It's Been a Minute

Don't be THAT person at the music festival. Here's how

It's Been a Minute

Show Notes

Have some people forgotten how to behave at music festivals?

Summer is peak music festival season, and that means many of us are braving huge crowds and sweltering heat to see a bunch of artists we love in one place. But is there a decline in social decorum in these concert settings? From using phones to being in the front row to navigating crowds, our friends at Pop Culture Happy Hour are sharing personal and passionate takes about music festival etiquette.

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