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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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ApricotFlan · 24/05/2025 18:20

After missing one too many gigs I really wanted to see because I didn’t know anyone else who wanted to go, I decided it was time to get over it and stop missing out. No one else will give a second thought to the fact you’re on your own! So go, enjoy the music and have a great time 😀

I’m jealous you’re getting to see the Scissor Sisters!

Disturbia81 · 24/05/2025 18:14

I’ve done loads of gigs solo, gives you more chance to just be in the music. Have fun 🩷

Squigface · 24/05/2025 18:12

Hell yes you can!! Have an amazing time! X

Goodbiscuits · 24/05/2025 18:00

Definitely don’t miss it! I went last night and it was fantastic

Clearinguptheclutter · 24/05/2025 17:57

Yep. Last week I went with a friend to see Kylie. Obvs it was great to go with her but I had wanted someone to go with- once there I realised it would have been perfectly ok to have been there alone

the only downside would be not being able to “debrief” after. I’d want to tell someone how it went!

Arlanymor · 24/05/2025 17:55

Wear red lipstick, enjoy the freedom of going solo and report back please!

You’ll have an epic time, I promise, and next time you hear a Scissor Sisters song on the radio you will be transported back to the time when you went out and were a bold, confident lady doing your own thing. Have fun!

OysterSatin · 24/05/2025 17:55

McCartneyOnTheHeath · 24/05/2025 17:20

Can a 50 year old eat out and go to the concert alone?

No, sorry, this is not allowed at all. 🙄

Yes, I think there’s something in the bye-laws. No hawking, begging, or 50-year-old women going for a night out without a chaperone.

Missedthis · 24/05/2025 17:55

I’m jealous.

I love the Scissor Sisters.

<angles for the spare ticket>

😂

BIWI · 24/05/2025 17:54

Make sure you’ve got your sequins on

BobbyBiscuits · 24/05/2025 17:54

Definitely. Something like that as well, it's really upbeat and dancey, so the crowd will probably be really up for it and fun.

If you've got a spare ticket you should try and give it away on a scissor sisters fan page?

Otherwise just go along and enjoy it! I saw them when they first started playing the UK many years ago and it was great. I'm sad that Ana has left though! X

Mynewnameis · 24/05/2025 17:53

I saw 3 concerts on my own last year. Sometimes get lucky with friendly neighbours . I imagine ss will be a friendly gig

BIWI · 24/05/2025 17:52

… oh, and I’m 65, so no need to think you’re too old! Grin

BIWI · 24/05/2025 17:52

Barabajagal · 24/05/2025 17:21

We were there last night. Do not miss it! They’re brilliant and everyone is really friendly. Jake Shears is just the best front man. I think he might have been Tigger in a past life.

I was there last night too! It was fantastic.

Go @bluesky9 - you will really enjoy it.

Tana433 · 24/05/2025 17:52

OP Im 52 and i go to concerts by myself all the time. I love it. You are there with people who love the singer/group just as much as you and just want to have a great night of singing and dancing. Live music is one of the things i absolutely love participating in although, to be fair i always stay in a local hotel overnight afterwards so im not travelling on the trains alone late at night.

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bluesky9 · 24/05/2025 17:51

Also, thanks for all of your experiences of going it alone. I will be proud of myself by the end of the night. I'll definitely report back on their utter fabulousness

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bluesky9 · 24/05/2025 17:49

Thanks all. I know I'm being ridiculous, especially as I did it at the same venue seeing Paul Heaton a few years ago. I know I can do it and will love it, but you know when your confidence suddenly abandons you?!

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Liondoesntsleepatnight · 24/05/2025 17:46

Go. I went to the theatre on my own last week. Was great

GinToBegin · 24/05/2025 17:45

A few months ago, DP, DM and I went for lunch in a very fancy restaurant. At the next table was a young woman lunching on her own. She was groomed to the heavens, absolutely stunning, she had all the courses, a glass of wine or two, and she absolutely owned it. It was none of my business, of course, but it honestly made me happy to see her doing her own thing confidently (whether she felt it, or not is maybe debatable) and on her own terms.

OP, I know doing things solo can feel like a challenge, but please, go, enjoy, eat and dance and have a brilliant time. You’ve got this.

Potatowonkeyes · 24/05/2025 17:44

I done this last night and it WAS THE BEST! GO FOR IT!

RosieLeaLovesTea · 24/05/2025 17:42

Definitely!!!! Go and have a great night! 😊😊

EleanorRavenclaw · 24/05/2025 17:42

I saw Stevie Nicks last year on my own. The lady next to me was on her own too so worked out quite well. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to I loved it.

Mmmcheese89 · 24/05/2025 17:41

If I'd had more notice I'd have bitten your hand off for that ticket. I'm not far away.

Hope you have a brilliant night. X

KrisAkabusi · 24/05/2025 17:41

FFS! Of course you can.

FutureCatMum · 24/05/2025 17:39

I understand your reluctance. I’m thinking of doing this in a couple of weeks at another concert I’ve had a ticket to since before I was single. It’s nerve wracking doing things solo when you’re not used to it. Go and have a great time, and come back with any tips!

GreyCarpet · 24/05/2025 17:37

Of course you can!

I'm 51 and I'm going to a gig tonight on my own.

I often do.

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