Conversation Overload at the Front: Reddit Fans Call Out Bad Etiquette
A post on r/oceanscalling has sparked a short-but-ugly debate about concert etiquette after a user in VIP at a Noah Kahan set complained that people held full conversations through multiple songs. The original post, from Designer-Address-427, earned attention on Reddit (135 upvotes, 55 comments) for calling out talkers who were up close to the stage.
“Why spend all that money & be disrespectful to the artist/audience when those conversations can be held any other time?!”
— Designer-Address-427 on r/oceanscalling
Quick takeaways for festivalgoers
- If you want to chat, step back away from the stage or wait until breaks between songs — proximity amplifies distraction.
- VIP tickets often mean close quarters; being present and attentive is part of the experience you paid for.
- Artists feed off the room. Respectful audiences let quieter, emotional moments land and the big sing‑alongs soar.
- If you’re the one who wants to socialize, move to a less crowded area so everyone can enjoy the set.
- Festival organizers and venues can help by reminding attendees of etiquette, but fans set the tone in the crowd.
Short attention spans meet high expectations at modern festivals — and when talking through songs becomes common, it quickly becomes a viral gripe. Whether you’re in VIP or the lawn, being present is still one of the simplest ways to support the artist and the people around you.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/OceansCalling/comments/1nsousc/show_etiquette/