Watching Live or Online - Weighing the Pros and Cons


It seems that there are other options to watch HIH All Access. There is a chance to physically be in the Big Dome to witness the event. Just last night, Aug 12, in Bearkada Hangover, a KTX screening will be available online. This presents a dilemma for some, but maybe we can try to discuss this as much as we can.


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Pros of Watching Live

The energy of a live performance does not always jump across the screens. The lights, the sounds simply make the performance larger than life. The acoustics in the Big Dome is also quite good. In fact, for its size, the sound is quite wonderful. It is also another chance to see Donny and Belle in the flesh especially if you have not seen them in the mall shows and in the All Star Games, now is your chance. Quite honestly though, is it ever enough? Even if you have seen them already, you are probably just craving for more. The greatest pro would definitely be some sidelines that the official camera may not be able to pick up. You can be privy to that if you are there live. Remember the Sports Fest? There were many goings on that the official cam missed because they were focused on the game. In this case, the camera will be focused on the performance. Some stuff a Bubbly wants to see will not be covered. We want to see DonBelle moments live. Araneta has quite a good layout that despite being not so near the stage, you can still see it from a good vantage point. It is an additional treat to be able to meet with fellow Bubblies we have been interacting with in the community. You might have seen them in other places, but of course, we always like to bond with friends. It is also a good idea to be beside fellow Bubblies while swooning and screaming our hearts out. That would increase the excitement and enhance the experience.

Cons of Watching Live

The cost of the ticket might be a bit prohibitive to some. Aside from the ticket, you need to factor in the transpo cost and the snacks/dinner you might need to have while you are there. Once inside Araneta, you cannot go out anymore, and you cannot bring in food. Your choices are limited by the ones sold inside the coliseum. It might be difficult to go home, as well, if you are not so near Cubao. Since the show starts at 8pm, it might end quite late, so you need to consider these all. Some even booked hotels just to be able to fully enjoy the experience without transpo problems or the dangers of travelling late at night. There will be a huge crowd, and there are still some problems with that especially with health scares lately. It is also a con that that the available seats are already far from the stage (hello vvip, vip selling out fast!)

Pros of Watching Online:

Since we are still not over the dangers of the pandemic, watching online is quite a good option. Not to mention, the only cost will be the ticket and not the transpo or the outside dining needed. You can even eat your snacks of choice because in Araneta your choices are limited. You can also scream and gush to your heart’s content not minding if someone sees you and stuff cause you are simply at home. This is also good news for people who are in places really far from QC where Araneta is situated. Some are even in foreign lands.

 Cons of Watching Online

You might miss some moments. Your pov is limited by the camera that will be focused on the performance and not the sidelights you might be hoping to see. There is also the issue of the internet. You might be able to watch online, but there might be some lag time or so when a lot of people are accessing the same thing at the same time. Not to mention, the reliability of your own connection or for some, electricity problems. Lastly, you might be all alone when you watch. You cannot share the kilig with a fellow Bubbly.

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Here is the thing. Being able to mount a show in Araneta is not an easy feat, and it is not for every artist. The mere fact that Donny and Belle head a group of performers in Araneta for a concert to mark the end of the season for a show they have been working on is significant. In case you have not noticed, not all shows are given this opportunity. We hope we can support them with our physical presence. We also do not know when is the next chance to see them live. After this, we won’t be able to see them in a while as they will be in a lock-in for the movie. It is fun to wave the sintra boards, and to see fellow Bubblies with Led lights spelling DonBelle, Donny, or Belle is quite a goosebump moment. More than seeing your favorites perform live. Being physically present

If you are far away from the Philippines or the Big Dome, the online streaming is a good deal, but if you can physically go, the experience is something that you will take with you for quite some time. It is a tale that you will not only remember, but will also cherish and talk about to friends, family and even your future generation. The paraphernalia being prepared is surely going to be a feast for the eyes. And who knows there might be some huge huge announcement that will reverberate in the walls of the big dome? You just want to be a part of people inside the coliseum.


What about you? How will you support DonBelle in the HIH All Access Concert? What is your reason for picking one over the other? Comment down below or on our FB Page.

Side note:

Here is a link to the online ticket selling of Araneta Coliseum. If you want to watch live, buy here:

https://smartaranetacoliseum.com/events/details/HIH-All-Access-At-The-Big-Dome

Take note that aside from the published price, there is an additional processing fee of 
120.00. Plus you need to use your credit card to purchase from here. There is no processing fee if you go to Araneta to buy the tix, and you can also pay in cash.

 

Here is a link to the KTX ticket portal for online streaming of the event:

https://www.ktx.ph/category/hes-into-her-concert


Credits:

Photos are Screenshots from the following:

Sigurado: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDVDyKt9FF8

Kahit na Kahit pa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PalvEv5dXA

Daylight Docu 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYtkhBxEVMo

 

Best Time Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt72T-IobaQ

Chuva Cho Cho:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88xZVYLnCg8

HIH All Access Poster: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgLc4IdrN0K/


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