Petition · past parliament
Stop playing Vivaldi as hold music on the benefit enquiries line.
Closed
14 signatures
What the petition asks
Whilst it is understandable that businesses do need waiting music to occupy the minds of enquirers, playing Vivaldi's 'Spring' over and over again creates associations incompatible with the normal levels of appreciation that one should have for such a classical musician.
Several benefit numbers spout the same song over and over again. After 15 minutes one becomes irked. After 20 minutes, the music has slightly disturbing undertones and after 30 minutes the listener turns exasperated, frantic and starts to shout at their handset. This is not ideal: it breeds frustration and resentment at Vivaldi, the benefits line and possibly the government as a whole.
Timeline
| 13 Sep 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Mar 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Closed
Opened
13 Sep 2018
Closed
13 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.