Would you pay $5 to access a live streaming concert online?

PhilRitter21 · #1 07-27-2009, 10:33 PM

Sorry if this is the wrong forum to place this under.

But I was curious if people would be interested in a service that provided live streaming concerts of big name bands or acts. Say you purchase access to this stream, and you can pick different camera angles in real time... sort of customizing your concert experience. Want to watch the bass player? Click his camera. Want to see the whole stage? Choose that camera when you are bored with the bass player. Would people pay $5 to see a favorite band streaming live online? And have access to the recording afterwards; incase they had to miss some?

Just curious

southernrocker · #2 07-27-2009, 10:35 PM

No. Watching a concert on the computer and actually being there are two different things. I can't really explain it, but being at a concert is way better than watching from a screen.

UncleFluffy · #3 07-27-2009, 10:40 PM

For me, $5 is possible.

Concert DVDs are from $5-$20, so if I'm paying from 25-100% of the price of a permanent, high-quality copy I'd expect no worse than 50% of DVD quality and permanent access. No DRM nonsense either.

PhilRitter21 · #4 07-27-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by southernrocker

No. Watching a concert on the computer and actually being there are two different things. I can't really explain it, but being at a concert is way better than watching from a screen.

That is very true, and it would never mean to be a replacement for attending concerts... more of a supplement. There have been numerous times when my favorite band was playing, but I couldnt attend because they werent playing near me, there was no one to go with, it was sold out, there were no good seats, or I couldnt afford it.

PhilRitter21 · #5 07-27-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleFluffy

For me, $5 is possible.

Concert DVDs are from $5-$20, so if I'm paying from 25-100% of the price of a permanent, high-quality copy I'd expect no worse than 50% of DVD quality and permanent access. No DRM nonsense either.

The price would be scaled depending on what band you would be watching.

SpamBot · #6 07-27-2009, 10:50 PM

Permanent access? If so, yes.
One-time viewing per $5? No possible way.

GearHeadBassMan · #7 07-27-2009, 10:54 PM

it depends on the quality. $5 for high quality audio/video and i'd be all up on that. it's different from actually seeing the show but since concert tickets are at $50+, i think it's worth it

Craig_S · #8 07-27-2009, 11:03 PM

I don't think $5.00 per person is possible. Do you have any idea how much money you would need to pull off something like this? The artists and whomever else would have to agree to letting you stream a live show. Let alone giving them a big enough cut to make it worthwhile. You would also need to "Black Out" local shows, unless they sold out. I think it might even end up hurting ticket sales. People would be able to record it right from their PC.

You would need backup of EVERYTHING, unless you want to deal with being sued by 5,000 unhappy watchers when they lose the feed... There are a lot of things to think about. Think of the amount of bandwidth you would need. The servers would be very expensive, as well. It would be really hard to pull off.

**Mark Wilson** · #9 07-27-2009, 11:06 PM

Moved to Misc.

EDIT: Ugh. FML. this is OT....

EDIT EDIT: It's actually Jon's fault.

Hawaii Islander · #10 07-27-2009, 11:10 PM

I would if it were high quality audio/video with the features you described. I do this for pro baseball (MLB.com) and college sporting events (University of Hawaii and Western Athletic Conference webtv). The idea is definitely doable over the internet.

T-Bird · #11 07-27-2009, 11:45 PM

Hi.

I wouldn't.

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Originally Posted by Craig_S

I don't think $5.00 per person is possible. Do you have any idea how much money you would need to pull off something like this? The artists and whomever else would have to agree to letting you stream a live show. Let alone giving them a big enough cut to make it worthwhile. You would also need to "Black Out" local shows, unless they sold out. I think it might even end up hurting ticket sales. People would be able to record it right from their PC.

You would need backup of EVERYTHING, unless you want to deal with being sued by 5,000 unhappy watchers when they lose the feed... There are a lot of things to think about. Think of the amount of bandwidth you would need. The servers would be very expensive, as well. It would be really hard to pull off.

+1

There's no way that an act that would draw $5 a head/connection, would be doable with $5, the technology just ain't there yet.

Thre only way this could work, would IMHO be a punk/indie community sharing concerts all over the globe. Showing the concerts on-line only for those people who are in another state, country or continent.
Forget $5/head from those circles though

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Originally Posted by Mark Wilson

Moved to Misc.

EDIT: Ugh. FML. this is OT....

EDIT EDIT: It's actually Jon's fault.

You sure try your darnest to live up to your moniker

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Regards
Sam

SpamBot · #12 07-27-2009, 11:47 PM

Show them for free and make up for it with excessive adverts. Like Hulu, or South Park.

MakiSupaStar · #13 07-27-2009, 11:52 PM

If I could keep a copy of it on my HD i'd be down.

T-Bird · #14 07-27-2009, 11:53 PM

Hi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernrocker

No. Watching a concert on the computer and actually being there are two different things. I can't really explain it, but being at a concert is way better than watching from a screen.

Well I can. Think of it like watching a flick or doing it Yourself

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Regards
Sam

FreaqyFrequency · #15 07-27-2009, 11:56 PM

Quality is also an important issue, to me. Streaming 720-1080p HD, or streaming Google Video-quality video?

While I might pay as much as $20 for the former, you'd have to pay me in excess of $100 to watch the latter.

groooooove · #16 07-28-2009, 02:44 PM

id pay $5 for the recording alone.. if its soundboard quiality..

i think its an alright idea.. like, i would always prefer going to the show, but if i cant make a tour date in my area i could watch another show live..i guess that works.

whoatherechunk · #17 07-28-2009, 03:29 PM

Depends on the quality I suppose.

Truktek2 · #18 07-28-2009, 04:07 PM

I would. I could enjoy a concert from the comfort of my lazy boy without having some idiot screaming in my left ear while the guy on my right spills his beer on me. I wouldn't have pot or cigarette smoke blowing up my nostrils and I wouldn't have to crane my neck to look around the big head in front of me

...man I'm a miserable f**K.......I think I need a nap.....

WookieeForLife · #19 07-28-2009, 05:14 PM

The question was would you buy it. He's not looking for people to tell him how it is possible or not possible. And my answer is yes.

Intenzity · #20 07-28-2009, 05:27 PM

Already been done - http://www.crunchbase.com/company/deeprockdrive

Multiple cameras, hi-def streams. Company went out of business.

So the answer is "No" people will not pay, even to see Motley Crue on the web with multiple cameras.