You probably already know that one of the biggest pop stars in the world will be performing at the National Stadium on Apr. 3, 5 and 6.

Whether you're planning to be serenaded inside or outside the stadium, you'll have to face tens of thousands of people equally eager to see the Bruno Mars.

Attending a concert of such a scale (Ed Sheeran's concert had 60,000 in attendance) can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time.

Lucky for you, here are a few insider's tips for you to have the best time at the concert.

Another mall exists...

We all need that pre or post-concert meal. But Kallang Wave Mall, being the closest and most obvious shopping centre in the vicinity, will be absolutely packed.

Thankfully, there's another less-known mall in the vicinity - Kallang Leisure Mall, which is a short walk from Stadium MRT station.

We surmise the primary reason for the public's oversight of this mall is that it's located on the opposite end of the station. Instead of Exit A, where you'd normally head to if your destination is Kallang Wave Mall or the Indoor Stadium, take Exit B.

Follow the covered pathway to a building with eclectic geometric shapes as its exterior. Inside, there's a number of cafes and restaurants for your pre or post-concert feeding.

Don't follow the crowd!

To add onto our previous point, Exit A is where most of the public will be heading towards, since that's closer to where the more familiar facilities, like Singapore Indoor Stadium, OCBC Square and Kallang Wave Mall are.

That's also where the queue to enter the venue will start forming. Often, it will wrap around the outside of Kallang Wave Mall.

If you want to get into the venue quickly, there's another entrance you can use - a short distance from Exit B of the Stadium MRT station and adjacent to Kallang Leisure Mall - that should have lighter crowds.

Don't bring an umbrella

This is Singapore: It Will Rain.

But umbrellas are generally prohibited in the stadium.

So, remember to bring a raincoat to stay dry.

Other items that you can't bring in include: tablets, professional cameras and outside food and drinks.

You don't have to throw away your prohibited stuff, though

If you still brought along items not allowed in the venue, you fortunately won't have to dispose of them immediately.

Sports Hub provides a temporary storage service at the information centre, where you can drop off your items before you enter the stadium.

They will be safely stored in boxes and you can return to collect them up to 30 minutes after the show ends.

Be warned, however: based on past concerts, every item you drop off will cost you S$10, so we still recommend you pack your bag well before arriving. Or better yet, don't bring a bag at all.

Bring a fan

You might be sheltered from the elements in the stadium, but don't be fooled: it's still really, really hot inside.

Take it from us — it's highly advisable to bring a portable or handheld fan (yes, it's allowed). Be sure to bring empty water bottles and refill them at the venue's water coolers, too.

Bring a portable charger

Your phone is your literal key into the stadium: it contains your e-ticket. You'll also most probably want to use it to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments.

To ensure your phone's battery is sustained till the concert is over, bring a portable phone charger.

Don't bring a camera

Cameras — professional, digital, film, polaroid and so on are not allowed into the venue. Neither are detachable phone lenses. You'll have to toss them or deposit them if they're spotted during bag check.

You can, however, bring binoculars (those without recording functions, of course), if you want to have a closer look.

There's usually merchandise booths past bag check

If you're looking to get your hands on the tour merchandise, don't jump into the first queue you see.

Based on past concerts, there's likely going to be multiple merchandise sale locations throughout the venue — including inside!

Since that booth can only be accessed by concertgoers and is not visible to the public, there should be shorter lines.

Now you know.

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