To go to a rave on my own?

Ihearttheprodigy · 2024-09-18T21:13:50+00:00

I've called it a rave as its literally going to be a rave - its the Prodigy!! The support acts are brill on their own merit. It's a very late finish. On my own. I'm middle aged. A mother of teenagers. I have a very professional corporate job. But I bloody love the Prodge. Every time they play this venue I've been to at least one of the nights and dragged a reluctant friend along. I have such a good time it genuinely lifts my mood for a very long time before and after. I was ridiculously excited, and felt really confident about going on my own but now I'm feeling a bit sad and pathetic ☹️ Will I look a state? Aibu to just re-sell my ticket? 😔

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Ihearttheprodigy · 23/07/2025 14:25

Crushed23 · 22/07/2025 23:34

@Ihearttheprodigyhow did you get on with this? Was it fine going alone? Is raving solo in Manchester safe?! I randomly bought tickets to a festival next year, also in Manchester, when they went on presale at a good price, because the footage and lineup of this year’s festival was incredible. I don’t know what came over me, I don’t even live in the UK anymore 😂 But I’m hoping to tag on a trip to see some family who live in the north of England and make a longer trip of it. Am I crazy to do this?!

It was AMAZING!! So glad i went.

I got adopted for the night by a group of youngsters in their early 20's who made sure I got a taxi at the end of the night before they sorted theirs out 🥹

you could just tell everyone was looking out for each other, it was bloody brilliant.

Probably helped that most of the younger ones were clearly off their faces on E's 🤣 but I dont judge!!

Not crazy at all id go to a festival on my own now after that experience for sure 😃

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Sweetpea59 · 23/07/2025 00:28

@NoraLuka im the same! I'm almost 60 & would love to go to a rave but none of my friends want to

Sweetpea59 · 23/07/2025 00:28

@NoraLuka im the same! I'm almost 60 & would love to go to a rave but none of my friends want to

Solocup · 23/07/2025 00:10

You’d better go, I’m gunna be strangely disappointed if you don’t 🤣

Crushed23 · 22/07/2025 23:34

@Ihearttheprodigyhow did you get on with this? Was it fine going alone? Is raving solo in Manchester safe?! I randomly bought tickets to a festival next year, also in Manchester, when they went on presale at a good price, because the footage and lineup of this year’s festival was incredible. I don’t know what came over me, I don’t even live in the UK anymore 😂 But I’m hoping to tag on a trip to see some family who live in the north of England and make a longer trip of it. Am I crazy to do this?!

Notmollybutdolly · 22/09/2024 11:01

U go girl !!!!!

Duckduckgoose24 · 21/09/2024 21:30

You've got me looking at concert listings now!

ComeOnThenFanny · 21/09/2024 20:43

A few good ones to look out for, for all you old ravers...

Reminisce in St Helens every September
90s Fest in Sheffield is a blast
Our House in Birmingham

All worth every penny, and full of people 'our age' 🤣

ComeOnThenFanny · 21/09/2024 20:41

HornyHornersPinger · 21/09/2024 20:12

If you're still a raver, you must know about the Sanctuary Forever events on 2nd and 9th November?
Will be 1st time I've been since 2000 😆

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I do indeed! But we are up north and we've already been to 4 this year so we need to calm it down a bit 😂
That's going to be awesome!

JaneIves · 21/09/2024 20:39

You will have a blast, you know you will. Always such energy with The Prodigy, and the way they remember Keith now is just perfect.
Your DH is being a bit of a dick about it all.
I'm in touching distance of 50, my DH is 60, might have to look into getting tickets! Not seen them live since Kieth sadly passed. We also do a few days raves a year too, the reunion ones like clockwork orange, Peach (got that in November, missed last weeks one)
House/dance music is both of our loves.
I was a raver, that sanctuary line up looks amazing! Proper Dreamscape/Helter Skelter stuff! Pretty sure World Dance are planning a reunion too.

thingymijigi · 21/09/2024 20:16

I love the prodigy. Def just go on your own. Nobody will notice or care if you're on your own and there will be plenty of others doing the same thing!
My friend in her 50's mainly goes to gigs on her own and I personally prefer going to clubs to dance on my own and have done it many times, even in my 40's!

HornyHornersPinger · 21/09/2024 20:12

ComeOnThenFanny · 21/09/2024 19:02

I'm 54 and dp is 49, and we go to about 4 raves a year. Fortunately, the older you get, the less of a shit you give about anyone else's opinion 🤣

I'm so glad you're going. You will have a whale of a time, you won't regret it. Like pp said, it's your tribe! They'll have to carry me off the dancefloor, I've still a few good years left in me yet!

If you're still a raver, you must know about the Sanctuary Forever events on 2nd and 9th November?
Will be 1st time I've been since 2000 😆

ComeOnThenFanny · 21/09/2024 19:09

Also OP - there are LOADS of old school rave events all the time. Make this the start of a new hobby! 🙌

ComeOnThenFanny · 21/09/2024 19:02

I'm 54 and dp is 49, and we go to about 4 raves a year. Fortunately, the older you get, the less of a shit you give about anyone else's opinion 🤣

I'm so glad you're going. You will have a whale of a time, you won't regret it. Like pp said, it's your tribe! They'll have to carry me off the dancefloor, I've still a few good years left in me yet!

Maddy70 · 21/09/2024 18:57

Ive done it several times. Youll have a ball. (Similar age!)

TeaAndTattoos · 21/09/2024 18:53

Ihearttheprodigy · 21/09/2024 08:42

Morning fellow ravers!!

Told him I got a ticket when they went on sale yesterday had it since wednesday actually DP

He's a bit pissed off and thinks I've wasted my money as now I'll "bottle it on the night"

Tbf I've never been anywhere like this on my own so it prob is a bit of a shock for him but in my middle age I'm finding a confidence I never knew I had. 😃

He is quite boring tbh but that's another thread. I still listen to old school house, Prodge (obvs), hip hop etc. which he thinks is weird. Kids say it's fire i'm going on my own, I think that means good??

I'm so giddy!! Come on The Prodge!!! 🤪

Good on you go and have a fab night your never too old to go to a rave and enjoy yourself ignore your DP your kids think your cool that’s all that matters pay no attention to what your DP thinks.

LittleMy77 · 21/09/2024 18:48

Ihearttheprodigy · 21/09/2024 08:42

Morning fellow ravers!!

Told him I got a ticket when they went on sale yesterday had it since wednesday actually DP

He's a bit pissed off and thinks I've wasted my money as now I'll "bottle it on the night"

Tbf I've never been anywhere like this on my own so it prob is a bit of a shock for him but in my middle age I'm finding a confidence I never knew I had. 😃

He is quite boring tbh but that's another thread. I still listen to old school house, Prodge (obvs), hip hop etc. which he thinks is weird. Kids say it's fire i'm going on my own, I think that means good??

I'm so giddy!! Come on The Prodge!!! 🤪

Good on you! He’s probably just jealous you’ve got the balls to do it. Don’t be surprised if you get snide remarks on the lead up to it and post the gig, but just ignore it.

I’ve found turning up a bit later than i would have done when I was with mates has been key for me not feeling out of place. I tend to find a spot slightly out of the main crowd but in it enough to not feel like a pillock dancing by myself. Enjoy!

Puppypower83 · 21/09/2024 12:48

Well done OP! I'm going on the Thursday!

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Ihearttheprodigy · 21/09/2024 08:42

Morning fellow ravers!!

Told him I got a ticket when they went on sale yesterday had it since wednesday actually DP

He's a bit pissed off and thinks I've wasted my money as now I'll "bottle it on the night"

Tbf I've never been anywhere like this on my own so it prob is a bit of a shock for him but in my middle age I'm finding a confidence I never knew I had. 😃

He is quite boring tbh but that's another thread. I still listen to old school house, Prodge (obvs), hip hop etc. which he thinks is weird. Kids say it's fire i'm going on my own, I think that means good??

I'm so giddy!! Come on The Prodge!!! 🤪

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Perihelion · 21/09/2024 01:57

Ah memories, first saw the Prodigy 30 years ago. Seen them several times since. Actually had AAA pass for one gig where my pal was the drum tech for their support act, the foo fighters. 😂 Kind of wish the memories weren't so fuzzy

NoBinturongsHereMate · 21/09/2024 01:44

Going out for an evening on your own isn't a problem. Sounds like your partner is, though. I've been to gigs on my own, and travelled round the world on my own. All my DP's ever said is 'Have fun, when do you expect to be back.'

Please go, and prove him wrong.

TofuTart · 21/09/2024 01:33

Ihearttheprodigy · 19/09/2024 13:58

I told him earlier I was thinking of going on my own, just to test the water.

Apparently it will be too unsafe🙄. So I said well I'm going to get a ticket, does he want to come and protect me? He said no. I said no problem ill get just the one, I'll be fine don't worry everyone's cool at their gigs, and he said ill chicken out when it comes to paying.

😬

I can't wait!!! 🤩

Just as long as you don't "chicken out when it comes to paying" get it bought and go enjoy yourself! 🙂

user47 · 20/09/2024 22:02

I saw them in Sydney in 1998 - amazing, just awesome. Go, rave for me!

MidnightBlossom · 20/09/2024 22:01

YANBU. Well jel.

If they play Death of the Prodigy Dancers I'll be there in spirit dancing my tights off like a loon. I'm sure there's an old lightstick or two still kicking around the bottom of my parents' chest freezer 😂

PiggieWig · 20/09/2024 21:58

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