Lights. Music. People.

These are some of the things that immediately stick out to people when they think of concerts. Whether you've been to one or one hundred concerts, each one is a new experience. Each concert has a unique vibe and group of people. Concerts are the best way to extract yourself from "the real world" and enter into a place with people who love the same music as you.

Here are some of the best parts about attending a concert or festival:

1. Seeing your favorite artists in person

Of course, this has to be number one. It is a whole different experience to listen to an artist on your way to class, during a workout, or in the car and seeing them in person. Most of the time a song sounds SO much better to live than it ever could through earbuds. Not to mention it's always a unique experience to see your favorite artist in pictures and then seeing them right in front of your eyes.

2. That moment when everyone sings the words together

This is an aspect of a concert that is indescribable. There is no better feeling than being in a huge crowd and everyone is shouting the same lyrics. The experience is even more amplified if the artist stops the music or stops singing and lets the crowd carry the song.

3. Stage

For festivals and bigger arena shows, stages are a huge part of the concert experience. From laser, lights, visuals, and props, the stage brings the music to another level. Stage productions are so unique to each show an artist that it's become an important part of the concert experience. I've found that some of the best stage visuals are found at EDM shows. Recently, I saw an Excision show and the visuals blew my mind. He also brought out a dinosaur that blew CO2 out of its nose. What more could you want?

4. Crowd

The type of crowd at a concert or festival can make or break the experience. I've been to countless shows where I met so many nice people and had a great experience interacting with people who have similar interests. Even one of my best friends and I bonded because of a particular artist. However, I've also been to EDM shows that have had terrible crowds. From rowdy boys and girls that are too drunk, the crowd can affect your experience a lot.

5. Fun outfits

Looks aren't everything, but at concerts and festivals, they can be as important as you want them to be. From the rise of Coachella, finding the right outfit for a festival is huge. From cutoff shorts, flowers, glitter, and whatever else you want to wear, creative freedom is welcomed. You can never wear too much glitter to a festival, it's a fact.