Would you go to a concert on your own?

FatVonD

miss_independent wrote: »

Around 60 miles... Any tips on knowing if it was a genuine ticket?

Get them to walk to the turnstiles with you then only hand your money over once you know it's genuine.

I was at a sold-out gig last night (admittedly at a much smaller venue and there were no touts) and the doorman knew who was looking for tickets and who was selling and was pointing them in the direction of each other.

At a bigger venue just look for people approaching touts to sell tickets and tell them you're looking to buy. The touts will be offering them less than face value so if you offered them face value they'd be delighted. It seems in any crowd of gig-going friends there's always one person that can't make it at the last minute!

The time we got them less than face value was Green Day at Wembley. I'd bought tickets off a friend for my DS and DSS and we'd taken them there and were walking away to find a pub to sit in until it was time to pick them up. I just said to a tout that we'd dropped our kids off and if he was going to go home with unsold tickets, we would buy them off him cheap and he asked us just to make him an offer there and then. Probably best not to look desperate to go, if you look old enough to have kids tell them you've dropped yours off and are just killing time

Ladyhawk

I went to see the Chili Peppers on my own. It wasn't as much fun as when I saw them with friends but it was absolutely fine.

VestanPance

I've been to hundreds of gigs on my own locally and those I've had to travel to. Never been an issue for me. I'm used to it as very few of my friends share my taste in music.

cottyh24

I've been to a number of gigs on my own. Husband and mates aren't into some of the bands I am so I go by myself. I've even abandoned my husband on holiday in LA to go and see the Killers at the Hollywood Bowl. Go for it, you'll only regret it if you don't.

Try the legit ticket resale sites too, at least then you know you're covered if there are problems with the tickets.

pixo

I don't have any experience of going to concerts by myself.. but did manage to get some for me and a friend with o2's presale (and it only took 2 hours :l)!

but...

This was put on Beyonce's facebook earlier:

"Hello Fellow Fans,
We have had some good news also bad news we can now say we are SOLD out for this year's Concert tickets for this years tour however!.
If you have brought a tickets from an unofficial source such as Ebay you will not gain entry as you will need to prove your bank details that payed for the valid tickets!.

Please keep your eye's peeled incase we let you know when the next batch of tickets are available Facebook+Twitter!. X"

Then this:

"Hello Fellows,
Good news to be confirmed at 5pm tonight on here & twitter keep your eyes peeled who's still looking for tickets WOOOP Well guess what the wait is over our next patch of tickets will be on sale tonight from 5pm at original prices!
All this hard work but we love to keep you fans happy

Competition share this post to be in with a chance of winning 2 V.I.P tickets to see Beyonce backstage! winner will be announced MONDAY morning at 9am!"

So I'd hold off buying from ebay

Dunroamin

miss_independent wrote: »

Thanks - this is what I was hoping for, hearing from people that had went to big concerts alone! Did you feel safe?

I've been to various concerts on my own for 40 years and never had any problems. In fact, I'd probably say that I'd rather go on my own.

McRach_2

I've never been to a concert on my own but i've que'd over night for tickets alone and have always been be-friend ed by the people around... same as when at concerts, my friends and I pretty much always end up speaking to people around us that are alone, concerts have one of the best atmosphere's ever, I'd say, if you can get legit tickets then go!

miss_independent

Thanks all. If I can get a legit ticket, I've decided that I'm definitely going!

miss_independent

pixo wrote: »

I don't have any experience of going to concerts by myself.. but did manage to get some for me and a friend with o2's presale (and it only took 2 hours :l)!

but...

This was put on Beyonce's facebook earlier:

"Hello Fellow Fans,
We have had some good news also bad news we can now say we are SOLD out for this year's Concert tickets for this years tour however!.
If you have brought a tickets from an unofficial source such as Ebay you will not gain entry as you will need to prove your bank details that payed for the valid tickets!.

Please keep your eye's peeled incase we let you know when the next batch of tickets are available Facebook+Twitter!. X"

Then this:

"Hello Fellows,
Good news to be confirmed at 5pm tonight on here & twitter keep your eyes peeled who's still looking for tickets WOOOP Well guess what the wait is over our next patch of tickets will be on sale tonight from 5pm at original prices!
All this hard work but we love to keep you fans happy

Competition share this post to be in with a chance of winning 2 V.I.P tickets to see Beyonce backstage! winner will be announced MONDAY morning at 9am!"

So I'd hold off buying from ebay

Thanks but you know that isn't really Beyonces official facebook page? At the moment they are directing people to Get Me In where a standing ticket is £198! The proper facebook page is the one with the accent on the e.

[Deleted User]

Hi. I am a female in my mid 20's and I have been to a concert and comedy show tour thingy alone and trust me it is FINE!!! I am very shy and was so worried about going alone but when you get there it is fine. Everyone else is there for the same thing..to enjoy the show. And yes during intervals it may get boring but go to the bar and get yourself a drink. You don't need to be attached to a friend at these things and like other people here have said you make friends and talk to other people there. Honestly it is not a big deal. I am actually going to see Beyonce by myself after having a similar issue with my friend. Go for it you will not regret it, it's actually liberating. My motto is... you go alone and have an awesome time, amazing memories and seeing an artist you like or you stay at home and wonder what if? or I wish.

Enjoy!!!! x