Sunday at Villa Park was my first time in DC. It was amazing! I would definitely recommend trying to get as close to the front as possible. I managed to get to the third row and it was awesome! It was great to be so close to the band and all the most fun crazy people were at the front I was bouncing around like a crazy person and Jon looked at me at least 3 or 4 times - SO COOL! (Probably helped that I was quite a bit taller than everyone around me!)

Jon did walk along the catwalk (around the edge of DC) during In These Arms and touched some people's hands, so if you really want that then it might be worth trying to get a place at the back by the catwalk. Personally I felt the chances are so slim and being close to the stage seemed much more worth it. Only downside was it's quite hard to see anyone other than Jon if you're right at the front (not that that particularly bothered me!)

I turned up around 1pm. I managed to get to the front of the DC queue but that was more down to the organisational chaos rather than through being there first. After over 3 hours of waiting I ended up being the first person in DC after the fan club and VIP people so managed to nab a good spot. I was quite worried about keeping my spot as I was by myself but I left my stuff where I was sitting when I went to buy drinks/go to the loo and it seemed to work fine. I would just be careful about when people start to stand up as you might lose your place if you're not around then. It usually happens just after the last support act but can be unpredictable.

Have a great time - I'm sure it will be awesome wherever in DC you end up - it's pretty small!