Concert etiquette does not start and end with the attendees; performers as well need to observe some etiquette. Performance etiquette goes beyond making the attendees satisfied. Here are some practical concert performance tips that every music artist ought to embrace.
Dress Right
Musicians are expected to be active on the stage, while the audience enjoys their performance. In case the audience is seated, they certainly will be in a much better position to assess the nature of your attire. As much as there is nothing like a one-fits-all standard when it comes to what you should dress while performing, you should at least stick to the dress code. Whatever the dress code is, you have to follow it. As much as it might appear trivial, it goes a long in communicating your professionalism.
Don’t Warm Up While on Stage
It is unacceptable to warm up on the stage while on stage. If you have to, make sure you do it before getting on stage, preferably before the big day. The major downside to warming up while on stage is that it gives your audience an impression that you are not up to the task. This often ends up leaving a significan
t dent on the impression that the audience might have.
Avoid Too Much Talking
Well, talking can be a fundamental aspect of a musician’s performance. It helps you create that special connection with your fans, besides what you do best, sing. Talking too much, however, could end up hurting the overall quality of your performance. Instead of distracting your audience, stick to your craft even if it could mean not talking at all.
Shuffling Music
Performance etiquette dictates that music artists need to master the art of shuffling music. This is reasonably easy for any musician to master, but it takes some bit of patience and experience though. As far as shuffling music is concerned, wait until the final applause is done, then move on to the next song. Pushing through as the audience applauds gives the impression that you do not care whether they cheer or not, which is quite telling.
Face Your Audience
As much as your audience is interested in the music, facing them tells a lot about you. Besides, they have the right to see the face of the person they are applauding to. In every part of the show, make sure you maintain eye contact with the audience when performing or while receiving applause.
