A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the Rock Concert

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0><script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-47423994-1', 'fortunecity.ws'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script> <center> <br> <div> <script language="javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://ad.broadcaststation.net/ads/show_ad.php?width=728&height=90"></script> </div> </center> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=168 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="040a11c3.gif"> <div> <B>Nicks Top Ten Tips</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__1" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #1- Avoid Dehydration </U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__2_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #2- Noise Control</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__3_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #3-</U></A><A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__3_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U> Crowd Crushes</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__4_" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #4- Moshing and Mosh Pits</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__5__" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #5- Crowd Surfing</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__6___" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #6- Security</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id17_m.htm#tip__7___" TARGET="TRLX_Middle" TITLE="A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the R"><U>Tip #7- Identification</U></A></div> 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Safety is an important issue when it comes to going to a rock concert.  Many parents feel that the rock concert atmosphere is far too dangerous for their children to attend.  And because parents think that rock concerts aren't safe, they forbid their children to go.  This leads to many young people missing out on seeing their favorite artists perform.  In order for your children to be safe while attending a rock concert, we have constructed a few safety tips to follow.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #1.  Avoid dehydration.  Drink plenty of fluids prior to attending a concert.  This tip will be extremely helpful if you intend on dancing or moshing.  Plenty of fluids will reduce your chances of fainting or becoming light headed and disoriented.  If you start to feel like you are about to faint stop dancing and moshing and look for a drink of water to avoid dehydration.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__2_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #2.  Noise control.  Especially at rock concerts the sound is turned up very loud and can become damaging to a persons hearing.  The best way to avoid the loss of hearing is to prepare for the noise before you arrive at the concert.  Earplugs are the best solution to this problem.  Wearing earplugs still allows you to enjoy the music without having to put a strain on your hearing.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__3_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #3.  Crowd crushes.  Crowd surges and crushes happen all the time at concerts.  Crowd surging usually happens at general admission concerts.  When this happens and the pressure of the surge becomes great, the best advice here is to get to the edge of the crowd to avoid being crushed.  In the middle of the surging crowd anything could happen, it might get hot and hard to breathe and then people start to faint.  Or, tempers flare while people are getting pushed and violence breaks out.  The best solution for crowd crushes is to stay on the outside of the crowd.  It might be harder to see the performers but it is more safe.</div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__4_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #4.  Moshing and Mosh pits.  Moshing is an act that has become a part of the rock concert genre.  Today, people go to concerts to mosh physically and to eventually hurt the other people involved in the moshing.  Moshing is very dangerous and should be avoided when at a rock concert.  There is no safety within a mosh pit.  People can hurt other people and sometimes people can hurt themselves while participating in a mosh pit.  While sometimes it may look friendly and harmless, the mood of a mosh pit can change in a second.  Turning into a violent fist fight.  The best way to stay safe while moshing is going on is to stay out of them.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="john"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> And for those people who just can't stay away from the mosh pits, the safety tip would be to feel out the crowd.  If the mosh pit starts to get to rough and physical for you, then you should step to the side until it calms down.  People need to use their own discretion when it comes to moshing.  Stay in control of yourself when in a mosh pit.</div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__5__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #5.  Crowd Surfing.  Crowd surfing may look fun and exciting for the people riding on top of crowd, but for the people in the crowd supporting the surfers is no fun at all.  Getting kicked in the head, having a person land on your shoulder or supporting a person twice your size is not my idea of having fun.  Crowd surfing is very painful for the people in the crowd.  For the people who like to crowd surf, they should think about all the damage they are doing when they land on the heads and shoulders of other people.  Crowd surfers also run the risk of being thrown in the air and landing on the ground.  This could result in major injury to the crowd surfer.  Crowd surfing is dangerous and should be avoided at all costs.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__6___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #6.  Security.  Security guards will always be present at a concert.  Security guards identify and eliminate the people causing problems to others.  Locate the security guards to know where to go if a problem happens to occur. The security guards are there to provide a safer environment for everyone to enjoy the concert.    </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__7___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #7.  Identification.  Remember to carry the proper identification and important phone numbers in case of emergency.</div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__8___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #8.  Alcohol and drugs.  Alcohol and drugs nowadays are a part of the rock scene.  Most venues will serve alcohol to those of age.  And drugs may also be accessible.  The best tip for alcohol and drugs would be to avoid both of them.  Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs will compromise your safety and the safety of others around you.  If you do drink alcohol, drink wisely and don't over consume.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__9__"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #9.  The buddy system.  The buddy system is a good system to follow when attending rock concerts.  The buddy system reinforces the statement `safety in numbers.'  Travel to and from shows with friends if possible.  People should also go to concerts to enjoy other peoples company and not try to make new enemies.  The buddy system will ensure a safer experience while attending a concert.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="tip__10___"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> Tip #10.  Proper attire.  The proper attire should be worn when going to a concert.  If you intend on dancing or moshing, flip flops, sharp or bulky jewelry or even hats should not be worn.  Comfortable shoes are the recommended foot wear.  Sharp or bulky jewelry can cause injury to yourself or other people while in the mosh pit.  Hats get knocked off your head and then tossed around sometimes never to be found again.  For those not going to participate in the dancing and moshing wear what is appropriate for the venue.  For example, if it were an outdoors event in the summer dress light because of the heat.  Or, if it were a concert at a club with air conditioning you might dress warmer.  </div> <div>  <A NAME="jane"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> These safety tips will help you have a safe experience at a rock concert.  You should always use your best judgment when dangerous circumstances arise.  Avoid the people that are becoming violent and aggressive.  Know when to step away from the crowd to ensure your own safety.  Be wise to stay safe.</div> <bR> <div> By Nick Miyake</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>A Word to the Wise: Safety Tips to the Rock Concert </B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Snow NewNewNew "><U>Snow New-New-New </U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News"><U>News</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="How to Make the Most of Your Concert Exp"><U>How to Make the Most of Your Concert Experience</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Photos"><U>Photos</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Links</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" ><B>   |   </B></FONT><A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Dance Moves"><U>Dance Moves</U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>