Apparently, for younger audiences, music just sounds better alone.
That rings true in a study conducted by DICE based in the U.K. — 500 people aged 18-24 took part in a study that shows young fans are getting more inclined to attending gigs alone as opposed to going with friends, NME learned.
65% of the 500 participants have attended gigs alone and a whopping 98% of them have revealed that they would do so again, while 84% admitted that the music sounded better when they were alone.
When asked why they attended shows alone, 38% said their friends weren't available, 37% had friends with different tastes and 31% chalked it up to impromptu plans.
Indie music reigned supreme as the preferred genre for these music-loving individuals. 41% preferred "guitar-heavy music" while 2% preferred pop and 1% preferred grime.
It's a liberating feeling attending shows alone, but it's also important to prep yourself if you're new. Watch our guide to surviving gigs and festivals below.
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