EY Y02 L17 Gigs

  1. Do you go to live music concerts often? If yes, what kind of bands or performers do you like to see? If no, why not?
  2. There are many Japanese artists whose live concert tickets are famously difficult to get hold of. Name one. Would you like to see them live? Why?
  3. Tell us about the last time you saw music performed live. Who was playing? Where? How much did it cost? Was it good? Why?
  4. Have you ever performed at a gig yourself? If yes, tell us about it. If no, would you like to? What kind of band would you like to be in and what instrument would you play?
  5. Tell us about either a live music experience that you have had that was great OR a live music experience that you have had that was terrible OR a live music experience that you wished you had had?
  6. Which deceased or retired artist or band would you most like to have seen play live when they were still performing (or still alive)? Why?

Question 1

I go to live music concerts at least twice a year. I always go to Lady Gaga's concerts wherever it takes place. Last year, I watched Ed Sheeran's concert for the first time. It was underwhelming.

Question 2

I heard that ONE OK ROCK is pretty hard to get. I would like to see them live one day! I saw so many people scream and cry (on Youtube) when they performed one of their songs, 'Wherever you are'. I think it will be a surreal experience watching one of Japan's most famous rock bands perform live.

Question 3

I saw Ed Sheeran perform live last year. The concert took place in Jakarta, Indonesia. My dad wanted to get the best possible seat, so the ticket that we bought costed around 70.000JPY each. In total, we paid around 280.000 since my mom, dad, and sister were there. It was not that good. Ed Sheeran's songs are great, but I guess he just isn't a good showman. I got a little bored halfway through the concert.

Question 4

I used to be a drummer for my high-school's rock band. I formed the band and even selected all of the band members myself. We performed at various international schools and even a rock-themed cafe. Good times!

Question 5

Lady Gaga's performance back in 2014 was one of the greatest concerts that I will never forget. It was a rather personal concert as there were a limited number of people in the stadium. She was describing how people used to say to her that she's not good enough and that she will never make it in the music industry. That was the first concert that made me cry and gave me constant goosebumps.

Question 6

QUEEN!! I think Freddie Mercury is a legendary singer and he showed us what an incredible showman looks like.

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