FabSwingers.com forum: Would you go to a gig at the moment?

By *racy_Jacks OP Woman
over a year ago

Derby

Would you go to a big gig at the moment? I’d be interested to hear the thoughts of people with tickets for an upcoming gig, has anyone had second thoughts and decided not to go? Or has this not been a concern?

I think I’m dropping out of two I have coming up at Manchester Academy and Nottingham Rock City and I’d be interested to hear from others who might have been thinking about this recently!

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Would you go to a big gig at the moment? I’d be interested to hear the thoughts of people with tickets for an upcoming gig, has anyone had second thoughts and decided not to go? Or has this not been a concern?

I think I’m dropping out of two I have coming up at Manchester Academy and Nottingham Rock City and I’d be interested to hear from others who might have been thinking about this recently!

Who you off to see ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep 100% would go to a gig/rave/festival, chance of me dying quite slim chance of me having a good time quite high so the odds are in my favour

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went to a gig at the AO arena earlier this week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yep 100% would go to a gig/rave/festival, chance of me dying quite slim chance of me having a good time quite high so the odds are in my favour

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also love rock city in Nottingham so deffiently would go.

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By *racy_Jacks OP Woman
over a year ago

Derby

I think I’m dropping out of two I have coming up at Manchester Academy and Nottingham Rock City and I’d be interested to hear from others who might have been thinking about this recently!

Who you off to see ? "

Shed 7 at the academy and the darkness at rock city. I actually saw shed 7 earlier this week. But now that it’s getting close to Christmas I’m not living the idea of possibly having to end up isolating!

I’m sure that I won’t die but my mum is severely immunocompromised. I’m not seeing her until the 29th though

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By *inky man 64Man
over a year ago

hampshire ( ask for town)

yes, and have done recently.

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)

I am not missing out on any live music. From small venues to large arenas. The first chance I had to get out and see bands, I was there.

You just need to be sensible. You sanitize regularly. You wear a mask when you need to or even through the gig, whatever makes you feel save. You get vaccinated and boosted etc.

The chances of catching any virus is reduced if you take precautions.

And you have the same chance of catching any virus anywhere else.

Whether it be on a bus, train, Shop, pub or a gig.

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By *racy_Jacks OP Woman
over a year ago

Derby

"I am not missing out on any live music. From small venues to large arenas. The first chance I had to get out and see bands, I was there.

You just need to be sensible. You sanitize regularly. You wear a mask when you need to or even through the gig, whatever makes you feel save. You get vaccinated and boosted etc.

The chances of catching any virus is reduced if you take precautions.

And you have the same chance of catching any virus anywhere else.

Whether it be on a bus, train, Shop, pub or a gig.

Thanks and yeah I’m thinking things through at the moment. I’m not convinced about the risk being the same in these various different places though. My friend likened having a bottle of sanitiser in certain environments to having an unopened pack of condoms on the side at an orgy haha. No doubt that these things help us feel safer though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I have been recently, and will again when I find a band I’d like to see.

I had the same thought OP, but then realised I get on trains for work which have been busy. I Realised I’m taking a risk for work so I should apply the same logic or thoughts to my social life.

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By *ik MMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

Yes, went to 2 last month and 1 last night.

Tonight I’m at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester. Live music is good for the soul

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By *urplechesterCouple
over a year ago

chester

We’ve been to a couple of gigs recently, and haven’t considered not going to them! We won’t be cancelling any future ones either. If you do go op, have an amazing time, I absolutely love Shed 7

Miss pc

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By *inkySeeKinkyDoWoman
over a year ago

'tween PontyCarlo & CasVegas in West Yorks

Ive been to three recently and all good! New Order, Yungblud, and Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum, the latter being the smallest most intimate gig, and no issues x

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By *ampiBrownCouple (MM)
over a year ago

Sexy Town

I will definitely go . I was on one at the O2 arena last weekend

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By *racy_Jacks OP Woman
over a year ago

Derby

"We’ve been to a couple of gigs recently, and haven’t considered not going to them! We won’t be cancelling any future ones either. If you do go op, have an amazing time, I absolutely love Shed 7

Miss pc "

Thanks for the input everyone!

I’m a bit of a Shed 7 groupie. I’ve seen them around 35 times over the last 22 years

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By *ik MMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

Miss pc

Thanks for the input everyone!

I’m a bit of a Shed 7 groupie. I’ve seen them around 35 times over the last 22 years

You’ve chased some rainbows OP

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By *B1000Couple
over a year ago

North Lakes and Manchester

Yes, we’ve been to bat out of hell at the opera house and Pete tong at the arena last week, also go to pubs, supermarkets and swinging clubs!!

Life goes on and we don’t wish to die of boredom, but fully respect we are all different

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Last night I went to Leeds Arena to see Human League. It was excellent. 7,500 people and I counted six masks. I'm going again on Friday to see Madness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Last night I went to Leeds Arena to see Human League. It was excellent. 7,500 people and I counted six masks. I'm going again on Friday to see Madness "

Madness!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would go to any and everything i fancy going to. I don’t see any likelihood of this virus miraculously disappearing at any point in the future so we have to live with it. Anyone scared of meeting me in the pub or wherever, stay away. I’m easy to recognise. I’m the guy without a mask.

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By *luboyoMan
over a year ago

North West / Birmingham

I've been to 2 recently and have 4 more before Christmas, including Rock City (fave venue in the whole country).

I've been to 10 Premier League football matches this season too.

I fully understand and respect people's caution, but I'm fully vaxxed and taking my own small precautions I'm willing to get back to some normality.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

We are going to an all day/night Rock event at The Corporation in Sheffield today... so I'd say that's a YES.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

No. The potential for lots of people who may be in close proximity as well as physically very active, increases the pot for high volumes of virus materials to accumulate.

We always take the bigger picture into account and right now that includes a health service that needs to reduce its severe backlog, amongst other things. It's unreasonable to impose greater risks on others, at the worst time of year for the health of many in the population.

An outdoors venue is different.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We are going to an all day/night Rock event at The Corporation in Sheffield today... so I'd say that's a YES.

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Corp is epic very jelaus have a good night.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've been to 2 recently and have 4 more before Christmas, including Rock City (fave venue in the whole country).

I've been to 10 Premier League football matches this season too.

I fully understand and respect people's caution, but I'm fully vaxxed and taking my own small precautions I'm willing to get back to some normality."

Same really, though outdoor football matches are different gifs.

Not going to be fighting to get to the front at gigs though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No. The potential for lots of people who may be in close proximity as well as physically very active, increases the pot for high volumes of virus materials to accumulate.

An outdoors venue is different. "
. If i thought that doing the same would achieve an end result of ridding us of the virus i would do so. However as there is no indication of that happening i for one am not going to permanently suspend living my life. I don’t want to be remembered as someone who hid indoors to save others !!!!

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"We are going to an all day/night Rock event at The Corporation in Sheffield today... so I'd say that's a YES.

Corp is epic very jelaus have a good night."

We most certainly shall

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I am still going to seated gigs, but wouldn't go to packed standing gigs personally.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have already been to a gig, went to De Monfort Hall to see Kasabian a few weeks back ... it was fantastic ... in a couple of weeks I'm going to see Stereophonics at the Principality Stadium ... huge stadium ... i have also been to lots of Prem League football matches. I regularily eat out and my job is face to face contact with NO face masks etc. I was shielding this time last year but until i'm told to stop going to gigs etc i will still go.

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

Yep, I been to a theatre, cinema, and clubs. So a gig with thousands of people don't really bother me, I had my jabs, including my booster.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have already been to a gig, went to De Monfort Hall to see Kasabian a few weeks back ... it was fantastic ... in a couple of weeks I'm going to see Stereophonics at the Principality Stadium ... huge stadium ... i have also been to lots of Prem League football matches. I regularily eat out and my job is face to face contact with NO face masks etc. I was shielding this time last year but until i'm told to stop going to gigs etc i will still go."

I have been to the cinema too and i've had many appointments and tests in various busy hospitals.

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Yes! We've been to a few gigs, cinema trips and busy pubs. It's all down to risk v reward for us. Live music is very important to us and we've missed it a lot. We'd rather catch the rona at a great gig than in the queue at Tesco.

We're both double jabbed, wear masks where we can and take LFTs before we go to a gig or cinema. We probably have another few years before we can forget all about covid so we're getting on with life as normally as we can, with certain precautions

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By *dysseusukMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Saw Gregory Porter at the Royal Albert Hall last month, but not exactly a mosh pit, which might be more COVID-risky!

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By *pottydog46Man
over a year ago

rainham

Yes, had Covid in March 2020 and again last week. Both times a sore throat and feeling rough for a couple of days.

Why stop our lives for a mild illness for 99.8% of people.

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By *olex99Man
over a year ago

Hull

Yes. I've been to quite a few since restrictions were lifted on gigs.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Without a doubt I would. Been to a couple in the last couple of months.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just went last weekend, David Bowie tribute. I was so busy singing I forgot all about Covid

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By *ucypherMan
over a year ago

Taunton

I've been to The Offspring gig in Cardiff recently. No issues.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been to many these last few weeks - simply because as a sound engineer it is my job.

Of course many things have been discussed, especially amongst us gig workers but the actual state of play as I type is the general consensus is we feel a bit 'safer' if anything. Ok, safer might not be the best word but in years gone by this was always cold and flu season and we'd have the venues rammed with people coughing and spluttering and snotting everywhere with used tissues strewn across the floors. And even stages and backstage areas.

Not at the minute. People seem healthier and more respectful of hygiene and basic things like that.

We have not had one issue either, either a positive case or someone just getting ill with something else. Hope it continues that way.

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By *htcMan
over a year ago

Not into gigs but yes still continue life as normal. And go out as per normal.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I’ve been to lots of things and travelled a lot too. I will continue to live as normally as we are allowed

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By *eardedman7Man
over a year ago

Berkshire

I’ve been to at least 6/7 since October

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No. I don’t want to risk picking up covid or RSV which is a high risk to my infant

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By *good-being-badMan
over a year ago

mis-types and auto corrects leads cock leeds

I think I’m dropping out of two I have coming up at Manchester Academy and Nottingham Rock City and I’d be interested to hear from others who might have been thinking about this recently!

I have no issues with going out socialising gigs and living as full a life as I can. Theres no extra time for any thats wasted.

Others may have a different outlook and may choose differently.

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By *ingle ex cuckMan
over a year ago

chester

No way

A friend of mine went to a gig ( about 300 tickets sold)

11 days later he was positive with covid 19

Yes he could of caught it anywhere but

He lives alone and works remotely

So if he didn’t get it in that gig then I don’t no where

I wouldn’t go if it was me

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Nope.

Because people.

And people are a vector for the virus.

If you remove yourself from the equation, you reduce the risk.

Front and back doors firmly closed and continuing to stay in.

Didn't go out for a family funeral, so certainly not going out to a gig, as that would be hypocritical and insincere.

Gigs can wait.

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By *IG G77Man
over a year ago

GATLEY

I'm a musician fully vaccinated boosted and have the flu vaccine so yes I will go to gigs and get back to the life I was living before the pandemic started

I've missed performing in live venues any musician will tell you the same it's in my soul

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By *racy_Jacks OP Woman
over a year ago

Derby

Thanks, interesting to hear people’s perspectives on this

I’ve decided to pass on the two gigs in the lead up to Christmas just because I don’t want to increase the risk of having to isolate over Christmas. It’s my first Christmas with my partner and the risk missing out on everything over that whole period just doesn’t seem worth it. That just feels like the right thing for me at the moment

I have tickets to see Terrorvision on 28th Dec and I’m willing to accept the risk then and looking forward to that!

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By *racy_Jacks OP Woman
over a year ago

Derby

"I'm a musician fully vaccinated boosted and have the flu vaccine so yes I will go to gigs and get back to the life I was living before the pandemic started

I've missed performing in live venues any musician will tell you the same it's in my soul

My partner is a professional musician and would very much agree! He has been loving playing and attending gigs but understands my caution around attending big gigs so that we don’t miss out on Christmas together

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By *iker boy 69Man
over a year ago

midlands

No different from going to football match etc so if id got tickets for gig, id go

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"who you off to see ?

Shed 7 at the academy and the darkness at rock city."

Definitely drop out, you won't be missing anything ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went to a gig last night, small venue but everyone closely packed in

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By *nlyme74Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

I've got 3 booked in. Can't bloody wait.

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By *erlins5Man
over a year ago

South Fife

Was at the Barrowlands in Glasgow a few weeks ago.....I take as many precautions as possible in day to day life so the odd gig etc. Seems safe enough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not going to anything this year or next not bothered about the crowd just can't be doing with all the shit that you have just to book get hotel get into the gig I'll wait.

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By *uicypeaches77Couple
over a year ago

Torquay

I'm on a packed train ...masks on I know ...but makes me wonder what's the point ...

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

I really really miss going to gigs.

Managed to get some tickets for miles kane in Feb but... Not confident I'll be going. I couldn't give a hoot if anyone's jabbed but do care if they are infected and taking it into my crowd.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The good thing about this thread is that you can identify the knob heads that need blocking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not going to anything this year or next not bothered about the crowd just can't be doing with all the shit that you have just to book get hotel get into the gig I'll wait."

There's literally no "additional shit" required to book or attend a hotel or a gig.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The good thing about this thread is that you can identify the knob heads that need blocking. "

Agreed.

People that are scared to go out and live their lives aren't likely to meet anyway so may as well be blocked.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The good thing about this thread is that you can identify the knob heads that need blocking. "

Which people would that be ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The good thing about this thread is that you can identify the knob heads that need blocking.

Agreed.

People that are scared to go out and live their lives aren't likely to meet anyway so may as well be blocked."

Well yeah, if you aren’t going to go out, you probably aren’t going to share saliva with others, I’d assume.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"The good thing about this thread is that you can identify the knob heads that need blocking.

Agreed.

People that are scared to go out and live their lives aren't likely to meet anyway so may as well be blocked.

Well yeah, if you aren’t going to go out, you probably aren’t going to share saliva with others, I’d assume."

Who'd have thought kissing was going to be high risk...!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No I wouldn’t and I love live music, I normally go to the Christmas markets but giving them a miss too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The good thing about this thread is that you can identify the knob heads that need blocking.

Agreed.

People that are scared to go out and live their lives aren't likely to meet anyway so may as well be blocked.

Well yeah, if you aren’t going to go out, you probably aren’t going to share saliva with others, I’d assume.

Who'd have thought kissing was going to be high risk...! "

I know! It gives you a great excuse when they want to kiss you though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I'd definitely still go. I'm not put off from going anywhere.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went to a few gigs in October but was planning on keeping it low key with the new variant.

But a friend got in touch about a show this week in a large venue, and I’ve decided to go. I feel a bit conflicted about it but my mates are traveling so might be my last time to see them in a while.

I’m not heedless of risk; I don’t want to go back to normal just yet. But at the same time you have to live a little.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haven't been to rock city in years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think I’m dropping out of two I have coming up at Manchester Academy and Nottingham Rock City and I’d be interested to hear from others who might have been thinking about this recently!

I recently went to one in Manchester Academy (a very full, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes gig - everyone had to have their Covid pass, able to keep sufficient distance from people, even at the bar. No problem at all. Similarly at a previous gig in Stoke a few weeks ago. I’m very cautious too, I should add.

Don’t push up front, give others space, especially entering and leaving the building, avoid the mosh pit and you’ll be fine. Who are you going to see?

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By *rucking-HellMan
over a year ago

Northampton

I've been to several these past few months, and was stunned not to have come down with so much as a sniffle. I wouldn't think twice about going to anything.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Yes I would for sure if that was my thing! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I've been to two gigs in recent months. I'm unvaccinated and I survived!

Live music is one of the things I missed most during lockdown. Life is too short to keep hiding away from a bad cold.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been to the cinema too and i've had many appointments and tests in various busy hospitals."

Stereophonics in Cardiff has been postponed

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By *lderguy4uMan
over a year ago

wirral

I defo will go

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By *aked2sumCouple
over a year ago

Coast

We had been abroad, came back LFT negative! 2 days later got a text obvs someone on the plane was positive- didn't need to isolate as triple jabbed but chose not to go to a concert in Mcr with 31k other people, as it happens negative pcr test too! Lost £60 but conscious clear!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We had been abroad, came back LFT negative! 2 days later got a text obvs someone on the plane was positive- didn't need to isolate as triple jabbed but chose not to go to a concert in Mcr with 31k other people, as it happens negative pcr test too! Lost £60 but conscious clear!

If only everyone was as considerate as you....

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By *eavy-Metal-CoupleCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

We did last week and it was good to go after missing out for so long (Last gig before these two was Testament with Exodus and Death Angel supporting). On both gigs they asked for Proof aka Covid passport or negative test result within 24 hours of the doors opening. Would I like it back to how it was yeah but it the times we live in.

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