# Event-Sharing Messengers The Waffle App Makes it Easy to Capture and Share Your Live Events By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-07-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-app References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/waffle) & [waffleapp.co](https://waffleapp.co/) The Waffle app is a [messaging application for live events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-1), so you can be sure you won't miss out. Based in the UK, the startup created a messenger that enables you to experience events like Sensation White, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Europe and all sorts of festivals from the comfort of your own home. Currently available as a web beta, the Waffle app differs from streaming events with a similar goal as it allows you to [capture and share your favorite moments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calendarco) as others can also tune in. This also provides an opportunity for networking and making new friends. While this works well for large crowds and major events, it is just as usable for [local meetups and smaller scale gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowhere). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Live-event Messaging:** Create innovative messaging applications that enable users to experience and share live events remotely. - **Virtual Event Experiences:** Develop platforms that offer a virtual experience of attending live events, allowing users to capture and share their favorite moments. - **Social Networking at Events:** Build networking features into event-sharing apps to facilitate connections and new friendships among attendees. ### Where This Applies - **Event Technology:** Disrupt the event technology industry by providing innovative messaging solutions for live event experiences. - **Streaming Platforms:** Transform the streaming industry by offering virtual event experiences that go beyond just live streaming. - **Social Networking:** Revolutionize the social networking space by integrating event-sharing and networking features into existing platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Community-Oriented Audio Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-platform.md) - [Real-Time Event Integration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander1.md) - [Comprehensive Festival Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festivawl.md) - [In-Event Photo Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmories.md) - [Event Capture Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eventlens.md) - [Trailer-Making Life Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moments.md) - [Maker-Focused Communication Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallow.md) - [Event Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-audience.md)