First of all, prices for concert tickets seem to have risen considerably in recent years. What you might have to do is think laterally if you want to be able to afford a Rod Stewart concert ticket.



There are different ways in which you can raise money, and some are covered here. You might think some of these ideas are sensible, ambitious or clever.

One way is to simply save up for your Rod Stewart concert ticket. Simple, yes - but very dull! Alternatively you could try selling some of your spare stuff on the online auction site eBay. You'll probably make money, but it's a bit of a chore! Another idea would be to go cap in hand to someone who you feel might be taken in by a story of how you've fallen on hard times. Could they see their way to help you in your desire to see a Rod Stewart concert?

Anyway, that's enough of the relatively sensible ideas. How about some more unusual approaches towards making money in order to a Rod Stewart concert ticket?

How about a garage sale? You could convert all that junk which you no longer need into real cash. Or why not try a sponsored event? You could raise money by going on a diet, doing a walk, swim or run, or perhaps something more adventurous like a climb, bungee or parachute jump. Whilst your heart may be in your mouth doing some of these, you always have the thought that shortly money is going to be in your pocket to keep you going!

Perhaps we should now turn from the ridiculous to the sublime. Have you ever thought there might be a way of getting into a Rod Stewart concert for free? It can be done. And the way you do it is with a backstage pass.

If you've never heard of a backstage pass, let me tell you a little about them.

If you know what backstage passes are, but figure they're not something which you can get hold of, let me put you right.

First of all, I can reassure you - a backstage pass gets you in to the concert for free. You have privileged access. You could take photographs even though other concert goers aren't allowed to use their cameras. You might even get stage side to watch the concert. And, the ultimate of the ultimate, you could even meet Rod himself.

The key to getting hold of a backstage pass your concert is that you need to know how to go about it. You need to know who has the power, in other words who you have to approach. Also, you need to know how to make that approach - what to say in order that they issue you with a backstage pass over others who are trying for the same.

It's relatively easy, providing you follow the right way. Ordinary fans are getting backstage passes. However, if you don't go about it in the right way you won't have success. And you'll have to find the money to buy a ticket!

There are some resources which you can use to learn about backstage passes. ConcertGroove can supply you with a free ebook on backstage passes. Whilst it's more of an introduction, it could be useful to you if you've no knowledge about backstage passes.

You could also try searching on Google and see what other resources might be available to get a Rod Stewart concert ticket without paying, in other words getting a backstage pass.

You will be extremely excited when you get your first backstage pass. After all, getting close to your favorite star is a fantastic thought!