According to a new survey published this week by UK Music and taken by pollsters Public First, music has played an integral role in reducing the stresses of the majority of UK citizens over lockdown.

It was the largest poll performed since the music industry’s initial closure back in March 2020, and was orchestrated to find out what role music played in the lives of the British public during the Covid-19 pandemic.

 The key findings of the wide-ranging poll revealed:

• 57% of adults said music had helped them cope with lockdown
• Around one million adults say they have taken up an instrument during lockdown
• 71% think music makes them more productive at work/studying (From a personal perspective music & shows on BBC Sounds have kept me focussed at work & WFH. It helps my anxiety issues so much – in a good way!)

The Importance of Live Music & Venues To The Nation: 

• Despite Covid-19, 43% of the public are interested in going to a live concert, gig or festival this year
• Two-thirds (66%) said they planned to attend as many or even more gigs than before Covid-19 hit
• Among 18-24 year-olds, 38% say going to a music festival or gig is one of the things they are most looking forward to
• Almost half the public (45%) are worried about the financial viability of their local music venues due to the impact of Covid-19