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TikTok LIVE Fest 2023: A new era for live-stream creators

TikTok's LIVE Fest 2023 sets the stage for live-stream creators to shine, offering global recognition, rewards, and a push for live-stream commerce.

TikTok is set to revolutionise live-stream commerce with its ambitious new initiative, the “LIVE Fest”. This groundbreaking event will spotlight the platform’s most talented live-stream creators, offering them a global stage.

LIVE Fest: Celebrating global talent

LIVE Fest is more than just an event. It’s a global celebration across over 50 countries, honouring TikTok’s finest creators. The festival provides creators a unique opportunity to earn rewards, connect with peers, and share their creativity worldwide. Details about participating in this exciting event are being released on TikTok’s official LIVE Fest account, @TikTokLIVE_US.

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What to expect at the fest

The festival, kicking off in December, is a haven for creators seeking to showcase their live-stream skills. It includes a variety of events, challenges, and community rankings. Creators will compete for top spots, earning points throughout the festival. The highest-ranked participants can look forward to exclusive prizes, a VIP global creator award event early next year, additional Diamond rewards, and more.

The significance of LIVE Fest

TikTok’s LIVE Fest is more than just a competition. It’s a strategic move to boost the platform’s live-streaming capabilities, mirroring the success of live-stream commerce seen in TikTok’s Chinese counterpart, Douyin. By focusing on live creators and the potential of streaming, TikTok aims to replicate Douyin’s lucrative model, where live broadcasts have become a major revenue source.

A new frontier for TikTok

While some creators have already found success with live-stream sales, TikTok is striving to popularise this format in Western markets. Showcasing top live talent at the LIVE Fest is part of this broader strategy to enhance the appeal of live commerce on the platform.

Interested individuals can follow @TikTokLIVE_US or visit TikTok’s website for more information and updates on the LIVE Fest.

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