Through sensual ethnography and poetic representation, we learned that individuals “self-authenticate” through embodied performance experiences of their own identities. Participating in the extraordinary experience of rock concerts revitalises existential authenticity, which enhances a person's feeling of wholeness and well-being. This extends our understanding of value derived from extraordinary experiences and adds “existential authenticity” to consumption motivations and consequences.
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