Arcade Fire concert to stream online on Aug. 5
Last month, a group of my friends went to one of Lady Gaga’s “Fame Monster” concerts. Within hours, they had (sadly, poor quality) pictures and videos up on their Facebook pages leaving many to ponder…is that Madonna? Christina Aguilera? Elton John? (Just kidding)
Now, it’s no surprise that concerts pop up on the internet immediately after the event, but soon the quality could be top-notch and the cost will be free.
That’s because American Express is launching a new concept that combines social media with live streaming, digital-quality video, which will stream on YouTube and Vevo, according to Pollstar.com.
The first of five bands to be filmed for the live stream is Arcade Fire at their Aug. 4-5 concerts at NYC’s Madison Square Garden. The Arcade Fire concert is scheduled to stream at 10 p.m. on Aug. 5 on YouTube and Vevo.
Other bands that have announced streaming concerts includes John Legend and The Roots. Though this isn’t the first time that concerts have streamed online, it will be the largest coordinated event yet. YouTube and American Express teamed up in December to stream Alicia Keys. YouTube also streamed various bits of San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and a U2 concert.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 2:21 pm by jordan
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