I Suffer From Chronic Nosebleeds.
No, not actual nosebleeds (usually). I’m talking about nosebleed seats.
I’m addicted to concerts! And one thing about me? I just need to be in the room. Some people need to be PIT, they have to see their favs up close and personal and want all the bonus perks. Some prefer the GA tickets, brave soldiers battling it out in the ticketing war. Me? If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be.
About two weeks before a show, I’ll open the ticket apps and survey the scraps left behind. My budget is usually around $70 max for an arena and maybe $90 for a stadium if I REALLY love the artist. As long as I can hear and see my fav, I’m there.
This blog is for all the concert girlies on a budget. For the spontaneous fans who are always down. For the ones who go for the vibes, the memories, and the music. And for anyone who just loves taking it all in.
Welcome to the series.
What’s In My Nosebleed Concert Survival Bag?
- Spray deodorant — I personally find these easier to use when wearing lots of layers.
- Touch-up makeup — Lip liner, gloss, oil blotting sheets, and liquid blush because we will glow.
- Mini roll-on or spray perfume — For that non 0% chance that you get a surprise upgraded meet&greet.
- Tissues — Crying, makeup emergencies, sweat, mystery sticky seat, and the occasional actual nosebleed ( hopefully not ).
- Portable of Foldable fan — The climb to the upper bowl is not cute.
- Portable charger — You’re recording your favorite songs, obviously. Bonus tip: clear your phone storage before you leave. My camera settings: 4K 60fps, Spatial Audio on, Grid on.
- Hair clips or hair ties — For the bangs. Emergency ponytail incoming.
- Earplugs — Protect your hearing, so you can keep going to concerts forever!
- Hand sanitizer — Can never trust a venue bathroom TOO much.
- Mouth spray or gum — Because fresh breath is always a good idea.
- Foldable flats — Cute shoes for the fit. Flats for the ascent into the clouds.
Lucky for me, I’m not afraid of heights. If you are… oof. The first time you look over that railing? Kinda scaryyyy. The seats are usually tight, so if you’re not sitting next to your bestie, prepare to make some new friends! I actually love bringing little freebies for the people around me. It instantly breaks the awkwardness, and we usually get to chatting together during the show.
Then settle in. Use the cupholder if you’ve got one. Figure out where the screens are. Play around with your camera exposure before the show starts so your videos don’t end up looking like you’re on the surface of the sun. If you’re recording a lot, test your audio settings too—sometimes stereo sounds better, sometimes mono too. Post-Concert you will appreciate the five minutes of prep.
Finally, the lights will go down.
Maybe you stay seated and soak it all in.
Maybe you stand up the second the intro VCR starts and never sit back down.
Either way, you made it! You’re in the room! You’re hearing your favorite songs live! You’re sharing the same air as the artists you’ve spent months (or years) listening to through your headphones!
And honestly? That’s enough for me.
See y’all in the nosebleeds!
