Live-streaming - success stories

Normal live gigs won't be back any time soon, but there's potential in live-streaming shows, as the New York Times points out. Management company 11E1even Group began organizing Live from Out There, a recurring virtual festival. Using multiple paid ticketing and subscription options, the festival, which ran across 10 weekends between mid-March and early June, grossed more than $700,000, with some musicians making more money than they might’ve on tour. One artist made close to $25,000 on Topeka, a company that charges fans for bespoke mini-concerts, putting in about 10 hours a week for six weeks in April and May. Digital ticketing company DICE (worked on Laura Marling's successful online show) is working on software that will enable friends to buy tickets to a live-stream together and have their own private chat room at the show...

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