,001 full-time employees aged 18 and above. It revealed that 64% of employed Americans express a desire to attend more in the coming year. The average number of live events attended by Americans last year was 14.
While many concertgoers aren’t happy about rising ticket prices, Catherine Yi, a talent strategy executive at UTA, shared with Variety that such increases don’t seem to deter fans from investing in tickets for shows they deeply care about. ” When people really care about a show, they’ll do whatever it takes to attend,” she noted.
There seems to be no limit to what Americans are willing to do to secure tickets for their preferred live events. The study found that 44% would use their tax refund, with 55% of Millennials inclined to do so. Additionally, 32% would consider obtaining a new credit card for presale access, 27% would contemplate taking on a part-time job, and 18% would resort to crowdfunding, including 27% of Millennials.
Financial sacrifices.
Financial adjustments are not the only sacrifices on the table. 45% of Americans would request early presents, 29% would endure a wait of 5 hours or more, 21% would camp overnight in front of ticket offices, and 13% would endure a line lasting 10 hours or more.
The research highlighted that sporting events are the most sought-after live experiences, with Americans averaging 6.53 sporting events, 3.93 live music events, and 3.5 live theater events attended in the last year.
Additionally, sports enthusiasts are opening their wallets wider, with Americans spending an average of $693 on sporting event tickets, $480 on live music event tickets, $334 on live theater event tickets, and $146 on other live event tickets in the past year.
Live events people are willing to splurge on.
Professional baseball, basketball, and football emerged as the top types of sporting events attended in the last year. When asked about events they’d be willing to splurge on, spending over $300 per ticket, the top five included a favorite artist in concert (76%), their favorite team in the Super Bowl (64%), the NBA Finals (47%), Taylor Swift (36%), and Coachella (35%). Approximately a third of respondents expressed a willingness to splurge on Beyoncé, Metallica, or Madonna.
Check out the full study here.
7 No-Nos That Spell Bad Etiquette at Concerts
Excessive Phone User
Bright screens and loud notifications can be distracting. Silence your phone, and if you need to use it, step out of the concert area. This also goes for taking photos and videos. A few pics or short videos are cool, but nobody wants to watch the whole concert through your shaky camera. Plus, it can block others’ views. In July, Miranda Lambert stopped her Las Vegas concert mid-song to call out fans for taking selfies.
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In & Out Concertgoer
Don’t be that person who’s always up and down during a concert. If you absolutely have to leave your seat, do it quietly when there’s a break between songs. Think about it, every time you get up, you make a whole row stand up to let you through. So, save your bathroom breaks and drink refills for intermissions, or opt for an aisle seat if you know you’ll be up and down a lot during the show. It’ll help keep things smooth for everyone.
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Loud Chit Chat
Nobody likes the person who talks loudly during the entire concert. They’re the one who chats with their friends at full volume, not realizing they’re annoying everyone else trying to enjoy the music. Essentially, they unintentionally disrupt the concert experience for others who just want to listen to the music without constant chatter in the background. If you want to chat, do it outside the concert area.
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Inebriation Nation
Excessive drinking or drug use can lead to obnoxious behavior and can be a safety concern. In a way, the concertgoer who’s sloppy drunk or high is like the wild card at the concert. They add an unpredictable element to the mix. While they might be having a blast, their actions can be a distraction and annoyance to others who are trying to enjoy the music in a more composed manner.
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Space Invader
Remember to respect people’s personal space and be aware of how you move around in the crowd. Most concerts are all about dancing and having a good time, so feel free to dance the night away. Just be sure to look around and make sure you’re not accidentally bumping into others while you’re at it. Additionally, being considerate means refraining from pushing or shoving them to get closer to the stage.
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