I went to my first concert at age 13 to see One Direction in 2014. I remember the day so clearly, along with all the fun I had. Since then I have gone to many concerts. I’ve seen Taylor Swift, Halsey, Thomas Rhett, and many others. When the pandemic hit, I had tickets to see Halsey at her Manic Tour and Taylor Swift at Lover Fest East. I had amazing tickets for both, so imagine my disappointment at them being postponed and then canceled. I was longing for the day live music returned.
I love to sit around listening to music. At concerts, I loved dancing with the crowds and just taking in the positive energy. Concerts are a place I personally feel at home. I missed the feeling for all of 2020. In summer 2021, I finally bought my first concert ticket since 2019. I was set to see the Jonas Brothers in mid-October. My best friend bought a ticket to fly down to see them with me. Then I bought a ticket to Bearings in September, Pitbull in October, and Harry Styles in October. I felt like a kid on Christmas because I was finally going back to my happy place.
When my friend picked me up for Bearings, I was so excited. I had been waiting over a year for this moment.
I saw Harry Styles, Pitbull, and Jonas Brothers in one week. The feeling of being right where I’m supposed to be flooded over me. I was so happy I was back in my element. All the artists of the week were so nostalgic for me. The memories of my first concert at 13 all came rushing in as I stood in Harry’s crowd at 20 years old, and the feeling of home returned.