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Live Music’s 5 Hottest Trends: What the Fans Want

07.26.24

Live music is booming as fans enjoy their greatest passion now more than ever before. But it’s not just about hearing your favorite artist it’s about having an experience that will stick with you for years to come. So, what are the top trends shaping the live music landscape right now? Here’s what we’ve heard straight from the fans themselves.

1. The Sound of Summer

92
%

of fans say that live music events are often a key part of their most memorable summer experiences.

#1

Fans say attending concerts and festivals is their top summer highlight.

“The tours I see during the summer are the most important memories I make. I remember my summers by the concerts I see.”
Live Music Fan

2. Music, Health, and Happiness

85
%

of global fans say attending live music events has helped them cope with stress, anxiety, or depression

88
%

of global fans feel like a live music event is a safe space for me to be myself

“Live music attendees share a common interest and bond, so I find that the vibes are always so welcoming and inclusive. I always feel like I can talk to a stranger and make a new friend, dance how I want, and seamlessly fit into the atmosphere. “
Live Music Fan

3. The New Cross-Genre Fandom

71
%

of fans attended a concert by a new artist or band they had never seen live over the last year.

80
%

of fans are more likely to attend a live music event if there is a diverse lineup

“I tend to go to festivals with diverse genres, so the crowds are diverse. So, for me my best memories are when the crowd of diverse attendees are singing and vibing to a particular artist or band together.”
Live Music Fan

4. Unity in Melody

96
%

of fans agree that live music events create an opportunity for fans of different backgrounds to interact

70
%

of fans say that live music events are more inclusive than other forms of entertainment

“I almost always feel a sense of belonging and community when I attend live music. I think this is mostly because of other fans, how we easily bond over the fact that we love the same artist.”
Live Music Fan

5. Our Ever-Evolving Social Media Landscape

79
%

of fans wish there was more live music content on social media (83% among Gen Z)!

89
%

of fans feel seeing live music content on social media makes them want to attend a show even more.

“I think the hype of the social content is what excites me and makes me want to go to future events!”
Live Music Fan

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