Storytelling, Music: Lockdown Make People Turn To Live Streams For Entertainment

The lockdown has cancelled any and every plan to go out to find entertainment, something as simple as watching a gig on a Friday night at a pub is no longer an option. This has led to many audiences and artists to get bored at home. Live Streams gained a kind of momentum that was not there before the lockdown.

A woman drinks a glass of wine as she speaks and shares a drink with friends via a video call. PIC/AFP.

New Delhi: The lockdown around the world has everyone staying at home in order to slow down the spread of the COVID-19. The lockdown has cancelled any and every plan to go out to find entertainment, something as simple as watching a gig on a Friday night at a pub is no longer an option. This has led to many audiences and artists to get bored at home. Live Streams gained a kind of momentum that was not there before the lockdown. While brands are paying influencers for exclusive live streams promoting their brand and create content based on lockdown musicians are holding live gigs. Here are some live streams that you can watch to kill the boredom: Publishing House Live Streams: Authors published under publishing houses and hosting various live streams from telling stories, recitals or an interview; these live streams are giving people to get a chance to get up close and personal with their favourite authors from the comforts of their pyjamas. For example, Roli Books goes live with authors and conduct interviews. Musicians Go Live: International and national musician are taking to social media live streaming option and our performing for their fans. While many concerts, music festivals get cancelled around the world artists are performing for their fans like Calvin Harris. Some are producers are paying their artists to do so while others are finding a way to keep themselves engaged with their fans. Fashion Brands: Fashion designers and brands are going live to really converse with their consumers. Fashion designer might reveal some tips or share how they are keeping themselves entertained during the lockdown. For example, Louis Vuitton goes live with influencers to promote brands in a new and personal way. Celebrities Talk to their Fans: Who hasn’t dreamt about talking to their favourite celebrity in real life? Well, many International and National celebrities have taken this opportunity to get up close and personal with their fans. Fans can prompt to go live with these celebrities and talk to them in real time. John Legend performs live for his audience from the comforts of his home. Chefs Cook For Their Fans: Celebrity chefs go online and share some of their famous recipe which fans can their replicate in their homes.  In the meanwhile, they can even ask the chefs for secret cooking tips or just have a conversation! Celebrity Chef George Calombaris shares videos of his favourite recipes from the comfort of his home. Live streaming has changed the course of entertainment, while the world is going through a pandemic together it is nice to see people come together to look out for each other even if it is through just live streaming music.