Everyone you’ll meet at a gig in Sheffield

Definitely give ‘the pest’ a wide birth


Sheffield is well known for it’s music scene and can attract many star-studded names to perform at the city. As a result, a wide range of music lovers are attracted to attend live shows. From the casual onlooker to the mental mosher, the fanboy or the drug addict, gigs draw in all types of personalities.

The Mosher

No matter if its Slipknot or David Gray, this person will be overly pumped up and looking for violence. Typically at the centre of the action in front of the stage, shoving from side to side can soon escalate into a full on punch up with this person. If they are not kicked out of the venue by the end of the night then they will be looking for a fight with anyone, even if it means punching the wall to use up all that pent up adrenaline. Often happens when a majority of Hallam students are present. Just saying.

There’s just no need

The Fanboy

They will be singing along to every song word for word as well as bringing extra cash for merchandise to add to their extensive collection. Every gap between songs will lead to the ‘fanboy’ bellowing how great the artist is, much to the annoyance of many around. On the way home, a recital of every song played and every album that the song was on will follow. Oh, and did they mention how much they love the band?

“I liked them before they got famous”

The Drinker

So cheap it would be rude not to

This person sees a gig as a convenient opportunity to get completely lashed. Leadmill’s deal of two pound cans of Gaymers and Redstripe is what gets this person going and will invariably result in numerous trips to the bar. Before you know it their total number of beers will have reached double figures by the end of the third song. There’s the added hazard warning with this attendee of them pouring three pints worth of beer on you over the course of the gig, and the terrifying threat of them urinating in the crowd as they’ve broken the seal and just can’t manage to get to the bogs. Can also result in rowdiness by the end of the gig. Ensure that they are not mutilated by a passing tram as they stumble home.

The Druggy

Will spend most of the night completely high, wide eyed entranced by the lights and in their own world of euphoria. Frequently caught stroking nearby attendees,  unless you’re feeling especially affectionate they are a person to avoid. May walk out thinking of bunny rabbits for you just don’t know what to expect from their erratic behaviour. A lesson on why kids should not take drugs.

Vibesin’

The Casual Onlooker

Let’s be honest. They are only at the gig because their housemates dragged them along and they did not fancy staying home alone. They will stand sipping on their drink and regularly checking their phone, wondering who on earth they are listening to. They then realise it’s only the support act with the headline act yet to appear. Prefers more relaxed nights at places such as Notty House with a pie and Henderson’s Relish.

The Chiller

Content standing at the back away from the screaming fans at the front. Takes in the music from a distance yet comes out satisfied by a good performance. Stays out of the moshing and dancing. Civilized and refined, the kind of person we can deal with.

The Pest

Really enhancing the gig experience guys

No matter how good the music is, this person will be only concentrating on one thing. Who they are going to take home with them. Whether it’s grinding on the person in front of them or snogging the person to the side, the music is a side issue as far as they are concerned. Up there with the worst, you need to take a wide birth from this creep’s wandering hands. You paid good money to watch the band, not to get groped through every chorus.

The Screamer 

No it not just screaming fifteen year old girls at a One Direction concert who are prone to this. This individual differs from the ‘fanboy’ as they do not express their love at the top of their voice, instead, after every song an eruption of random noise will come out of their throat as they see just how loud they can support the artist before leaving with a sandpapered throat. You’ll be thanking them later when you’re completely deaf in one ear.

The Dancer 

Eat, sleep, rave, repeat.

You can’t blame them for having a good time. In their own zone busting out the moves to tune after tune. Loves to throw some new shapes. Perhaps more suited for a Corp Wednesday night but hey ho. All are welcome at gigs.