New Delhi, March 17 -- There is something undeniably electric about the moment a favourite music artist steps on stage - the first strum of a guitar, the roar of the crowd and the shared anticipation in the air - all adds up to an experience that feels bigger than just music. Yet, why do live concerts feel so powerful and why do we leave them feeling happier, more connected and somehow changed?

A new research published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggested that live music offers more than just entertainment - it fosters a deep sense of unity and emotional connection, leading to lasting psychological benefits well beyond the final encore. The study suggested that this phenomenon, known as collective effervescence, is wha...