By Crystal Sanskriti Seneviratne
With the world coming to a stop due to the pandemic, people have been seeking entertainment that can be available online. The concept is called ‘on-demand culture.’ This concept is primarily based on providing customers with the same experiences they would receive in a museum or concert hall, however, online.
Most certainly, Netflix is earning a hefty amount of revenue in these times; however, parents would prefer their wards having recreational lessons and watching something educational to fully utilizing this time for their upbringing. The same can be said for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and government officials as well. At this point, various companies, websites, and software tycoons are taking over the market with ways to have more accessible content at affordable prices.
For the art lovers out there
The European Union created ‘Europeana’ that hosts over 3000 museums available online. It is most certainly a treasure trove for scholars at this time of the year. Google’s Arts and Culture has collections of over 12000 museums available online. These sites include articles, paintings, news, etc. They are thoroughly informative and prove to be educational to college students working on their degrees from home.
Never stop the music
Moving towards music, K-pop entertainment agencies are conducting paid concerts online through apps like V- App, YouTube. Since world tours of many artists were canceled, the revenue is being collected via these online concerts. These platforms have also aided the artists in bonding with their fans by providing emotional support through talk sessions with fans and regularly posting on social networking sites. Karaoke lovers are holding zoom sessions to share their passion for music. They are connecting through online gatherings like 'karaoke camp' so people with the same interests can interact.
Laughter is the best medicine
Furthermore, comedians are conducting stand-up comedy shows broadcasted live on YouTube and the popular ticket booking site, Book My Show.
One may be surprised to see a site mainly meant for ticketing purposes holding live sessions. Still, this company overcame expectations of losses and bankruptcy by providing a platform to artists and viewers alike.
Here are some links to discover the world of online-demand:
Europeana – https://www.europeana.eu/en
Google Arts and Culture – https://artsandculture.google.com/
V- app – https://www.vlive.tv/home
Book My show – https://in.bookmyshow.com/
Morning Melodies – https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/festival-and-series/morning-melodies
These websites and apps have personalized content and accessibility. Consumers can set up an environment where they can enjoy the online services they have paid for, along with their near and dear. It helps improve relationships, bring awareness about the world, and propel one’s growth.
In conclusion, in today’s world where social distancing is unavoidable, the ability to spend quality time with your loved ones at the click of a button does seem appealing.
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