Reddit Callout from r/aclfestival
A post on r/aclfestival shared a photo of people sitting/lying three rows back from the barricade during several sets leading up to Sabrina Carpenter’s set. The OP says the group stayed down through multiple performances (they were briefly moved during Doechii), and didn’t respond to repeated, polite requests to stand as the crowd compressed toward the front.
According to the post, the crowd had to be asked to move back to avoid trampling — that’s what finally got the group to stand. The author called the behavior rude to both the artists and the people around them, and urged anyone who wants to sit to do so farther from the front.
Why this matters
- Safety: standing crowds can shift quickly — sitting near the barricade creates a real trample risk.
- Respect: artists and nearby fans expect people in the pit area to be ready to move and engage.
- Experience: sitting in the front blocks sightlines and space for others who came to stand and watch.
Quick takeaways for festivalgoers
- If you plan to sit, pick a spot farther back where you won’t block or endanger others.
- Pay attention to crowd movement and staff instructions — everyone’s safety depends on it.
- Be courteous: festivals are tight spaces; small actions affect the whole experience.
Source: a thread on r/aclfestival. Consider this your friendly on-the-ground reminder — stay aware, be kind, and protect the crowd.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/aclfestival/comments/1nyxekf/please_dont_do_this/
