Artists Brits would love to see most – and Taylor Swift doesn’t even make top 10
The top reasons Brits went to go and watch live music were because of the atmosphere (80%), the experience (72%) and the chance to make memories (53%).
However, despite our nation’s love for live music, 38% of Brits say they’re going to fewer gigs than three years ago.
While 42% of us blame rising costs and the closure of venues (12%) as the reasons why.
But who was the top artist Brits would most love to see live?
Brit rockers Queen hit the top spot with 48% of us loving the chance to catch them on stage.
Here is the top 40 list in full along with the percentage:
The Beatles – 34%
Elvis – 31%
Fleetwood Mac – 28%
David Bowie – 28%
Elton John – 26%
The Rolling Stones – 26%
Ed Sheeran – 24%
Michael Jackson – 24%
Coldplay – 22%
Taylor Swift – 21%
Adele – 21%
Eagles – 20%
Bruce Springsteen – 19%
Pink Floyd – 19%
Guns N’ Roses – 18%
The Who
Bon Jovi – 18%
Dolly Parton – 18%
Lady Gaga – 18%
Beyonce – 18%
Prince – 17%
Lewis Capaldi – 17%
Madonna – 16%
Led Zeppelin – 16%
Jimi Hendrix – 16%
Celine Dion – 15%
Nirvana – 15%
AC/DC – 14%
Johnny Cash – 14%
Billy Joel – 13%
Shania Twain – 13%
Harry Styles – 12%
Metallica – 11%
Ariana Grande – 10%
One Direction – 9%
The Weeknd – 9%
Usher – 9%
Dua Lipa – 9%
Billie Eilish – 8%
More modern artists were included in the list too with Taylor Swift scoring 21% of the vote, Ed Sheeran (21%), Lady Gaga (18%), Beyoncé (18%) and Lewis Capaldi (17%).
Did your favourite artist make the list?
If not, comment below as to who you would like to see live?