Work

The Sound of Play: How Europe's Video Game Industry Shapes Music and Audience Engagement

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This GAMEHEARTS research factsheet explores how video games are shaping music, audience engagement, and cultural participation. Drawing on research conducted in collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO), it examines how video game soundtracks can introduce audiences to new musical genres, strengthen emotional connections with music, and encourage engagement with live orchestral performances. It also considers the opportunities for collaboration between the video game and music sectors, including attracting new audiences, making classical music more accessible, and increasing recognition of video game music as a valuable cultural form.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.24008305

Authors: Crawford, Garry, Bagnall, Gaynor, Gislam, Charlotte, Gosling, Victoria, Yodovich, Neta

Institution: University of Salford

Language: English

Topic: Digital Games and Media

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7225402531

FWCI:

Cites:

Cited by:

Related to: 10