{"id":6013,"date":"2026-06-11T00:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T00:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/fanlight-ceo-discusses-the-growth-of-interactive-fandom\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T00:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T00:31:42","slug":"fanlight-ceo-discusses-the-growth-of-interactive-fandom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/fanlight-ceo-discusses-the-growth-of-interactive-fandom\/","title":{"rendered":"Fanlight CEO Discusses the Growth of Interactive Fandom"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Lynn Bartsch of Fanlight on the Future of Active Fandom<\/h2>\n<p>Superfandom is increasingly characterized by active participation, extending beyond music consumption to include activities on platforms like TikTok, fan clubs, and concert attendance.<\/p>\n<p>LED lightsticks have gained prominence in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Asian_concert_markets\">Asian concert markets<\/a> as both collectibles and revenue-generating merchandise for artists. While adoption in North America has been slower, companies like Fanlight are anticipating increased demand for interactive concert experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Lynn Bartsch, CEO, President, and General Counsel of Fanlight, stated, \u201cWhy does everyone want superfans? Is it because it feels good to be so loved? Sure it does, but that isn\u2019t the whole picture.\u201d She explained that superfans contribute more significantly to an artist\u2019s revenue, making their cultivation crucial for financial sustainability. <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/thai-pop-music-demonstrates-significant-revenue-growth\/\">Thai Pop Music Demonstrates Significant Revenue Growth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bartsch noted that offering collectible physical products, such as custom lightsticks or wristbands, strengthens the emotional connection fans have with an artist, increasing the likelihood of them becoming superfans. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/K-pop\">K-pop<\/a> has pioneered this approach, and the behavior is broadly applicable.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe concert experience or the big game is fleeting, but a custom designed lightstick or a custom wristband is forever,\u201d Bartsch said. \u201cAnd when combined with a system where they can be brought back to each event and work every time, they become much more than a memento. They become part of a lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She emphasized the importance of collectibility and reusability, stating that items must be special enough to be treasured to create a successful ecosystem. Fans actively organize around these items, displaying and bonding over them, which represents a powerful commercial force.<\/p>\n<p>Bartsch observed that fan behavior is evolving rapidly, with audiences desiring active participation. Physical objects like branded lightsticks and wristbands provide a means for that participation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re watching a revenue model emerge where merchandise isn&#8217;t an afterthought, it&#8217;s the engine,\u201d she stated. <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/spotify-report-details-independent-artist-revenue-and-stream-growth\/\">Spotify Report Details Independent Artist Revenue and Stream Growth<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bartsch further explained that lightsticks and wristbands are increasingly being embedded with NFC or RFID technology, transforming them into multipurpose fan assets capable of unlocking exclusive content, providing access, storing memories, or functioning as digital wallets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat excites me most about where this market is heading is that we&#8217;re just scratching the surface of what these physical objects can do,\u201d Bartsch said. \u201cA custom lightstick or designed wristband isn&#8217;t just a souvenir; it becomes a living 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