Live music can be performed to various audiences and places. Sometimes in night clubs, stadiums, special occasions like weddings or anniversaries or at parties. In all the occasions, the main aim of live music is to entertain, however it can also be used in other occasions basically to educate and inform the audience. There are theatrical plays that make a statement through the acting and musical performances. There are organizations that travel through the educational systems promoting important concepts. The use of live music helps to impact the message and make it memorable. Music also is able to create a mood and effect emotions such as at a state funeral.
Live music listings provide young musicians with the opportunity of showcasing their talents to an audience. This also works in giving them the courage to be able to stand and perform to a crowd thereby preparing them for greater achievements ahead. Most musicians have the talent and are able to perform quite well but might not be able to withstand the pressure of performing to a large audience. When they are covered in live music listings, they are able to get the exposure thereby giving them career boost while at the same time getting entertained from the satisfaction that they receive.
Live music gives both the musician and also the audience or the listeners the chance of interacting with each other directly. It enhances the development of communication skills since entertainment is based on the communication between two parties. This is foremost important, as only a musician who is able to attract and entertain the audience well is able to leave a mark in the competitive industry.
Live music performed in concerts which can be traced back to the 18th Century where it involved mainly the military who took up the task as double duty in entertainment at the royal courts. At this stage, it involved mainly the use of orchestral strings. The first significant original and symphonic work involving bands was in 1909. However, from that time until 1950s, concert bands were still held by the military and it basically involved marches. The culture of live music and concerts began to spread to the world after 1952 onwards with various composers creating music for smaller musical groups.