Concert Window is a live music network that enables musicians to broadcast live to fans around the world. Home to Grammy winners, major label artists, and everyone in between, Concert Window is a new revenue source for musicians and offers "the most original content on the Internet." (Rebecca Loebe)
Live music is a huge business; in 2014 it brought in a staggering $27 billion. It’s the only part of the music industry that’s enjoyed consistent growth in recent times. But it’s also the only sector that hasn’t made the transition online. Concert Window is changing that, allowing musicians to play concerts anywhere – from a club to an airport baggage claim area to a bedroom – and be paid for it without all the rigors involved in touring. Artists only need a laptop to broadcast the show and are paid the next day.
“Over time,” explains Concert Window co-founder Dan Gurney, “we believe that musicians will make ten times as much on Concert Window as they do at a physical venue.”
Last year the company paid out $400,000 to artists, with gross revenues increasing sevenfold in the last 14 months, building the community through word-of-mouth rather than advertising. The process removes so many of the uncertainties that constantly plague musicians. There’s no need to book shows months in advance, no endless hours of travel and set up. And it allows them to connect with fans who can’t see a show because of distance or disability. People can watch from anywhere in the world.
“We’re making live music more efficient and profitable,” says Gurney. “Musicians can play whatever and whenever they’d like on Concert Window. We have licenses with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. After the show the artist receives a recording of the event for non-commercial use. They can also choose their favorite song from the broadcast and the site will create a highlight video.”
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