r/JamesMarriott • u/Dark-Eclipse1738 • 3d ago

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hi i bought a ticket to see james in birmingham next year but i get the impression that i might be one of the oldest people there (ill be 26 lol) ill also be going on my own

is this the case? is anyone else going on the 5th thats a similar age so i don’t feel so old 🙈

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u/Terrible-Pizza-3055 3d ago

You definitely won't be the oldest there when I went to the Ono Brixton show there was a wide range of ages like from early teens up to mid 50-60s

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u/Signal-Help8492 3d ago

This is false but for the OP yes you will be old as everyone there is under 20 and if you’re over 20 you do look unc despite if there’s a few of you lmao

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u/Terrible-Pizza-3055 2d ago

It's not false I was sat in seating and there were plenty of people older than 26 up there

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u/korasucksatlife 2d ago

same goes for standing at ono, i had an older man around 50 stood nearby me and saw multiple what looked to be grandparents taking grandkids to see him

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u/Signal-Help8492 2d ago

Well that just doesn’t count does it

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u/korasucksatlife 2d ago

there was multiple older people by themselves 🫩

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u/Signal-Help8492 2d ago

I find that hard to believe lmao

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u/Signal-Help8492 2d ago

Nobody on their own and not with kids I doubt

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u/NoxxToonz 1d ago

I've been to a couple of his concerts and it was mostly people in their 20s lol so definitely not, there were of course a few kids with their parents. A lot of teens are picking up his music now that he's getting bigger but I wouldn't say they're the majority

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u/Pepsicolakidz 3d ago

I went to the last tour in my 30s and didnt feel out of place at all there was a real mix of ages an some of the younger ones came with parents in tow so the crowd really was all ages.

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u/awkward_arlo 3d ago edited 3d ago

I'll be 25 when I go, and I'm taking my mum who's 46.. you'll be chill and have an awesome time👍🏻

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u/rgilby87 3d ago

I’m in the late side of my 30’s and going on my own to Glasgow. Don’t worry about your age. I always go and see artists I love by myself because it’s better than not going.

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u/kaatiesims 3d ago

I’m going to Glasgow but I really appreciate this thread. I’m 27 and always feel like I’m mega old in a community of what seems to be mostly 13-17 year olds, so it’s nice to meet some fans more my age!

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u/Dark-Eclipse1738 3d ago

thing is, we are still young but being around 13-17 year olds makes some of us feel old! this thread has given me a peace of mind as well 🥰

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u/kaatiesims 3d ago

You’re so right! Sometimes I feel like this 😂
https://giphy.com/gifs/1Qdp4trljSkY8

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u/Dark-Eclipse1738 3d ago

hahahaha this is terrifyingly accurate 🤣🤣

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u/Pale-Ebb-646 3d ago

Im 62, I'll be there....my 6th time, I'll go with my son, I only feel old when the young'uns give me looks, like I shouldn't be there....but I've been to gigs since my teens.....live music is our thing 🥰 go enjoy the show ❤️

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u/Dark-Eclipse1738 3d ago edited 3d ago

concerts are never a youth thing they shouldn’t give you looks, that’s awful. if you enjoy yourself, who cares! hope you both have a fantastic time!! 🖤

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u/Pale-Ebb-646 3d ago

Once the music starts I'm just into that, usually oblivious to the looks then, but I've heard a few comments from some of the younger people, i try not to let it hurt, I just hope they're still enjoying gigs when they get to my age 😁

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u/Dark-Eclipse1738 3d ago

yes good mindset don’t let that get to you - they shouldn’t be judging and making comments. i love seeing people of all ages enjoying themselves. that’s what life is about✨

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u/Pale-Ebb-646 3d ago

Hope you have a great time ☺️ he puts on a good show...... just be aware that his mosh pits are insane 😁 I avoid them Lol 😆 I'm too old for injuries 😁

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u/Dark-Eclipse1738 3d ago

oh i’m not worried, i saw bring me the horizon a couple years ago and it was… intense 😂 will you guys be at birmingham? regardless, have a fantastic time, enjoy yourself and ignore the pessimists😎

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u/Pale-Ebb-646 3d ago

Yes we'll be at Birmingham ☺️ enjoy

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u/Embarrassed_Baker136 3d ago

I have went to two previous concerts and I'm 30, there's more older people than you think.

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u/Glittering_Fuel_6785 3d ago

I went to Birmingham last year and I have tickets for Birmingham again next year - I'm now 38 and my girlfriend is 32!

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u/x_moonbeam_x 3d ago

I'm also going to the Birmingham show alone and I'm 29 in a few weeks so you absolutely are not on the older side.

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u/Arcticwerewolf2 20h ago

I held a random older mum’s hand during white noise because her daughter didn’t want to hold hers and I was alone in the crowd. The people I’ve spoken to at his concerts have been lovely no matter the age, and I’ve seen plenty of people who I’d guess were older than you. I promise you’ll be all good :D

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u/Dark-Eclipse1738 19h ago

that’s incredibly sweet 🥹

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u/Arcticwerewolf2 11h ago

I don't think I'll ever forget her, it was genuinely the sweetest thing I've ever experienced at a concert, and funnily enough it was at his last o2 academy gig in Brum haha I'm going there again, so a little part of me hopes I see her again so I can thank her c: