According to experts, the pandemic and the barriers that came with the advent of smart devices play a major role in the lack of civic spirit observed among some festival-goers.
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Etiquette expert and speaker Julie Blais-Comeau and Bernard Modulsky, professor of social and public relations at UQAM, responded to our report. Ill-behaved visitors, Published on Wednesday. A statement that provoked strong reactions from readers who reported to us many indecencies: people pushing others without apologizing, cannabis smokers planting their smoke everywhere and throughout the show, nervous cellular devices blocking the view and filming throughout the evening, aggressive, intoxicated people. Along with Madhu, others are incessantly disturbing by laughing and talking loudly throughout the concert. And the list goes on.
According to Mme Blais-Comeau says the golden rules for good behavior when attending such an event are simple.
“We must be aware that this is a collective and solidarity event. You must respect the bubble of the other audience and not prevent them from enjoying the show. For example, ask yourself: “Am I preventing someone else from having fun?” In short, you must show respect,” he explains. .
There are two ways to take matters into your own hands when irritation strikes during a festival, he believes. If the person seems receptive, intervene yourself with tact and kindness. Or, if the person is drunk or aggressive, turn to a person in authority.
“Generally, people know better and can understand,” he believes.
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Professor Bernard Modulski of the Department of Social and Public Relations at UQAM, Mr.me When it comes to place-comau telephones.
He sees the cell phone as an object that gives the viewer a sense of power (he can send the show to his subscribers), while saying, “Look, I’m here, I’m near the stage!”
Heat, alcohol and crowds are one of the main challenges of festivals, which in some way are victims of their success.
“Cities known for their festivals have more people and more tourists, which can play a role. We can do things we don’t do when we’re away from home,” he adds.
Good supervision, enforcement of clearly stated rules (posters posted in strategic places, but also by people on site) and the right balance between encouraging good behavior and applying measures can help mitigate these unethical problems.
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Beyond the festival
Festival-goers’ bad behavior sometimes spills over outside the festival grounds, as evidenced by Bernard Gagne, manager of the Le Laurier building in downtown Quebec City.
“The residents of the neighborhood are affected by the network. We are aware of being in a festive environment, in a lively city, and that is one of the reasons we live here. But over the years, thousands of festivals have passed our house and destroyed our property,” explains the 66-year-old man, who lives in neighboring Le Georges. Speaking on behalf of about 500 residents including v.
Photo by Bernard Gagne
People urinating and defecating on their property, graffiti, fires in recycling bins, hundreds of festival goers partying under their marquee in the rain, broken bottles, people breaking into buildings and onto terraces; No wonder the 66-year-old feels forgotten, despite discussions with the police and political forces. To control the problem, security has been deployed in front of the building till midnight on festival days.
evidences
Report from magazine title A non-behaved audience It has caused a lot of reactions since its release. Here are the new testimonies:
Violent comments on Daniel Belanger’s show
“I dared to ask two boys chaudailles To tone it down during a Daniel Belanger show at Metropolis and the response I got was: We paid for our ticket and we can do whatever we want. If that doesn’t suit you, let’s go and settle this quickly…” I pushed to the back of the room, and the two of them ruined the show I’d been waiting for so long,” laments radio host Patrick Marsolais.
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Indiscipline in concert by Eric Lapointe
“During an Éric Lapointe show at the Grand Theater for $150 tickets, I informed a woman who was sitting in the back but was in front of the stage to take photos and videos. This woman continued, and when she returned to her seat, after the second warning, she slapped me on the shoulder! It could have ended badly if there wasn’t more respect. . When you pay a high price to see a show and you see nothing, hear nothing, or miss the show, it’s infuriating.” -Helene Dumas
Photo by DIDIER DEBUSSCHERE
Non-stop moves in the Laura Fabian show
“During the last show I went to, Laura Fabian’s show. A couple in front of me… they got up 4 times for drinks, they talked the whole show, he didn’t move, she didn’t move. I was psyched. For the high price I paid, my money and time. Wasted. Very disappointing.” -Helene Dumas
Photo Agent QMI, Mario BEAUREGARD
Cannabis smoke
“We were at FEQ last weekend, and the lack of behavior from many people has discouraged me from ever returning to this type of festival. Drunk people, non-stop pot smokers, lots of people walking and pushing people without apologizing. My partner and I were done. -Luc Mallet.
Photo by Mario Beauregard
VIP Mall Police
“These are often people with access to privileged areas (VIPs). They don’t necessarily go there to hear the artist’s music (unless they know his repertoire), but to benefit from the “VIP experience”: expand their network of contacts, take selfies, get freebies or discounted drinks. , and often doesn’t consider the artist’s work. We need to warn them that the privilege they’ve got is not to the detriment of artists and festival-goers. Posters are asking VIP areas to respect the artist, his work, and high-priced festival goers,” Greg Kitzler assesses.
Blankets and folding chairs
“I live in Ottawa, and here, people come to concerts early with folding chairs and blankets to reserve a “private” space. So last year at Citifolk Fest, some people yelled at people to sit down because they were blocked from view by the chairs for so long…others, from the stage. A few meters, believed their 2m x 2m coverage gave them exclusive rights!- Eric Kinton.
Photo agent QMI, Toma ICZKOVITS
Umbrellas
“You forgot to mention the people who come with umbrellas instead of raincoats and hide from everyone’s view.” -Francois Richard
Photo by STEVENS LEBLANC
Social problem
“I would say it’s a common problem in the community, not just during shows.” – David Blaise
“That’s not right there. But in the cinema, people look at their cell phones in bright lights or talk…” -Fred Tremblay
