Part of the fun with adventuring for a full semester abroad in Europe is the access to music everywhere. Whether you are discovering local bands or your favorite musician does European tours more often than U.S. you have the opportunity to squeeze in as many as possible.
In my case the classes I will be taken are broken up into three sections with two classes in each so I have the advantage of going to class less, to go to concerts, but still receiving maximum credits. #Blessed
In the time I won’t be in class I plan on killing two birds with one stone and seeing every concert my heart desires as I travel. As mentioned in a previous article, I recommend you study abroad in a country with easy and cheap access to others… so basically European countries.
First step on your musical journey is looking up large artists that you already know and love. Look at dates within the study abroad time frame, via Bandsintown, and fingers crossed you’ll be overseas when they are. If you’re feeling spontaneous then buy those tickets now while you have money and the tickets are cheap. If not then just note every concert with the location and country.
After you book the big name famous people then look up local bands and festivals in various countries. Something may peak your interest and honestly I wouldn’t ever turn down the opportunity to explore new music especially if that means you can meet more locals to take you out for the future.
Because I’m feeling generous I will disclose to you my in progress list. Feel free to add these to your list and comment any other concerts worth going to!
Hozier – Paris – January 23rd
Mayday Parade – London – January 30th
We Are Whse: Rumors Festival – London – January 31st
Imagine Dragons – Amsterdam – February 5th
Twenty-One Pilots – London – February 25th
Ellie Goulding – Glasgow – March 18th
Little Mix – London – March 27th
The 1975 – Berlin – April 8th
Pretty much all of these events are mandatory because traveling, music and Instagram are the recipes for an amazing experience and jealousy from your friends back home! Be sure to keep up for the review next semester!
~Safe Travels