livestream

or live stream

[ lahyv-streem ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

Sometimes live-stream. to transmit or receive (video of an event, especially with commentary) on the internet while the event is taking place:
Players were livestreaming walk-throughs of the video game before its official release date.

noun

a video of an event, especially with commentary, distributed on the internet while the event is taking place:
The livestream of the debate will be annotated by fact-checkers.

livestream

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verb

to broadcast (an event) on the internet as it happens

noun

a live broadcast of an event on the internet

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Word History and Origins

Origin of livestream¹

First recorded in 2010–15; live ² (in the sense “not taped, happening now”) + stream (in the sense “data flow”)

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On 11 April, during Kneecap's first Coachella performance, the group faced criticism after leading an anti-Margaret Thatcher chant - which was subsequently omitted from the festival's livestream - along with calls for a united Ireland.

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But the band says a few pointed moments from its two Coachella sets were cut from the fest’s official livestream, and wonders if its messaging played a role.

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During its first weekend set, the band reportedly led a boisterous chant celebrating the 2013 death of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, which they said was cut from the livestream as well.

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No sets from Coachella’s Sonora Tent — the indoor venue reserved for the punk-inspired acts that made Goldenvoice’s early reputation — were filmed for the livestream during the second weekend.

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With that in mind, here's a guide to this weekend's sets - and when you can watch them on Coachella's comprehensive YouTube livestream.

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