Solo Music Trip: Is it for me?

Written by Charlotte Minett

Going to a festival or concert alone can be a seriously daunting concept but once you delve into it, the experience can be so freeing – meeting more people, listening to music you love and embracing the freedom. If you’re thinking about going to a music event by yourself, here are some of the best (and worst) parts of solo trips:

1.       Everything is up to you!

Whether it be what time to arrive, who to see or what to eat, everything is down to you so your time is tailored exactly to your individual preference. Unlike group events, you’ll never have to be somewhere you don’t want to be or doing something you hate. Why waste time at a set you didn’t even want to see?

2.       You can embrace the unknown experience.

Sure, being alone for the first time is scary and new but who’s to say that’s a bad thing? Take in the area, the people, the artists, and everything else around you. You’d probably miss this had there been friends taking up your attention so now you’ve managed to experience a whole new place surrounded by thousands of new faces.

3.       Concert etiquette!

Please don’t be the fan that throws things on stage, starts a fight, tries to sneak in or literally anything else that will get you kicked out. You want to have fun, and so does everyone else, so don’t ruin the experience with something stupid – I promise you, it’s not worth it.

4.       Nothing is as serious as it seems!

Trust me when I say this – nobody knows you’re attending alone. If you’re not entirely comfortable being seen on your own, just think about how many people you’ve witnessed walking by themselves. You will never know if they had been walking to meet friends or family because they too, may have been alone. It’s not the end of the world to be seen attending solo.

5.       You’re surrounded by people with similar interests.

This one is more specifically for concerts, where there’s only one main artist, but can be applied to festivals too. Just know that those around you, having paid for a ticket, are most likely into the same music as yourself. Go out and speak to them, find people who love the same artists as you and connect!

6.       More friends!

Now that you know everyone has at least one similar interest, take that and speak to them! Who knows, maybe you’ll meet a new lifelong friend or even just a friend for the day.

7.       Safety, however, …

Coming from the viewpoint of a female solo go-er, safety is always a top priority. Keeping basics such as a power bank, extra cash, and your location shared can be such easy ways to ease your mind in relation to safety. You always want to be friendly and trusting but keeping in mind an element of safety is really important.

8.       Consider everything.

After all of that, have fun and stay safe! Consider how you’ll get there and back and if your outfit is appropriate for the weather – if you’ve thought about all of this, you’ll be fine.

With all these pros (and a few cons), it’s something completely different and well worth exploring either now or in the future when your favourite artist comes to your city!