Latest Releases

Website Release 4.3.0 // Wednesday 2nd April 2025

• Improved browsing experience on featured and category pages.
• Featured artists and events across all categories.
• Thumbnail video previews for all content.
• Streamlined sign up experience for viewers.
• Improved search experience on mobile.
• Sharing is now even easier from mobile designs.
• Improved content navigation on larger screens.
• SRT now available as a streaming option, alongside RTMP.
• Live right now events are now on the Live Streams page.
• New edit event and video form to match the new create forms.
• Various bug fixes and minor improvements.
• Improvements to tablet & small desktop layout.

Website Release 4.2.0 // Monday 24th February 2025

• A brand new mobile app, bringing parity of features across web and app.
• A new and improved holding lobby, so you can see who has joined before a Live Stream starts.
• Portrait viewing experience in the stream, so you can watch whilst chatting.
• New and improved audience view that shows who has tipped and who has reacted.
• Ability to start and end the stream whenever you want, no need to set a duration anymore.
• No more waiting for Stream Keys to arrive, you can get them at any time in the Stream.
• Improved two way streaming, now available across all devices including mobile.
• More robust and scalable stream experience to accommodate even bigger audiences.
• Extra statistics and information for hosts, including a view of your network connection strength.
• Ability to change your name and profile picture from within the stream.
• Overall an improved layout and experience within the Live Stream environment.
• Only trusted and verified content will now be available on the Category pages, for safer browsing.
• Fixed an issue where some videos were getting stuck in a processing loop after upload.
• Improved about us, product and feature content to better describe what’s possible on Lounges.tv.
• Improved mobile navigation experience while browsing events, creators and genres.
• Podcasts can now be downloaded after recording live, to share with your other listeners.
• Content can now be shared across multiple profiles, just speak to the admin team to arrange this.
• Requesting a One 2 One is now even easier with an improved request form.
• No need to convert your account from viewer to creator anymore, just start creating content.

Web Release 4.1.0 // Friday 13th December 2024

• Easily find and create the Lounges.tv products
• A shorter and improved creation form on mobile and web for a streamlined experience
• Dedicated creation form for Stream Drops
• Showcase entries upload and competitions browsing are now available on web
• Introducing new One 2 One settings to give creators greater control over their One 2 One rates and availability
• Optimised search functionality for easier and more enjoyable content discovery
• Users now can browse and connect with creators opted-in for One 2 One sessions
• Minor UI enhancements across web and mobile platforms
• Minor Bug and customer support fixes

Web Release 1.44.0 // Thursday 7th November 2024

• Added two new categories for Tattoos and Magic
• Enhanced moderation for a smoother and safer content browsing experience
• Improved performance and website loading times
• Optimised stream and chat stability
• Resolved an issue with OBS deductions when scheduling similar stream
• One 2 One participants are now automatically brought up to the stage when joining
• One 2 One instructions added to the stream experience

Web Release 1.43.0 // Friday 11th October 2024

• Improved performance and website loading times
• Allowed any number to be selected as participant limit for stream drops
• Fixed an issue with order confirmation emails being triggered for free events
• Improvements to share assets available for creators

Web Release 1.42.0 // Friday 13th September 2024

• New booking form on creator profiles for One 2 Ones
• Updated our advisor team on the about us page
• New and improved sign up / log in experience
• Added social log ins and sign up for faster account creation
• Password-less log in option, with emailed access code
• Checkout as guest to increase conversion rates of viewers

Web Release 1.40.0 // Tuesday 6th August 2024

• Viewers who raise their hands are now added to the top of the audience list
• Optimised speed of transactions for better purchasing experience
• Fixed an issue for some users on their dashboard data not updating
• Improved loading speeds on the browse pages

Web Release 1.39.0 // Thursday 18th July 2024

• Made all the chat reactions in stream consistent no matter what genre
• Clarify for the host and viewers when there has been a new message in chat
• New homepage design to better explain the great features on offer
• New information pages about Stream Drops and One 2 Ones
• Rectified a bug where viewing Picture in Picture was breaking the free preview

Web Release 1.38.0 // Wednesday 3rd July 2024

• Huge improvements to the audio quality streamed from mobile web browser
• Added social log in options back into the log in page
• Updated our take down policy for fairer copyright handling
• Stream will no longer be closed if the network drops after schedule end time

Web Release 1.37.0 // Friday 14th June 2024

• Profile tips will now trigger an email to let the creator know they have made money
• Added five new categories for Supernatural, IRL, Documentaries, Short Films and Handcrafts
• Added pagination across the browse pages to improve loading times
• When somebody signs up as a new user from an event, they are returned there after sign up
• Correcting bug that was allowing banner words through into the chat
• Fixed an audio error for some users when joining the stream

Web Release 1.36.0 // Tuesday 7th May 2024

• Video Summary page update
• Tip confirmation email sent to the viewers after the tipping journey is completed
• Tip notification will stay in chat for longer duration
• New & Better Chat Functionality for the users
• Account Deletion Journey Updated.

Web Release 1.33.5 // Wednesday 14th Feb 2024

• Stream experience is no longer muted by default
• Corrected issues with sharing via social media
• Fixed an alignment issue with the new thumbnail styles on Genre pages
• Increased the size of control buttons on the Stream experience
• Referral codes are now tracked across any page on the website, not just sign-up

Web Release 1.32.0 // Wednesday 24th January 2024

• Additional protection against fraudulent wallet transactions
• Added a filter so viewers can easily find free events
• Added a notification so Creators can see when a viewer raises hand in the stream
• Added a participant cap for Video On-Demand, to enable Stream Drops, exclusive content
• Fixed a problem with Google Sign in effecting new sign ups
• Fixed a bug with the stream keys email that is sent to creators before a stream
• Follower count now increases in real time rather than having a slight delay
• Fixed an issue effecting guests on two-way streams sometimes not being able to hear the host
• Fixed an issue where updating the display name was not updating in real time.

Web Release 1.31.0 // Thursday 21st December 2023

• New Home Page to describe the Lounges.tv product and everything we have on offer
• Improved features and pricing page to explain benefits to potential creators
• Improvements to the sign up page to make it easier for viewers and creators to join
• Ability to view Showcase entries in the web, not just app
• Suggested Templates option added to Create drop down with ideas and inspiration
• Request one 2 one feature added to all profiles as another way of making money as a creator
• Fixed an issue with the withdrawal flow to ensure creator payments are processed quicker.

Web Release 1.30.0 // Monday 11th December 2023

• Tipping has been added to profiles, allowing creators to receive money outside of an event or video
• VAT is no longer charged on tips, as it is an optional transaction it does not require viewers to pay VAT
• Improved the layout of the pop-ups on mobile website
• Fixed an interaction issue effecting viewer of free events who couldn't interact with the chat or join the stage.

Web Release 1.29.0 // Monday 27nd November 2023

• All new viewing for hosting a stream with improved layout in one way and two way streams
• Extra visibility in stream for tippers, including a tip leaderboard and top tippers
• Improving the view for participating in a stream, with added flexibility on view options
• Improved the layout of chat in the stream on mobile to give more space for typing and chatting
• Added the ability to share the stream when you are already in the stream
• Added a pop-out chat so creators can open it on a separate screen while streaming
• Improved the withdrawal experience for international creators making requests
• Fixed a series of reported bugs and suggested improvements from our creators and viewers.

Web Release 1.28.0 // Thursday 19th October 2023

• Fixed a checkout issue for specific streams
• Resolved an error when verifying email during sign up
• Removed PRS calculation when editing a non PRS event
• Fixed an issue where some users were stuck in a loop when joining a live event
• Added missing audience members to the stream participant panel.

Web Release 1.27.0 // Thursday 12th October 2023

• Restructure of the payment system, moving from 76% to 80% split for creators
• Adding the ability to pay music licensing via the platform
• Adding age restrictions warning to the stream previews
• Adding a running balance to creator wallets
• Increased transparency of pricing by adding a breakdown of earnings to the create forms
• Streamlined withdrawal requests to be able to pay creators faster
• Fixing some issues around ending the stream for creators and viewers.