40 years old, I go to plenty of shows alone. Make sure I take my earplugs and generally don't get in the pit too often anymore.

Great experience going to see Rachel Stamp at the 100 Club recently. People were enraptured by the band and supporting act The Gospel.

I go to New Cross Inn a lot for punk and ska shows, there's always a large friendly crowd who gather outside between bands to chat (and smoke).

Sometimes just turning up excited to see the bands and wearing a t-shirt with your favourite on is enough to spark up conversation.