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Live music and well-being: the crowd effect (Level A1) — A woman laughing at a lively event with blurred background.

Live music and well-being: the crowd effectCEFR A1

27 Feb 2026

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Adapted from U. Buffalo, Futurity • CC BY 4.0

Photo by Les Taylor, Unsplash

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  • Live music can improve a person's mental and social well-being.
  • People who are with others often feel close.
  • Sharing music with others creates a strong feeling.
  • This feeling can make people feel happy for days.
  • Researchers talked to people after concerts and festivals.
  • They used short surveys to learn about the experience.
  • The study shows social contact helps personal well-being.
  • The authors suggest people go out and connect more.

Difficult words

  • well-being — A person's mental and physical health and happiness
  • researcher — A person who studies and collects information
    Researchers
  • survey — A short set of questions for people
    surveys
  • share — To give or use something with others
    Sharing
  • concert — A live music event with performers and audience
    concerts

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Discussion questions

  • Do you like live music?
  • Have you ever been to a concert?
  • Do you go out to meet others and listen to music?

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