With concert-goers in Malta still reeling from the €5 water bottles and €12 sandwiches at recent events, you can bet the Take That concert will follow suit. Here’s a – definitely tongue-in-cheek and absolutely just for the LOLs but not to be copied (note to legal department: happy, now?) – guide to smuggling in your own snacks and drinks without having to trade in your kidney. You might be stuck singing along to Never Forget, but at least you’ll have some proper supplies.
The oversized jacket trick
Remember that massive coat hiding in the back of your wardrobe? Well, it’s finally getting its moment and who cares if it’s still 30 degrees in the shade? Pro tip: don’t use the regular pockets, fill the inside ones instead. When the chorus of Back for Good hits, you’ll be happily munching on your secret stash.
The sanitary products cover-up
This is an old trick, but a good one. Stuff your snacks inside a few sanitary product packages, like a box of tampons or pads, and place them at the bottom of your bag. Trust us, security won’t be digging too deeply into that area. It’s the perfect hiding spot for chocolates, sweets, or even small bags of crisps.
The fake-bottom bag
Get crafty with a bag that has a secret compartment. Layer everyday essentials like chargers and earplugs on top, and stash the goodies in a hidden bottom section. Security might rummage through the top layer, but they won’t think to go digging for treasure in the false bottom. Your snacks will be safely tucked away while you smile politely and move along.
The cargo trousers move
Cargo trousers might not be runway material, but they’re definitely concert-ready. Those pockets can carry an impressive array of snacks and even a mini bottle or two. No security in the world will be patting down the pockets on your inside thigh, as long as you’re not too obvious. Hint – a full bottle of wine falls under the category of too obvious. Just try not to look too smug when you pull out your secret snack stash during the third encore.
