How to compare gig counts with friends (without turning it into a contest)

See who logged more shows this year, which artists you share, and why a friend gig count only works if you both use the same diary.

How to compare gig counts with friends (without turning it into a contest) — Radar gig diary
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A count is only comparable if the rules match

How to compare gig counts with friends (without turning it into a contest) — current Radar app
A count is only comparable if the rules match in the live Radar app.

One friend logs every support slot. Another logs headline arenas only. Their totals are not the same sport. Agree that a gig is a night you attended, then compare.

Radar profiles show gigs, artists, venues, and cities from logged shows. Friends who use the diary can see a real figure instead of a pub guess.

Shared artists matter more than the number

Shared artists matter more than the number — How to compare gig counts with friends (without turning it into a contest)
Shared artists matter more than the number in Radar.

The useful comparison is overlap: bands you have both seen, venues you both use, a show you attended together. A raw total is a trivia answer.

Tag the crew on the gig you shared. That night appears for both of you, which is a better record than a screenshot of a leaderboard.

Keep it off the group chat

Posting “I have been to 80 gigs” once is fine. Weekly score updates are how people mute the chat. The diary can hold the number. You do not have to announce it.

If someone is not on Radar, you still cannot compare properly. Their Notes app will not match your venues.

FAQ

Common questions

Can I see how many gigs my friends have logged?
Friends on Radar have profiles built from their diary: shows, artists, venues, and cities. Compare those, not ticket inboxes.
Why is my friend’s count higher?
They may log club bills and support slots you skip, or they have backfilled older years. The rule is nights attended, logged once each.

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