What to pack for a summer concert
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Summer concert season is upon us and that means Canadians coast-to-coast are gearing up to see some of their favourite bands at home, in other cities across the country, or even abroad. Concert-related travel is up thanks to demand: a survey from Reverb says that 7 per cent of show attendees now travel by air, but that number can certainly be higher depending on who the artist is and where they're playing.
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I recently attended Beyoncé's buzzy Cowboy Carter tour in London with Marriott. The two-hour show was held on a rainy evening in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and unfortunately, I found myself unprepared for the evening's very wet festivities (shoutout to the Marriott team who saved the day with umbrellas, clear bags and phone chargers).
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Upcoming offerings via the Moments page for Canada include Katy Perry's The Lifetime Tour, Calgary-native Tate McRae's Miss Possessive tour, as well as dates from Taylor Swift pal Gracie Abrams and hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan.
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While I almost got drenched at the Beyoncé concert, I still had an incredible time at the show: the superstar performed music from her latest album Cowboy Carter ('Tyrant' is my top track), along with hits from her now 28-year career. Queen Bey still has several dates to go for her tour, with stateside stops in D.C., Atlanta, and Las Vegas before the end of July.
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I was in comfort during the Cowboy Concert concert thanks to the right jeans and shoes, and my makeup didn't move despite the wet and humid weather. Here's a few of the items I packed for my concert trip – along with a few I wished I had (and that you definitely should) to stay prepared, stylish and comfortable no matter what.
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Clear bags are a requirement at most major concert venues now as an increased security measure – but that doesn't mean they can't be both stylish and practical. Vancouverite Shay Mitchell launched the BÉIS Stadium Crossbody Bag last summer to much fanfare, which is sized according to stadium and arena regulations. It's also made from a durable PVC, so you can be sure the bag will last for years to come. Available in black or beige.
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