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Going to a concert

Live, all music sounds different, and a shared favourite song creates a bond quickly. And if you have nobody to bring along, that is still no reason to stay at home.

Live, everything sounds different

Recordings are convenient, but live, music has a force you cannot recreate at home. The bass in your chest, the energy of the crowd, the moment when a whole hall sings the same song – it gets under the skin. Shared favourites create a bond quickly, too: a concert you both went to makes conversation with strangers effortless.

From the small club to the arena

Concerts come in every size and for every taste. In a small club you are practically face to face with the band; at a big open-air you experience thousands of people in high spirits. Both have their appeal. Keep an open mind at smaller, cheaper gigs and you will often discover bands you had never heard of – and see them up close before they get big.

Going alone is not a problem

If you have nobody to bring along, that is still no reason to stay at home. At a concert you are never really alone – shared enthusiasm connects people, and in the crowd conversation comes easily. Better still is to arrange beforehand to meet other music lovers and round the evening off together.

Tips for getting started

Seek out small clubs – there you see bands up close and often for very little.
Come early if you want to be near the front; at standing gigs every minute counts.
Wear earplugs at loud concerts – they protect your hearing without ruining the sound.
Arrange to meet other music fans beforehand, and you have company for the whole evening.

Frequently asked questions

Can I go to a concert on my own?

Absolutely. In a crowd you are never really alone, and shared enthusiasm makes talking to others easy. Plenty of people go alone by choice and enjoy it.

Are small concerts better than big ones?

They offer a more intense, closer experience and cost less. Big concerts score on spectacle and atmosphere instead – both have their appeal.