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writes:Hi. I hope someone can give advice on this trip. I am thinking of going to London tomorrow night to see a gig, but it's all pretty much last minute. I only found out a couple of days ago that someone was selling two tickets for the gig. Originally my friend who lives in London was supposed to go with me but she cancelled. Unfortunately, the man selling the tickets wants me to buy the tickets as a pair, even if I am going alone, so I would have to pay extra for those. We would have to meet him in London tomorrow before the gig as that is where he is based and there isn't enough time to post the tickets. I am nervous incase case I travel all that way and something goes wrong with getting the tickets. I would feel better if the tickets were already in my hand. It takes me two hours to get to London from where I live. Also, the gig is in central London, but we would have to meet him in another part of London which is further away, which is near where he works. I have also contacted a lady who is selling just one ticket, but I am waiting for her to reply. I am hoping she can meet us somewhere in central London. Another problem is my friend has offered for me to stay in her house tomorrow night, but she is working the next day. I would need help getting back to central London, or anywhere near the train station to go home, as I'm not confident with the buses and tubes on my own. I'm not sure if I can get a room in central London on such short notice, and it might be too expensive. I am a big fan of the person that is doing the gig. London is where he is from too. I thought maybe I could go to the area where my friend works with her and stay somewhere nearby until she had finished work, then go to the train station, and even considered staying out all night in central London then getting the train home when it's daylight. It is quite stressful, but it would be a great experience if things go well. And advice would be much appreciated, especially from anyone who knows London well. If it helps, I will tell you the areas where my friend lives and works and you can suggest what I can do. I don't mind getting a taxi from somewhere back to the station either if it's not too expensive. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 December 2016): That's great to hear. Am I right that this was to see Jim Bob from Carter? -They have some great songs! -I hope you had a fantastic time! :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 December 2016): I went to the gig. They didn't need ID after all. They said only people under 18 needed it. It didn't mention just being under 18 on the ticket.
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reader, Honeypie  + ♥, writes (9 December 2016):
 I'd do a rain check on this gig.
IF it says you need photo ID, then you NEED photo ID - showing up with no photo ID means you wanted HOURS and countless Pounds for what? NOTHING to stand outside and miss the gig.
Find out when they are playing next and BE more prepared.
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reader, N91 + ♥, writes (8 December 2016):
 I think you've left it too late. I go to music events regularly in Manchester and they ALWAYS check ID.
I think you should plan further ahead next time as I'm sure you'll get the chance to see this act again.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2016): I managed to get a ticket from a lady today who was just selling one ticket. She emailed it as it's an e-ticket and said I could pay in person. I have another problem now though. It says on the ticket that you need photo ID. I don't have any. Has anyone heard of the 100 club in London and are they really strict on ID?. I have been to some gigs where it says that on the ticket but they still let you in if you don't have any. Should I still go?. It's stupid how even when you are over 18 they ask for ID.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2016): I agree with Celtic Tiger is this worth the risk? I have spent the past ten yrs living in south London and while it's generally very safe I do not take chances. Have you ever been to London before? It worries me that you don't have the confidence to use the tube or the bus and you seem to have no idea of how much things might cost.Firstly are the tickets genuine and if they are can you use them? Some venues will only admit the person named on the ticket. If they are usable will you have enough time to meet a strange man in a strange place you don't know and still make it to the gig? Will you have enough money for all the multiple cab fares?Seriously, don't roam around looking like you don't know where you are or try staying out all night under any circumstances. You do not want to be overtired and walking unfamiliar streets with drunks and drug addicts at 3am in freezing December. It's asking for trouble.A quick trawl of the internet would give you a list of places if you chose to book a hotel for the night. Transport for London online can give you typical taxi fares. If I were you I would not undertake this, so much could go wrong and you could end up well out of pocket. However if you decide to then plan it thoroughly, there's a wealth of info on the internet, take your phone charger and make sure you have the means to pay for all the cab fares (black cabs are the safest but the most expensive), plenty of money left over for emergencies and keep your wits about you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2016): Great plans tend to run smoothly and this plan seems like a kamikaze plan of desperation!There are always gigs on in London and elsewhere and yours seems like a recipe for disaster!Its all last minute and mindblowingly awful especially the bit about staying out inLondon all night with nowhere to go at the mercy of anyone and everyone.Its a rubbish plan even if you are travelling from somewhere just outside of London.A good plan includes everything prebooked and paid for including a night in a hotel somewhere like the premier inn near the gig.You cannot be so mindblowingly desperate for entertainment.Save your money and have a night in planning a proper London weekend that is properly costed and organised.Summer is a better time to visit the city!Your favourite band will hopefully be still on the scene and maybe you could even catch them at Glastonbury in June which is where the trendy music lovers flock to anyway, plus you could have a night under the stars or preferably under canvas because it can get cold and rain even in the summer.Paris is also a beautiful city and Amsterdam has plenty of gigs and places to visit summer and winter alike.Are you hoping a male off dearcupid will come to your rescue on your London night out because its most unlikely to happen.Are you serious about hanging out around London town all night?Please go and check your pulse and temperature before we organise for the men in white coats to escort you into the back of their van!
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 December 2016): Sounds to me like you're about to buy fake tickets. I think you would be better off leaving it this time and trying to see the band in question another time. You haven't mentioned where in London the band will be playing. Some parts of London are not nice to go to at night on your own.
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reader, celtic_tiger +, writes (8 December 2016):
 In all honesty, it sounds like a lot of stress and hassle for a single gig. Do you really like this performer so much?
Is the person selling the tickets a tout? Or a private individual? Are you 100% sure that the tickets are real, and will be available to you when you do get to London. What if you can't find the man selling them? Essentially you are going to a city you dont know, to meet a man you don't know, who has tickets that may or may not exist.
I'm all for having fun experiences, but you seem very insecure and London can be a scary place on your own. I occasionally have to go to London for meetings, and I am always very glad to be back on the train at the end of the day. You are the same age as me - being a single woman alone in the city can get really frightening, especially if you don't really know where you are going or have anyone you can call to come and help you.
Please, please don't even think about staying out all night alone.
Safety is the most important thing.
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