The COVID-19 pandemic has made it very difficult to hold in-person events, especially any with over five people, however, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert implemented an innovative solution to hold a live concert on-air while still respecting social distancing protocols. The television show had The Flaming Lips play 'Race for the Prize' while safely contained in large plastic bubbles.
While The Flaming Lips have often been filmed while enclosed in this unusual suit, this concert had a pivotal difference
— the audience also enjoyed the show from the floor while donning the same large bubbles, making it safe for the venue to be occupied.
Image Credit: The Late Show with Stephen Colbert/ YouTube
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Dome-protection Events
- Holding events in enclosed dome-like structures to promote safety in the times of COVID-19.
- Bubble Concerts
- Live concerts where both performers and audience members are enclosed in individual bubble-like structures to maintain social distancing.
- Personal Protective Bubbles
- Development of individual protective bubbles to be used in various events and industries.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Event Management
- Opportunities in creating enclosed events or structures to promote social distancing and safety.
- Performing Arts
- Potential use of personal protective bubbles during performances and events.
- Manufacturing and Fabrication
- Opportunities for the production and sales of individual protective bubbles or the materials used to create them.
