More Concerts, Less Money

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Alyssa Freyman

Taylor Swift performs “Getaway Car” at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Atlanta is one of the hottest spots for concerts, especially since the Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened last year. Artists like Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Jay-Z have or are planning to perform there, adding to the popularity. The only thing that stands in the way of attending these concerts is the price. ABC News reported in July that the average ticket price this year of $46.69.

“That price is almost 7 percent higher than the average for all of 2000, and an even more startling 43 percent increase over what concert tickets cost just three years ago.” said ABC News.

For teenagers earning only a minimum hourly wage, it can be difficult to afford to go to these concerts. The slideshow below presents ten ideas to help the idea of going to concerts become a reality.