You may think that you are going to just a concert, you may not think about the whole concert experience.
You’ve bought your ticket, filled with excitement but what really is the point?
Part of why people are concert goers is well beyond the music itself, as it’s something more. Concerts aren’t always just about music. It’s the fans creating a culture with dressing up like the artist or creating an atmosphere that is unique and welcoming for others.
There’s the idea of a changing culture around concerts, and the acts of girlhood that come of it, too with taking pictures in front of the stage with your outfits and friends. Sometimes people sing the artist’s songs together while in line to get into the venue or getting their merchandise.
The buildup of anticipation from aspects like the set with intros, light shows and the opener are all part of what makes attending concerts so enjoyable. This is all before the show even really starts. This is what can make a concert experience so special, but there are a number of other things as well.
Moments that feel like there is a genuine connection between the artist and audience can make or break a concert. They are performers. Those that can truly bring the fans into the music, into the environment being created, are what make concerts special.
Watching a sea of fans hold up their hands and phones together during slower songs sends chills down my spine, and that feeling is what is so unique about concerts. The art can be brought to life in such beautiful ways. I can only describe it as a moment of awe.
The atmosphere that some performers are able to create around their concerts is so carefree, just a space for fans to sing along to some of their favorite songs. I believe that concerts can also be a great way to like escape from reality and life drama too, even if it’s only for a few hours.
That’s a few hours of fun and not stressing out and is just enough time to escape reality and focus on the moment, like singing and dancing the night away.
Concerts can make us feel many different emotions. If the singer is performing a slower song, it can just feel so amazing and so satisfying. I’ve had so many moments of realization, like ‘wow, I can’t believe I’m seeing Tate McRae, I can’t believe it’. It was such an incredible experience.
Even going to a concert alone can be rewarding, because it’s an amazing opportunity to make friends and connections with people that you know you have at least one shared interest with. It sometimes starts off as simply as giving or receiving a compliment on your outfit, or asking for your picture to be taken. You’ll always be able to find someone you can relate to.
These are just a few of the reasons why I believe that concerts are so worth attending. It’s not just about going to a concert, it’s the whole experience that goes into the show and the people you’re surrounded by.
They definitely have the ability to be a core memory. You’re not just going because you scored a ticket, but you are also looking forward for the memories you will be making that are almost impossible to forget.