examples of concert banners

Funny one-liners, sweet messages, personalized requests, and witty quips are great concert banner ideas to get noticed by your favorite music artist.

Read on to discover creative sign ideas for inspiration.

Top 5 Concert Sign Ideas to Draw Attention

flowchart showing different ideas for standout concert signs

Concert signs are custom banners or posters that fans proudly display to show support and connect with the performer. They’re often handmade and designed with eye-catching elements. They’re also printable in various sizes.

Make it a night to remember with the following creative concepts. Using these ideas might just result in temporary celebrity friendship, unexpected stage invitations, or at minimum, a story to make your friends jealous.

1. Funny One-Liners

Humor is the best way to grab the artist’s attention while adding a lighthearted vibe to the show.

A hilarious concert sign will make you memorable to both your favorite musician and fellow fans.

For example, during a concert of the South Korean boy band NCT, one fan proudly held up a witty sign reading, “Mark, why did you invite so many people to our date” to get Mark Lee’s attention.

funny concert sign at an NCT concert

More examples:

  • If I scream your name, will you marry me, [Artist]?
  • If you need a backup dancer, I volunteer, [Artist]!
  • [Artist], you’re better than pizza, and that’s saying something!

2. Sweet and Heartfelt Messages

sweet concert signs for 1D's Louis

Express how much the artist means to you with a short message that reflects a personal experience where their music helped you and made a difference.

Examples:

  • I traveled miles just to see you, [Artist]!
  • Your music saved me, [Artist]!
  • You’re sunshine in human form. I love you!
  • Forever your biggest superfan

3. Personalized Requests

A personal request gives you a great chance to interact with the artist.

Be bold enough to ask for a moment on stage! It can be a once-in-a-lifetime moment to hug your favorite musician, sing with them, or talk to them for a minute.

Examples:

  • I challenge you to sing with me on stage, [Artist]!
  • I’ve replayed [Song Title] a million times. Sing it with me, please!
  • Your hug = best night ever!

Pro Tip: To outshine generic banners, mention a special request that shows you’ve been paying attention to the musician’s work.

4. Clever/Witty Quips

Let your fun personality shine through with clever quips that put a smile on everyone’s face.

Examples:

  • I didn’t choose the music life, [Artist] chose me!
  • Mom thinks I’m camping!
  • Is it just me, or does [Artist Name Here] sound better live?

5. Sarcastic Remarks

Poke a little fun with playful messages that resonate with the performer’s sense of humor.

  • I’m only here because my therapist said I need to have more fun!
  • Thanks for giving me something to do on a Saturday night, [Artist]!

Quick Tips to Truly Stand Out in a Sea of Passionate Fans

examples of well-made concert signs

Concerts are often jam-packed with excited fans who also want to get noticed by the performers.

Your goal is to steal the artist’s eye so they read your concert banner. And if you’re lucky, they might even interact with you on the stage!

Just be sure to check if the venue allows concert signs and if there are any restrictions. For example, large, obstructive banners are often prohibited.

That said, here are design tips to keep in mind:

  • Use contrasting colors, like black text against a solid white backdrop or vice versa. 
  • Ensure your typography is bold and easily readable so the performer doesn’t have to squint their eyes to understand your message. Peel-and-stick neon poster letters or a Sharpie with a large, chiseled tip are great tools to create thick letters.
  • Make it extra flashy with bright battery-operated LED lights, glitter, or reflective tape. Colorful stickers, drawings, and photos are perfect for personalizing your concert sign.
  • Use quality foam boards, which are lightweight, durable, and not easily bent. Poster board is a good choice if you want something easy to roll up for portability.
  • Keep it simple, ideally 1-2 short lines. And make sure to spread good vibes with a positive message.

Pro Tip: Visualize your design by creating a digital sketch or drawing it on paper. Pinterests and social media are perfect sources of inspiration. Explore free concert poster templates from Canva to customize your sign easily.

Level Up Your Concert Experience With Stunning Banners in the U.S. and Canada

funny concert banner at a BTS concert

So now that you have amazing concert banner ideas, go ahead and gather the necessary supplies and express your creative side with a concert sign that reflects who you are.

Or you can skip the hard work and have a custom, professionally made banner that you can easily unroll at the concert and roll away when the event’s over.

At NorthCoast Banners, we print various sizes of top-quality, custom banners that look vibrant and capture attention so your favorite performer will notice you.

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