I don't need no hero I can save myself no hero

In 2013 I was lucky to see many artists (many I haven't seen before) and go to a big number of concerts. I tried to count them all, including supports and those festival acts I didn't particularly want to see. I ended up with striking 42 concerts, and here's a full list, with brief comments.

Concerts I went to in 2013 

1.-3. Disco Ensemble
I think I've seen them about 13 times now, and one of these deffo was their best yet.
4. Jannika B
Support for Adam Lambert, better than expected
5. Adam Lambert
Second time is the charm. INSANE GOOD SHOW COME BACK SOON
6. Charli XCX
Opened for Ellie Goulding, a huge positive surprise ! Met the girl too, super sweetie
7.-8. Ellie Goulding
First time in Helsinki, and she was all humble and put up an amazing show. In England after having Burn out she was a bit more cocky but still amazing. Can't tell which was better
9. Camryn
10. 5 Seconds of Summer
Two supports for One Direction, nothing to say
11. One Direction
You've already read all about it. A very good concert from shitty seats. Most emotional of the year
12. The Woooo
Not sure if you spell it that way. Some Swedish teenagers lip syncing on stage before Justin Bieber, honestly feel bad for them
13.-14. Justin Bieber
A lot has happened in less than a year and as of now I'm not sure what I think but the Finland show was one of the best of 2013, and Sweden wasn't far behind. At this point he still sang all songs live.
15. A Day To Remember
Hadn't seen them in two years and with no new record out it was nice to dance to old songs. Honestly so freaking awesome show. Included Adam Elmakias crowd surfing in a boat too.
16. 30 Seconds to Mars
Disappointment. I didn't like the 4th album, and live versions of songs didn't save it. Oldest song being The Kill, acoustic, I wasn't too impressed. Cool show and experience behind the stage though.
17. The Blackout
Energetic show which included the singer running around the audience and making uncomfortable people shout in his mic
18. Enter Shikari
Show was insane, included the audience forming a human pyramid with me on top of it. Enough old songs. Meeting Chris after was the highlight !
19. Paramore
Literally fifth time was the charm - with album 4 out I wouldn't have thought this would be the show I get to hear Let the flames begin again. I did, and I cried.
20. Mew 
Seeing all my 4 biggest all time loves in one year is just amazing. Singing to 156 holding hands with a friend, eyes closed was one of my summer's best moments
21. Bastille
Thanks to Nick Grimshaw I even knew this band and got front row but only saw like 20 minutes cos Mew played same time. Still INSANE vocals and energy. Good
22. PMMP
Finland's biggest and most beautiful woman fronted band's last show I'll ever see. Over 10 years they've put up the best festival gigs and I will deffo miss them. Not their best show I've seen tho
23.-24. Cheek
Something really happened and I liked him. The second show in October was even better.
25. Conor Maynard
And onto V Festival. Mr. Maynard started the festival for us and couldn't have done better. Vocals are great live and his awkward sexy dancing is just adorable. And Animal is the best pop song.
26. Jessie Ware
Front row realness. Her stuff is way edgier live, I was on fire and so was the miss herself. THANKS JESSIE
27. Jessie J
I would have never guessed there'd be so many people watching her based on her success here. She was amazingly good, just plain LOVED Do it like a dude
28. Beyoncé
I know I only saw like two songs because of logistical problems but still. I saw her. Don't get all her hype but can't deny she's sick singer and dancer
29. The Saturdays
Funky pop show with some very interesting backstage action (likes of Niall Horan and Liam Payne) and eye candy male dancers. Another bunch of very talented singers
30. Tom Odell
Woop wooooopppp he was so good and there also were like a billion people. His awkward smiles between the songs made my heart flutter
31. Fun.
Having gained a strong following since I last saw them, the show was bolder and rockier and I really liked it
32. Everything Everything
Best new discovery.
33. Olly Murs
34. Diana Vickers
35. The Script
36. Emeli Sandé
37. Rudimental
38. Mark Owen
Don't have a lot to say because I either saw too little of the shows or because they just weren't that good (cough Diana Vickers cough)
39. Rita Ora
Would never have guessed it'd be her show that provided the first and only moshpit of the festival. She is insane good and hot and sings flawlessly and I loved this show. A LOT
40. Union J
You have just read enough of this. Could've been 45 if we went to see their supports lol. Current big loves.
41. Darin
Forgot him earlier. He was sooo good and sang way better than I thought he was. Good party
42. Antti Tuisku
Another forgotten boy. Maybe 42,5 cos I also saw some of his free acoustic set at this mall earlier haha. But yeah, amazing party and I had so much fun !

If I were to choose five best shows I'd go with these…

I felt so bad for leaving Mew out but I've seen them so many times a few newcomers had to take their place. Top 10 would have them, Conor Maynard, Union J, The Saturdays and Ellie Goulding in. Top 20… No haha I stop here.

So my comments look so lame and just repetitive but as I have said earlier, why would I go see bad shows.. haha. I have tickets for 7 concerts for this year, let's see what 2014 brings along… I'll see Justin Timberlake, One Direction x3 (maybe…. 4…..), Little Mix x2 and Cheek plus supports and hopefully at least one festival.

And on top of my head I could think of these babes who are putting an album out in 2014 !

This time Mew is where it deserves to be - their last record dates back to 2009 and I'm so ready for new music (and new promo pics) - musically most excited about them. Then we have Adam Lambert and I'm not sure about this but maybe Little Mix putting out their third records - yaaass ! Number twos are awaited from Conor Maynard, Cher Lloyd, Rita Ora and Union J - I am officially SO excited for them all ! Can't wait ! You Me At Six, Breathe Carolina and One Direction are giving us album fours, Ymas in two weeks. I am worried over BC cos Kyle left so I don't really know what they will be now.
I put Neon Jungle and Tich in without actually knowing if their debuts will be out this year but a girl can dream… If you haven't heard of these gorgeous girls, check out Tich's Little by Little or for more mainstream pop Dumb. Neon Jungle's Braveheart (out Jan 19th !) has been on repeat for a few days now. I am so happy if their records come this year - and if  they are good. I am sure I forgot someone from this super professional collage too. (It feels overwhelming to think that there are 12 of my fave artists and members of FOUR of them follow me on twitter. Cher, Tich, JJ Union J and Asami and Shereen from Neon Jungle. I'm one lucky (and trying-to-be-funny) girl !)
I should have made a post of the best albums of 2013 too - might do that later. It's back to school tomorrow for mehhh.

Let's bring it on, musical year 2014 !
xxxx m