‘Music fandom is central to Gen Z’s identity’
A new Live Nation study has highlighted the value of live experiences, curated offerings, and tangible merchandise to the online generation
News By Hanna Ellington | 6 April 2026
A new fan insights study from Live Nation has highlighted the value of live experiences, curated offerings, and tangible merchandise to the digital-savvy Gen Z.
The annual Love Song study, published by a music sponsorship, creative, and experiential agency, Connect by Live Nation, recently published its most extensive survey to date, with nearly 5,000 Australians (including 1,411 Gen Z respondents) taking part.
The study offers a snapshot of the shifting tastes of young audiences, revealing that in an increasingly fragmented cultural landscape,…