Comment by IndySun
4 years ago
The niche stuff is definitely happening. As are new ways to monetize; but online only. What is certainly being eroded that cannot be achieved online is live performance. Include in that phrase what you will. But those opportunities are currently almost zero internationally. What the long term effects of this are is hard to predict but human to human emotional contact is imperative to our survival.
"Live" as in-the-moment or "Live" as being in the same vicinity/venue?
The former is still very much booming, and I don't see why the latter would go anywhere.
""Live" as in-the-moment or "Live" as being in the same vicinity/venue?"
In the flesh live, people together experiencing something collectively.
"I don't see why the latter would go anywhere"
There's an ongoing pandemic and during it the vast majority of venues where people can experience performance or sport collectively are and remain closed. During this time the income normally generated has understandably ceased. Many places may remain permanently closed, including historical outdoor events.
I do eventually expect a move toward normality but it's going to take many years. In the meantime we can add online live & reminiscing in lieu of the 'real thing'.