How far…

How far would you go to see an artist? What would you spend? But more importantly, would it be worth it?

Here’s the scenario:
Artist X is performing one gig in the UK…actually it’s in London. It is also the only gig in Europe. Artist isn’t particularly known. Would you go?

See I was up for it until I ran it through my personal event questionaire, it goes along the lines of:

· Who
· Where
· When
· Ticket Price
· Transport?
· Accommodation?

By the time I’d done transport and accommodation, I was already at £200. Now I don’t know about you, but I draw the line there. Now other people will say that they would do anything to get there, from saving to then borrowing the reminder. But if I was to go, I’d fund it myself. I’ve had to borrow twice but have always managed after repaying the borrowing to remain financially independent. I don’t like asking for money…I see it as begging (except when it’s for a good cause, that’s a different kettle of fish and nothing to do with my finances). But to go to London just isn’t financially an option for me.

Now I’ll open admit that I’ve spent nearly £200 on tickets in the past but that was for good reason:

· The tickets weren’t for me but for someone else
· For an artist who is brilliant live
· For fantastic seats (4 rows from the front and in the centre)
· I knew the location
· I knew the transport
· As least I knew where I was spending the night!

So I don’t know. Will I be gutted about not going? Probably. But at the same time, I think I’m being sensible about it. It won’t be the first time that I’ve missed out on a gig because od the location and it certainly won’t be the last.

Regards