Summer comes and goes, so it's important to make the best of it. As college students, we often work many hours and forget to treat ourselves. Before we know it, we're going to be middle-aged adults in the world. So, we need to remind ourselves not to take on too much responsibility during our breaks from school. Sometimes that's hard to do. However, a popular pastime during summer is attending summer concert. Spend a summer night under the stars at an outside venue and enjoy the music. Whether you see your favorite band or your mom's favorite band, concerts make memories. Here are some reasons you should make your own memories at a summer concert:
1. Meet new people
You will be surrounded by strangers who hold the same admiration for the artist you're seeing. In this environment, it is so easy to find people to bond with. You never know, you might even make a few long lasting friends.
2. Anticipation
From the day you purchase your ticket, you will be waiting for the night to come and when it does, the excitement inside of you is hard to explain.
3. Live music
You've been listening to this artist for years and the moment they finally come out on stage is overwhelming. There is nothing like being in the same room as your favorite artists watching them do what they do best and hearing their music raw, live, and so wonderful.
4. Happiness
You are stress-free. You can't stop laughing, singing, or smiling with your friends. It is the best feeling.
5. Picking out an outfit
Concert outfits are the most enjoyable ensembles to put together because anything goes. Your options are limitless and capturing your concert memories on camera is a must. You'll remember your outfit forever, so have fun picking it out!
6. Meeting the artist
Sometimes artists will visit crowds of fans after the concerts. The chance to meet your favorite musician is there waiting for you to take it.
7. Experience
Whether you purchase general admission tickets and camp out for 24 hours to be first in line for front row or buy seats and are heading to the show an hour before it starts, your experience will be unique and absolutely amazing.
8. Interacting with the artist
While on stage between songs, the artist is talking to you. He/ she or they are making the experience even more intimate by telling you how much they appreciate you being there to see them perform. It makes you feel connected.
9. Stories
After a night spent with your friends and favorite artist, you're going to have a million stories. Ones like how your friend started crying (I am that friend) or how you got so close to the stage you were able to look into the musician's eyes. Maybe you are shocked at how expensive water actually was. Whatever your experience was, it makes a great story.
10. Inexpensive
Although there are concert tickets that are ridiculously expensive, it doesn't always have to be. Be strategic. Sometimes if you wait until the day of to buy tickets, you can get them for a really decent price. Another way is to attend a concert at a smaller venue where the artist hasn't gone mainstream yet. The tickets are very reasonably priced. However, the experience is priceless.
