You'd find that alot of Backstage members at the front where you say, were from mainland Europe... I was told about some germans who took up quite alot of space at this particular show, unfortunately thats the way it is, they seem to like having loads of space.

Alot of Backstage members down the front do think it is their right that they have this particular place at a show and will stop at nothing to get it!

I'm a Backstage member, had a number and also had 2 wristbands, chose to stand at the back...