7 Reasons You Should Attend Local Music Events

1) To Get The Best Deal On Merch

It’s common knowledge that you’re going to get the best deal on band merch at the actual show, as opposed to the internet where hosting fees, shipping fees and money conversion are going to turn what would have been a 20€ shirt into a $40 investment. You’re going to get the best deal on albums and will probably score free stickers. You’re way more likely to find bundle deals and you know that that your money is going directly to the artist.

2) Meet New People

Not only will you probably get some face to face time with the musicians that are playing that night, you’ll also meet people with similar music tastes and it can be a great networking opportunity. If you want to be involved in music in any way –performer, photographer, roadie, management –you’ll have the opportunity to talk with people who can get you in the industry.

3) More Bang For Your Buck

At an average of $5-$10 and having 4+ bands you are going to get to hear/see more music at a local show at a lower price than going to a big concert with 2-4 bands at $50 a ticket. Then you have more money to spend on merch and beer.

4) Musicians Are People Too

Humans in general thrive on knowing when they are doing a good job. The primary focus of most musicians is to rock the crowd, in a smaller venue you’ll have a greater effect on the musicians who are performing for you. 20 people at a local show make a huge difference compared to 20 deciding to skip out the Iron Maiden concert at the arena. Whether you know it or not, you and your group of friends are making a difference for that band by showing up and rocking out.

5) Helps The Local Economy

When you give your money to local acts and spend your money at smaller venues, the chances of that money staying in the community are a lot higher than if you are spending $150 at a concert or online shop for a artist in Denmark. Not saying you shouldn't be supporting international bands, however…

6) They Might Make It Big

All musicians that are famous, that get the most radio time, that have the most elaborate performances started somewhere. They were all local acts at one time struggling to fill a bar even with free admission. They had shitty gigs with shitty turnouts and didn't make any money for the first 5 years they were together. But thanks to local support those bands became Nirvana, Black Sabbath, Rush, The Ramones.

7) You Might Like It

Possibly one of the most rewarding parts of going to any music event is hearing something awesome for the first time. It’s not uncommon to go and see your friend play and be astounded by the other bands. That is the purpose of local shows, to expose bands. Even if they don’t seem like your genre, or you don’t like the name, or the guy you didn’t like in high school is the drummer, you never know until you hear it. And at the very least you’re only gambling $10.

In conclusion, music is a giant circle, fans support the artists, the artists give music to the fans. Do your part to keep it going.