A system for capturing and distributing live audio streams of a live event to mobile computing devices comprises: processing device(s) in network communication with each other; and at least one memory coupled to each processing device. Processing device(s) having an audio channel receive live audio stream(s) via the audio channel(s), generate and transmit discrete audio data packets therefrom over a first network for receipt by the remaining processing device(s). Copies of the discrete audio data packets are generated and placed in a respective buffer by the processing device(s). A nominated processing device: receives a connection request from a mobile computing device; determines the distribution status the processing device(s); and selects a processing device to provide the requested transmission based on the distribution status. The selected device generates transmission copies from copies stored in the buffer and transmits the discrete audio data packets/transmission copies to the mobile computing device.