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To go to a concert alone

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bob1985 · Yesterday 21:45

Theres a concert I’d really like to go to next year.

However, none of my friends/family are interested in going. I’m tempted to go myself. AIBU..my friend seems to think it would be crazy

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Inwhitelights · Yesterday 22:16

Ignore your friends! I go to gigs on my own as I refuse to miss out… and I prefer it… no one else to think about… just you, the music, the artist and a room full of thousands of people enjoying the same thing! It’s an incredible experience. Please do it! No one bats an eyelid.. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

Autumnalhibernationisthedream · Yesterday 22:17

Did this fit the first time last year and it was my best concert! Didn’t have to look around to see if whoever I was with was enjoying themselves (great time when they are, awful when they look bored!) and just sang along with the crowd. Very special night

FairViewRosie25 · Yesterday 22:17

Yep they are very good

macshoto · Yesterday 22:17

Why on earth not - I do it quite often…

Katewashere · Yesterday 22:18

I did that a couple of years ago to see my favourite artist. I didn’t really want to go with others who weren’t as into it as me. One of my favourite (if not most) favourite gigs. Go for it x

Dartmoorcheffy · Yesterday 22:19

Do it. Ive been doing it since my teens and im in my 50s now. Great way to meet new people too.

Inwhitelights · Yesterday 22:19

bob1985 · Yesterday 22:10

Ok you’ve convinced me i’m not mad! I’m doing it!

They said it’s a social thing so most folks would be with someone. Said they would feel out of place

It’s impossible to feel out of a place in a big room full of people who are all there for the same reason you are!!

FancyKitten · Yesterday 22:19

bob1985 · Yesterday 22:10

Ok you’ve convinced me i’m not mad! I’m doing it!

They said it’s a social thing so most folks would be with someone. Said they would feel out of place

Fine for them to feel that way, that’s them.

You don’t have to, though! Enjoy the gig!

angelasim · Yesterday 22:20

I happily go alone. Enjoy!

Inwhitelights · Yesterday 22:20

bob1985 · Yesterday 22:10

Ok you’ve convinced me i’m not mad! I’m doing it!

They said it’s a social thing so most folks would be with someone. Said they would feel out of place

Who is the artist? I was at The Script on Saturday on my own, was incredible!!!

FairViewRosie25 · Yesterday 22:22

Always find fellow fans to team up with. Early Bruce gigs when we queued up for the pit still in touch with lots around the world. Even walking to gigs from the hotel/train station buddy up with people

DontStopMe · Yesterday 22:23

I go to lots on my own when I don't know anyone else who wants to go. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

Fupoffyagrasshole · Yesterday 22:25

I went to the system of a down concert in The summer alone and I ended up hanging out with a big group I started chatting to before it started and we had so much fun!

I’ve since started to go to lots of things alone and I’ve no problems doing it

socialdilemmawhattodo · Yesterday 22:28

Just go! I do when I can. Chat away to anyone near me! Sorry if that has been anyone on this thread, but I take the view i am there with other enthusiasts.

connie26 · Yesterday 22:32

I've done it twice and will be doing it again in March. I had a wonderful time! No need to be worried OP, you'll be fine.

sugarapplelane · Yesterday 22:35

Do it!! Better alone than with someone not really enjoying themselves. Your friend may feel out of place, but she’s not you is she. Go and have some fun

StAmelia · Yesterday 22:37

You might enjoy it more, you don't have to care if someone is enjoying it or logistics!

ZenNudist · Yesterday 22:40

I've been to concerts alone. My friends do the same. Sometimes you can twicket or viagogo a lone ticket for someone selling a face value ticket.

I often can't justify the ££££ of 2 extortionate priced tickets for a midweek night out with DH plus babysitter costs so go alone.

I can always find friends to go to theatre but gigs are personal. It's much more likely that I'd really like something and my friends or DH not so much. So I'd go alone.

ZenNudist · Yesterday 22:41

Also a gig is easy to be alone at. You can talk to other fans about the act, grab a drink, position yourself in the crowd, plus once the support act starts you aren't talking anyway.

UnderThePressure · Yesterday 23:10

I go to gigs on my own a lot and really enjoy it.
The only thing I tend to do is not get there too early as I feel a bit awkward otherwise, trying to fill the time.
When you have someone with you you can have a chat etc.

Jumpingthruhoops · Today 00:56

I've been to several on my own and had the best time! Fact is, tickets are so expensive now, a person needs to really want to see someone to justify the expense; these days it's often not just asking a friend to find 20 quid! I appreciate this, so go alone.

LaughingArmadillo · Today 01:46

You could always join fan Facebook groups or similar and ask if anyone wants to meet up

tigger1001 · Today 05:53

I've done lots of gigs on my own and have booked one for next year on my own too. Don't share my music taste with my friends and don't want to miss out.

I really enjoy them on my own. Don't need to worry that the other person is bored etc and can just enjoy the experience

socks1107 · Today 06:07

I’ve been to loads on my own, it’s great fun I would go!

MidlifeMiseryGuts · Today 06:08

Do it! Nobody will notice, let alone have a view on it. Most gigs are also 38 per cent blokes on their own. You definitely won’t be the only solo person.

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