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Is Gen Z the most passionate music demo? Let’s look at this new study

Secondary concert ticket seller Viagogo has published the results of a survey (via The NME) that the most passionate music fans belong to Gen Z (i.e. those born between 1997 and 2012). Here’s what we learned from this study of 2,000 people in the UK.

  • Gen Z has no trouble calling in sick if they want to go to a show. They’re twice as likely to do that as millennials (19% vs. 8%)
  • 43% said they’d give up alcohol for six months in exchange for having a front row seat at a gig by their favourite performer.
  • They’re 10% more likely to share video from concerts on social media. However, 84% claim they put down their phones to be in the moment and just enjoy the performance of their favourite song.
  • 20% say they become so overwhelmed with emotion at a gig that they’ve cried.
  • 21% call going to their first concert was more memorable than losing their virginity.
  • 15% say that concert tickets are the best gifts to receive. That’s more than clothing, any kind of luxury good, or wellness product.

Alan Cross

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