British music enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Lorde's arrival as the acclaimed singer prepares to launch the UK leg of her highly anticipated Ultrasound Tour. For those fortunate enough to secure tickets, an American fan has shared invaluable insights that could transform your concert experience.
Essential Concert Preparation
Lauren Schordock, known on TikTok as @laurschor, became an unexpected source of wisdom after attending the opening night of Lorde's tour in Austin, Texas. Her dedication was remarkable - she camped overnight for nine hours at the Moody Center to secure her spot in the pit. Through her social media platform, she outlined seven crucial points that every concert-goer should consider.
Queue Strategy and Venue Entry
Lauren's first revelation confirms what many dedicated fans might suspect: overnight camping does occur among the most enthusiastic attendees. She reported arriving at 11:55am and being the 71st person in line, while the first group had begun their vigil on the sidewalk from approximately midnight.
Her second observation noted the absence of a formal wristband system at her venue. Instead, inventive fans took matters into their own hands with a Sharpie, writing numbers on people's hands to establish queue order. This informal system allowed attendees to briefly leave the line for shade and comfort. However, Lauren cautioned that queue position "didn't matter" in her case, as the venue ultimately permitted pit entry from multiple doors simultaneously.
Merchandise and Show Timings
The third point focused on merchandise, with stalls opening at 4pm according to Lauren's experience. She and fellow fans began queuing around 3pm to get first access. Pricing from the US leg provides a potential guideline for UK attendees: short-sleeved T-shirts cost $50 (£38), long-sleeved versions were $60 (£46), and sweatshirts reached $125 (£95). Lauren expressed disappointment at the absence of venue-specific merchandise, noting that available items were identical both inside and outside the venue.
Regarding timing, Lauren reported that venue doors scheduled for 6pm opening actually admitted patrons "a little after" this time. The musical programme began with the first opening act performing from 7pm to 7:30pm, followed by a second act from 7:45pm to 8:30pm. She wisely advised checking specific support acts for each date, as they vary throughout the tour.
The Main Event and UK Dates
In what has become a signature pre-show ritual for Lorde fans, Lauren noted the "famous water bottle" appeared on stage at 8:37pm, signaling the imminent start of the main performance. Lorde herself took the stage at 9pm to begin what Lauren described as "an incredible experience" featuring what she called "Lorde-esque choreography" that made for a "genuinely fulfilling night."
The musical feast included an impressive 23 songs, featuring the entirety of her album 'Virgin' alongside plenty of classic favourites. Lauren specifically highlighted two magical moments: confetti released just before 'If She Could See Me Now' and an unforgettable experience during 'Ribs' that she called "one of the best concert-going experiences I've ever had."
UK fans should note that venue systems, timings, and merchandise pricing may vary across locations. Lorde's British tour includes performances at Manchester's AO Arena on November 15, followed by two nights at London's The O2 Arena on November 16 and 17. The tour continues to Glasgow's OVO Hydro on November 19, Birmingham's Utilita Arena on November 20, and concludes at Dublin's RDS Simmonscourt on November 22.
Support acts for the UK dates include Blood Orange and Jim-E Stack for the Manchester performance, while Nilüfer Yanya and Jim-E Stack will play on select dates in London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Dublin.
