FEATURE
LIVE
IN THE
MOMENT
The anticipation of attending a live event builds from the moment the order confirmation pops up on your screen . Most of you reading this , at some point in your life , have eagerly awaited tickets to go on sale for a show , tour or gig that you simply cannot miss .
The thing I find confusing is a few of us , in fact in the spirit of honesty , the large majority of us , go through all of this to film the event on our phones , rather than being fully present in the moment before us . In a time where everyone has a camera on their phone , fans seem more tempted to film the event rather than experience it .
We thrive off of the electricity in the air as we take our seat or in some cases find our spot in a muddy field . The excitement builds inside you and the fellow fans you befriend to discuss your favourite songs or jokes . You each take turns to do impressions and discuss details about the performance . We even book tickets , sometimes a year in advance , wait in line , in all weathers for hours to experience these times . We spend on concessions and souvenirs , buying items just because they are associated with the event in which we are attending . Yet , once the show starts out come the phones . A glittering sea of camera lights twinkle throughout the audience to record the appearance . Just last year Beyoncé stopped a show to tell one fan to put the camera phone away saying : " you got to seize this moment baby , I ' m right in front of your face !"
Think about what we are really missing out on . Photos and videos shared on social media are great but what about creating personal memories that are just for you , the moments you may have while focusing on the performance . I myself have made eye contact with performers and those are cherished times no matter how brief .
A lot of work goes into events and shows , perhaps as fans we should respect the performers and give them our full attention ? Something to think about .
- Bubble
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