Delegated Interfaces
Portable
Concert
Musical instruments and tech are made to be easy to transport.
Trend
What is the Portable Concert trend?
Portable Concert: 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.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Portable Concert trend
Deeply creative and passionate individuals are interested in the portability of products because this enables them to practice their hobbies on-the-go, as well as engage in impromptu creative endeavors in social situations. The satisfaction of this desire renders a memorable positive experience in the form of cost-effective and self-improving entertainment.
Trend themes
Themes within the Portable Concert trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherPortable Musical Instruments
Consumers are interested in portable and compact musical instruments and technology to practice on-the-go or hold impromptu concerts in public spaces.
Customizable Digital Technology for Musical Instruments
Musicians seek customizable digital technology and multi-purpose devices for new ways to engage with their instruments and make them more mobile.
Interactive Smart Tools for Musicians
Smart tools that can accompany musicians and adapt to their styles and preferences are becoming increasingly popular, offering new opportunities for musical creation.
Industry implications
What the Portable Concert trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookMusical Instruments
The musical instrument industry must innovate to meet the demand for portable and customizable products while putting more emphasis on technology integration.
Audio Technology
Innovative audio technology solutions are necessary to create new possibilities for musicians and offer customized options to help them develop their sound and style.
Entertainment Technology
The entertainment industry must invest in interactive and immersive technology to offer consumers engaging experiences and support creativity in a range of contexts.
Workshop question
What compact version of your product or service would enable on-the-go ease?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Portable Concert
Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 49%, freshness 9%.
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Portable Concert trend
5 featured examples from Nov 26, 2018 to Nov 7, 2019Multifunctional Laser Projection Systems
The WickedLasers 'LaserCube' Has a Rechargeable Design
Companies that adopt the compact laser projectors technology can offer new experiences to fans, while reducing logistics costs on events.
Interactive Smart Amplifiers
Positive Grid's Spark Amp Can Play Music Alongside the User
Innovating on musical instruments and amplifiers to integrate more technology for an enhanced user experience.
Digital Wind Instruments
The Roland Aerophone GO Digitizes Various Wind Instruments in One Device
The Roland Aerophone GO introduces disruptive innovation in the field of digital wind instruments, catering to musicians' evolving needs and preferences.
Musician-Friendly Professional Bluetooth Speakers
Guitars Can Be Plugged in In Roland's BTM-1
Disruptive innovation opportunity in the musical instruments industry by incorporating wireless technology and guitar compatibility into professional audio equipment.
Native American Art-Inspired Synths
The Buchla Thunder Overlay Transforms the Sensel Morph Synth
The development of MPE-compatible synths with tactile overlays presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the music technology industry.