From livestreaming performances to “drive-in” concerts, artists are tapping technology & their creative networks to develop support systems & stay connected with fans as self-quarantining becomes the norm amidst the escalating coronavirus
teamed up with Dublab Radio to organize a “drive-in” concert in a grocery store parking lot after business had closed. Operating out of a white van, the performers used a hyperlocal FM radio transmitter to broadcast a performance to about 50 cars parked with people listening “alone, together.” Around 900 people also tuned in from home via Dublab’s website stream.
“I’ve had this idea for awhile, but felt the social isolation went against what I valued about live shows, so I never did it,” says Hollander, explaining that the event is a way for the artists to continue the month-long residency that was supposed to begin at local venue Zebulon that night. “It’s a strange time that this now has the potential to be a beacon of community. It’s definitely an experiment. But I think it went well, and we plan to do it every week.
The once unremarkable scene of a full grocery store parking lot on a weeknight was both surreal and heartening on Monday as listeners politely honked and waved to each other through their windows to welcome other attendees as they drove in. Some vehicles carried groups of people, while others drove solo. Though most remained anonymously in their cars, a few fans opened their back hatches to face each other while listening, and a handful ventured out to walk their dogs and chat at a distance.
“We have to find creative ways to do special things, because we are still here, we are still active and alive,” said Babbitt, concluding the broadcast. “We need to support each other to find creative solutions in these challenging times.” Other artists who have lost work due to show cancellations are using circumstances as an opportunity to remotely collaborate on creative projects. Touring bassist and writer-producer
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
European Producers Club Kick-Starts Europe’s Industry Rescue Drive (EXCLUSIVE)In one of the first Europe-wide moves to fight the coronavirus outbreak, Paris-based European Producers Club is calling on national governments and the European Union to implement a 10-point rescue plan vital for Europe’s film and TV industries’ survival.
Consulte Mais informação »
Drive-thru testing, insufficient gear, school closures: News from around our 50 statesA look at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting every state.
Consulte Mais informação »
Quarantine Life: Staying at Home Can Drive Up TV Viewing 60% or More, Nielsen SaysTo state the obvious: TV viewing and streaming video will get a big bump with the coronavirus pandemic leaving millions of Americans housebound. But how big a jump are we talking about related to t…
Consulte Mais informação »
Coronavirus Fears Are Leading to Blood Drive Cancellations at 'Unprecedented' Rates in the U.S.Winter is already a slow time for blood drives. Coronavirus is making it worse, and threatening the donated blood supply in the U.S.
Consulte Mais informação »
An Atlanta firm starts a toilet paper drive-thru to give away its stock for freeWith no employees at the office to use the bathroom, the co-founder of marketing firm Trevelino/Keller in Atlanta knew that the 1,000 rolls of toilet paper the company had in stock could be put to better use.
Consulte Mais informação »