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On Air (streaming service)
Concert streaming service From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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On Air is a streaming service that specialises in live and on-demand concert performances, other forms of on-stage entertainment, and documentaries.[1] The platform provides access to recorded entertainment from various artists and venues, delivered in up to 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Viewers can access content through the On Air website, as well as apps for iOS, Apple TV, Android, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV.[2][3]
On Air offers TVOD (transaction video on demand) access. The service features performances across multiple genres, including rock, pop, classical, and electronic music.[4]
The company has collaborated with production and distribution partners such as Mercury Studios and Spiritland Productions, among others.[5][6] They have worked with venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, BBC Studios, and OVO Arena Wembley.[7][8][9]
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History and Operations
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On Air launched during 2019,[10] with an aim to bring accessible live streaming and distribution capabilities to artists, labels and rights holders.[11]
The company launched its first version of the platform in 2020 with a range of genres including rap, soul, and classical,[12] working with artists such as Skepta and Arlo Parks.[13]
In July 2021, the company streamed Reggae Recipe, a live version of a Capital XTRA radio show focused on dancehall, afrobeats, and reggae.[14] In September of that year, On Air's Synchron Stage Orchestra classical shows were recognised by Classic FM as one of "the best classical music and opera online streams available in 2021".[15] During this year, On Air also collaborated with several major record labels to produce and stream live concert content for their artists, including Robert Glasper[16] and Anne-Marie.[17] They also were an official broadcast partner for the AIM Awards in 2021.[18]
In 2022, On Air experienced significant growth.[19] During this year, they released native mobile apps across iOS and Android with casting capabilities.[20] They continued to work with major record labels, streaming predominantly rock and pop during this period, including Years & Years[21] and 10cc.[22]
In 2023, On Air introduced TV apps across tvOS, AndoidTV and Amazon Fire TV. In collaboration with Dolby, On Air piloted live streaming 4K UHD with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, including a real-time broadcast of All Time Low and on-demand concert of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.[23] During 2023, the company introduced an offering of in-house editing and post-production services for concert shows.[24]
In 2024 On Air substantially expanded their library of available content through a partnership with Mercury Studios offering concerts of a variety of genres and shows, including The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Hans Zimmer and Bob Marley, among others.[25][26] In 2025, they worked with Devin Townsend on his rock-opera The Moth[27].
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Notable Releases
On Air has worked on a variety of concert productions. Examples are listed below, with a full catalogue available in the table at the end of the article.
Original Productions
- Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – Live at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester (2023)[28]
- All Time Low – Tell Me I’m Alive Live at OVO Arena Wembley (2023)[29]
- Zara Larsson – Venus Tour (2024)[30]
- Years & Years – Night Call (2022)[31]
- Angélique Kidjo – 40th Anniversary (2023)[32]
Distributed Content
- YOSHIKI – Requiem Classical World Tour (2023) (Wowow)[33]
- The Who – Live At The Isle Of Wight Festival 1970 (2024) (Mercury Studios)[25]
- The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers Live At The Fonda (2024) (Mercury Studios)[5]
- The SAS Band – 30th Anniversary Special (2024)[34]
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Services
- Event production, both on-site and remote, for live streaming, show editing and post-production including content quality upgrading such as upscaling, color grading (various formats including Dolby Vision) and audio mixing (various formats including Dolby Atmos).[24]
- Provides content distribution and monetisation services through web, mobile and TV apps where users can access content on TVOD basis for live and pre-recorded content.[35]
- Marketing services for digital marketing campaigns, aiming for high visibility and awareness of artist shows across social media platforms and various PR outlets.[35]
- On Air also provides brand partnership services for artists to build relationships with brands through music content.[36]
Original Productions
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On Air has produced a number of original shows, in addition to distributing content from other artists and labels. These productions are filmed, produced, edited, and marketed in-house.[24] All shows produced by On Air since December 2020 are either in 4K UHD or 8K[37] with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.
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