‼️LIVE ONLINE CONCERT with Ash Grunwald‼️
✅ 2nd show announced due to popular demand.
✅ FRIDAY 5th JUNE @ 7:30pm AEST
TIX HERE🎟👉
https://bit.ly/2z1UOY7
On May 16th Ash Grunwald set about breaking new ground in a new world and held his first online ticketed concert. Never one to shy away from a challenge and with no idea on how he was going to pull it off, Ash forged ahead and what transpired was a genuine surprise to all involved. “There was a real buzz in the air during that live show” says Grunwald.
“This format is no less live than being in a pub or at a festival. In fact, there was something even more intimate about it. At a traditional live gig the crowd influences you as a collective and only the loudest voices are heard when people shout something to the stage the rest is body language (which is cool), but the way the livestream worked, I could actually read feedback from people that would quite possibly normally be at the back of the room”.
The 600 plus punters that purchased tickets where sent a link for a private YouTube screening that also gave them access to communicate via comments directly to Grunwald, send requests and give general feedback on the show. And then something unexpected happened.
“While I was playing people started reacting to the comments being sent through by other punters. Someone told the group that he was sick and how glad he was to be able to be at a show, he was then flooded by messages of support. All of this had nothing to do with me but a spontaneous community had been created, it was beautiful”.
The crowd where in it together, the sound was superb and the visuals warm and creative. A step up from the usual boring flat uninspiring visuals usually associated with Livestreams. After the show Ash’s inbox and social media was flooded with comments from appreciative audience members from all over the globe, all walks of life. One punter said:
“I’ve been to so many of your shows and every show has been different to the ones before. It was amazing, even though I was on my little dance floor on my own I felt part of something huge because of the feed from everyone who was watching on. Great job team, loved every minute and I hope that all the effort helps float you all along through these challenging times for a bit longer.”
Or another thoughtful audience member messaging...
“It also highlighted to me some benefits that are difficult to achieve at a traditional gig, and they centre around accessibility. This gig was available to those with health issues that prevent them from travelling (as highlighted in one of the messages on the night) available to those who don't deal well with crowds for mental and physical reasons; those who live in the bush and just can't justify the travel to the coast; those who have been affected by drought and fire and can't afford the extra costs of travel, accommodation, food etc; parents without ease of access to babysitters.”
Anyone who follows Grunwald on social media would be familiar with the fact that he was constantly searching for silver linings in the early lockdown period, well in this gig he has found it. “When this shit went down I was really trying to encourage people and myself to focus on what you CAN change rather than being derailed hoping or wishing things would be different. It feels great to reep the rewards from sticking to that approach of being proactive and using these hard times as a catalyst for change and thinking outside the box”. The night was such a success that Grunwald and his team have locked in another date on June 5th at 7.30 AEST and are looking to this one will being even better than the first.
Tickets are available here🎟👉
https://bit.ly/2z1UOY7
**The stream will be available for ticket holders for at least 5 days after the event for those who are unable to attend on the night.