To go to a concert alone ?

[simplyredder]

In August Tom Jones (he is my guilty pleasure ) is playing Edinburgh summer sessions.
Obviously in Edinburgh and I live in Newcastle.
Nobody wants to come with me.
I really want to go
Shall I go ?
Book a hotel and come back the next morning.
It's outside and standing so I'm thinking I can just mingle in the crowd.
Or am I looser ?

This is totally inspiring. I regret having missed several bands because I felt self-conscious being alone. Never again!

Currently on the way to concert alone as a friend pulled out last minute and we couldn't resell the tickets. Previous though I've been to 3 concerts on my own. I dont mind it. I talk to different people make friends and then dont see them again. 😂😂
Have to admit, the first one I went too I was a little concerned. Again it was because same friend pulled out last minute. (She doesn't do this a lot, both times are exceptional circumstances) I really enjoyed it and it actually gave me loads of confidence.

Ha! Kindred spirit - I have a thread on chat about going and seeing Michael Franti!!!!

More of a loser if you miss out because others didnt want to go. I mean I dont think you are a loser regardless but why wouldn't you do something you would love to do just because your friends dont want to. Go, enjoyed it, fingers cross it isnt cancelled by that point.

Make sure you check hotels, the festival is on so they'll be busy and more expensive than usual.

I love gigs on my own. Stand where I want, move / get a drink / leave as I want. No searching for friend in crowd. Generally going to be like minded people so has always felt safe and if I want to dance about like loon or get all overexcited fan I can without feeling self conscious. DH isn't a dancer so if he comes he stands and sways about a bit while I dance about but I would feel awkward if it were a mate. I would rather go on my own than with someone who isn't much of a fan, unless I know they'll love it and join in once there. There are lots of gigs I regret not going to, and none I wish I hadn't bothered with. Go!

Hotels are looking very expensive
Cheapest I can find on princess street is £285 a night
I don't fancy walking back to a hotel a bit further afield on my own so want as close as possible.

I keep telling myself you will never see these people again anyway so even if they did think anything it wouldn't matter.
As you can tell I'm so self conscious

I’ve been to a few on my own, and a few I’ve met up with fans from their Internet forum, I always enjoy it, go and have fun!

If your saw someone on their own, do you judge them??? I'm guessing not. Just do it 😁

I go on my own all the time, people generally friendly and will chat to you, after all you instantly have something in common. Going to one on Thurs (wonder if it’s the same one as @CrazylazyJane) and Saturday seeing the same band. Go.

Omg i seen the script last weekend. They were amazing!!!!!!! I remember chatting to afew people around me. Very friendly fanbase! Go for it!!!!!!

Ooh do it OP. I'm sure you'll love it! About 18 months ago I discovered that not one,but two tribute bands for my favourite band of all time were playing in the same town,on consecutive nights. The town was about 100 miles from where I live,so I booked a hotel for 3 nights,starting on the night before,and coming home the day after the second gig. I hadn't had a holiday that year in 2018,so it was my treat to myself! I had a brilliant time,even though I was by myself.

Oh do it OP, I'm sure you'll love it! In August 2018 I discovered that in November that year,there was going to be not just one;but two tribute bands for my favourite group of all time,playing gigs on two consecutive nights. It was in a town about 120 miles from where I live,so,not having had a holiday that year,I decided to make a mini-break of it. I booked into a hotel for 3 nights,starting from the night before the first gig,and checking out on the day after the second one. I had a brilliant time and really enjoyed myself. Admittedly,I am very happy with my own company,so maybe it wouldn't suit everyone. But if you are comfortable with being by yourself,go for it!

Somebody asks this every week. Of course, you can go on your own!
I saw him a couple of years ago and he is still good fun. And Edinburgh is a fabulous city for exploring on your own' lots of nice little cafés and restaurants. Don't rush back next morning. Make a weekend of it and enjoy it.

@WeCameToDance I've been to see Frank Turner on my own too! Great guy and great performer. Are you in Solo Armada?

@simplyredder Do it! Life is too short and you may not get another chance. I go solo to gigs a lot. I understand you feel self conscious now but you really won't once you get there and he's on stage. As others have said, I actually prefer it now. Other than not having someone to "save my spot" when I go for a pee, I prefer not having anyone else to think about. I can stand where I want and dance badly!

I go to classical music concerts on my own and it’s fine.

I once tried eating in a restaurant on my own, out of necessity and it wasn’t fine at all. I absolutely hated every minute of it.

"Hotels are looking very expensive
Cheapest I can find on princess street is £285 a night"

That's because the Edinburgh festivals are on in August, prices are ridiculous. Loads of people about during August though and Edinburgh centre is small and safe. No need to be on Princes Street itself, depending on budget would suggest anything from a B&B or budget hotel anywhere in the New Town or on a low budget SYHA does single rooms at a student residence in Cowgate, Google SYHA Edinburgh metro.

My friend and I are seeing him at the end of June in Telford. Get tickets and meet us

Go by yourself. You will probably have a great time and meet some new people!
I'm in my 20s and wouldn't let it stop me!

Why not? I've done it a lot. I went to see Leonard Cohen on my own in Amsterdam.

@Slatkater I'm going to see an Australian band in London.

I used to really like Gene Pitney's voice. I had no one who would come to a concert with me. It was a surprise to everyone that i even wanted to go. I was into hard core dance.

I did eventually persuade a friend at the time to come with me. He was coming to my home city around my birthday. He died, on tour in Cardiff , the concert before our one.

After that, i started going to things by myself. Age gave me the confidence, as well. No one knows that you are alone, even at the bar, because you can't always get seats together. Likewise at garden festivals, people split up.

I love my solo trips. No compromising, doing exactly what i want.

simplyredder, Edinburgh is really safe to walk around, even at night. Don't worry about walking back to a hotel. I stayed on Regent Terrace, one time, which is a quiet walk out, but always felt safe.