You turn around and find the stadium filled with a hazy mist of light, an army of tiny phone flashlights come together like a storm of luminescent fairies, while the gentle (and not so gentle) voices of concert goer’s sing in unison with each other and the sounds of the band. In a way it feels like you’re all in on one big secret, one special night with hundreds of strangers all united by one song.
Then, you’re up. Once surrounded by your favorite songs, you find yourself surrounded by the gritting noise of your phone alarm. You feel groggy, like some sort of alcohol free hangover; getting up has never felt like such a chore. Your room is dark and it feels like your skin is filled with lead. This is the dreaded day-after-a-concert syndrome. It’s something everyone is bound to face, the rush of the monotony of daily life. Everything seems a little duller and a lot less magical.
The night of a concert, you can probably expect to get home pretty late. So to prep, know that your day will be significantly easier if you get all your studying out of the way beforehand- and make sure to have a light, but still filling dinner. You don’t need a rigid schedule that’s planned down to the second, but it’s good to have a rough time frame.
Your feet will hurt if you’ve been on the floor or in the pit all night, making the morning after all the more troublesome. Therefore, you want to make sure you go to sleep immediately, as you’ll be both physically and mentally exhausted so you will need all the rest you can get. Take a quick shower if you want, especially since you’ve been around so many other people. If you’re too tired, some fresh clothes and deodorant will do on the next day. If you really want to plan ahead, pick out something comfortable to wear and maybe account for a new band t-shirt.
Throughout the day, make sure to eat, stay hydrated, and have a bit of caffeine. Try your best to make it through the morning and the rest of school will be a breeze. Don’t overload yourself and consider taking a breaking from work, practice, or any other after school activities you might have. You might feel like one of the undead walking amongst the living, but others might just take it as a post concert glow.
