Ready to share your music or performance with the world? Creating your first virtual show on Livenue is easier than you think. This guide walks you through every step of the process.
Start with a smaller show to test your setup and build momentum. Your first 10 shows are the hardest—after that, you'll have a system in place.
Step 1: Set Up Your Creator Account
First, sign up for a Livenue creator account. Verify your email and complete your profile with a professional photo and compelling bio. This is what your audience will see before they decide to attend your show.
Step 2: Plan Your Show Details
Decide on the following:
- Show date and time — pick a time that works for your audience in multiple time zones
- Title and description — make it compelling and clear about what fans will experience
- Cover art — upload a high-quality image that represents your performance
- Ticket price — research similar shows and price competitively (or go free to build audience)
Step 3: Set Up Your Streaming Equipment
You'll need:
- A reliable internet connection (minimum 5 Mbps upload speed)
- A camera or smartphone with decent video quality
- A microphone (built-in is fine, but external audio sounds better)
- Streaming software like OBS Studio (free and open-source)
Invest in a good microphone before a good camera. Audio quality matters more to your audience than video resolution.
Step 4: Go Live!
On your scheduled show time, start streaming. Livenue handles broadcasting to all your ticket holders in real-time, managing chat functionality so fans can interact, recording for replay availability, and processing all payments.
Best Practices
- Test your setup beforehand with a full technical rehearsal
- Engage your audience — read and respond to chat during the show
- Promote in advance with clips and behind-the-scenes content
- Treat virtual shows as seriously as in-person gigs
Your first virtual show is the beginning of something bigger. You're not just performing for the people in one venue—you're performing for the world.