Do you ever spend hours on Youtube watching videos of strangers performing covers of your favorite songs wishing that it was you doing covers with "friends" in front of an audience?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY04piXvCP4
Holland 1945 covers are fun
i posted myself playing a cover of a microphones song once and i got a positive response and i was content enough to never post again
I used to and then I started making my own songs in hopes of someday being the one lonely kids will cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltgA8nzDVxc
yes
yes i do
It can be you on that stage.
You only get good at what you practice at. Time is too short to surround yourself with people who can't offer you anything.
Cut out all the bullshit and practice your craft, surround yourself with people with similar goals. In 2-3 years it can be you on that stage.
Unless you want to get really good at watching anime and shitposting. Then just keep doing that of course.