There is no doubt that live streaming DJ sessions are booming in the music scene. Since the pandemic, the DJ industry has been one of the areas that has suffered the most and, a couple of years later, it is still very much affected.
More and more DJs are sharing their sessions on different platforms, creating a community of followers who, once the pandemic is over, will be able to attend these sessions live.
So where do they stream? Over the last few years, the main streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube or Facebook have become some of the favorite platforms for DJs to perform their live sessions.
However, copyright claims have been one of the main stumbling blocks. Those platforms have blocked several user accounts for the use of copyrighted music.
This is where Wavezoo comes in.
Wavezoo is a new live streaming platform for DJs which offers the opportunity to perform for people around the world and get paid without the expenses of traveling.
Differences between streaming in Wavezoo and Twitch, YouTube or Instagram
So what makes Wavezoo offering more suitable for DJs than Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitch or even Instagram or any other live streaming service? There’s a couple of differences, and that’s how you monetize your services and copyright-related issues.
Let’s break it down:
DJ Streaming in Wavezoo
To begin with, and unlike the previous ones, Wavezoo is not an open streaming platform for everyone, but a platform for private streaming parties. This means that the way of monetization changes, as people hire the services of a DJ for a particular party or event.
The service allows DJs to stream live video, not just audio, from any standard streaming application such as OBS. If you are a DJ, all you need to know is how to set up OBS properly on your computer so that people can see (and listen) you perfectly from their places.
Once the stream is live, viewers can chat and engage on the platform. And those worrying about the live connection should look no further than the platform’s live chat feature, which allows performing DJs to see their audience and reactions in real-time with two-way video streaming.
Novice DJs and seasoned selectors alike know how crucial it is to play to the crowd and adapt as they perform, and Wavezoo’s tech makes this possible remotely.
Moreover, Wavezoo allows DJs to stream on its own platform without any copyright-related issues. Ok, the audience you reach on Wavezoo might be smaller than Twitch or Instagram, but revenues go directly according to your cache and the time you work.
Also, you can always share your Wavezoo Profile in your social networks as a way to promote your music online.
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DJ Streaming in Twitch
Although Twitch is one of the leading streaming platforms for all kinds of content, it still has room for improvement for the DJ sector. The platform has blocked several user accounts for using copyrighted music.
This is how streamers can monetize their streamings in Twitch:
- Subscribers: depending on the country, each subscriber brings in $5 per month. Twitch takes around 50%, so the streamer gets $2.50 per subscriber. This is just the standard contract however, and can vary for larger streamers.
- Donations: Donations are one of the important parts of the money that can be earned on Twitch. 100% of the donation money goes to the streamers.
- Bits: Bits are Twitch’s built-in donation system. They are generally used less and pay-out in smaller amounts. Twitch takes around 29% share.
- Ads: These work just like YouTube, appearing at the beginning of the stream and some times in between the stream. These don’t end up paying as much but still account for a good share.
DJ Streaming in YouTube
It is important to note that just like on Twitch, on YouTube there is a high possibility of having your stream pulled for copyright infringement.
This is how streamers can monetize their streamings in YouTube:
- Super Chat: This is essentially YouTube’s integrated donation system. YouTube takes 30%.
- Members: Members are to YouTube what subscribers are to Twitch. YouTube again takes 30%, which is less than Twitch.
- Ads: For some people, these are worse on YouTube than on Twitch. Ads are also non-existent for channels that YouTube has “demonetized”.
DJ Streaming in Instagram
While this is a reliable and consistent way for streaming, it is only possible to stream from mobile apps in vertical mode (yikes). In addition, like Twitch and YouTube, live videos are subject to copyright removal.
Obviously, the impact of streaming in Instagram could be high, as live videos appear at the top of followers stories.
As you have seen, there is still room for improvement in DJ streaming platforms. However, over the period of a year, the advances have been quite remarkable. Maybe it’s time to start your career as a DJ?
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