NOWADAYS, LIVE PERFORMANCES SUCH AS CONCERTS AND RECITALS ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY SINCE THESE CAN BE VIEWED ONLINE. DO YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE?

Since it can be watched online, live performances like concerts and recitals are no longer necessary today. I hold the same view. To start off, buying tickets is too expensive, especially if it is a concert by any famous singers. If one would like to go to a concert hall, one is expected to pay a large amount of money to have a decent seat, not to mention an interval of drinks way above average bar prices; moreover, the parking costs add up to the expected expenditure one might have a problem with. For example, the concerts of famous singers like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber regularly have sold-out shows in whichever country they usually perform, even if each ticket usually costs double that of those unknown ones. Furthermore, attending either a concert or recital can cause inconvenience and discomfort for some, like those older people who wish to attend these events. Sitting still or even standing at shows, for a couple of hours, is burdensome. In addition, one has to remember their tickets, travel several miles and pick a good parking spot, find their friends and their seats, brave the weather, and even a couple more reasons that are pretty demanding and require effort and time. Moreover, if the venue is not a concealed area, there might also be excessive distractions, like unwanted noise that is not from the performers that will surely distract any audience, even police sirens from the outside or too much chatting from fellow watchers will surely divert anyone’s attention, hence causing them not getting to focus on the show entirely. Nevertheless, watching online can still help support these artists without going through such hassle. In conclusion, deciding whether to attend a live concert or recital in person still depends on one’s perception. In my opinion, I am contented to watch everything in the comfort of my home.