UStream.TV App for iPhone
On Dec. 9 of last year, the free (ad-supported) live-streaming site UStream.tv released a live video-broadcasting app for iPhone. I’m sure the data-charges for using it could potentially get really out of hand if you used it over your 3G network, but if you’re within range of a free wifi network there are some really interesting things you could do with this.
- broadcast live from backstage before a show, interact with the fans in the audience, and build your set list together
- stream live performances from your rehearsal space
- video-chat with your fans no matter where you are
- give fans a live look at you in the recording studio
- post-concert wrap-ups live from the van/tour bus
- give your fans a “band’s eye view” of what it’s like to be on stage with you
I’m sure there are a ton of different and interesting ways you could use this tool to engage with your audience. All you need is an iPhone and a free account at uStream.tv, which you can sign up for in seconds using the free app. You can be broadcasting live video to the world in under a minute or two, using just your iPhone.
If you’re a musician with an iPhone and you want to check it out, download it now for free on the iTunes App store.
