I read this online: "People in Manila must be rich because of all the concerts happening" While this is certainly flattering I wouldn't say that it is true - at all.
As a music lover getting to go to your favorite band's concert is the ultimate high, it is a once in a lifetime experience that shouldn't be left to the "What if's?" and "Should haves" of your life. So when does "so many artists/bands coming to your country" become a problem? Well frankly - when you can't afford to go and see them.
I've been working for 5 years already, earning my own money and paying taxes - like any good citizen so why can't I afford tickets? Well, with car payments and still sending my younger siblings to school I'm not at liberty to attend every concert my heart oh so desires- and to think I also work part time as a freelance writer.
So am I begging for concert tickets? No, this blog post/rant is not a cry for free tickets (although I definitely won't decline any offers) but it's more of a call to event organizers and productions - Why do you have to have all the concerts so close together?
Don't believe me? - See below.
Paramore - February 15, 2013
The Script - March 31, 2013
Slash - May 4, 2013
Aerosmith - May 8, 2013
Vans Summer Music Jam - May 11, 2013
Jason Mraz - May 14, 2013
Wanderland Music Fest - May 8, 2013
Circuit Fest 2013 - May 25, 2013
Deftones - May 26, 2013
Fallout Boy - August 8, 2013
Linkin Park - August 13, 2013
Bazooka Rocks II - August 25, 2013
and I didn't even mention the K-pop groups and Daniel Padilla's concert.
Wanderland Music Fest - May 8, 2013
Circuit Fest 2013 - May 25, 2013
Deftones - May 26, 2013
Fallout Boy - August 8, 2013
Linkin Park - August 13, 2013
Bazooka Rocks II - August 25, 2013
and I didn't even mention the K-pop groups and Daniel Padilla's concert.