With the announcement of the Coachella lineup fans of live music have been reminded to turn their attention to summer concerts. The winter is comparably a slow time for music, but it’s also when some of the biggest shows of the year are announced. These are must-see events, where you never know what’s going to happen, just that the result will be glorious. But as much as you don’t want to miss the best concerts, tickets are very expensive, and with the fees tacked on top it can often get out of hand. So here are five ways you can score concert tickets for less.
First of all, get more involved with your favorite artists by joining their fan clubs. If you want to attend a rod wave concert, for example, you can also check out various ticket-selling websites and then you can see where Rod will be performing over the next several months. You can then select the time and location that works best for your schedule. Since many musicians now rely heavily on ticket sales as a core revenue stream, their promotional teams put far more energy into creating a vibrant fan club. And it isn’t only to disseminate information about tour dates. You will often get access to tickets in advance of the general sale, and will be able to buy them from the artists themselves. That will save you at least a few of the fees the larger ticket sellers tack on top of the face value.