# AR Concert Apps Firstage Enables Musicians to Broadcast Micro-Concerts to Their Fans By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Firstage References: [yahoo](https://www.yahoo.com/tech/hot-app-uses-augmented-reality-bring-concerts-living-192904776.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/firstage/id971330775?mt=8) Firstage is the name of an innovative new concert app, named after a company of the same name, that is designed to make it easier than ever for musicians and bands to go about [broadcasting micro versions of concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkestra) and gigs from any venue or setting. This concert app makes use of [augmented reality technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-headphones) to enable users to print out the image of a stage in a small card. When a viewer places their smartphone in front of the card, they can enjoy visual content depicting musicians playing music on a stage. What's great about this app is that it isn't intended to replace, nor could it ever take the place of conventional concerts. Rather, what it offers to musicians is the ability to reach out to fans with greater frequency, something that could be monetized and turned into a [new revenue stream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-investment) at a time when downloading and streaming is having a huge impact on the bottom line of musicians. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Augmented Reality Concert Experiences:** Using augmented reality technologies, musicians can create immersive concert experiences for fans without the need for a physical venue. - **Micro-concert Broadcasting:** The rise of concert apps like Firstage allows musicians to broadcast micro-concerts to fans in real-time, creating intimate and exclusive experiences. - **Monetizing Virtual Concerts:** The ability to reach out to fans through concert apps opens up new revenue streams for musicians, allowing them to monetize virtual concerts and content. ### Where This Applies - **Music Streaming:** The advancement of concert apps like Firstage disrupts the music streaming industry by providing a new way for musicians to engage with their audience. - **Augmented Reality:** Concert apps leveraging augmented reality technology present disruptive innovation opportunities within the broader AR industry, creating new experiences for users. - **Event and Entertainment:** The emergence of concert apps and virtual concerts poses a disruptive innovation in the event and entertainment industry, transforming the way live performances are delivered and experienced. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Live Music Booking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gig-app1.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Live Music Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ckord.md) - [App-Assistive Concert Discoveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concert-discovery-feature.md) - [Convenient AR Campaign Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famedays.md) - [Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr.md) - [Concert Discovery Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shazam-events.md) - [AR-Enabled Art Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupixel.md) - [Musician-Connecting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandmatch.md)