Over the past couple of years, discussions around how 5G networks will influence entertainment, and specifically the music industry, largely centered around the ins and outs of virtual events. This was for good reason: crowd limit mandates and quarantine restrictions made live concerts disappear. Instead, artists performed streaming shows and festivals through online platforms. In regard to testing the limits of 5G networks, the best examples were found in live virtual concerts for massive audiences powered by gaming engines. Although the future of concerts will indeed involve virtual and hybrid streaming to audiences at home, live events are beginning a cautious comeback.
