How to fly solo at a concert
Going to a concert can be nerve wracking on its own, let alone going by yourself. There’s been times where I have missed a show because I didn’t have anyone to go with. Now, almost every show I’ve been to post-pandemic I have gone alone and gone home with fun new stories to share. There are plenty of benefits to going alone like freedom, the ability to fully immerse yourself in the music and meeting new people. Going alone to a show has plenty of more perks and opens a door to endless opportunities. Here are a couple of helpful tips on how to fly solo at a concert.
Research the venue beforehand.
Researching the venue beforehand allows you to get an idea of where you want to be waiting and standing during the show if you’re in general admission. You can find out where the artist enters and leaves the venue and have the possibility of meeting them, not to mention it would be easier to meet them since it’s just you. I have gotten to meet some of my favorite artists and even networked a bit with their managers after a show because of the research I did beforehand.
Get there early.
Plan ahead to get there early. There are plenty of benefits to getting to the venue early like finding a good parking spot (if you’re not being dropped off), meeting people in line, or maybe bumping into the artist or their team. Getting there early allows you to get a good spot in line so that you have a better chance of getting the spot you wanted when you did your research. You can also get first dibs on the merchandise you want before it sells out. It also sets you up for a less stressful night.
Have an open mind.
Go into the event with an open mind and be ready to go with the flow. Going into the concert with an open mind will make the experience that much more exciting. When I went to go see the band Inhaler I didn’t know what to expect since I was a fairly new fan. However, since I went with an open mind I met so many new friends and even got to go in the vip section. I got to go in the vip section because of networking. One of the things I’m taught as a public relations student is the importance of networking because you never know who can open the door to your dreams. Networking with the artist’s team can get you invited to future exclusive shows or even job opportunities. Don’t be afraid to talk to people and make some friends.
This was taken at the Inhaler show in Los Angeles after I had made some friends in line.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Being aware of your surroundings is important for a number of reasons. The first being your overall safety. There could be people who might want to take advantage of your situation, be sure to stay in well lit and populated areas before and after the show. Another reason to be aware of your surroundings is that you never know who could be around you. You wouldn’t want to make a fool of yourself in front of someone important because they could possibly help you get better seats or even networking opportunities.
Post live updates on your socials throughout the show
Posting on your platforms can help bring exposure to your pages. Use your social media to your advantage and tag the artist or the record label, this could help get you noticed in the future. I’ve been invited to rehearsals because of this tactic. You can even link your posts in your portfolio, so they could see how you handle live posting. Going alone allows you to move around the show freely, so get creative with your posts, this will help you in the long run. Fans of the artist and other like-minded individuals will want to follow you to see more content like it.
Going alone can be daunting but the feeling you get while you’re there and after will make it worthwhile. Once you learn to let go and have fun you’re going to want to go nearly every show alone.