Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and BTS drive rise in concert films and livestreams
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Updated · BBC.com · May 7
Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and BTS drive rise in concert films and livestreams
5 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 7
Swift's Eras Tour film grossed more than $260m globally, while Eilish is preparing a James Cameron-backed 3D movie filmed in Manchester.
BTS also drew about 18.4 million Netflix viewers for a comeback show and sells livestream tickets from roughly $47, highlighting new income streams beyond in-person concerts.
Fans say screen-based events widen access as ticket prices rise, but some fear being overcharged, while musicians warn digital growth could divert support from grassroots live venues.
As superstars sell out cinemas, is the unique experience of local live music facing an existential threat from digital alternatives?
With AI now able to clone artists' music, how can the industry protect creativity without stifling technological innovation?