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AIBU?

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WIBU to go to a concert alone?

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crashdoll · 23/05/2012 18:30

There's a concert I really want to go to and I've found one ticket on ebay. It's expensive and no one else wants to go anyway. WIBU to go alone? It's at the London O2 arena and it's a fairly long journey for me. My friends think I'm sad a bit silly but I'm not sure. I'm 50:50. So, I put it to you, good people of MN.

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swooosh · 23/05/2012 18:32

Depends on what the concert is I think? Also is it standing or seated?

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crashdoll · 23/05/2012 18:33

It's seated and I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that it's Westlife.

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Noqontrol · 23/05/2012 18:34

If I really wanted to go I would go. YANBU.

GobblersKnob · 23/05/2012 18:34

I have, to a concert that was standing.

I met some nice people and we all went for a drink afterwards. It depends on who you are going to see, I went to see someone with a very loyal fan base so there is always a really good vibe anyway.

I have been to many gigs alone and lost everyone I went with and only met up again at the end anyway

Mutt · 23/05/2012 18:34

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Noqontrol · 23/05/2012 18:35

Oh, if it was west life then I take back what I said, tee hee. YABVVVU

GobblersKnob · 23/05/2012 18:35

Massive at Westlife.

Fuck it though, if you want to go, go.

Shame it's seated, but do it anyway.

IamtheZombie · 23/05/2012 18:36

Zombie says GO and have a wonderful time.

After Zombie was widowed and before she met DZH, she went to several concerts on her own. She had to travel to get to them. She'd do it again in a heartbeat if she found herself alone again.

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crashdoll · 23/05/2012 18:37

I can't stand due to severe rheumatoid arthritis in my feet, so I have to be seated or at least have the option of it. I think that's why I'm a bit nervous, if I was standing, I think it'd be easier to go with the flow.

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Winkcat · 23/05/2012 18:37

Go. I went to see Leonard Cohen on my own, and had an amazing time!

alphabite · 23/05/2012 18:38

I'd go with you!

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crashdoll · 23/05/2012 18:39

I thought most people would have figured it was something like Westlife or I'd have admitted it in the OP.

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IWishIWasSheRa · 23/05/2012 18:39

Westlife?! I've a good mind to click 'report'...!

To be honest, I'm all for doing what you want to do, if it were me I'd probably go for it and then feel lonely and wish I hadn't! But you know yourself and I've met loads of people at gigs who've come alone and we've had a blast with them.
Westlife.......

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crashdoll · 23/05/2012 18:42

Hehe, I knew I'd get judged for admitting it was Westlife. In my defence, I'm only 24 and reliving my pre/early teen years before it's time to settle down and be a grown up.

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chocoroo · 23/05/2012 18:46

I've never been to a gig alone, but would do so if necessary for people like TT or Robbie. I really don't like Westlife but I would totally go if I were you.

Been to loads of shows at festivals alone though. Met up with mates afterwards and usually had a cracking time alone in the middle of the crowd

HmmThinkingAboutIt · 23/05/2012 18:46

I'm a veteran of many many gigs on my own. I never ever regretted it. I often enjoyed it more than going with others who did so and weren't as interested. Why should I miss out cos everyone else is a miserable bastard. Gigs are sociable things were you often get talking to complete strangers and have a whale of a time with them.

You are however BVVU in wanting to go and see Westlife. Especially since you trying to make friends endure it. You should be embarrassed and ashamed! go and enjoy yourself you silly whatsit

PurplePidjin · 23/05/2012 18:47

Do it. You'll be far more pissed off with yourself for missing it than if you have your purse half inched/whatever!

alphabite · 23/05/2012 18:50

I'd go for it. I've not been to a concert by myself but I have on occasion been to the theatre and cinema by myself.

DorothyGherkins · 23/05/2012 18:50

I seem to have completely different tastes to other people, so throughout my life I ve gone to the theatre, cinema and to gigs on my own. I love it - no one to distract you, you can just thoroughly enjoy the experience. Have a nice meal before or after as well, make it a really good day out! Enjoy !

Mrsrobertduvall · 23/05/2012 18:51

winkcat. I went to see LC alone too as no one would go with me!
We shall go together next time.

Alameda · 23/05/2012 18:51

it would feel quite weird if you were truly alone there in the O2, but there will probably be LOADS of others

dobby2001 · 23/05/2012 18:56

Well I wanted to go and see ultravox back in the 80s and couldn't as no cash - just found out they are touring again in September and went straight online and bought tickets - no idea if anyone will want to come along - DH definatly wont , but I don't give a monkeys - I can always sell on the spares and chat to likeminded fans on the night

SweetTheSting · 23/05/2012 19:01

Have done it, loved it, will continue to do lit.Why wouldn't you?

Haggisfish · 23/05/2012 19:04

YANBU. I go to gigs on my own alll the time as DP doesn't like same music. it's great.

footphobic · 23/05/2012 19:08

I took my daughter to see Westlife at the O2 last Sat, she's loved them for years and it was her birthday treat...I love concerts (though I feel I should point out I went on a purely accompanying basis only) .It was a really fun show, good vibe, if I was in your situation I would definitely go alone...no one would even know you were alone tbh, I often find people friendly and chatty at concerts...just get up and have a good old dance and sing along and you'll have a great time and be glad you went. We were lucky to have great seats, we were sat a couple of rows in from of Boy George and Louis Walsh and Westlife families

I've found it's often all seated at the O2. I really like it as a venue...we're 2.5hrs away and doesn't bother me in the slightest to travel it for a good concert...but if you are driving, park near the exit and reverse into your space otherwise you will never get out.

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