Do you think it's really sad to go out on your own? There's this gig I really want to go to, but none of my friends like (or have even heard of) the artist. I really don't want to miss it though, should I just go alone? :help:

i think its ok, but if youre worried, join the sheffield gig goers group on facebook - lots of ppl with eclectic tastes lookin for other people to go to gigs with

good luck!

:)

Do you think it's really sad to go out on your own? There's this gig I really want to go to, but none of my friends like (or have even heard of) the artist. I really don't want to miss it though, should I just go alone? :help:

Yes, why not?

I go out alone if there's no-one else to go with me. I wouldn't miss a decent gig just because there was no-one to go with.

i think its ok, but if youre worried, join the sheffield gig goers group on facebook - lots of ppl with eclectic tastes lookin for other people to go to gigs with

good luck!

:)

Thanks :) the gig's not in Sheffield which is also why I'm a bit skeptical, being alone in another city etc... I think I will probaby end up going anyway though!

Yes, why not?

I go out alone if there's no-one else to go with me. I wouldn't miss a decent gig just because there was no-one to go with.

That's what I wanted to hear!! Just need a little bit of reassurance, so thank you.

Of course it's ok! Hardly as if you talk to people loads at a gig anyway is it?

My view is if there is a specific reason for you going out somewhere then it's fine to go alone. If it's a gig then you are there for the music and you'll probably become one with the crowd anyway.

If you were to start regularly going to bars on your own for no reason that's when you are considered a lonely alcoholic...

Burntlego, it's not a problem so what about what people think - it can only add to your mystique. I've been out on my own plenty of times, and what I find is it rarely lasts long - you just tag along with the most friendly group of people you meet. On the most positive of sides, you meet a wide variety of people and you're never bored...there are plenty of positives to be had. Anyhoo, if you're that bored, join me; you'll soon be back where you started!!

Do you think it's really sad to go out on your own? There's this gig I really want to go to, but none of my friends like (or have even heard of) the artist. I really don't want to miss it though, should I just go alone? :help:

Idiot. Are you a sheep?

You know there's seriously something wrong with social eitquette when somebody can't even pursue their interests alone.

Go to the gig dammit.

Do you think it's really sad to go out on your own? There's this gig I really want to go to, but none of my friends like (or have even heard of) the artist. I really don't want to miss it though, should I just go alone? :help:

It's fine to go alone, I used to all the time. But like Weenireeni says, if you or anyone else is looking for people to go with, the Sheffield Gig Goers group can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4217199987&ref=share

There are sometimes people who want to go to out of town gigs, so it could still be worth posting.

Hope you have fun whoever you do or don't go with!

Burntlego, it's not a problem so what about what people think - it can only add to your mystique. I've been out on my own plenty of times, and what I find is it rarely lasts long - you just tag along with the most friendly group of people you meet. On the most positive of sides, you meet a wide variety of people and you're never bored...there are plenty of positives to be had. Anyhoo, if you're that bored, join me; you'll soon be back where you started!!

Yeah, I was hoping this might happen and I may find some friendly faces. I suppose it doesn't really matter for those few hours :)

If you were to start regularly going to bars on your own for no reason that's when you are considered a lonely alcoholic...

hehe, I don't think I'll be doing that any time soon!

What sort of gig is it? Who is the artist?

I'm a member of Sheffield gig goers and some of us have become good friends as a result of it. If you ask on here, someone might go with you to the gig also. I've done that as well. :)

I went to one gig completely on my own this year and i'll be honest, i didn't like it as much. I felt like i couldn't dance as much as i normally do. Glad i went though.

I'm a member of Sheffield gig goers and some of us have become good friends as a result of it. If you ask on here, someone might go with you to the gig also. I've done that as well. :)

I went to one gig completely on my own this year and i'll be honest, i didn't like it as much. I felt like i couldn't dance as much as i normally do. Glad i went though.

Thanks for your help :) yeah that's what I'm worried about, I don't think I'll enjoy myself as much if I'm alone, I'll be all self concious and nervous! Is the gig goers group just for Sheffield? The gig is in Nottingham, so not sure if I'll be able to find anyone to go with. I've booked my hotel now though so I guess that means I'm going!! :)

Go ahead and go! I went to the London Palladium alone to see my fave performer Rufus Wainwright. As you have to be really 'into' him, I didn't want to ask anyone to go just in case they didnt 'get' him! I had a fab time and there were loads of people to talk to - the people on either side of me had gone alone too and we chatted about all sorts! I also went to George Michael in June and the couple I was sat next to were great and introduced themselves straight away. To be honest I probably felt less comfortable going to the City Hall alone then travelling. If the artist isn't well known you are more likely to get chatting to people as they are going to be real fans.

I went to the Leadmill to see the Rollins Band on my own (ahhh Henry :love:) even though I had my arm in a cast at the time. I had a blast and soon met up with like minded people at the gig.

Get thisen' gone! :thumbsup:

A gig is acceptable because theres something to do and theres a purpose for being there, just being a random alone in say a bar all night is a bit odd

Thanks for your help :) yeah that's what I'm worried about, I don't think I'll enjoy myself as much if I'm alone, I'll be all self concious and nervous! Is the gig goers group just for Sheffield? The gig is in Nottingham, so not sure if I'll be able to find anyone to go with. I've booked my hotel now though so I guess that means I'm going!! :)

Gig goers have only had outings in Sheffield so far but a festival is being talked about for 2008. Who is it you are going to see?

I used to go to the occasional gig alone if no-one was up for it. I never managed to shake the 'weirdo at the back' stigma in my mind unfortunately though.
Occasionally I've even sneaked in the odd 6pm showing of a really random film no-one wanted to see. Often those times are full of people in similar situations so the stress is removed.

[QUOTE=jimc;2973288]I used to go to the occasional gig alone if no-one was up for it. I never managed to shake the 'weirdo at the back' stigma in my mind unfortunately though.
Occasionally I've even sneaked in the odd 6pm showing of a really random film no-one wanted to see. Often those times are full of people in similar situations so the stress is removed

Gig goers have only had outings in Sheffield so far but a festival is being talked about for 2008. Who is it you are going to see?.......................