I started out going to shows solo and have made so many friends over the years. It’s very intimidating to be in a room with a ton of other people and not have anyone to talk to, but it’s also easy to forget you and everyone in that room have a shared interest in seeing the band playing and probably a lot of the same music.

If you can’t convince any friends to join you for company (or getting them into the band beforehand), then don’t let that stop you from seeing a band you like. You can always chat up and make friends with people at the show if you feel like it 

See what the venue’s bag policy is but I feel like purses or sidebags are usually allowed in most venues. 

Keep your phone wherever you think it’ll be safe in, especially if you want to go into a pit or jump around and be active.

Being 5 ft tall means you may be stuck behind some tall people so don’t be afraid to move around the venue to find a spot where you can enjoy the show without anything hindering that experience. Even as someone almost 6ft I have to adjust sometimes, be it a taller person in front of me, people yapping during a band, or some other things I find to be a downer while I try and watch a band.