Things to understand before paying for V.I.P tickets to Kenyan concerts

First off, this is not a hate article to event organisers, promoters or to any venue whatsoever. I’m merely stating facts based on what I have witnessed in most concerts held right here in Kenya. I understand that we have a long way to go still, but if you’re going to make us pay that much for V.I.P tickets, they better be worth it. This however, does not apply to all concerts held in Kenya, but most.

5. There is no such thing as free food and drinks as promised in the adverts.

That was just meant to bait you to pay for the V.I.P tickets. If you are one of those sad cats that shift most of your money to the V.I.P tickets and keep loose change for transport because you know drinks are sorted, you are in for a rude shock. Unless it’s an Invite Only party, you better ‘jipanga’ on the drinks.

4. Top notch security? Yeah right!

Most of the concert I have attended, whether in the regular section or in the V.I.P, the only thing that has always separated the two is a fence. A chain link fence. It’s not even that high by the way. You can easily climb over it if need be. Is security good, you ask? Well, I’m not too sure about that. You tell me.

3. Do not go into the V.I.P section alone unless of-course you are confident enough that you will meet people you know or you are just very good with all sorts of people.

The crowd at the V.I.P is usually, sorry to say this, filled with elitists. They have no time for people they don’t know, or they just don’t think you are worth their time. If your plan is to pick up ladies in here, you better have a Chrysler packed up front.

2. The only thing that would make you a little bit comfortable in Kenya’s V.I.P sections (in open ground concerts) is the fact that there are seats available for you.

Up in the regular section, it’s all about staying vibrant and on toes plus, there are no seats at all, so this makes you feel a little bit special. But that’s just where it ends.

1. DO NOT EXPECT MUCH.
After reading all the above, I really don’t think I have to stress this. Keep your expectations of the V.I.P area really low, and you won’t be disappointed.