Addressing First-Concert Anxiety: A Niche for Event Organizers and Brands
The post highlights a common, yet often unaddressed, anxiety among first-time concert-goers. This emotional need presents a clear opportunity for event organizers, ticketing platforms, and related brands to create supportive resources. By offering 'first-timer' guides, tailored venue information, or even dedicated social support, businesses can enhance customer experience, build loyalty, and attract new audiences who might otherwise be hesitant to attend live events.
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Why am I anxious about going to my first concert?
Posted by u/PleasantSource5583•07/28/2025
I'm going to my first concert in October. It's for the band, Refused and I'm kinda nervous tbh.
I've never been to a proper concert before, but I love some of Refused's songs and it's also t
Top Comments
u/Symbiotic_Tragedy
Concerts are filled with people who love your band as much as you do. Don't be discouraged, you will have a good time. If you don't like the opening band, show up late. If you never heard of
u/SoulSurrender
Yeah some audiences can be gatekeep-y, but you're probably overthinking it. Follow basic concert etiquette (don't stand on chairs, pick people up if they fall in the pit, don't throw shit on
u/EmilyDawning
Just adding to the chorus - wear hearing protection! A friend bought me a pair of concert earplugs that protect my hearing and it doesn't muffle the music at all really, but one side effect I
u/RaincoatBadgers
Anyone a music concert that tells other people they don't properly appreciate it is a f****** loser
u/Wuzzy_Gee
Try not to have any expectations. Don’t go in thinking there’s a particular experience that you will have. You have tickets. You will go in. The band will play. Enjoy the show, hopefully
u/TeddyBallGame03
Most people go to concerts for the exact reason you are - to enjoy live music. Definitely no reason to be stressed about judgements being tossed around. Have a great time!
u/thenewguy20256
No one will yell at you, you paid for your ticket like everyone else. It's okay that you don't know the opening band, maybe youll end up liking them. Or you could try listening to some of the
u/cheddarbomb81
You need weed.
u/LoftCats
You’re overthinking it. Go and have fun. Everyone there is there to have a good time. It’s not about you at all. It’s pretty typical for an opening band to be completely new to the audience t
u/9inez
Go and relax. 99% of the people won’t give a shit what you are doing. Why would they?
Dont stand around a mosh pit if you don’t want to receive the action.
u/JSarsh98
I've gone to concerts where I maybe know 2 songs by the band and don't fit the bands demographic at all and had a great time and no one batted an eye at me. I promise you'll be fine!! Just do
u/Upsuck
Because it’s your first concert and it’s going to be unbelievably rad!
u/ChamuelLJackson
So most importantly, it can be perfectly natural to be nervous like this before a show. I still get like that and I’ve seen 1000+ bands… there’s just a lot to think about, getting there, park
u/EmilyDawning
I've gone to concerts just for the opener! It was actually super annoying when I went to see Kælan Mikla open for Ville Valo and I never cared about HIM at all, but the whole place was packed
u/ColonelSandurz42
No one’s gonna go crazy for the opening band
u/Anakin_Sandwalker
Can't upvote enough. I've been to plenty of shows where the sound tech seemingly blasts the music as loud as he can, and I've had shows where I've been right by the speaker. I've learned
u/welp-_-welp
I know this may not help someone with anxiety, but I do just need to say: it will be okay! :)
It’s normal that you’re anxious about your first show. But a few things to mention: I’ve been to
u/ChinoGambino
Advice on a first show. Please bring ear plugs and use them, protect your hearing above all else. Don't let anyone shame you on this. Everyone underestimates how loud gigs are and how close t