Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
Morning OP. I go to the Download festival on my own every year and absolutely love it. Can do and see what I what and leave when I want. Plus, so many other people to talk to. |
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Im away at one now alone fir the reasons you have just described.
It was daunting the first time but its actually quite nice. Eat/drink when i fancy, switch stages/acts when i want, no losing people on toilet breaks etc. I can take the motorbike too so entry/exit is swift.
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I've gone to lots on my own. I can't NOT go if I can't find someone else to go.
The only downside, is that you can't have the "wasn't that bit really great" conversation after with anyone.
I went to see Tommy Emmanuel last week and he was AMAZING but non of my friends wanted to go. |
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Morning OP.
I go to gigs quite often on my own, and at first I was nervous but now it doesn't feel like a big deal.
I rarely strike up a conversation with someone, but I still enjoy myself as long as it's a band I really enjoy.
Mid August I'm going to one by myself!
What music/bands do you listen to OP? |
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I've been to a handful of gigs on my own, mainly due to liking some obscure stuff that isn't always the same as what my friends like. It can get a little boring waiting for the bands to start but other than that it's fine, I still get lost in the music once it starts. |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own.
Morning OP. I go to the Download festival on my own every year and absolutely love it. Can do and see what I what and leave when I want. Plus, so many other people to talk to. "
If blink 182 and pierce the veil are there next year I might have to do the same!! |
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"I've gone to lots on my own. I can't NOT go if I can't find someone else to go.
The only downside, is that you can't have the "wasn't that bit really great" conversation after with anyone.
I went to see Tommy Emmanuel last week and he was AMAZING but non of my friends wanted to go. "
Tommy is brilliant! Not seen him live but every time I see a video my jaw drops. |
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Nothing wrong with going somewhere alone, loads of folk miss out on a lot of experiences because they feel they should always have company. The idea that doing a thing alone makes you a loser somehow still prevails, but your own company is great too! I go to conventions alone, movies, shows, trips; I'm only missing out if I can't afford them, or if my anxiety is kicking my ass too hard. Doing things at 100% your own pace is liberating. Enjoy!
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I’ll be going to deftones at all points east by myself this year and it’s sometimes easier without all the hassle of being with people. Always end up talking to people, especially at metal gigs because it’s a friendlier atmosphere I find.
Shame people don’t have a decent taste in music now days 😂 |
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I haven’t been to a concert with someone for over 20 years now, it’s never stopped me going, but I do almost everything on my own anyway.
Different for a Lady of course, I have seen quite a few single Ladies at Concerts, never seen them get any hassle. |
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I went to a festival earlier on in the summer with my son, he abandoned me straight away and went of with his mates, for the first hour I thought this is going to be an awful 2 days. It wasn’t thou, I chatted to so many different people, danced with them. It ended up being absolutely brilliant. |
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I’d definitely go solo, especially if it’s a rare chance to see a band I like.
Mrs booked tickets to slaughter to prevail this year and had no idea what she’d actually done and got herself in for 
I’d of still gone if she backed out |
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It wouldnt bother me going to a gig solo, but I've always enjoyed it more with company.
We've a few lined up. A big emo cover night next week (FOB, MCR, GD & LB), Punk Rock Factory later this year and just bagged tickets for 30 Seconds to Mars at the O2 next spring.
PRF will be fun as some swinger friends of ours are mates with the band and we've had t-shirts specially printed for the night.
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
Ive never done a gig on my own but happily would, always get chatting to people any way.
If you want some company let me know, happily go to a gig with you! |
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Last one I went to was about 15 years ago, before smart phones were around and we all actually enjoyed the music, rather than holding a phone in the air trying to record the whole concert.......with guarantee that you'll probably never press play and watch it again.  |
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Live music is a tonic for the soul. Gigs mean too much to me for me to miss out on them just because nobody else wanted to go.
I always buy two tickets. If my wife doesn’t want to join me, I offer it around friends. If there’s no takers, I go alone. And I still have a great time. |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
I'm forever going to gigs on my own, I love it! |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
I love gigs on my own, meet some nice people generally or you dont and just enjoy the music.
Gigs I've been to on my own include
Def Leppard
The Wombats
Robbie Williams
Aerosmith
Maisie Peters
Take That |
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I used to go to loads but not anymore, as my teenage daughter has a sensitivity to load sounds and crowds, this as meant gig are a no go.
But in my younger days I did most festival and gigs, mainly for rock and metal bands.
These days I gat my kicks from standing in the front garden, calling kids that pass by slackers and in my day.... |
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By *ookie46Woman 1 week ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
Yes I went to Middlesbrough to see a stripped back hours set by one of my favourite artists in June and I’m going alone to see a tour date of his in Birmingham in November
If we always wait around for others life and opportunities can pass by so easily and quickly |
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By *avidNPMan 1 week ago
manchester |
"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
I have been to many gigs on my own. If you want to go to things don’t miss out just because you’re on your own. Once the music starts you won’t care who’s there with you. |
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By *avidNPMan 1 week ago
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"I’ve never been alone, I do a lot alone; travel, eat out, camp etc but not done a gig. I want to see my favourite singer at a festival this summer, I’m too chicken to go alone and no one to with"
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By *avidNPMan 1 week ago
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"Yes I went to Middlesbrough to see a stripped back hours set by one of my favourite artists in June and I’m going alone to see a tour date of his in Birmingham in November
If we always wait around for others life and opportunities can pass by so easily and quickly "
Tell us who it is please? |
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"I’ve never been alone, I do a lot alone; travel, eat out, camp etc but not done a gig. I want to see my favourite singer at a festival this summer, I’m too chicken to go alone and no one to with
I’m interested to know who that is? "
She’s called Rose Betts, she’s my chill out |
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I go and do things on my own all the time.
Life is short, way too short to be waiting around for other people.
Gigs are great places to meet new people into the same music as yourself.
Do it you'll not regret it. |
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"I’ve never been alone, I do a lot alone; travel, eat out, camp etc but not done a gig. I want to see my favourite singer at a festival this summer, I’m too chicken to go alone and no one to with
I’m interested to know who that is?
She’s called Rose Betts, she’s my chill out "
What kind of music does she do? |
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By *avidNPMan 1 week ago
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"I go and do things on my own all the time.
Life is short, way too short to be waiting around for other people.
Gigs are great places to meet new people into the same music as yourself.
Do it you'll not regret it. "
Well said |
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"I’ve never been alone, I do a lot alone; travel, eat out, camp etc but not done a gig. I want to see my favourite singer at a festival this summer, I’m too chicken to go alone and no one to with
I’m interested to know who that is?
She’s called Rose Betts, she’s my chill out
What kind of music does she do? "
She kind of Celtic folk, she’s just sounds magical to me |
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By *avidNPMan 1 week ago
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"I’ve never been alone, I do a lot alone; travel, eat out, camp etc but not done a gig. I want to see my favourite singer at a festival this summer, I’m too chicken to go alone and no one to with
I’m interested to know who that is?
She’s called Rose Betts, she’s my chill out
What kind of music does she do?
She kind of Celtic folk, she’s just sounds magical to me"
Ok I’m giving her a listen |
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By *ohn 66Man 1 week ago
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I've twice posted messages in the forums when I've wanted to see a band my gig buddies couldn't come with me.
Once with a couple, once with a bloke; I've ended up watching fairly obscure bands I love with other fans  |
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By *avidNPMan 1 week ago
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"I've twice posted messages in the forums when I've wanted to see a band my gig buddies couldn't come with me.
Once with a couple, once with a bloke; I've ended up watching fairly obscure bands I love with other fans "
Good for you |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
I go places on my own all the time because if I wait to find someone to go with I'd be waiting forever!!
Plus i'm autistic and hyperindependent so that helps. I just feel the fear and do it anyway. No regrets so far. |
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By *ornyguyMan 1 week ago
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I've been to plenty of concerts on my own and i don't feel like I'm missing out. I'm there to enjoy the music and can do that easily on my own. Often you can end up making friends with the people you're next to anyway.
I watch groups of people at concerts with their back to the stage, and constantly going to the bar and missing half of it, and I think youse would have been better going to the pub. |
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Not so much for gigs, but similarly I do the same for art galleries or art events (scheduled art exhibitions / displays, retrospectives).
Occasionally I take a forum chum or 'chumette' with me but I mostly explore all by myself. |
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By *ookie46Woman 1 week ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
"Yes I went to Middlesbrough to see a stripped back hours set by one of my favourite artists in June and I’m going alone to see a tour date of his in Birmingham in November
If we always wait around for others life and opportunities can pass by so easily and quickly
Tell us who it is please?"
He’s called Myles Smith |
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I regularly go to gigs alone - from stadium events to tiny pub gigs and everything in between.
Invariably I chat away to people there and I never feel lonely or like I'm standing out as being different.
I just get on and enjoy the performance, and go home so glad I went. You only regret the things you don't do!! |
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"Im away at one now alone fir the reasons you have just described.
It was daunting the first time but its actually quite nice. Eat/drink when i fancy, switch stages/acts when i want, no losing people on toilet breaks etc. I can take the motorbike too so entry/exit is swift.
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What music you like?"
Loud stuff mostly. 🤣 This is for I prevail. Ive booked 2 tickets and a hotel hopefully my friend can come if not im going anyway |
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Next two gigs for me are Faster Pussycat and the Hawklords. Both playing a local bikers bar to me. I'll be goihg on my own, but I'm there for the music. Doesn't bother me if I go on my own, to be honest
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I go to gigs all the time on my own, and I don't mind. The majority of gigs tend to be great in smaller venues, but there have been a few that have led to physical altercations. I'll be in Manchester in October 5th for Fear Factory and i'm toying with maybe going to see Ministry. |
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I know the feeling, I go to most gigs on my own. Occasionally with friends but our tastes don't cross too often. I'd rather go on my own, usually small venues in Manchester, rather than not seeing someone I like. |
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"Yes I went to Middlesbrough to see a stripped back hours set by one of my favourite artists in June and I’m going alone to see a tour date of his in Birmingham in November
If we always wait around for others life and opportunities can pass by so easily and quickly
Tell us who it is please?
He’s called Myles Smith "
He's got a great voice. Seen him live on telly |
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I go to every gig alone. I just either enjoy myself or get myself into some random group. Slaughter to prevail on Wednesday for me. Going alone. See if I'll be staying alone or joining some randoms lol |
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By *ookie46Woman 5 days ago
Deepest darkest Peru |
"Yes I went to Middlesbrough to see a stripped back hours set by one of my favourite artists in June and I’m going alone to see a tour date of his in Birmingham in November
If we always wait around for others life and opportunities can pass by so easily and quickly
Tell us who it is please?
He’s called Myles Smith
He's got a great voice. Seen him live on telly "
When I saw him in Boro he was so close I could have stroked his hair |
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By *ild_oatsMan 4 days ago
the land of saints & sinners |
I’ve been going to gigs and festivals on my own for years. Sometimes a friend comes with me but more often not.
I get to go to the gigs and festivals I want to go to and not have to worry about pleasing someone else because they don’t want to see that band or Artist etc….
It’s not a daunting as you think.
Being solo at these things is quite liberating and you often get to meet really interesting people who are equally there solo.
Coming up for the rest of this year I have single tickets for.
Death Cab for Cutie
Saint Etienne
Gene
Tunes in the Park
Little Orchard Cider Festival |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own.
Morning OP. I go to the Download festival on my own every year and absolutely love it. Can do and see what I what and leave when I want. Plus, so many other people to talk to.
If blink 182 and pierce the veil are there next year I might have to do the same!! "
I LOVE Blink!! I'll go with you!
Seen them once but would definitely see them again 🤘🏼 🧢 🎸 |
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By *avidNPMan 4 days ago
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own.
Morning OP. I go to the Download festival on my own every year and absolutely love it. Can do and see what I what and leave when I want. Plus, so many other people to talk to.
If blink 182 and pierce the veil are there next year I might have to do the same!!
I LOVE Blink!! I'll go with you!
Seen them once but would definitely see them again 🤘🏼 🧢 🎸 "
Blink 182 are awesome I saw them back in 2000 at Leeds fest |
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By *ily WhiteWoman 21 hours ago
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I actually prefer going to gigs on my own, especially if it's to see someone I really like...nobody blabbering in your ear while you're trying to listen, you can go and leave when you want, and it's much easier to mooch down towards the front. |
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By *og-ManMan 21 hours ago
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Its great not having to put up with anyone else's choices in music, seats or standing , having a drink and everything else that goes with a gig
I've flown to Vegas to the Sphere on my own to see U2 and absolutely loved it
If you like your own company its fine |
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"Unfortunately my taste in music is not shared by any of my good friends. I often see gigs id love to go to but no one to go with.
Anyone been to a gig on their own? Id have to travel to london, get a hotel etc that part wouldn't bother me so much but the actual gig might be a bit meh on my own. "
Ive done a few gigs on my own,and its pretty great!
Remember, everyone in the queue loves the band as much as you do(probably) GUARANTEE you'll soon get chatting and swapping stories. Go For It!! |
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