concert alone???

LegacyUser

this is not a big problem and i might have put it in the wrong area but my fave singing artist is comeing to play in Dublin early next year, and i really wanna go id usually have a friend to come along but there all gone travelling the world, so im just wondering is there any web sites you can meet other people who like the same music as you instead off going to the concert alone its in the 02 so id find it a bit nerve recking going by myself any ideas???? thank you

karaokeman

Nothing's wrong with going to concerts alone.

It can actually become quite normal when you get to my age. I am 20 and as I get older I see more and more people who don't really care what anyone thinks about them.

It would be morely people when your in your mid-teens that would think of you as a loner for going to a concert on your own because at that age its the "done thing" to go in groups. This is not as much the case as you mature because when you look at the wider context, people leave the country on their own, people go to colleges where none of their friends will be attending. The amount of life opportunities people experience on their own far outweighs that of when your young.

If your going to a concert on your own, what I would recommend is that you have a lift home organised. If thats sorted there is nothing else really you need to worry about.

I'm actually going to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Katy Perry next month and possibly Noel Gallagher the following sunday on my own and I couldn't be more excited about any of the three whether I had a friend with me or not. I know that from the moment I'm standing in the queue outside the O2 for the RHCP and Katy, I will be meeting many more people who are also fans and possibly like more of the same music that I do.

What would be worse would be for you to miss the concert and why because none of your friends can appreciate the good music you listen to? There are no two ways about it, if you want to go to the gig by all means do so. Don't let other people get you down, you will have the night of your life and won't have to worry about another person taking too long to get ready and arriving at the O2 just when you've missed your favourite song.

I say go to the gig and enjoy. In life we only regret the things we didn't do, not the things we did.

Colonel Panic

I enjoy gigs more by myself. Drink less, stand where I like, don't have to talk with friends during music. No one really notices or cares that you're there by yourself.

Justask

There is a group that meets up just for the purpose of going to concerts and gigs, Im not sure if it ok to name them if a mod could let me know.

They are all really friendly and you would be made feel very welcome.

Taltos

Justask - thanks for holding back on that website.

OP - the music forum may be a better place to ask for this information.
Unfortunately they do not allow anonymous posting so I am unable to move this thread there.
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Big Bag of Chips

I went to Croke Park on my own for a concert during the summer. I had a ball!

ABajaninCork

I've been to concerts on my own. If I want to see a band, then a small thing like no-one to go with won't stand in my way!

I once drove 50 miles to see UB40. All on my own. Danced up a storm, talked to people and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Blinding night!!:D

Go for it. You won't be sorry!!

Overheal

I've been to concerts with friends and honestly I end up not giving a **** - I'll split out and do my own thing, find my own spot, etc.

The only way I know we've been to the same concert is we walk in and walk out at the same time. Beyond that the starship enterprise could have beamed them up to have tea with captain kirk for 2 and half hours for all I know.

lordgoat

Post a thread over in Gigs/Events about the concert and see if many people are going.

I've gone to loads of gigs on my own. It's not that bad.

livinsane

If my favourite artist in the world was playing, I'd rather see them alone!
No interruptions, you can really enjoy the music.
And you've got at least one thing in common with everyone in the room/stadium so you should have no bother chatting to people.
You'll be glad you went!

LegacyUser

OP, I faced a similar dilemma to you earlier this year. I really wanted to go to a show in the O2 and had nobody to bring. So I decided not to let it deter me, bit the bullet and went alone. And you know what, I really enjoyed it. I did feel a little bit self-conscious when queuing up outside but to tell the truth, everyone else around me was too busy chatting to notice. I had my phone with me to play with so that helped a bit. When the show was over, I left alongside the main crowd of people and walked briskly up along the quays and back to where I was staying. This was during the summer so it wouldn't have been so dark (I'm a woman btw). I could of course have booked a taxi but didn't feel the need to do it. Being by myself didn't spoil my experience of the show one bit. I'd certainly do it again.

saraocallaghan

Hi OP. I know the feeling. I went to see My Chemical Romance in the o2 in February by myself because the only other person I know who would possibly go with me lived in London. I had a ball! I met people in the queue and we chatted and got to know each other and we ended up hanging around the place together for the whole night, dancing and singing. It was a blast. I can only say don't be afraid to talk to people outside. You'll end up never seeing them again so just have fun. This is a concert you want to go to. Don't let having no one to go with hold you back.

LegacyUser

thanks for all the replys it looks like il be going alone...... still il hopefully enjoy it!!