Netflix will be streaming Harry Styles' performance of his new album, Kiss All the Time. The performance will be broadcast live from the city of Manchester, England, on the 8th of March. The Netflix special, titled Harry Styles: One Night in Manchester, will be the performer's first live concert to appear on any streaming platform.
Whilst this marks a major moment for Netflix, it isn't the first time the platform has livestreamed an event or programme. Over the years, Netflix has streamed notable events like WWE RAW, the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match, and even major ceremonies like the Screen Actors Guild Awards. What makes this upcoming stream with Harry Styles different is the live performance of an album on a global stage being transmitted to millions of people simultaneously, with the album itself slated for an official release on the 6th of March. The novelty of this event signals Netflix's push to venture into music-driven live entertainment, not just film.
The Netflix live music special won't be the first time fans hear songs from the album, but this is one of the first few times a live performance has taken place this close to a release window, signalling a shift in the entertainment world centred at the core of streaming platforms. Though the event won't be a first listen for fans, it will be a moment to share the experience as a community, with some fans already speculating that they'd like the livestream performance to be their first time experiencing the album.
The success of Harry Styles' live concert streaming could mean a great deal for both streaming platforms and artists — a stadium without borders, an experience available to fans from the comfort of their homes. The success of the event could also mean that more streaming platforms may want to experiment with this format and collaborate with global artists.
This will be the singer's fourth studio album since the release of Harry's House. Netflix revealed that the performance will be included in all plans and fans can watch as many times as they want. For more information on this update, read the full Netflix article here.