Rabat- Good news for gig-attendees and music lovers! A new research study has found that attending a concert every couple weeks helps to boost your lifespan and can add up to 9 years to your life.
Rabat- Good news for gig-attendees and music lovers! A new research study has found that attending a concert every couple weeks helps to boost your lifespan and can add up to 9 years to your life.
The study was carried out by O2, which owns some of the largest music venues in the UK, alongside Patrick Fagan, an expert in behavioural science and associate lecturer at Goldsmith’s University in London.
“Our research showcases the profound impact gigs have on feelings of health, happiness and well-being–with fortnightly or regular attendance being the key,” Fagan said.
The findings show that those who attended live music experience, for only 20 minutes, saw their feelings of well-being boosted by 21 percent, while those who took part in a 20-minute yoga session saw their well-being increased by only 10 percent, and those who walked their dog saw only a seven percent increase in their happiness.
In addition, the research found a direct link between high levels of well-being and an increased lifespan of nine years or more.
To determine the results, test participants undertook psychometric testing and heart-rate tests, which showed that gig experience increased participants feelings of self-worth by 25 percent, closeness to others by 25 percent, while their mental stimulation jumped by an impressive 75 percent.
“Combining all of our findings with O2’s research, we arrive at a prescription for a gig a fortnight which could pave the way for almost a decade more years of life,” Fagan said.
The research adds that experiencing live music makes participants feel happier than simply listening to music in private, showcasing that the shared experience is key to increasing well-being.
“We all know just how good it is seeing your favourite band or artist live, but now we have the proof,” O2’s spokesperson Nina Bibby said.
