While going to see a live performance is enjoyable, many people may not know that experiencing live music is actually beneficial for their health. For example, it’s a great way to reduce stress and stimulate your brain, amongst other things.
- It Brings People Together
Unsurprisingly, being in a large group of people singing the same song together at the top of your lungs is a great way to bring people closer to one another. Live music has the ability to create an atmosphere that is unique to any other.
- It Makes You Happier
There’s no surprise here. Live music makes people happy for a variety of reasons, but mostly because of the fact that your brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter that boosts your mood and helps make you feel happy. When enjoying live music, the dopamine is constantly flowing, thus making you feel absolute joy.
- It Helps Get Rid of Stress
Believe it or not, research has shown that listening to live music is a great way to relieve stress. This is because live music reduces cortisol in your body. Cortisol is a stress hormone in your body that is naturally released and can in turn, cause anxiety. Luckily, listening to live music is a great way to counteract the cortisol.
- Helps You Exercise
When you’re at a concert, chances are you’re not staying still. Dancing around to live music is a great way to get in your extra steps and exercise your body. If you’re not a fan of going to the gym or working out in general, going to see some live music is a great way to get all the exercise you need without having to set foot in a gym.
- Broadens Your Interests
One of the best things about live music is the fact that you get to discover new bands while you’re there. Either via an opening band or just through the music playing over the speakers while you wait for the performance to start.