Concert statistics · Worked example
What ten years of concerts look like as data
This is an illustrative example diary of 144 gigs logged between 2015 and 2024. The numbers are a representative sample, not a real user's data — but every pattern below is one we see again and again when people look back on their live music history.
Gigs per year
The curve tells a life story. Early years are slow — a handful of big-name shows a year. Around year three the count climbs fast: this is usually when someone starts going to small club gigs, where tickets are cheap and a single evening often includes two or three bands.
The collapse in 2020 and 2021 is the pandemic, visible in almost every concert diary. What is more interesting is 2022: the rebound overshoots the pre-pandemic peak. Many concert-goers report the same thing — after two years without live music, they said yes to everything.
Where the gigs happen
One small local club accounts for nearly a quarter of all shows. That is typical: big arena concerts are the memorable highlights, but the backbone of a live music life is the room ten minutes from home. If you want to support live music, your own diary will probably show you exactly which venue deserves it.
Bands seen again and again
- Favourite local punk band9×
- Long-running metal act6×
- Indie band discovered as support5×
- Classic rock legends3×
Of the 102 different artists in this example, 81 were seen only once. A small group gets seen five or more times — and one of them was first discovered as an unknown support act. Logging support bands, not just headliners, is how you find these stories later.
Gigs by month
Two peaks: July–August for festivals, and October–December for indoor club tours. January to April is the quiet season — a good time to go back and fill in missing dates and venues in your diary.
Key takeaways
- A concert diary shows how your life changes — moves, new friends and new genres all leave a mark.
- Your local venue usually matters more than the big shows.
- Most bands are seen once; the few you return to define your taste.
- Logging support acts is where future favourites hide.
Want to dig deeper? Read what you can learn from your own gig history or how to rebuild your past concerts.
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