livehigh

Livehigh is a platform and brand that centers on delivering live, real-time experiences to a global audience. Primarily focused on outdoor adventures, travel, performances, and cultural events, the service enables creators to stream in real time while viewers engage through chat, polls, and interactive overlays. The name is also used to describe the practice of seeking immersive, high-energy live content.

Livehigh was founded in 2018 by a small team of media technologists and outdoor enthusiasts. A prototype launched in 2019, with a wider beta followed in 2020. The service is developed by a privately held company, livehigh Ltd., and operates on a software stack designed for low-latency streaming and mobile accessibility. It has since expanded to support multi-camera feeds and pre-recorded clips alongside live streams.

Features: The platform offers real-time streaming, audience interaction through chat and polls, geographic tagging of events, and discovery tools for content by location and interest. Creators can monetize via subscriptions, one-time tickets, tips, and pay-per-view events. The system includes content moderation, rights management, and privacy controls to balance creator revenue with viewer safety.

Usage and reception: Livehigh is used by independent creators, travel hosts, and cultural organizations to reach niche audiences. Critics note benefits in accessibility and authenticity but point to bandwidth requirements, moderation challenges, and questions about data privacy and rights management. Some markets have regulated livestreams differently, affecting availability and terms of service.

Impact: The platform has influenced live-streaming practices by emphasizing location-based, ephemeral experiences and by fostering communities around live exploration and performance.