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From Excitement to Memories: My Bruno Mars Concert Journey

Last September, I had the opportunity to attend a Bruno Mars concert, and it was my first concert ever! I was incredibly excited about it since June. After getting the tickets, I quickly booked an apartment near the stadium because I knew traffic would be terrible after the concert.

Bruno Mars performed in Indonesia for three days on September 11, 13, and 14, and I got tickets for the 14th in the Festival A section! I started preparing at 9 AM while attending my college classes, then I left at noon with one of my friends to head to the Jakarta International Stadium, where Bruno Mars was holding the concert. When we arrived, there were already many people taking photos, and some had already started lining up even though it was only 2 PM, and the entrance was scheduled for 5 PM. I didn’t have time to take photos because I was in the festival section and needed to line up quickly to avoid being placed in the back.

I was in the 4th row, and I was so nervous, afraid I’d end up in the back. But luckily, when we entered the stadium, I got a pretty good spot, still close to the stage and somewhat in the middle. It was extremely hot due to the crowd, but it was all worth it. As the concert time got closer, the red curtains began to close, and I was beyond excited. Then, the lights started to dim, and there he was! Mr. Bruno Mars appeared with the opening song, "24K." I still remember the excitement I felt at that moment; it was truly a memory to cherish.

While watching the concert, I looked around the stadium, gazed at the upper seats, and WOW! It was absolutely amazing. The lights from phone flashlights and the sound of people singing blended beautifully together. During the concert, there were solo performances by the guitarist, drummer, and saxophonist, and I got to see them live, something I had only seen before on TikTok or Instagram.

Everything felt so fast, the two hours passed by in a blink of an eye. On our way home, my friend and I were confused about how to get back. As expected, the roads were extremely jammed. Many online motorcycle taxis offered their services, but they were charging ridiculously high prices. I tried to bargain, but they wouldn’t agree. Eventually, my friend and I decided to walk, which was about 3-5 kilometers to the apartment. Along the way, we were again offered rides by online motorcycle taxis with their outrageous prices, and of course, we kept rejecting them.

This was truly an unforgettable first concert experience! From the moment we left until we got home, I still remember it all. Especially the best moment of seeing Bruno Mars live! If he holds another concert in Indonesia, I’ll definitely go!