I got tickets to go see BOTDF for my brithday and I absolutrly loved it. Most of the people there were about 16/17 years old, while me and friend were 14, but it didn't matter.
The starting bands, one of which we missed the name of, and the other being the "It Boys", we're brilliant, and I we're the perfect introductory. The crowd was having fun, and the audience wasn't too big either, so by the time BOTDF started, me and my friend we're fourth row from the front.
BOTDF's performance started with the announcement of part of the new "Sexting" music video being filmed in the very room, with the help of us, a large lobster and an orange moneky! Me and my friend were stading in the middle of the room, and they told us to create a path down the middle for the large creatures, so me and my friend were right on the edge.
There were lots of songs played, most of them the older ones like Yo Ho Ho, Imma Monster and Scream for my Ice Cream, but also newer ones like Rise and Shine and their latest, Hell on Heels. There was also a lot of fake blood being squirted, foam being thrown, water being splashed and sequins being sprinkled!!
There were also a lot of shocks, like someone's trousers being pulled down on stage, and Dahvie and Jayy (lead singers) sharing a *special* moment (they kissed!). By the end of the show, I was right by the front of the stage. There were Union Jack flags being handed out to random people, and I happened to be one of them, and t-shirts were also flung to lucky spectaters, which was also me!
Dahvie also shared a special speech about never giving in to idiot bullies, before singing Rise and Shine. Some people were also invited to come up onto the stage, and the band was very friendly.
By the time we were back on the tube, me and my friend were covered in fake blood and sequins adorning our faces. It was the best night ever and I would seriosuly love to go again. I can't even listen to my favourite BOTDF songs without grinning at my amazing night!
Here are some tips for surviving at the concert if you ever go:
- Wear older clothes that you don't mind getting fake blood on. My friend wore some new jeans that got a massive splatter on, so she had to have them dry-cleaned.
- Wear short sleeves or a vest top. You get a bit hot and sweaty being surrounded by people and jumping around, so try to keep quite cool.
- Get there quite early. You'll be able to get a good place, as well as have time to get a drink before hand.
- Bring your own drink, or get a bottle of something at the start. This is very helpful for when you've got a good place, but are dying of thirst. This happened to me, but I managed to get a bottle of water from my friend.
King's College London @
- London @
- Sat 17 Nov 2012 @
Favourite moment: When they announced the filming of Sexting, my favourite song! @
Setlist: Sexting, Yo Ho Ho (Pirates Life for Me), Imma Monster, Star Power, Bewitched, Rise and Shine, Scream for my Ice Cream, Hell on Heels and more! @
Opening act(s): It Boys, and another band I missed the name of. @