In this day and age, individuals often watch live performances through the media rather than attend events. I agree with this view because the choice of watching online or going to the place of performances is dependent on personal preference, demand, and the status of each person.
Admittedly, watching performances in person gives participants a special feeling and atmosphere that is not available if they watch them online. Granted, one might argue that viewing these shows and concerts online does not reduce the quality of the performances, given the advances of recording technology. However, when people attend these places, they can enjoy the vibration of the bass, immerse themselves in the dynamic energy of the audience, or see every expression of the performers. Additionally, attendees could even manage to meet their idols, talk to them, and take pictures with them. All of these would create strong emotions and connections between viewers and the experiences they have in these performances, which cannot be replicated through screens.
However, this would only be suitable for those who have the time and money needed to attend these places, given the often expensive price of tickets. On the other hand, watching live performances online not only costs less, but also gives viewers flexibility and better availability. Regarding the lower cost, it is mainly because people who have the copyright of the performances often want to popularize them; thus, posting them on free social networks such as TikTok or YouTube, which could reach a wide range of people. Meanwhile, the flexible and widely accessible nature of this approach could be seen in many real-life cases. For example, people who have hectic schedules could rewatch the performances on YouTube whenever they want without any time constraint, and even people who are far apart from the places of these performances could enjoy them.
In conclusion, while it is valid that attending live performances creates emotions and connections that people cannot have through watching them online, I still believe it is dependent on people’s needs and status. For most people, watching through screens is more suitable, as it saves money, is not restricted to a specific time range, and can be accessed from everywhere.