New Study: The Joy of Live Music
Written by 3MDR on August 23, 2024
From Live Nation:
In support of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alisha Strother, our Vice President of Fan and Partner Insights, and Michael Pavone, our Product Marketing Manager, teamed up to explore the profound impact of live music on mental health and happiness — and share findings from our global fan study.
Music helps express feelings that I cannot find the words for and becomes an extension of my feelings that helps relieve stress and feel balanced.
German Live Music Goer
If you know, you know. When an artist’s music touches your soul in an unexpected way, it becomes that friendly smile from across the room. The hug you needed. The chills you’ve been craving. The connection you were looking for. Whatever the emotion, those ‘you-get-me’ lyrics help you feel your best—like they too have walked in your shoes. And seeing your favorite artists perform live instantly connects you to the thousands of other fans who are there for the same feels.
This is all because live music is so much more than entertainment; it’s an act of self-care that can significantly boost our well-being and mental health. Our recent “Joy of Live” study delves deeper into this cultural cross section of mental health and music to paint a clearer picture of this bond. Check out some highlights below:
Live Music Has a Positive, Lasting Impact on Mental Health
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