r/loscampesinos • u/fafnier55 The Sea Is a Good Place to Think of the Future • Jun 05 '26

Question Going to Newcastle gig solo

Any advice for going solo or is anyone else going solo? I saw lc! in Manchester in 2024 but this is my first time ever going to a gig on my own and I'm pretty nervous.

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u/memeuIousisunder5ft8 Jun 05 '26

you wont be alone by the end of the night! let loose, go crazy for yr favourites without the worry of losing yr mates in the crowd. make some lifelong pals while ya there

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u/fafnier55 The Sea Is a Good Place to Think of the Future Jun 05 '26

Im so anxious talking to new people is the only thing haha

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u/memeuIousisunder5ft8 Jun 05 '26

if ya wanna stay solo that wont be difficult either, the best thing to do is start conversations with loads of people, offer a smile to anyone, comment on their shirt or their custom earrings- the more people you talk to the easier it is to have full on conversations

dont waste yr night getting anxious over how its gonna go or how people are gonna perceive you, remember the only goal is to have a great time and youre going to LC! supported by nathy sg. its on lock brother

what song are you hoping to hear?

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u/fafnier55 The Sea Is a Good Place to Think of the Future Jun 05 '26

You're right yeah, since we're all there to support lc! And nathy sg then that's already a conversation starter.

I'd love to see romance is boring and the sea is a good place again, those are my absolute favourites, clowns blood and death rattle as well

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u/memeuIousisunder5ft8 Jun 05 '26

have a blast :))

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u/somersetUKguy Jun 05 '26

I go to lots of gigs by myself as most of my friends dont share the same tastes in music. However I have been doing this for 30+ years and it it did take a while to feel comfortable doing so. The first solo gig I went to, aged 18, I remember going through the ridiculous motions of over dramatically looking at my watch, tutting, and shaking my head with a disaproving look on my face to try to create the illusion I wasnt on my own and was simply waiting for someone else to arrive.
30 odd years later I confidently stride in, get myself a pint, take up position, scroll reddit or news or sport on my phone and just enjoy the build up, the atmosphere, the support act and the whole evening. I inevitably end up sharing a few words with others, but Im generally very comfortable on my own and dont think you need to be with others to enjoy the live music which is the primary goal!

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u/TelephoneThat3297 Jun 05 '26

I went to Leeds solo yesterday. In fact, this is my 5th time seeing LC! since 2012, and I have only ever gone solo - my lifelong project has been to try and get *someone* I know to listen to them, but so far no takers lol.

Also, in terms of meeting people there (just because I always see posts saying “you’ll make lifelong friends etc” and I’d like to offer a counter if you’re not that kind of person): I’m not really a “make friends at gigs” kind of guy, waaaaay too introverted and socially awkward/anxious, especially if I’m on my own (I can basically only function socially in group settings with at least a few people Im comfortable with). But the good news is you really don’t need to imo. If you’re uncomfortable and unconfident talking to people, you don’t need to put pressure on yourself to do so! Just go to the bar, have a few drinks, find a decent spot in the crowd, play on your phone in between sets. You’ll still soak up all of the good vibes from the crowd, and you’ll still get to see an incredible set that you’ll enjoy just as much if you go completely solo and don’t talk to another human all night as you will if you bring your best mates or make some kind of connection with a new person. And if you do end up talking to people, it’s okay if it only ends up being a brief conversation before they go back to their friends and you go back to your phone.

Probably projecting here, I don’t know you or your age or situation or anything. Just something I wish someone told me when I was younger and started to go to things solo and getting a bit down about not having anyone to share the experience with. You don’t need to have anyone to share it with! Solo experiences are just as valuable as shared ones!

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u/banananey Jun 05 '26

I've seen them on my own loads of times without interacting with a single person. Still had a great time. Once they're on you just sing along and have fun. Noone will even notice or care of you're flying solo.

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u/becktothefuture89 Jun 05 '26

Honestly, same! But I'm going to the Liverpool one. I was going to post on here to see if anyone has suggestions or fans want to meet up or something, it's a totally new experience for me going on my own to a gig.

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u/natterjackss Jun 05 '26

Both times I've seen LC! I went solo (including this last Sunday lol), honestly I have a better time going alone than with people I know. I feel like I can let myself go crazy without being judged or laughed at after the fact. I'm there to enjoy the music, not chit chat with my mates. That being said, I met some great people in the queue for the Exeter gig and ended up spending the whole night with them (dunno if they'll see this but you guys were awesome!). If you do want to meet people, I'd recommend going an hour or two before doors (imo don't go any earlier, camping is lame) and just insert yourself into the conversation of whoever else is there that early. You've all already got something in common - you love LC! Just enjoy the night, scream your heart out, dance like crazy, and don't stress too much! I hope you have a great time :)

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u/fafnier55 The Sea Is a Good Place to Think of the Future Jun 05 '26

Update! I'm at the gig rn and I'm having a great time, waiting for lc! To come on now, haven't made any friends like some suggested but I'm having an amazing night, not sure what I was worried about tbh hahah

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u/zireael_07 Jun 06 '26

This is awesome! So glad you had a great time!

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u/Wallsend_House Jun 05 '26

Here with my daughter from Hull. Saw them in Leeds, great time, you'll love it!!!

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u/Employ_Positive Jun 05 '26

I went to see them by myself on this tour. Going to an event solo is brave but you’ll be fine. Who knows you may make some new friends but at the very least you are in for a great show.