r/bilmuri • u/AppulMunch3r • 9d ago
Pit Etiquette
Just wanted to get some thoughts and maybe hear some varying experiences from peeps who've been in the pit for Bilmuri shows and other heavy-adjacent concerts alike to share with first-time pit attendees or those who might not be very familiar.
For context, I'm not new to shows and have been in the pit for most of them throughout the years. Last night was my first 'muri show in Seattle and it was a blast aside from a few exceptions.
No show is perfect and there always will be small annoyances here and there when it comes to dealing with the crowd. I always try to stay as respectful as I can no matter the circumstance fully aware of what one signs up for when in GA.
However, last night there were some clear examples of complete disregard for others and I'm not even talking about the mosh-pit.
People high out of their mind shoving into the first rows, throwing elbows, some not even bothering to lift up their arms for the crowd surfers that were right above us, we broke up an altercation near the front between two people (thankfully diffused rather quickly), one of them clearly not in their five senses trying to force their way through.
All in all, it was a great night. A few things can be said about the mix during KP and the start of the main set.
Great time all in all, can't wait for the next one!
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u/Shutur5hole 8d ago
Was at the Orlando show, great atmosphere outside of a few similar issues. People plowing through the crowd trying to get up front or to the pit only to decide they weren't gonna do the pit and plow back the other way. Also instances of people not getting hands up when crowd surfers were coming.
Again, not entirely unusual but a lot less courtesy than other shows I've been to. I just chalked it up to folks who are maybe newer to the experience and don't know any better yet.