I spent over $3,000 on concert tickets in 2023—and it'd be even more expensive for me to do again this yearTo say that I love music would be an understatement. I have a heart made out of music notes tattooed on my wrist and was in the top 0.5% of Spotify listeners with the highest number of minutes of music listened to in 2022.
Everyone has their vice, and music is mine. So, though I'm a very cautious spender and don't splurge on clothes or jewelry, last year I let myself say yes to every music experience I wanted to go to.An important disclaimer is that up until this February, I lived with my parents and my living expenses were significantly lower than the average person's. I knew that wouldn't be the case for much longer.
That was enough to get me to open my wallet, but what I didn't expect was to return home feeling so full of energy and motivation. But there's a scientific explanation for that. "Neurotransmitters, or happy chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, increase significantly when you a concert or do other activities you enjoy — which can cause you to feel more inspiration or admiration," Tierra T. Ellis, a clinical and community psychologist, toldGoing to concerts and music festivals also helped me to reconnect with friends from college who enjoy live music experiences just as much as me.
One of my festival-going friends pointed out just how many of our favorite artists touring in 2024, and we all agreed that we wouldn't be able to attend concerts for each artist — itare slowing down, the last thing I'm thinking about these days is who's performing where. I'm opting for seeing clips of my favorite artists on social media from the comfort of my home over dropping $1,000 or more on live experiences..
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