First come, first served - simple as!
If people try and push forward, then the people standing next to them think, "Hey, why should they move up and we have to stay here?" before they then push forward too. Fact is, it's irresponsible and can spark crushing which kills.
I have been to several concerts with groups of up to 6 people each time and none of us have ever had to go to the loo or leave our spots for the whole 10hr duration of the show.
If you do have to move, you lose your spot.
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Especially in Hyde Park, a venue which does seem to attract people who don't care too much for the music
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This is a paid gig and tickets were £45.00 each so I doubt yobs who care little for the music would spend that sort of money in order to pick a fight - you can pick a fight outside the gates for free!
And if you believe a train of 5 or 6 people squeezing their way through the crowd claiming they are trying to reach a family member, then you are very naiive. Concerts are cramped events but if you're itent on staying together, it can be done quite easily - they're never THAT cramped.
In an ideal world, I would like for people to be able to leave their spots and return to them after 'answering nature's call' but, as this can easily be abused by the less honest people amongst us, I'd rather abide by the 'leave it and lose it' philosophy.
Dancing and jumping into each other I can accept - it's a lot of fun as it should be! Having people try and push you back as they force past you is NOT fun though and pisses a lot of people off, not just me.