Concerts are musical performances held at venues like concert halls, schools, nightclubs and castles. Concerts may feature solo musicians giving recitals or orchestral ensembles performing together – these informal concerts may also be known as shows or gigs.

Attending concerts offers many advantages, from exercise and socialization to supporting your favorite artists. Here are three reasons to make it your goal in 2019 to attend more live concerts!

Experience Your Favorite Artist’s Music

Attending a concert of your favorite artist can be an exhilarating experience to share with friends and family, especially across cultures and backgrounds. Music brings people from diverse cultures together in an unforgettable way – its melodies will capture you, drawing out feelings from deep within and sparking passions that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

Get tickets early to ensure that you won’t miss out on seeing your favorite artists; tickets often sell out fast. Follow your favorites on social media and sign up for their newsletters so they can keep you informed of ticket releases.

Pack a bag containing essential items you might need during a concert, such as hearing protection and a light snack to keep energy up during performances. Don’t forget your water bottle, medication if required, small pillow in case you become uncomfortable during performances as well as making sure your phone is fully charged before attending an event.

Discover New Sounds

Concerts can be an amazing way to expand your horizons and discover new genres. Hear new pieces from well-known artists or catch an overlooked band live; you might be amazed at all of the sounds and genres found under one roof!

Listen to rhythmic music for percussion and string quartet from Kelly Moran and Hauschka, as well as Inuit-inspired breathing games from composer Meredith Monk and cellist Robert Een. In addition, meet a contemporary musician redefining classical performance!

Concerts can be chaotic and overwhelming experiences, so it is crucial that you prepare yourself beforehand. Make sure that all essentials such as earplugs to protect your hearing, a light snack to maintain energy, as well as any personal items needed during the event are packed into your bag. Also try not to overindulge in alcohol during and prior to concerts as too much could dehydrate and diminish your experience.

Meet New People

Sharing musical experiences can be a great way to meet new people. If you spot someone attending alone at a concert, don’t be intimidated into approaching them; offer to take a photo together before exchanging contact info or social media handles so you can stay in touch and plan future shows together.

Some bands have fan communities that will organize pre-concert meetups at either the venue itself or nearby public locations like bars and coffee shops before shows take place. Beatmatch connects music fans based on similar musical tastes and makes it possible for them to organize meet ups prior to attending shows.

After each concert, it’s customary for bands to interact with their fans afterward. While these interactions tend to be brief, they still offer an opportunity to meet some cool people – just be mindful if any fans express a preference to spend more time with friends or family instead!

Support Local Artists

By attending concerts, you provide support to local artists and musicians performing. This is especially valuable at smaller venues that struggle to draw larger audiences.

Organising and hosting a local concert can be an excellent way to raise brand recognition for your company or community event. Make sure your concert runs smoothly by creating a strong online presence for it through registration and ticketing platforms.

Reaching out to local media channels for concert coverage and advertising will increase exposure, while printing posters in high traffic areas and hanging them may also help. Email marketing is another effective strategy – create a targeted list of people interested in your concert and email updates encouraging them to attend, including behind-the-scenes content, ticket sales announcements, or collaborations with influencers.