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Live Arts Trend Clusters

11 trend clusters in Live Arts, ranked by re-emergence and updated as new signals surface.

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Art & Design
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Immersive Escapism

Entertainment venues transport consumers beyond traditional experiences

Score5.2
Momentum—
Popularity49%
Activity54%
Freshness52%
Patterns

Entertainment brands are investing in fully immersive spaces that blur the lines between reality and digital fantasy. These venues use advanced projection mapping, spatial audio, and multi-sensory elements to create environments where visitors can step into different worlds without leaving the city.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Tech
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NFT Art

Visual artists and musicians are harnessing NFTs to profit from their work more easily

Score4.6
Momentum—
Popularity82%
Activity46%
Freshness10%

NFTs ("non-fungible tokens") are units of currency in the Blockchain ecosystem that cannot be replicated. Within the art and entertainment industries, creatives are selling their works as NFTs to monetize their music or art.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Tech
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Modular Music

Modular instruments are delivering a more accessible approach to music-making

Score3.6
Momentum—
Popularity44%
Activity55%
Freshness9%

Companies are launching specialized and accessible modular music-making units for beginners and enthusiasts. The flexible format is portable, lending itself to the specific needs of the user and enabling them to create an intuitive approach to their craft.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Pop Culture
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Drag Entertainment

Brands are partnering up with drag queens to launch virtual campaigns & events

Score2.6
Momentum—
Popularity49%
Activity22%
Freshness9%

Many companies are tapping drag queen entertainers as a way to engage consumers at home during COVID-19.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Pop Culture
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Boozy Creative

Alcohol brands launch artist-centric events to attract a more diverse audience

Score4.4
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Popularity59%
Activity64%
Freshness9%

As a marketing tactic, alcohol brands are partnering with musicians and artists for special events. These tend to be either one-off collaborations or part of a series.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Tech
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Portable Concert

Musical instruments and tech are made to be easy to transport

Score4.0
Momentum—
Popularity62%
Activity49%
Freshness9%

Musical instruments, add-ons, and other related technology are made to be more compact and accessible for musically minded consumers, enabling them to practice on-the-go or hold impromptu concerts in public spaces.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Art & Design
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Landscape Installation

Interactive landscapes encourage engagement from busy consumers

Score3.1
Momentum—
Popularity41%
Activity45%
Freshness8%

In an effort to get constantly connected consumers more in touch with their surrounding environments, several cities are starting to collaborate with artists to create interactive artistic installations embedded in the natural city landscape.

5 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Art & Design
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Participatory Curation

Exhibits expand in scale to offer audiences a more interactive experience

Score2.6
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Popularity27%
Activity42%
Freshness8%
Patterns

Extending exhibits beyond the comfort of confined spaces, artists are turning to grandiose installations to offer greater interactive appeal. Allowing spectators to become part of the exhibit itself, these art shows reflect a turn towards more physically engaging sources of art and culture.

6 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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Art & Design
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Homespun Curation

Galleries imitate aspects of home to add a sense of familiarity to art

Score2.4
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Popularity34%
Activity30%
Freshness8%
Patterns

Exhibits are utilizing elements like living room decor and rustic furnishings to familiarize art and cultural experiences. This helps evoke a sense of comfort, reflecting a desire to maintain a connection to tradition while seeking new experiences.

4 evidence articles50% men · 50% women
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