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Scissor Sisters tonight ... suddenly going solo

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bluesky9 · 24/05/2025 17:18

I've had tickets booked for ages to go and Scissor Sisters tonight. Plan was to grab some food first and then onto the concert. Friend has had to pull out last minute- no fault of hers. I still want to go. Can a 50 year old eat out and go to the concert alone? AIBU to think I can still go and have a great night? There's no emergency on friends part by the way. Her Dad had a fall this morning, is home and ok apart from understandably shaken. She doesn't want to leave him alone. I would do the same

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MaggieBsBoat · 27/06/2025 06:20

I was at a gig alone a few weeks ago and I was surrounded by people who were also alone! I love it!

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bluesky9 · 25/05/2025 17:21

I'm so glad I did it. Onwards and upwards now. I'll definitely do it again.

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Pancakeflipper · 25/05/2025 16:27

Oooh I love Alison GoldFrapp - what a joy.

BIWI · 25/05/2025 16:07

Cancel the cheque @HRTQueen!

HRTQueen · 25/05/2025 15:12

go you will have a great time. I went to see Van Morrison on my own as my friend was unable to attend it was great

and Scissor Sisters are brilliant live really enjoyed the concert I went to

OatFlatWhiteForMe · 25/05/2025 14:23

Nicola Robert’s joined them in Manchester. Who was it last night?

WhineAndWine1 · 25/05/2025 14:22

I remember reading an article in cosmo about the table for one fear when I was about 17ish I’m now 40. I thought back then it was nonsense I take myself out all the time for dinner, cinema and the theatre. I’m about to go on a solo holiday in 4 weeks and I’m excited. Please don’t be put off by being solo x

Clockpic · 25/05/2025 14:20

I was widowed at 50 and all of a sudden had no one to go to things with. Learning to go by myself has been liberating. There's a sense of peace/calm that comes over me when I go on my own, know I'm OK on my own and there's no one else to consider.

maddening · 25/05/2025 14:18

We were there last night too - it was an excellent show and thought leeds arena was great too

BIWI · 25/05/2025 14:15

Yes, she opened the show at the O2 - but we also had special guests Self Esteem and Sir Ian McKellen performing with them, which was amazing.

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bluesky9 · 25/05/2025 14:14

@BIWIit was Alison Goldfrapp. Really was t familiar with her at all, but she complemented them really well and set the night up brilliantky

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dudsville · 25/05/2025 13:46

I love threads like these, it's given my day a little boost. Glad you had a good time @bluesky9. That 1st SS album was on my play list for about a decade, so much fun!

Spinachpastapicker · 25/05/2025 13:44

I’m delighted you had a great time. I do things by myself too and always enjoy it.

BIWI · 25/05/2025 13:38

@Pickledpoppetpickle cancel the cheque

Damnloginpopup · 25/05/2025 13:37

Take your mama

Pickledpoppetpickle · 25/05/2025 13:36

Well, this 54 year old takes at least one trip a year on her own so yes, it’s fine. No one will notice, let alone care.

BIWI · 25/05/2025 13:01

At the 02 on Friday, as soon as they came on stage everyone stood up!

CalamityGanon · 25/05/2025 12:26

@bluesky9But who decided that a Scissor Sister’s gig be all seated? Paul Heaton’s demographic is older and he never has all seated gigs. Having said that it’s the only gig I’ve ever been to where everyone stood up as soon as the came on, stayed standing up and no one complained!

CalamityGanon · 25/05/2025 11:37

@bluesky9Wasn’t it just! Jake’s solo stuff is brilliant too as are his solo performances. Huge Paul Heaton fan also and seen him (several times) at Leeds too and as well as numerous other places.

BIWI · 25/05/2025 10:53

Hurrah! So glad you went and enjoyed it.

Who were the special guests?

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bluesky9 · 25/05/2025 10:49

It was amazing!

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Jasrun · 24/05/2025 18:31

I holiday and do most things alone. It’s absolutely fine. Enjoy

Callmebaroness · 24/05/2025 18:25

bluesky9 · 24/05/2025 18:25

Thanks all. I'm rolling my eyes at myself to be honest! Just having a post concert beer at The Ship with a lovely couple of strangers. I'm going in with the aim of a fabulous night! I don't recognise myself from a few years back - post lockdown, when I did the same thing. I've pulled myself together ( no big girl knickers required) and I'm off in. I'll report back

I'm glad you have gone. Can't wait to hear all about it!

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bluesky9 · 24/05/2025 18:25

Thanks all. I'm rolling my eyes at myself to be honest! Just having a post concert beer at The Ship with a lovely couple of strangers. I'm going in with the aim of a fabulous night! I don't recognise myself from a few years back - post lockdown, when I did the same thing. I've pulled myself together ( no big girl knickers required) and I'm off in. I'll report back

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CMOTDibbler · 24/05/2025 18:24

I’m 52 and going to a gig on my own this week (on a converted cargo ship which will be interesting), and I can’t wait! No one else to worry about as I try to get front and centre either

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