# Dome-Protection Concerts The Flaming Lips Play Live on The Late Show While Wearing Plastic Domes By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-06-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-late-show References: [decider](https://decider.com/2020/06/11/the-flaming-lips-bubble-concert/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUCzn_eMFF4#action=share) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience). 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable-Orb Stage Set Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whomadewho.md) - [Airborne Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova.md) - [Inflatable Dome Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-dome-fashion-show.md) - [AR Music Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stones-bitmoji-show-lens.md) - [Unique Illuminated Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlelight.md) - [Dynamic Miniature Music Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-fan-stage.md) - [Interactive Metaverse Pop Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chainsmokers.md) - [Metaverse Music Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-relief-music-festival.md) - [Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr.md)