Event discovery platforms rally for live music

Bandsintown launches live streaming channel on Twitch as Resident Advisor urges fans to donate to venues, skip refunds and attend virtual events

News By | 20 March 2020

Resident Advisor launched the #SaveOurScene campaign © Resident Advisor

Event discovery platforms Resident Advisor and Bandsintown are spearheading initiatives to support the live music community through difficult times.

Direct-to-fan platform Bandsintown is launching the Bandsintown Live channel on live streaming platform Twitch, showcasing live performances from around the world from 5 p.m. (GMT) today (20 March).

The channel, which launches with a live show by DJ and producer Black Coffee, wil next week feature a multi-day live music marathon to raise money for the MusiCares Fund to help musicians.

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