Buying concert tickets is quite a hassle these days. You need a lot of luck to get tickets for some artists. In addition to luck, good preparation can also help enormously. With these survival tips you increase your chance of getting concert tickets for your favorite artist.
Make sure you know everything about ticket sales in advance
Okay, your favorite artist has announced a tour. Time to get started scoring tickets. Find out in advance where the shows are and how many are being held. This gives you a pretty good indication of your chance of winning tickets. Think in advance what kind of tickets you would like so that you do not have to make choices during ticket sales. Keep in mind that the tickets you want may be sold out as soon as it is your turn. Always have a plan B. Also consider the maximum amount you want to spend on the tickets.
Many major artists now also work with special codes for which you have to register. Always check carefully whether this is necessary and keep an eye on your mailbox to see whether you have access to the sale. Finally, make sure that you know exactly which site to go to for the sale and what day and time the sale starts.
Keep your eyes peeled for any pre-sales
Some artists give fans access to a pre-sale. You sometimes need a specific password for this or you need to be specifically invited to do this. Keep a close eye on the artist’s social media to see if they are doing pre-sales. If you participate in a pre-sale, there is a much greater chance that you will be able to score a ticket, so it is always a good idea to look into this.
Be ready on time
On the day of ticket sales, it is wise to be ready on time. Nowadays you don’t have to get ready hours in advance. Everyone is usually assigned a random spot in the queue if you arrive before the start time. So, for example, go to the site fifteen minutes in advance and log in. This way you can be sure that you don’t accidentally have to close at the back.
Make sure you have a good internet connection
To avoid being kicked out of the queue, a good internet connection is essential. Bad WiFi can reduce your chances of getting tickets in no time, and that is not the intention!
DO NOT REFRESH
The first rule of buying tickets online is: don’t refresh. Once you are in the queue, there is no point in refreshing the site. If you do this, you will most likely end up at the back of the line. So don’t do it!
Use multiple devices or involve friends and family
You can increase your chances by queuing at multiple points at the same time. But you can’t do this on the same device. If necessary, grab a second device to see which one comes first. If you really want to see this artist, you can also ask friends and/or family if they would like to join the queue for you.
