We’ve all had those times where you’re lying helplessly in your bed, phone in hand, frustrated because you’ve asked everyone in your contacts list to go see this awesome band playing right in town. Maybe your friends strictly listen to the Top 100, or they're all busy, or they cancel last minute on you. Most of us would give up at this point and sacrifice seeing a band we really like because we can’t find someone to go with. Well, as daunting as the prospect may seem, you can go alone and have a good time, maybe even a great time!
1. You’re more observant
If you go to a concert with friends, you’ll most likely be chatting the whole time and be absorbed in your own conversations or glued to your phones. You probably neglect to notice the beautiful venue you’re in or the cool merch the band is selling. Going alone means more time to take in your surroundings and appreciate the atmosphere of the concert. Take a minute to survey the crowd; you’ll probably see a lot of couples, maybe a few older people, and you might even spot a person you know!
2. It won’t be as awkward as you might think
If you get there on time or slightly early, you might feel a bit awkward and resort to flicking through Twitter or Instagram, but try not to be too attached to your phone. If you feel like all eyes are on you, remember most people really are more involved and concerned with what they’re doing, and chances are that they won’t even notice you! If you’re really worried about feeling awkward, arrive an hour after the doors open, and everyone will be consumed with the music.
3. You can dance like nobody’s watching
One of the best things about going alone is that you can really be yourself. Who cares if you can’t dance to save your life? Your friends won’t be there to record an embarrassing video of your dance attempt that ends up on social media.
4. You can make new friends
It’s much easier to approach one person than a whole group of people, so take advantage of the freedom and start up a conversation with someone. Think about it! All of the people there like the same band as you do, so you already have something in common. Maybe ask them if they’ve seen the band play before, and the rest of the conversation will flow from there. You might not meet your new best friend, but it’s a great opportunity to make connections.
5. People will admire you
This one is little unexpected. You might think because you’re going alone, people will assume you’re a loner, but braving a concert alone just shows that you're comfortable with yourself. Sometimes it’s good to do things by yourself, maybe just to prove to yourself that you can. People will admire your independence and fearlessness. You don’t have to give up your chance to do something you really want to do just because you can’t find people to join you.
