A new study has revealed nearly 7 in 10 women have never been to a concert alone – and they are twice as likely to avoid gigging solo due to anxiety. The research, released by viagogo, also shares key reasons women stay away from these situations including feeling ‘unsafe’ and not feeling ‘confident enough’.
Of those who took part, more than three quarters of fans who had been to a concert alone admitted to feeling nervous during their first time. Interestingly, of those who faced their fears, over a third states that they felt more ‘self-confident' and 20% said they felt ‘happier’ for having done it. This will include entertainment in the form of games, quizzes and performances – hosted by drag queens Margo Marshall and Vicki Vivacious, who starred in season five of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK. The night is specially designed to boost confidence, bringing Swifties together before the big show.
The research also showed a positive shift in thinking with two in five people planning to attend a gig alone. The top reason why they wanted to venture out by themselves is to feel a greater sense of freedom and better ‘control over the acts they see at festivals’ .