Hello all! With INFINITE announcing the first set of dates for their second world tour, INFINITE Effect, memories of last time at OGS have started drifting to the surface again. I know I had an incredible time seeing INFINITE live in concert, but I know that the experience was not as great for some (and not as amazing as it could have been for me). And so, I have decided to make this post in hopes that if everyone follows this advice, it might be a much more enjoyable time for everyone. 

IN THE QUEUE:
Whether you are queuing from the crack of dawn, or you are showing up 10 minutes before doors open, here are some tips for making sure your time there is as positive as it can be:

- Make sure you are prepared for the weather! If it’s Winter, you’re going to want to keep warm. However, wearing a big coat can be a real hassle if you don’t want to faff around at the cloakroom. What me and my friends did was buy a cheap blanket, which we wrapped around us in the queue and then it was easily folded away into a bag when the show began.
- Stay hydrated! If you are planning to queue all day, you need to make sure your body is hydrated, especially if it’s cold. Drink water.
- Bring snacks! Once you’re in the queue, it may not be possible for you to leave. If you’re going to be there for a long time, bring snacks! Some good things that will give you slow release energy over a long period of time are: bananas, nuts (like walnuts or almonds), raisins and dried fruits (cranberries, apricot, etc).
- Be nice! I know, this seems like common sense right? But tensions can run high in situations like this. Everyone is excited and impatient. If it’s really cold or too hot, this makes people irritable too. So please keep that in mind! It doesn’t take much to be polite to those around you.
- Queue jumping… Don’t do it guys. Unless you have an arrangement with those in the queue around you (like I did at OGS - I went to the queue with friends, then after a while explained to those in front and behind us that I had an exam, left to take it and then returned. Luckily the people in the queue were understanding), then please don’t queue jump! Remember that some people will have been queuing for hours.

WHILE STANDING:
Conditions in the stalls at some OGS dates were really quite intense, with people passing out, people getting hurt and alot of people having a way crappier time than they deserved. So here are some guidelines for standing at the concert:

- When you get inside the venue, do not run! I know it’s tempting to because you’re excited, but you’re putting yourself and others around you at risk.
- Do not push and shove to get closer to the front. I don’t even have anything to add to that so I’m just going to repeat it again: Do not push and shove to get to the front.
- Don’t wear a huge amount of layers. Like I said before, when queueing it may be better to use a blanket to keep warm, something that can be folded away. It will get seriously hot in the crowd, and if you are wearing too many clothing layers, you are putting yourself into the danger zone for over-heating and possibly passing out.
- Please, look out for others around you. There’s a girl on your right who looks a little peaky? Ask her if she’s okay, and if she needs help getting out. Security will usually be on hand to pull people from the crowd if they’re having a tough time, but they can’t reach everyone. There’s a guy to your left who stumbles a bit? Make sure he has room around him, and help him up if he falls. (These are basic pit rules that people have followed even at the most hardcore shows I have gone to).
- You have a homemade sign, fansite-provided banner or lightstick? Great! Excellent! Be aware of people around you! Have you been waving it practically in someone’s face for the whole show? Well, no wonder they might get a little annoyed at you. The same goes for phones and cameras.
- That brings me to taking pictures. Everyone wants some memory of the day. But you don’t want to get your perfect shot of your fave looking great at the expense of someone else. Please have awareness of those behind you when taking pictures.

WHILE SITTING:
Some of you are wise and sensible, and have opted for seating tickets. But there are also ways this experience can be easily ruined too. So, have a look at the tips below:

- If you have a reserved seat, you will be shown where to go by the person who checks your ticket. But remember, there’s no rush! You have your reserved seat. Chill! Calmly locate it, sit down, relax!
- If you are in unreserved seating, it is even more important not to rush, especially if you are going up stairs. Walk calmly. Don’t shove people.
- When the concert is going on, do not rush to the balcony! Don’t stand in front of people and block their view. Stay in your seat and have a lovely time.

WHEN LEAVING THE VENUE:
The concert is over. You’ve survived! That’s it then, right? Nope. Remember these key facts:

- It will be late when you leave the venue after the concert. Even of it doesn’t seem like it, people live everywhere in cities and if you’re being really noisy, you might wake them. Please keep the noise to a minimum.
- When INFINITE are leaving, they will most likely drive past the fans to say goodbye. This is cute. Totally wave at them! But please, please don’t run after the car, or run out onto the road. It’s so dangerous!

So, that’s just about all I can think of. Just make sure that you look after yourself and others around you in order to have a good time at the show. It’s not often we get to see INFINITE and on the flip side it’s not often they get to see us. So we want to make sure that everyone leaves the concert feeling happy, like it was an enjoyable experience.

I really hope that INFINITE finishes up this second world tour with wonderful memories from every country they visited. And I also hope all the Inspirits who attend will have an amazing time, just like they deserve. If we all make sure we act like decent humans, then this will be possible.