This year, my gig-going adventures have taken me on a whirlwind tour around Europe, from local venues to a week-long stint in Oslo.
Despite a fear of flying, I've had the pleasure of travelling with a partner who tolerates my unique taste in music and a copy of Football Manager for those lengthy trips.
It's been an absolute blast, and next year promises to be just as packed with exciting journeys to some of the world's top venues.
From witnessing my all-time favourite band Pulp headline at Øyafestivalen, Oslo's premier music festival, to a raucous weekend in Dublin, Ireland, where I got to see Idles and LCD Soundsystem share an incredible bill at Malahide Castle, 2024 was brimming with unforgettable performances.
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