Attending a fantastic gig can be a memory that lasts a lifetime.
But the recordings we make to capture that unforgettable moment are often never viewed again.
Brits capture (12.5) minutes’ worth of footage on average at each gig they attend, according to new research by Samsung Electronics. However, less than a third (31%) are watched back.
Reasons people avoid viewing the footage include embarrassment at the sound of their own voice singing along with the artist (36%), grainy quality (24%), and frustration at poor lighting (26%).
But despite this (77%) say they still take videos every time they attend a live music event.
Main reasons include being able to relive the memory at a later date (46%) and sharing with family and friends who can’t attend (24%).
The research was commissioned to mark the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, which has an industry-leading camera system featuring 10x optical-quality zoom and wider apertures for low-light clarity.
Annika Bizon, VP of product and marketing for mobile experience at Samsung UK & Ireland, said: “Live music is all about being in the moment, but our research shows many people still reach for their phones to capture memories they want to relive later. The challenge is that concerts are one of the toughest environments for filming – low lighting, constant movement and loud crowds can make it difficult to capture the atmosphere as you experienced it.
“That’s exactly where innovation can make a difference. With the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s upgraded camera system, features like enhanced Nightography help capture clearer detail in dark venues, while tools such as Audio Eraser and Horizontal Lock help reduce background noise and stabilise footage. The goal is simple – helping people capture moments in a way that feels closer to how they actually experienced them.”
Biggest concert filming peeves
1. Hearing the sound of your own voice (36%)
2. Only being able to see the head of the person in front of me (30%)
3. Not being able to hear the artist clearly enough (27%)
4. Poor quality lighting as room is too dark for camera to pick up (26%)
6. Picking up the voice of nearby people singing along loudly (20%)
7. Shaky filming – dizzy to watch back (18%)
8. Receiving a ‘storage is full’ notification mid-way through filming (14%)
9. Accidentally forgetting to press record (14%)
10. Accidentally covering my phone’s microphone and picking up muffled sounds (11%)
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