Do you believe that everyone has the right to go to gigs and events that they love, to party, and to Stay Up Late?

For many people with a learning disability this is impossible.

But we know:

86%

said they see their Gig Buddy as their friend

82%

said they felt able to make decisions about what they wanted to do with their buddy

76%

said they’re more aware of other ways they can now spend their spare time

79%

said they now go out more in the evenings as a result of Gig Buddies (not just with their buddy)

90%

said that having a Gig Buddy makes them feel less lonely

78%

said they’d made new friends in addition to their Gig Buddy volunteer

*research from our partner Stay Up Late and is based on Gig Goers & Gig Buddies attending one 'gig' a month

It all started with a punk band...