The invention is a system and method for the distribution of recordings of live audio and/or video performances to audience members at a performance. The system comprises means for promptly uploading recordings of performance segments into a database controlled by an order server. An audience member employs a wireless messaging devices such as a cellular telephone to place an order for a recording with a Short Message Service linked to said order server, and, upon arranging for payment of a recording download, said audience member is provided (via a text message to the ordering wireless device) with an internet URL address at which a copy of the recording ordered has been made available for download.