(…) “Even in the current state of limited interactivity and limited functions of the lightstick, their high attributed value is evidence of fans’ meaning-making power. In that sense, the core behind our proposal to enhance the lightstick is providing fans with ways to increase their autonomy in using the object, proposing more functions that are not based on control by third parties. This is expressed, for instance, by the sound and emotion-reactive lights, as well as the participatory activities proposed through the fan platform — conceived to enable fans to create their own events, and potentially employ their lightsticks to strengthen the ties of their local fan communities. (…)”