Saturday, October 23, 2010

Writing a Concert Review


Not all of us have been to a live show, but those of us who have know it can be an incredible experience, or an incredible waste of money. Either way, a concert provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on music, culture, and  personal interests. Here are a few tips for writing a concert review:

  • Start with a hook. Get the reader interested in your topic. 
  • Give the date, time, and place. Describe the venue itself, and also the section of the city in which it lies.
    • Consider parking, security, safety, transportation, etc.
       
  • What makes the concert worth writing about? What was “special” about this particular show?
     
  • Review the band. How did they perform? What was their stage presence like? Were they energetic, lazy, funny, etc?
     
  • Take some time to discuss the crowd. What ages were represented? What styles? Were they enthusiastic, psychotic, bored, etc? What was the size of the crowd, and what effect did this have on the audience?
     
  • Focus on the effect of the entire experience. Think about your emotions before, after, and during the show.


Source:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4514634_review-concert.html

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