of their beloved artists, have cleared at a
record rate.
In isolation, music feels more necessary
than usual. Fans know that, and musicians
know that. Which is why many artists
in quarantine are finding other ways to
perform "live," via platforms like Instagram
and YouTube, and rallying around hashtags
like #TogetherAtHome. The pandemic has
incited an explosion in livestreamed mini-
concerts and DJ sets, hosted by artists
on their social media feeds and often
announced at the drop of a hat.
Though they're not quite like seeing a
show in person, these "quarantine concerts"
are playing a fascinating role in keeping
the public arts alive while public life is on
lockdown. Each live show is unique and
unfiltered, revealing a side of artists that
many fans don't get an opportunity to
see up close. And like viewers, artists are
looking for ways to stay hopeful. Through
these at-home shows, they've found a
perfect opportunity to blend performance
with an uplifting experience that puts
everyone tuning in just a little more at ease
with their situation.
While sites like Stageit have been offering
up livestream shows for less-known artists
for years, the loss of road time has inspired
some acts to look for a new, temporary way
to bond with fans until a return to normal.
At Billboard.com check out our ever-
expanding list of shows and musical events
to stream from the comfort of your home.
Check out the at home concerts you may
have missed (Chris Martin, John Legend,
Alicia Keyes, Pink, etc.) here.
If classical music is more your thing, you're
covered there as well. Many orchestras,
opera companies and performers are
offering the chance for you to watch a
world-class concert, opera or ballet live
online—and in many cases for free—as
governments around the world are advising
against gatherings to curb the spread of
coronavirus; something that has forced
concert halls to close temporarily.
