Disney+ To Live Stream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festivals
Subscribers worldwide can now experience performances, highlights, and behind‑the‑scenes access in real time
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The Coachella livestream has proved a massive hit for YouTube over the years, so much so that Disney+ (Hulu in the States) are getting in on the act.
The streaming giant has revealed that fans across the world will be able to watch three Live Nation events, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival, live from the comfort of their own home.
“Music festivals are among the most electric, can't-miss moments in culture, and now Disney+ and Hulu subscribers around the world can experience the excitement,” said Lauren Tempest, Head of Content Planning & Partnerships, DTC at The Walt Disney Company.
“As we continue to extend our live offerings, we remain committed to bringing fans the biggest, most iconic moments right as they happen, and are thrilled to bring that vision to life with Live Nation.”
Along with performances from the artists on each festival bill, there will be backstage interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, with Disney+/Hulu setting up their own studio backstage.
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“Music festivals used to be experiences reserved for the people who could physically be there,” said Kevin Chernett, EVP, Head of Global Media Partnerships at Live Nation.
“Now they’re becoming global live moments that fans want to experience together in real time, no matter where they are in the world. Expanding this partnership with Disney+ and Hulu allows these festivals to reach music fans at an entirely different scale.”
All three festivals have huge lineups, with the likes of The Strokes, Turnstile, Teddy Swims, Kesha and Noah Khan playing Bonnaroo, Lorde, Charli xcx, The Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean and the xx taking to the Lollapalooza stages, and Kings of Leon, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Geese, Sofi Turner and more taking over Austin City Limits.
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival takes place June 11 – 14, Lollapalooza July 30 – August 2, and Austin City Limits Music Festival will be October 2 – 4. For more information regarding the stream, visit disneyplus.com.
