is 5SOS soundcheck worth going to?

[@TI3RU]

me, someone whose never listened to 5SoS and has no plans to: yes this video is extremely important for me to watch straight away why do you ask

[@sophiegastelum3879]

ayeeee, same over heree

[@BritneyT.]

Exactly lol, I just got off of work, saw this notification and watched it immediately 😅

[@stanen]

you should check them out their newer stuff is great the older music won't appeal to everyone if you weren't listening to them back in the day since it's pop bubblegum rock

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

@@stanen I hated their older stuff but I'm in love with their new stuff

[@sophlaa17]

I was invited to see 5SOS the day Youngblood came out, they did a secret free concert for Apple Music in NYC. It was insane and one of the best experiences ever. They had free snacks and drinks (cocktails too!) and the setup was a rectangular stage with 3 rows of chairs on the long sides, kind of like a fashion show. Even in the 3rd row you were no more than 15ft away from them. They played every song on the album and all their other hits.

[@alexrightnow2531]

I would've loved to go to that oh my god

[@Em-kd7ts]

How do u get invited to stuff like that!!

[@Pinkrevenge101]

Was it a listening party were I invited cuz u have Apple music?

[@sophlaa17]

@@Em-kd7ts I believe it was through 1iota but I was directly invited to this

[@W4TSKY]

As a touring photographer/videographer for bands and musicians, I’d say no. Soundcheck is a lot of working out kinks, complaining, and playing only parts of songs while the LD blasts lights in everybody’s face. If you’re a super fan I guess it would be cool to witness your favorite band soundcheck. But I honestly skip every soundcheck I can lol

[@mysticmushroom4198]

It's not an actual sounccheck, you can usually hear them doing that through the walls whilst waiting lol. The soundcheck experience is when 5sos play 2 or 3 songs (usually ones that aren't on the setlist or they don't play often) and then do a q&a with the fans. People with soundcheck also get a few small exclusive merch items and early entry into the standing area for the actual concert

[@W4TSKY]

@@mysticmushroom4198 Got it. I guess people who want to know what a “real” soundcheck is like can refer to my earlier comment because those suck too lol

[@codye541]

A photographer acting like he knows audio engineering

[@geomeopeoleo1740]

@@codye541 they are a photographer and videographer, also they have to watch in assuming a whole show and probably are behind the scenes. You don’t have to be a audio engineer to notice things and have opinions.

[@greentree211]

@@W4TSKY lol yeah i just kept thinking about how s some guy just hells 'yep!' in different tones of voice over and over, and thinking i would never pay 125 for that! lol

[@carlywebster2960]

the person with the microphone is angie!! she did 5sos’ VIP on their 2018 tour as well as VIP for the chainsmokers tour in 2019 (5sos co-headlined and many fans went, actually!). i’ve gotten to interview her for a school project and am so so grateful for her. she has made my experience as a disabled fan at 5sos shows better 🥺

[@olivia_rcr]

I had so much fun seeing them with the chainsmokers (although I only stayed for like 10 minutes of the chainsmokers set, I love seeing 5SOS live)

[@danaslitlist1]

Concerts are such a rare experience for me because being disabled and getting the chance to ya know, actually see the person you paid to see would be nice but rarely happens. You’d think that venues would prioritize seating by height or disability (people in wheelchairs or using aids should be in the front to avoid shoving and to see)😂 you being all the way in the back of that mob is literally one of the reasons I’ve only been to a 3 (soon to be 4) concerts ever

[@ColeColeslaw]

Yes! ADA accommodations will determine if I return to a venue or not.

[@fatalimmortality801]

Every venue should have an access team (ADA compliance office in the US) to allow priority entry. If you can’t find their details contact the box office. A lot of places will also give free companion tickets to disabled attendees

[@danaslitlist1]

@@fatalimmortality801 they’re supposed to but I’ve had a few times where the accommodations ended as soon as I was seated in the front in my chair; people would push past and made it so I was boxed in and couldn’t see. That being said I have had a good experience where security stayed nearby the entire time!

[@em-agan]

That sucks so much. Im disabled too and I’ve had a lot more luck at smaller venues. If you love listening to live music I’d rec seeing what sort of small venues are around you and check out some smaller bands. I know it’s not the same as seeing your favorite live groups in the big arenas, but it’s a lot of fun to go with friends.

[@rmcbond08]

@@em-agan, same. Have had better luck in smaller venues. Luckily some of the bands I love do still do some small venues.

[@Samael1113]

Quick Comment - it's amazing how the most hardcore of Metal Shows with mosh pits and 5k standing room GA audiences are more well behaved and take care of fellow concert goers better than all the stories I hear from other, less stereotypically hardcore, big musical acts. (Or at least they were when I was going to shows with 5000+ Mosh pit festivals) And being the dad in the room... or older brother maybe - Having been to multiple all-day GA festivals with limited seating... People need to listen to, and really hear, Amanda's point near the end when she's talking about people in the crowd collapsing, and realize that yeah, a lot of bodies makes everything incredibly hot when you are one of the bodies in that crowd. I can not stress enough how hot it can get when you have a thousand plus bodies tightly packed together with no air circulation between them. If you have any problems with breathing, like Asthma, there will be moments where it hits you, hard. I am lucky enough to be very, very tall in direct comparison to most people. 6'3" tall. I am so tall that when the air gets so hot I can't breath normally or it gets overwhelming, I can tilt my head back, look straight up, and suck down some good air, because I am a full head or two above all the other heaters I'm smooshed against. If I were not as tall as I am, I would probably have gone down a few times in the past when the crowd just shunted crazy amounts of heat. And while I'm not an imposingly thick or muscular figure, I have been a collegiate athlete and have that height enough that people notice me and do/will get out of my way enough whether I'm moving toward the stage, or away from it. Likely more than 95% of you all are not that lucky, and no matter where you are, when you go to shows like this, you are huffing the heaviest, sweatiest 120+ degrees of air you will ever experience. If you are trying to stay close to the stage, make sure you have a drink on hand, stay hydrated, if you start overheating, don't be afraid to pour it out on your head for a quick cooldown. Have, or make, a friend at the show that not only can, but also will, help carve a path through the crowd to get you out to the good air (or medical help) you need (and back in when you recover). Especially if you are small and demure and have problems doing that yourself. Also, don't be afraid to tell that friend "I need to get out of here" before you are literally 2m from passing out. I know it can be exciting and amazing at live shows, but the last thing anyone wants is for you to pass out from heat exhaustion/stroke and for you to miss half the show. Or worse. Gods... I feel like a parent now... but in 20 years, when you think back on concert experiences like this... as great as they are, you will realize how crazy and potentially dangerous some of those experiences actually were.

[@Phengophobia]

I have to agree. I've spent full eight hours standing in total for a concert (waiting + short soundcheck + actual concert), and the most considerate crowds were always at metal concerts. There have been mosh pits right behind me and a random person would make sure I don't get hurt. Rather than the crazy people most would expect metal fans to be, they're very much aware what's going on and really cherish the concert experience, in my opinion.

[@legsorcist]

the difference is there’s an understanding and expectation when it comes to the potential dangers at metal shows that doesn’t exist at bigger/different events. the fan community is a bit more insular and there’s commonly understood etiquette people attending get to make sure everyone is safe. the fan culture with bigger, more popular acts is changing really quickly to where a lot of people feel a need to be right up front without realizing that not everyone can be and most of them don’t realize what’s happening or expect anything bad can happen. i think a lot of these artists and venues need to make it very clear that everyone’s safety needs to be a priority at these events and let fans know beforehand what they can and can’t do

[@Samael1113]

@@Phengophobia I've been the border for some of those pits. Not my favorite place, but sometimes circumstances make it part of my duty at a concert to make sure the people in the pit stay up and that I, and the people behind me, don't get blindsided. Just like it's the job of the people behind me to make sure to give me a little bit of support if a body hits me hard enough to knock me back a few steps. Frequently I've also been an active member of some of those pits. It is amazing how fast some people there grab your arm and haul you back up to your feet when you get fully knocked down. So much gratitude for anyone that does that for anyone else.

[@deaf-tomcat]

my last concert was a punk concert and I did end up going down. I'm 5'0 and asthmatic and quite literally came real close to having an asthma attack. people had to help pull me up from the ground bc my knees were giving out on me. I ended up having to push to the back and go sit down by the bar. it was definitely the most considerate pit experience I've been to so far.

[@garak55]

Of course the tall guy can't help but mention his height at every opportunity...

[@kiri9956]

i did soundcheck and meet and greet for a 5SOS show back in 2016(it was my 3rd or 4th time seeing them live at the time) and it was really fun! meet and greet was literally 10 seconds long, like i’m talking *walk up get in place for picture* “hi, how are you!” *click* “bye thank you for everything love the music!” *gets rushed away*. (not their fault it was quick i get it that’s how they were run at the time) but it was still memorable and meant a lot to me at the time :’) what’s a bit ironic is 2 years later ran into calum and ashton at starbucks outside of my hotel for the meet you there tour and that itself was a much more meaningful and genuine interaction than anything i could have paid for! they were so sweet and we actually talked for a few minutes. they let me take pictures with them! and it was totally in their right to say no when i asked. i was so nervous because i didn’t want to bother them while they were out before the show but they were so kind and really funny! those conversations i had with each of them gave me a glimpse in of how genuine these guys really are. i also attended soundcheck for BTS back in april and that was also super fun. i think soundcheck in my eyes is always worth it if you like the artist as a person and as musicians/singers, because those little intimate moments are really special and always fun to look back on :’) (if it’s reasonably priced of course) anyways this video brought on a lot of nostalgia as i haven’t been following them as closely over the last few years but still really love them as a band and happy to see them doing well! i’m glad you had a fun experience :’)

[@elizabethmusial1508]

I went to the soundcheck in Glasgow in April and it was a fun experience but I'm going again next month and I have no desire to see it again. They played Valentine and Talk Fast at my soundcheck and it was super cool seeing them up close but the amount of time we were waiting around was just too much. I was in the pit and people were dropping so much it honestly took away from the show because of how stressed it made me. My friend and I were near the front and went to the back before the encore so we could leave faster and people were very good about letting us get through walking to the back of the pit.

[@rock4eva99]

I did soundcheck for a kpop group, ateez. They're my gfs fave group so I got us the basic tier for soundcheck. It was $99 and the more vip was $199. The difference was, the vip went in first and got to stay for a little q&a [I think] and a group picture and a signed lanyard from one random member. When we got to go in, they were doing their actual legit soundcheck for the show and we could hear them perform. At one point everyone was screaming and cheering for them from behind the curtains that we were in. It was interesting. When we finally went to see them, they did like a "fake" soundcheck where they did maybe like 2 or 4 songs?? And talked to us a little bit then said bye. It was my first soundcheck and I was like, I spend 100 bucks for this?! I got a better experience just behind the curtains hearing their actual soundcheck 😭 but my gf loved it so in the end that's what really mattered.

[@jjonghomo]

omg 😭 i love ateez ❤

[@rock4eva99]

@@jjonghomo I'm a fan after that concert now 😭❤️

[@jjonghomo]

@@rock4eva99 TASTE !!!

[@alyssalindsay976]

When I went to The Voice tour in 2014, they were soundchecking when we came in and were truly getting out the kinks still when they sang for us 😂 Ive seen a few indie singers I listen to soundcheck at smaller venues when waiting to get in or was a dining place and it's interesting to see the process

[@elijah6169]

@@jjonghomo yaya fellow atiny!!!

[@Korianders]

I think the capacity is a venue issue. I agree that someone on the band's team should have a good understanding of their audience and they should inform the venue that the fans might need to be protected from themselves, but at the end of the day it's the people running the venue who need to know what security is capable of. Hopefully after this concert then venue will say to themselves, "just because we CAN cram 4000 people in here, that doesn't mean we SHOULD"

[@nicoleodeons]

i’ve done soundcheck a few times for them and it’s always a good time, but the older i get the less i find it worth it lol. they play a couple old songs and complain that they hate them and answer a few questions. nothing crazy, always fun, but honestly waiting in the sun and arriving like 5 hours before the actual show is just a big to do

[@shiniestcrow]

Gotta be honest, hearing that people fainted and might not have gotten help immediately is absolutely terrifying. I've only been to two fairly chill concerts (both Kelly Family) because my mom didn't want to go alone, and we had assigned seats both times. I'm not a huge music person, and concerts are pretty overwhelming even with noise reduction ear plugs, but at least I hadn't had to consider that people might get hurt..

[@l.e.6615]

I was in the live industry. Shows are often delayed for production issues. All of the sound, lights, and everyone has to be ready to go at the same time and that doesn't always happen. Equipment fails, etc, live always has some kind of problem. You also usually have delays for someone's flight getting cancelled/delayed if they are flying with major airlines.. My venue regularly held doors for reasons we didn't even know.

[@AuthentiKaate]

Honestly, if you’re standing outside tapping you’re wrist “ITS 3:30 HELLOOOO” you’ve never been to a show before or you’re another entitled karen, cause no show ever starts on time and you never get in right on time either. It’s more of a guideline, y’see…

[@SuperRockerchick29]

A few years ago I went to a 5sos show in the standing section and all though it wasn’t hot (inside venue) there were people pushing to get to the front, someone did faint, they stopped the show halfway and told people that they need to stop pushing and calm down Also just went to 5sos Houston show last weekend when Ashton had to be sent to the hospital because he different from heat exhaustion, borderline had a stroke, heat stroke (outside venue) even after receiving a oxygen tank during the show :(

[@SuperRockerchick29]

Also for the show a few years ago the only people that were pushing up were the ones that that were able to enter the venue early to meet the band but then if you were to enter early you would be sent to the back of the line when it was time for everyone to enter the venue

[@AuthentiKaate]

I’m too stoned to read this

[@alexrightnow2531]

when I saw 5SOS back in April (Liverpool M&S Bank Arena) they were late then too (I didn't get soundcheck though) we were supposed to be going inside the venue at like 6:30 but we didn't get in until like 7:15 and we were all cold (UK in April so lmao) 5sos were a little bit late getting on stage by a few minutes so not bad tbf their opener coin was a bit late on stage too but again only by a few minutes so it wasn't that bad

[@quinnc6368]

I went to this show with one of my friends and jfc the pit was a hellhole. We were about 2/3 of the way deep into the crowd, and it was insanity. People were holding up signs on their phones BEGGING for water because you literally couldn't get in and out. We were standing with our faces up to even get half a breath of fresh air lmao. We literally left the crowd and hung out on the side after 20 mins of the 5sos set, had so much more fun chilling on the side and dancing!! Insane mannnn

[@lynnmarga4497]

I went to a concert recently where the artist had to keep stopping her show because people were passing out. That plus the way it was impossible to move at all during that concert made me have second thoughts about large general admission concerts. If it's a small venue sure, but with a bigger one I think I prefer assigned seating, even if my seats aren't good

[@Haysalto]

My greatest achievement has and will always be entering a poster making contest for the 5SOS concert when they came to my city, everyone showed up to the venue hours before the show with giant posters and I somehow won (I did spend days making my poster - it had little hanging socks on it for ROWYSO!) and got my lawn seats upgraded to front row pit seats! Looking back on it it’s so wild how an eighth grader and her mom ended up in the front row of this massive show, but omg was it such a memorable moment. Oh and also, as part of my prize for winning the poster contest, I won a signed electric guitar from all the guys! I still have it to this day but don’t have any use for it since I don’t know how to play it 😂

[@Haysalto]

I also got a printed out photo showing the guys backstage signing my guitar as proof and I always thought the photo was so special since I thought it was rare and no one else may have ever seen that moment 🥲

[@basicallykristyx]

I love how you said that you love finding new music at concert openers because that's how you find new artists, that's literally how I found 5SOS. Before they were as big as they are now, they opened for another act at a Uni Bar in Adelaide, Australia and my friend sorta knew who they were so we went and I thought they were amazing and had a great time watching them and then like six months later that's when they took off, something ill always remember 😊

[@Nobody123]

This is why I’m seeing Halsey next week at Red Rocks: it doesn’t have pit. It’s all reserved seating, so it doesn’t run the risk of having people pass out in that manner.

[@deaf-tomcat]

nah, you're not alone in the 'feeling lame' and wanting to sit down now. earlier this month I went to my first punk show and it was amazing!!! my friend and I went to see Turnstile and we were SO close to the stage. there was NO barricade, in fact people constantly climbed on stage and were crowdsurfing and uh I hated that so much lol. there were about 3 or 4 openers and it was HOT outside. (i'm in texas) it was cramped the whole evening and we were close to the mosh pit so we kept getting pushed around. all fine and bearable until Turnstile came out. The band came out and played all but one note before the crowd went crazy and rushed to the stage. I immediately lose my friend and fall over, breaking my popsocket on my phone and my knees were so weak after standing for several hours that I couldn't get up and several bystanders had to pull me up, lol. I ended up pushing my way to the back of the pit and then went up to the bar section to sit down. (and I STILL had to get help going up the stairs bc people were leaning on the railings and in the way) and then I was working the opening shift the next day so I got 3 hrs of sleep and was a mess towards the end of my shift lol. I literally did not get home until like 1am and I had to be at work at 5:30am (and I usually have to wake up like 2 hrs before bc I work at an airport which entails driving to employee parking, taking the bus to my terminal, going through TSA, and then walking like 10 mins to where I actually work so at least an hr is dedicated to getting to work) I took like an hour taking a shower and then preparing my bag/clothes for work and then took a glorified nap at 2am.

[@merlesstorys]

Honestly, what I love about concerts is the atmosphere as well. I‘m nearly always having a seated place because I tend to be claustrophobic inside a packed crowd, but it‘s great anyway. The largest concert I went to was a stadium filled with 45.000 people over all for a German rock band (I am from Germany) and even with those kinds of concerts and the standing room being huge on the usual playing field, I never saw a problem with security when people were falling, dropping and panicking. But maybe that’s just the manners by the concert audiences of the artists and bands that I love. I‘m agreeing with you on the support and/or special act thing too: there are quite some songs that I only found because they were in some way presented at a concert I visited.

[@ran_loona]

I tend to forget that people living in the countries where these artists are get to see them live without having to sell a kidney (to travel to the one city in the continent they decide to go to and book expensive tickets, idk about 5sos but most western and asian artists I follow are like that :') )

[@Funtimefreddysgf]

Lmao literally if I wanna go see kpop artists I have to travel to Chicago because a world tour only accounts for major cities.

[@sarah8028]

Even in Canada it is like this :( when bands or comedians include a Canadian tour stop they usually only go to Vancouver or Toronto. And they’ll often just skip us even though they’re playing in the US.

[@heidilandyum]

i just saw them in nashville 2 days ago! i had the vip package (pit and sound check), and to me it was worth it. i got to the venue at 8 a.m. and got second row on michael’s side! i’m 5’2 so i was nervous about someone taller than me having barricade, but the girl in front of me was shorter, so it worked out. during sound check, they played valentine and long way home, which was nice. it was also nice having them talk to us and answer fans’ questions. during the actual show, i got lots of great pics i probably wouldn’t have gotten if i didn’t have the vip package. i also ended up getting ashton’s drumstick!

[@julietjetset]

I did the VIP experience for JPSaxe. I think the venue in Philly held like a thousand, and there were 15 of us at Meet and Greet. We each got to talk to him for a few minutes, he also made sure the song we each wanted to hear most made the set list. During a wait, hey split us into teams of 3 to fill out a JP themed crossword puzzle. The winning team got their crossword puzzle autographed with a note from JP. But all the teams “won a prize” which is when he walked out again with his guitar and played 2 unreleased song. He literally stood 10 feet in front of us, we made a little semi circle around him on the floor, and it was magical! We got to get merch and food then in the venue, and we all got barricade.

[@Mila-Rosa]

It's a greed issue. They sell as many tickets as they possibly can with little thought to the size of the venue, and pay security a pittance. So you have an oversized crowd and security that doesn't get paid enough to give a shit most times.

[@rikkicrowder7134]

Man I go to a few live shows every year and hearing about so many people dropping in the pit is wild to me. I guess it's the kind of bands I listen to and the venues being smaller cause I can't imagine people pushing like that

[@magickaldust1213]

Thank you for going so we don't have to 🥰

[@mysticmushroom4198]

I'm a big 5sos fan, have been for 7 years, but only upgraded to sounccheck tickets for the first this year. I went to Birmtingham UK and camped out with a group of girls. Most of us agreed that the experience itself isn't really worth it, but the fact that you get early entry to the actual show means that we'll all probably get it again lol. That seems to be the general feeling within the fandom - it's nice to get a couple of extra songs and merch, but most people don't buy it for the soundcheck experience itself, more so that they get early entry to the pit so that they can get barrier. I don't think I'd bother if I had seated tickets

[@caitlinb35]

I'm seeing them next week!! I honestly got sound check so that I can be closer to the stage - I think that is the biggest perk imo. I haven't seen them since 2015, so I really wanted to go all out this time around now that I'm actually an adult. I'm glad you had a good time! I'm nervous about the logistics and the heat, so your video was definitely helpful in preparing me a bit better.

[@vikctoryan15]

Same, I'm seeing them on the 12th. I'm very excited. I have been 5sos fam since 2014. I can't believe it's been so many years already.

[@luvgrvce]

went to the indianapolis TMH show, i got pit ($75) and a soundcheck upgrade ($100-$125,,, can’t remember) and as someone who hasn’t seen them live before i thought it was worth it. i showed up a little before 6 am the day off, there was about 60 people ahead of me. it was 80s most of the day and it was bearable. staff made sure everyone had water and checked on us a few times. i only showed up that early because i’m 5”1 and i was worried about not being able to see and enjoy the show. i ended up getting 2nd row between michael and luke which was a wayyy better spot than i thought i was gonna get. they ended up playing valentine and girls talk boys (which they’ve never soundchecked before until my show!) everyone around me was kind to each other which made the experience more enjoyable.

[@mikewilko]

I’ve not finished the video yet but I can’t believe that they made 62k from charging 500 people x 125 dollars to see a sound check and the chance to give them more money early. Absolutely crazy to me!

[@SammyCzewski]

I saw 5sos and clicked immediately. I have yet to leave my 14-year-old heart at 21. I went to a concert this month... This was my 2nd time. I went to the Meet You There tour and now this one. No soundcheck, I had soundcheck at the Meet You There concert. Just in my personal opinion, I would've been fine without it but I at least got a cool badge that was different than the others. I didn't do a soundcheck again for this concert and it was completely fine with me. I wouldn't go out of my way to get a soundcheck ticket, but if it was offered I also wouldn't say no.

[@shineseeker7]

This honesty surprises me. Granted I've only been to one concert (not 5sos mind you) and had soundcheck. But even though the performances were AMAZING my favorite part was soundcheck. It just felt more intimate. Not to mention the better seats but thats here nor there. Also its really nice to see people embracing what they like and are passionate about especially since boy bands are so stigmatized 😊

[@SammyCzewski]

@@shineseeker7 It was really fun, I loved the seats and being at the soundcheck but I suppose it might have been meh for me cuz I was in the back during the soundcheck and I’m fairly short so I didn’t get to enjoy it much. I would like to go to another one maybe and see if it’s better at all for me.

[@shineseeker7]

@@SammyCzewski Ahh I see. Thats actually part of the reason soundcheck was my favorite, phones weren't allowed so you didn't have people shoving their phones in your face lol. If you do go I hope you have a great time!

[@ciwte]

i went to austin soundcheck and spent an hour in the medical tent cos it was 104 degrees outside with no access to air conditioning unless you paid for VIP. i also tested positive for covid 2 days later so i’m still in the trenches edit: i was actually front row and caught TWO guitar picks so it wasn’t that bad

[@sunnevacarat]

I am still watching the video so IDK if you mention it but maybe the show was delayed because Ashton has been dealing with some health problems and I believe last night he had to be rushed to the hospital before the show ended. But maybe it is unrelated, sometimes these things happen. I have seen them once live, back during Sounds Good Feels Good era and it was amazing. I would love to see them again one day.

[@magickaldust1213]

The "Are you me in a different font?" absolutely sent me 💀

[@dawnboyer3190]

This is the fastest I’ve made it to a video, glad it’s for one of yours!

[@gracelouie5206]

as someone who has seen severance and loved it a lot, that's such a weird answer to that question lmaoo who would want to live in a world like that

[@livk453]

I went to their show Denver last week and me and my friends stood in the back of the venue where it was empty so we had room to dance around, because as you said, we're way too old to be rushing for the barricade, haha. And it was a blast! I had thought about getting soundcheck because the intimate experience would be nice, but some other friends that did soundcheck had camped out since 8am that day to get their spot...which feels insane and not for me. Meanwhile we showed up an hour before doors opened and found a nearby place to get dinner. I might do it next tour just for the experience though!

[@abbey_s_world]

So 90% of the concerts I’ve been to (freelance merch designer, photographer, and promoter) have been the tiniest venues. I’m always there for technical soundchecks, and I genuinely have the best time. It’s where I’ve made several friends, and where I found new clients! I feel like if I had to pay to be there? I may not want to.

[@abbey_s_world]

Also side note- barricade is genuinely an experience that after I did once? I was okay 😂 I saw Waterparks during their entertainment tour, and after being compressed between 20 million teenage girls as a young adult? I was finished. I stepped back into the rest of standing room after all the openers. I had actually only gone for I Don’t Know How But They Found Me, and Dallon walked down into the crowd and ended up standing *right* on top of my feet (literally) the entire time he was on the floor. After that I was okay with not being that close to people 😂

[@Callieforniiaa]

You have to be my favorite KZbinr as of recently! Keep it up

[@frank1830]

As a professional audio engineer, production manager, and LD with a background in venue security, I can say that watching this video was wholesome in the way that my jobs are still very secretive. An audience atttended ‘soundcheck’ is just a different form of guest interaction or a meet and greet. I’ve worked a lot of them after doing the real soundcheck, which for headliners happens hours and hours if not the day before. In terms of security, that is a more serious issue. During the pandemic a lot of venue employees and production contractors felt very unstable and there has been mass industrially shortages in every field for the most part. Security isn’t immune to issues related to learning on the job. When I returned as a venue security guard post-pandemic I realized very quickly that almost none of my old co-workers returned, even the few who had worked for my venue for 30+ years came back. So every show for the first few months there were many people doing jobs they never had before. Part of the resin I quit doing security was the fact that I was unable to trust my new coworkers to do their jobs right or take them seriously. The amount of times I’ve watch a bag pass a searcher with a visible knife or pepper spray is astounding. So yeah! Be mindful of who is around you at shows and know that many people there do not have your best interest in mind. I've seen people step over unconscious patrons to get to the bar while I was waiting for EMS. Scary shit, Astroworld was not surprising to many production people abroad.

[@alexrightnow2531]

you're joking swell talking about 5SOS I'm screaming

[@jessp.r.7181]

When they came here some weeks ago I was at the sitting area and definitely saw a lot of people going out of the standing up area. Also after the concert I read lots of people telling their horror stories about being pushed around or threaten by others in the standing up area, every artist should have sits on their shows for everyone’s safety.

[@sydverse127]

it's crazy to me comparing my concert experience pre and post-pandemic, especially on the topic of people passing out. when i saw keshi in brussels i swear 10 people passed out that night with just one opener and then keshi, this was in april and it wasn't even that hot outside yet. i think people are lining up before concerts insanely early moreso than they used to before the pandemic, and then don't take care of themselves when they're lined up. the experience in the US may be different idk i haven't gone to a concert in the state since before the pandemic (though i am seeing 5sos twice in july so i'll be curious to see how the experience differs from my experience in belgium/netherlands) i'm curious if anyone else thinks this is a fairly new phenomenon, i know it's not new for people to line up super early but it seems like it's much worse/leading to people getting sick/hurt more than it used to

[@sydverse127]

also on the "is soundcheck worth it" question, generally honestly no haha. i haven't ever done 5sos soundcheck, the only soundcheck i've done was for ateez (kpop group) and looking back it wasn't all that worth it to me other than being able to get a really good spot in the crowd once it's over. for the soundcheck package i had they did 2-3 songs and talked with the crowd a bit and then left, it was over in MAYBE a half hour. i think i paid ~80 euros for it on top of my ticket which was ~75. amazing amazing concert experience and getting early merch and a good spot was very nice and i don't regret getting it, since it was a much more intimate performance compared to the full crowd, but if you aren't a super invested fan of the person it definitely doesn't seem worth the cost/time/stress

[@legsorcist]

i think it’s mainly that more casual fans are starting to get into camping out before shows that’s causing issues. in my friend circles it’s really common to go to the venue many hours before showtime, but because there’s a lot of people that aren’t used to that and don’t have experience they come unprepared to just sit outside and it can definitely be dangerous. on social media, all the videos people see of concerts that make them want to go see a live show are usually from right up front so i think a lot of people feel like they need to get that spot to enjoy it, or even just so they have the best content to post in hopes that it’ll get more attention. hopefully venues will start to take notice and help people who are obviously unprepared

[@angietoonz6605]

i think people are passing out more cause we've gone 2 years not being smushed together for concerts and our bodies aren't used to that anymore. I also think a lot more people have anxiety and freak out more with tight spaces post pandemic.

[@sydverse127]

@@angietoonz6605 that’s totally fair!! probably a mix of a lot of things

[@rmcbond08]

I have found so many bands I love by catching concert openers!

[@macktheduck7211]

One of the questions at the woodlands sound check was what is ur dream blunt rotation 😆 they all said them and their moms it was hilarious.

[@alejandroelcid]

VH1's Storyteller seems the most ideal as compared to full blown concerts. Smaller size, you are able to seat, feels more intimate with the artists (who you are there for), and the artists are more relaxed. Of course it all goes back to what people appreciate and want from the experience.

[@sarasthoughts]

21:05 I found out about 5sos when they opened for one direction, so that's perfect lol. We were like 60000 in Italy's biggest stadium!

[@malenaie]

if ur a fan i would totally recommend them! i literally picked a random question i found off of google to chose for the survey thing they send if u want a chance to speak to them and i got picked and it was honestly one of the best moments in my entire life. i mean the soundcheck got delayed by a whole hour and we were already in line for a previous hour but i didn’t mind bc it was my first concert and i was so pumped on excitement.

[@mysticmushroom4198]

I guess it's because of different venue prices and stuff, but the tickets are so much cheaper in the UK I think. Soundcheck tickets in the UK have a GA admission ticket to the actual concert included, so for this tour, when I went on to buy tickets there is an option to get a GA ticket or to get a soundcheck ticket which also includes either a GA standing ticket or seated ticket (close seats). So you don't buy a ticket and then buy an upgrade over here. GA tickets cost about £40 for standing, I'm not sure about the seating - I would guess the closer seats are more expensive. And soundcheck tickets (standing) cost £140, and that price INCLUDES the ticket to the concert

[@krayozmines]

OMG AMANDA TALKING ABT 5SOS?!! IM SHOOK AHHHHH I LOVE YALL BOTH

[@stephaniielicious]

I love how you said $129 was a great deal. I feel like in europe no one would pay that amount unless vip or early entry is included Here in belgium for example GA tickets were €47 ($50)

[@nerdoftheatre]

24:15 Those sound like potential crowd crushes or injuries regarding crowd crushes. They can be absolutely dangerous.

[@katesicle]

I agree that standing in the back of the pit is far superior to suffocating close to the stage. It’s way easier to enjoy a show that way. Soundcheck is really not my favorite thing…I did it for BTS once and it was fun but I don’t think I’d deliberately shoot for it again…everyone was competing to get noticed and I couldn’t seen at all lol At least you weren’t at a kpop show where you have to fight fans bringing in enormous DSLR cameras and trying to block your view

[@FiatVentusCreations]

So I need to admit that I thought 5sos was a one direction album or song. Didn’t realize they were a band until earlier this year.

[@jessicaroses9831]

I’ve seen 5SOS twice on their like … 2017 tour and paid twenty bucks for a lawn seat both times. The idea of paying to watch them warm up is beyond me, but I wasn’t a “stan” so I’m sure others find it more valuable.

[@remixer747]

i feel like id never want to go to a sound check but my teenage self might possess me to go

[@MaddieRoosterVods]

I saw 5SOS with VIP sound check in Chicago 2018, experience was almost identical (even down to the actual sound check starting 30-40 minutes later than it said, curious if that’s just how they always roll?) Loved the chance to hear them answer questions AND, the band/crowd made a point during sound check to be quiet while they were playing. Like don’t scream along, we came to hear the performance. I appreciated that since you can’t ask that of a whole venue obviously. Left the barrier to meet non-VIP pals who had GA for the full show, but we ended up squished in pretty close. The floor experience was like swimming through bodies. I would not do a pit for anyone again until I feel a lot better about Covid. Like a lot. Very excited to see them in Chicago this weekend, from an upper seat, with my mask and earplugs. Just did that for Harry Styles and it was the most chilled out vibey concert experience I’ve had. Delightful. (Especially as a slightly older tax paying adult in a sea of teens). Great video as always! (Also they had an all female band called The Aces open in 2018, they are INCREDIBLE, and I’ve loved them ever since if you haven’t, maybe check them out!)

[@toric6005]

I wonder if they let you in late to the sound check cuz they did a private no nonsense sound check before letting the fans in for a more performative one.

[@ookamichan16]

the best concerts i've been to are the ones that are fully seated. even if you're not the one passing out it sucks to see others dropping and worry about them too

[@aliciasanchez6981]

I love 5sos so much, they are probably the most genuine and simply authentic guys in the music industry rn and they are incredibly underrated, they are sooo talented. So happy for you that you got to see them !!! I'm finally seeing them in september🫶🏼🤞🏼

[@sxwx6567]

I probably would've just cried. Lol the feels .I get it. You don't wanna fuck this up. Appreciate the reality of it all

[@lisanx5388]

American concerts are so expensive! I paid like 50 dollars (converted) for my European general admission tickets. Why did you have to pay extra for a table you? You paid so much already. I really feel for you!!

[@kaemincha]

john oliver has a good Last Week Tonight episode on this! its a bit of a rampant industry (like most things in the US)

[@CocoLicious]

I think a lot of the fees they take in the US are illegal in Europe. It's the same with food delivery, I couldn't not believe the price we paid for ordering a pizza in the US.

[@Ms666slayer]

Yeah i'm payin 150 USD to go to a 2 day metal fest in Mexico with a ridiculous stacuk up line up, and seeing people payin 125 USD to see a soundcheck that is almost as expensive as the festival is just crazy.

[@thejenmath]

So jealous you got to see Pale Waves! I desperately want to be that girl who goes to concerts and festivals all the time, but my conscience won’t let me spend that much money. My coworker paid $450 to see Post Malone and I felt like I was having a heart attack when she told me.

[@caitlinjones8716]

I feel in my bones that the 1975 is gonna tour soon and they usually always have Pale Waves as the opener! There will be more opportunities to see them :) They're the band I've seen the most because they open for so many other bands I like.

[@nelle1899]

half the reason i wanna see 5sos this summer is bc of pale waves lol

[@Chelsea-jv7fb]

YES!! The 1975 album is coming out this October so a tour should be happening soon. It’s usually either Pale Waves or the Japanese House

[@shineseeker7]

Oh jeez, but tbf I paid $1600 for 3 Gold Soundcheck BTS tickets and thought it was worth every penny. Some happiness requires sacrifices o7

[@Funtimefreddysgf]

@@shineseeker7 my friend paid a little more than 1k for a floor ticket to stray kids 😭😭 it was resale ofc

[@jaybehkay2438]

I love that Heartbreak Girl is both of our first intro to 5SOS songs 🥰 twinsies. Though mine was through Troye Sivan 😅

[@magickaldust1213]

I'm assuming you were referring to the "use resources wisely, make the world a better place" part of the Girl Scout Law 😅

[@BritneyT.]

We would always say "Take only pictures, leave only footprints"

[@Zoopop13]

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

[@deaf-tomcat]

whenever i go to a concert and the lights come on to reveal the mess people left behind, that's all I can think about lol

[@JiixBooks]

Went to their show in Germany and we also had similar problems with girls passing out due to the heat and the sheer amount of bodies

[@margaret_adelle]

"I have the attention span of an avocado." - Amanda, 2022

[@GamingtheOtter]

Swell entertainment is absolutely yungblood

[@ztephen]

no idea who 5Sos is, but I enjoyed listening to your experience

[@fairyofdaisies]

as a teenager, i went to a handful of ga/pit shows. two at or damn near close to barricade for pentatonix, and two super small venues for melanie martinez and declan mckenna respectively. while i did have a good time at those shows, the pain of having to stand for So. Long. and being right next to people who are sometimes trying to push past me is just not really worth it to me anymore, especially after the astroworld tragedy i can't imagine being in such a huge crowd like that at a concert. having designated seats are an absolute game changer and make the concert-going experience a lot easier.

[@GarryTheThird]

I’m pretty sure that’s the show that a shit ton of people got covid out. Also went to Phoenix sound check and was in pit. That shit was wild. Never seen so many girls almost fight.

[@stanen]

me and my sisters travelled 600 miles to see them, we didn't have enough money for the soundcheck but had an awesome time

[@anthem91b73]

I had the same thing happen to me. I went to the DC show and they were supposed to start at 7:00. Five Seconds of Summer ended coming at around close to 9:00. They also had to rush through their songs just to finish on time. And since the majority were in the GA we all had to stand for the show + the waiting time. Some people started leaving. It ended at like 10:30 *ps, they did have an opening (Pale Waves) act but they were both late by like 30 minutes to an hour.*

[@caitlinb35]

I was at DC as well! They were definitely running pretty late. They didn't rush anything to finish on time to my knowledge though, the show is just basically a marathon start to finish and they do a lot of transitions and cut some songs a bit short. But it was hellish waiting so long for them and opening act to come out, especially after standing all day already.

[@Hotpotatogal]

So I went to 5SOS YB era concert on the first day of Senior Year of high school (aka the last tour pre-pandemic other than the one where they toured with the CS). My older sister bought two tickets (She asked if I wanted to go, since the tickets were 50 bucks each) and I invited my friend who also likes 5SOS. It was super exciting. We went to the Mohegan Sun in CT and was seated in 112. I love how Michael tells the same joke every time they're in CT (my friend went to the last one before and when he said the joke she told me how he said the same thing last year lol) I'm so excited to go this year.

[@Hotpotatogal]

The joke is about the pronounciation of our state, which is so not funny. Its just so lame that its funny.

[@ellax325]

Wait I was literally debating this Amanda! Thanks for the random but weirdly timely video.

[@soapoperaslushy2853]

I freaking love pale waves omg 😍 I'm jealous your got to see Heather

[@sagesaturn7518]

omg i got a soundcheck VIP for ROWYSO and got to ask a question during the Q&A and the way young me was absolutely QUAKING. IN. MY BOOTS. with all 4 of them looking intensely at me while i talked....... i am losing my mind still thinking about it

[@kailunartic6647]

Gs Law: I will do my best to be Honest and Helpful, Considerate and Caring, Responsible for what I Say and Do. And to Respect myself and others, Respect Authority, Make the World a Better Place, and be a Sister to every Girl Scout. Yes I still have that memorized at 25.

[@allyparker2636]

I love 5sos I got into them over the pandemic and Im seeing them in like a week Im so exciteddd

[@ChelseyIsATotal5SOSFan]

I did the soundcheck for the Concord show and it was hot as shit outside and we were sunburnt as hell. They didn’t start soundcheck until 4 and check in was 1:30pm. There was were like 600+ of us in the soundcheck and they didn’t realize how many of us there were. The poor tour lady was so flustered lol

[@christiec3947]

Could they do a vip experience vs a soundcheck? I, personally, if I was doing like a actual soundcheck (specially as a opener) I don’t know if I would like a crowd of 300 teenagers to young adults starring at me being like “Ok what’s next.” AJR’s vip experience (idk how they compare, I think they’re about the same fanbase lvl with 5SOS having a slightly younger fanbase) was tier as my venue had like at most 150 people in the top 2 lvls of vip? They had a special event with the band personally (dodgeball) with a single photo for vip 1 and then vip 2 was a q&a with a party photo. Like you’re paying how much for 5SOS soundcheck and there is like? No little goodie bag? Bare minimum? You paid to stand in the heat and get like extra 30 minutes of music with 5 questions. I don’t see it worth it.

[@Blue_Avatar]

"Hermes is eating kibble so if you hear crunching that's what that is" Me, eating chips: "oh thank god" 😂

[@RudyGGs]

Not the '5SAUCE' in the captions 😂

[@sxwx6567]

Damn you look good getting ready and you looked 🔥. Your videos bring me peace. Always interested. Keep it up swell

[@CharrellLaShandraMason]

I had mines yesterday. First 5sos show and ever soundcheck. I enjoyed it for what’s it’s worth, the actual concert was the best fucking part of my whole day. I got there at like 12:40pm and was #92 for soundcheck. The wait in the sun wasn’t friendly at all. We had 600 in my soundcheck. I am still recovering but I’m going to they show in NY tomorrow (no soundcheck)

[@Boggythefroggy]

It’s funny because there was one year me and my family were at Ocean City, MD where we go a lot as a regular vacation spot, where a concert was being put on randomly on the boardwalk when we were walking by and as they were coming out, realized it was 5SOS when I really only knew them by name only lol. I still find it funny we saw them randomly on vacation.

[@mikaylasirovatka8910]

I played a lot of live music in high school at smallish venues and from that experience alone, I don't care who the artist is, I've lived through enough sound check to last a lifetime.

[@christinae]

I've done meet and greet and early entry (for Fall Out Boy and Panic!) but never a soundcheck. I'd like to some day, but definitely for a more low-key band. Adult contemporary or something. 😂

[@eliseg0001]

omg I’m the same and just went to their concert this past Saturday! I saw them back in 2014 too 😅

[@ToriR94]

When I was 18 I got VIP tickets to see Big Time Rush as my graduation gift (hello i am old this was 2013), and that included the soundcheck and a meet and greet with pictures. The sound check was not worth it because it was really only snippets of songs, but the one on one meet and greet was awesome. So it’s definitely a give and take.

[@AlyDia2]

I think sound check is cool overall. I've only gone to one for a group called Twice but they originally included soundcheck and meet and greet as a part of the vip ticket so it was roughly 500 per ticket for a seat near the back of pit. It was a good experience but not worth the price for the ticket without the promised meet and greet(which they pulled a few days after the show sold out). I would do it again for another group but I don't think I would pay more than 300-400 for vip again. Getting in early is VERY nice though. Much less stress overall and a more peaceful experience.

[@Sockly]

I went to the sold out DC soundcheck and show. My ticket was around $60 so not bad at all!! There were people camped out since at least the day before so I knew I was not about to be in the front. It was pouring when I got there then it was windy then it was nice then it was HOT!!! The sun was RUTHLESS!! We were not near the tour busses unfortunately so we didn't get to see any band members coming in or out. They were so late letting us in too. We didn't get in till around like 5 when we were supposed to be allowed to get in by before 4 so that was confusing. They were also late getting the show started. They didn't start till around 8 which is an HOUR LATE and i was stressed cuz my ride depended on the metro but luckily everything was fine. So yeah my show had a lot of delays too for some reason. Lots of wait time. I was number 594 but was still pretty close to the stage. They sang valentine then had the q&a then they let us choose between Babylon and vapor and then they sang vapor. I wanted Babylon more but i won't complain. Shorter than i expected. I wish they let us ask more questions. They only let us ask like 6 which with the amount of people and wait time, definitely could've fit more. They were also very strict about phones at my Soundcheck as well. I was originally on calum's side cuz that's where my friends were and that's where I ended up being for the show but during q&a i moved to the center so i could see all and wish I stayed there for the show but there's always next time. Ashton was pretty quiet at my Soundcheck. They kinda had to pull him into conversation which i didn't expect based on interview behavior lol. Calum called one fan an angel who asked about the most underrated bass line. Luke said his favorite movie recently is Everything Everywhere All At Once. Calum said Minions lol. Michael asked the fan what their favorite movie recently was. Someone screamed Shrek during the movie question and Luke mocked them which was funny. Michael was genuinely really funny. Anytime heartbreak girl was brought up he would fake cry then he went "pov you're my therapist". They also let us stay at the barricade which was so nice!! They were passing out water left and right and i was dehydrated so it was very much needed. I was also so tired so i was so close to passing out but luckily I didn't. I did see flashlights in areas to get security's attention but nothing was show stopping and i think they at least tried to help. They told us to step back like twice then gave up. Stepping back helped a lot until we were squished again. Once GA got in I was SQUISHED and there were people fighting to get into the front. I was also near the area where the deaf people stood so there were interpreters near me which I thought was cool. I enjoyed the intimacy and secrecy of soundcheck that was fun. I would definitely go again! I want to be front and center or more center next time and then I'll be content with being in the back or balcony so i can breathe but I'm still in my super fan era lol. I brought a bunch of snacks and water in disposable containments which kept me alive while I was waiting from like 1:30 to 5 (highly recommend). I had to buy an umbrella omw to the venue cuz i did not know it was going to rain and not as hard as it was but it came in clutch when it was suddenly hot as hell. I bought the black tour tshirt and I love it!! Their merch is too pricey though they need to chill.

[@Sockly]

We only had 1 opener, pale waves. I enjoyed them!

[@Sockly]

5sos was my first show since pre pandemic and it was great!!

[@xoxokaly]

well damn, i bought soundcheck vip tickets for 5sos 2 years ago. i guess it depends on whether youre willing to spend that much on your fav band. its been postponed twice and now im finally going within 2 days lmaoo

[@madiecat13]

I love these videos 😂

[@brittneycarver557]

I went to a concert (not 5SOS) in April and was in the standing room part. I was maybe a little bit closer to the front than the middle. The crowd wasn't too crazy but people kept going back a forth to get drinks and shoving and crowding to get closer to the stage. Part of me as thankful as I was to get the spot I did, wanted to get away lol but I ended up being fine. I think I'll stick to seats from now on!

[@armyfallatthediscotwentyon5019]

Im so confused lol, i just got a notification for this video snd i started watching it because i love 5sos and your videos. As i was reading the comments i saw they were from a year ago. Why did i get a notification for a year old video lol

[@delaneycorrigan2806]

I did a GA show once and I will never go to another GA show again. It was Big Time Rush's December reunion show in NYC. I was like in the middle of the pit and I literally had to sit on the floor of the venue bc I was going to faint. If it weren't for the stranger in front of me that gave me an unopened bottle of water I totally would've collapsed. After about 3 songs of like sitting and standing it was too much so I stood in the back w/ my mom for the rest of the show. I've literally heard so many horror stories ab GA/Pit shows and like I couldn't do it again unless it was my only option and it was a band I really loved.

[@SetlistTheory]

I went to a free John Mayer show there earlier this year and probably let in half that many people. Still had an issue with people passing out though.