Bringing the DJ set straight to the living room
Jul 19, 2024 – [[read-time]] minute read
What do crowded clubs, the picturesque Australian coast, and aesthetic living rooms have in common? Each is the site of DJ live sets that bring viewers around the world along for curated musical journeys.
These living room-friendly parties have existed on YouTube for over a decade, with early channels like Boiler Room helping to establish a now familiar scene: The DJ, behind their equipment, surrounded by eager fans awaiting the beat drop. Today, Boiler Room has hosted more than 3000 live streams on their channel.* Over the years, DJs have taken to new landscapes and settings (even…elevators?). But despite changes in environment, these experiences continue to share a common goal: Bringing emerging talent and underground sounds straight to the audience, wherever they might be.
It’s no surprise that even Coachella tapped into the format for last year’s one-of-a-kind closing set.
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Today, as the iconic festival Tomorrowland kicks off in Belgium, we’re celebrating the vibes of a broad range of DJ live sets. Head to YouTube and you’ll find a special version of the YouTube logo (known as the Yoodle), accompanied by a playlist that will keep the dancing going all night long.
We’ve also partnered with DJs around the world to bring you a video with never-before-heard mixes. Click here to start the party.
For those in Germany, stay tuned for a special YouTube collaboration with Brutalismus 3000 on a Liveset production.
Source: YouTube Data, Global, lifetime.