This National Playlist Day, we’d love you to create the unique soundtrack of your life with music that is meaningful. We want to encourage everyone in the UK to make their own personal playlists while raising awareness of how much music is benefitting thousands of people living with dementia in the UK.
Hundreds of memories shared. Thousands of playlists made. Countless connections through meaningful music.
National Playlist Day was founded in 2022 to shine a light on the impact a playlist of meaningful songs can have for people living with dementia. Each year, this vital awareness campaign has grown with supporters across the UK inspired to share the soundtrack of their life.
From fundraising concerts and pop-up gigs with The Twilight Sad and The Bluebells to creating music-themed murals with local artists and people living with dementia, we’ve brought people together through the power of song. With moving features on BBC Breakfast with Lived Experience Ambassadors and Celebrity Ambassador Sir Alex Ferguson, we have shared the life-changing impact of personal playlists with millions of viewers.
Want to be involved? Become a partner or share your personal playlist!
Sir Alex Ferguson shares musical memories with the BBC
Pop up concert at Kelvingrove Art Gallery with The Bluebells
Awareness raising concert with The Twilight Sad and other artists
Launch of the first National Playlist Day
Have you ever listened to a piece of music that takes you right back to when you were a kid? Or heard a song on the radio that makes you think of a holiday with your mates? When tunes connect you with happy memories - that’s the power of personally meaningful music. Making your playlist is easy: use the playlist builder below, add your tunes and share on social media using #NationalPlaylistDay. Ready to get started?
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Decades of scientific research has shown that music can be a lifeline for people living with dementia. And listening to our all-time favourite songs has psychological benefits for us all. Take part in National Playlist Day and help us raise awareness of the power of personally meaningful music.
Could your organisation partner with us to celebrate National Playlist Day in 2026 and help us reach even more people? Contact info@playlistforlife.org.uk to find out more and request our partner pack.
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