Culture Next 2021
Say hello to the generation that’s driving Cultural Rebirth
If 2020 was a “cultural wake-up call”, 2021 is looking to be a year of cultural rebirth. In the midst of navigating a new normal, we watched how two generations in Southeast Asia converged — challenging the status quo and finding new ways to fuel social change. In this year’s edition of Culture Next, we’re excited for you to explore the shifts that dominated the past year in our markets, and discover the trends that defined the region’s culture drivers.
Whenever I feel like my heart is not in the right place, I find the right thing to listen to. And I feel better.
Lesly, 20, Jakarta, Indonesia
To better understand how this region’s next generation is driving this cultural change, we spoke to Gen Zs and Millennials across Southeast Asia. We looked at their streaming habits to understand how they are creating, curating, and experiencing culture — diving deep into understanding how music helped them overcome challenges such as mental health, and exploring what authenticity means to them. Through this Streaming Intelligence, research, and conversations, we zeroed in on eight new key trends amongst these young generations, which we’ve detailed out in this year’s Culture Next.
- 78%
of Gen Z’s & Millennials in Southeast Asia believe audio is healing
- 65%
of Gen Z’s & Millennials in Southeast Asia use audio to learn about different cultures and experiences
Culture Next is the quintessential playbook to understanding what’s next in trends, and how these young generations think and feel — offering up new ways for creators and advertisers to better connect with their audiences. Drop your email below to discover their changing habits and tastes, and how you can learn, engage and create in collaboration with them.
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*Source: Spotify Culture Next survey, conducted in April 2021 among 500 respondents 15-40 in Southeast Asia