Yes.

If you're talking about the bands that turn away from performances of the previous band in order to "lock-in" and not get distracted or psych-ed out......then yes I've seen it.

It's becoming more of a thing here in the houston area.

I personally hate it. It's not even those bands that are on the "bubble" that might be one spot away from making finals, or advancing.......it's state-level contest finalists who do it.

Did I mention I hate it??? LOL

You are presenting an incredibly disrespectful and snob-ish vibe when you do that. No matter what your intention with doing it, that's the negative perception you're putting out there. At the VERY least, you should show some respect to the group in front of you. Everyone works their butts off to put on a great performance. Can we show a little decency and support for those efforts to all bands and face them while waiting?

And with the psyche-out thing.........Come on. If your band is THAT fragile, then you've made some MAJOR mis-teaching steps along the way.

Sorry, struck a nerve.......I hate it. lol