Londonderry Bands Forum contributed to the launch of the "Culture Now – More Than Music" research at New Gate Arts & Culture Centre.
The Culture Now findings has found the following:
- 47.9% of marching band respondents identified improved wellbeing as the greatest benefit of taking part.
- 97% of People that took part said that being part of a marching band contributed to positive mental heath
191 out of 193 respondents – 99% – said their activity was important or very important to their local community.
