I probably do not require to tell you that the live music industry has actually been hit hard by the present international situation. While lockdowns worldwide will undoubtedly start to ease up over the next couple of months, you can bet that packaging 21,000 individuals right into a sector to jump around with each other is not going to be something we see for rather some time.

The reasons are both noticeable and understandable, yet it does not hurt any kind of less. Still, music constantly locates a method. Therefore it is that Travis Scott recently took to the free-to-play battle royale for an amazing (and also record-breaking) digital show that saw 12.3 million log in to the video game and get involved in the fun.

According to developer Epic Games, this is an “all-time record” for the battle royale. Scott has actually ruined in 2015’s record, when Marshmello carried out a digital show that attracted a remarkable 10.7 million digital visitors. Still, we can think that the increased numbers possibly relate to lockdown and live music fans craving their solution.

Check out just a snippet of the unbelievable event listed below.

12.3 million is obviously a massive number in itself, yet when you think about the thousands of hundreds of viewers who likewise saw reside on YouTube as well as Twitch through streamers, that stat expands significantly. That’s to state absolutely nothing of the number who will unavoidably capture up on the show thanks to YouTube submits over the next few days.

But similar to any kind of excellent real-time show, seeing the video footage of it can never ever contrast to being existing in the moment on your own. The bright side is that Scott will hold a couple of even more efficiencies over the next couple of days.

The next program is at 3pm (UK time) today (Friday, April 24th). All you have to do is visit to the fight royale and adhere to the triggers. Epic states that the “doors” open around half an hour prior to the program starts, so enter and also head to the phase north of Sweaty Sands.

Can’t make this mid-day’s show? Not to stress, as Scott will certainly be back a few times over the following couple of days. You can look into the full timetable over on Epic’s internet site, however be aware that the last performances are this Saturday (April 25th). Participating in any of the program’s will obtain you a free glider as well as two filling screens.

Hopefully the success of this efficiencies inspires a new age of in-game concerts. I was supposed to see My Chemical Romance in June and I quite question that’s taking place … so if Epic might persuade them to do a show in the fight royale, that ‘d be neat.