If you’re a musician who’s just starting out, you’ve probably been warned that there is no such thing as overnight success. Even so, as the time comes for you or your band to play that first concert, you can’t help but feel like the stakes are high. It’s the first step in your journey, and while it’s great to be able to play your first show in front of a small but dedicated following, it’s hard not to ask yourself: what could the possibilities be if we got our music in front of more people? People who like what they hear and want to hear more? People who could help us on our road to success, but wouldn’t be in the room with us when we play our first show? What if, even with this very first show, we could perform for people all around the world?
With a content delivery platform such as TikiLIVE, you can take your first concert beyond the confines of your stage or club and deliver it to TVs, monitors, tablets and smartphones everywhere. TikiLIVE integrates live streaming and pre-recorded on-demand video, audio broadcasting, social media, and analytics tools in a powerful delivery infrastructure that can capture the energy and excitement of that first live show and make your music heard around the globe – all at an affordable price and without having to invest in specialized equipment.
Make Your Name as a Live Act by Broadcasting Your Show Live
Show the world what your band can do with a live broadcast of your debut show. TikiLIVE enables you to set up a TV channel for your band and stream your show live, in real time. Before the show, set up your channel using TikiLIVE’s Custom Design tools, which allow you to choose a theme and upload a custom banner (such as your band’s logo).
At show time, use TikiLIVE’s Mobile Broadcasting to stream your show from your mobile device; either iOS or Android devices can be used. All you need is a Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G connection and your show streams live from your mobile device to your channel. TikiLIVE’s robust architecture ensures a top-quality broadcast, free from buffering lapses or feed drops, and its HTML5 encoding makes the show playable on digital devices of all types – smartphones, tablets, TV set-top boxes such as Roku. Think of all the places your band’s music can go, without you all piling into the van and spending a bundle on gas to give fans a taste of your live performance.
Record the Show for Video on Demand
Heard from fans who couldn’t tune in to the live feed of your show? TikiLIVE can also record the show for on-demand playback. There’s no processing delays or any other barriers to getting the video up fast; simply upload the file and boom! The show is ready for viewing on any digital device. Share the URL with people who missed the show, talent bookers, or other interested parties.
Use TikiLIVE’s Analytics to See Where the Fans Are
Okay, so you’ve played your first show and it went great. You used TikiLIVE to stream and record the show, and it was so easy. But now what? How do you know how many people watched, where they tuned in from, and whether they stayed for the full show? To answer these questions, TikiLIVE employs a sophisticated set of analytics tools to give you statistics on the number of viewers, their location, how long they watched, what devices they used and many others. These tools give you valuable information on where to focus your efforts on growing your audience, as well as where to fine-tune your set if you see points where viewers start to drop off.
Keep Your Fans Informed of Your Next Moves on Social Media
With that first show under your belt, you’re going to be eager to plot your band’s next moves. As you develop a timeline of your upcoming activities, use TikiLIVE’s social media integration to announce upcoming gigs and appearances, embed new videos you’ve created, and interact with your fans. TikiLIVE updates your Facebook page, Twitter feed, and other social media sites simultaneously with your new posts. Embed the videos you create with TikiLIVE on YouTube to increase your audience. Use social buttons to enable your fans to share your posts and videos on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and any other platforms you may be active on. All social media functionality is built with responsive design to make it all usable on mobile devices.
As Your Band Grows, TikiLIVE Grows with You
As you and your band play more live shows and record more material, TikiLIVE keeps pace with your band’s development. When you are ready to expand your band’s profile, these are just a few of the ways TikiLIVE can help:
● Create an archive of your live shows and music videos for playback on your channel.
● Use Channel Manager to set up playlists of your videos to play nonstop on your channel.
● Use the Scheduler to create an events list for your channel viewers.
● Leverage TikiLIVE’s Better than Radio suite to upload, manage and broadcast your band’s audio content.
● Create pay-per-view events on your channel
● Sell merchandise using TikiLIVE’s WordPress Shopping Cart.
So many possibilities…and TikiLIVE can make them all happen for your band.
Let Us Help You Build Your Band without Breaking Your Budget
When your band is just starting out, the list of things you need to do to build an audience can seem daunting, and a major distraction from the most important part: creating the music. TikiLIVE greatly simplifies these tasks by placing the recording, hosting, and social media/publicity components all under one virtual “roof,” and at a fraction of the costs that bands formerly had to pay for these services. We don’t just hand you these tools and send you on your way; we provide top-notch support to help you learn your way around the sheer breadth of options TikiLIVE gives you. For more information, give us a call today at 305-289-4557 or fill out our online contact form. We would be thrilled to help your band get its start and be heard all over the world.
