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what to wear to a concert
the answer is… anything you want! Deciding what to wear to a concert can be a difficult task. It’s an event, so do I dress up a little bit? Do I go casual? Will I need a jacket? There are 3 aspects I always consider when dressing: A lot of my outfit decisions tend to…
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Bastille “&” (Ampersand)
Just a few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend the album launch of Bastille’s new album “&”, hosted at The 1865 in Southampton. Only a 500-capacity venue, it was an incredibly intimate gig, mainly showcasing a handful of songs from the new release. They of course also threw in their biggest hit Pompeii,…
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The experience of a new F1 fan in 2024…
Over the last 6 months I’ve taken an interest in Formula One, and in an ideal world that would be where this conversation ends. However, since I started opening up about my interest, chatting with different people and moving into the online F1 space, I’ve noticed that there is a lot of negative energy around…
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Ticketmaster: fair or foe?
A topic to divide the masses: Is Ticketmaster ruining the concert experience? I think it’s fair to say that Ticketmaster has a monopoly over the event ticketing sector, especially concerts. Of all my years buying tickets, I would say that maybe 80% have been purchased through Ticketmaster. Depending on the demand for the show, I…
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my top 5 concert tips
Whether you’re a first time concert goer, or a seasoned vet here are some tips which I have picked up over my years: 2. PRIORITY – some venues (specifically O2 ones) will have a seperate O2 Priority line which gets you in quicker, so make sure to ask the Marshalls outside. 3. CLOAKROOM: A really…
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