Went to see Gladys Knight in Cardiff Motorpoint Arena last night. We had very good seats. Fabulous concert. But am I alone in finding there are always some people who have little consideration for other attendees? We watched the support act. There was a gap of about 20 mins before Gladys started. A dozen empty seats in front of us into which traipsed a group of youngish women just as she was about to start. Took a while for them to settle down and decide who was sitting where. Gladys started talking and so did one of the women, loudly to her friend. Eventually lady behind her asked her to be quiet. From the second song onwards a lady two rows in front and few seats along was standing waving arms in air, blocking lady behinds view. Eventually she asked her to sit, which she did. I have no objection to people taking a few photos or little video. I like a couple myself. But I do it with consideration for others. I waited till the end, took 2 quick pics and put my phone away. The women in front were taking pictures and video off and on all night, despite ushers constantly signalling them to stop. And SELFIES!!? Why? Take them on the bus or train home. The man next to my husband had his phone on a lot, lit up down on his lap. Don't know if he was recording or just watching his media. Very distracting. Then one of the women in front decides to go to the bar for a drink, so everyone in front had to get up and let her by. Repeated five minutes later on her return. At least, on this occasion, at least we weren't subjected to the shrill, ear piercing, whistling that some people feel is necessary at the end of every song. Its painful if they are seated close to you. Tickets are not cheap for these events and I just want to get lost in the music. Ive been to a concert where people were thrown out right at the start because they were so drunk. What is the point of paying a lot of money for tickets and then getting bladdered. Am I being bah humbug or do others feel just as strongly as I do?
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024
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