AmazeVR closes $15 million round of funding for virtual shows
The world of music and live entertainment that we once knew is about to change, and we are all for it! By no means of our imagination, the latest initiatives evolving around the digital and the real-life world have been emerging constantly, with AmazeVR joining the list of the most mesmerizing of projects that we have seen to date. With
deadmau5 announces permanent residency for his VR project Oberhasli
Only a couple of weeks ago, Canadian producer Joel Zimmerman, better known as deadmau5, launched his very own virtual reality game Oberhasli in Core, a new user-generated gaming platform by renowned games developer, Manticore Games. Its synopsis reads: “Oberhasli is a digital world envisioned by deadmau5. Jump in to explore worlds and play games inspired by his music, experience exclusive interactive
Deadmau5 finally reveals VR game project ‘Oberhasli’
The iconic Canadian music star deadmau5 has revealed his latest project; a new virtual reality game called Oberhasli, which after teasing it for quite a while, it will see the light on October 14th through Core Games. This is not the first time deadmau5 gets himself involved in virtual reality games and it for sure won't be the last. The charismatic
Black Coffee shows viewers an inside look into the creation of his virtual reality avatar for PRISM
Electronic music is known for pushing the boundaries of the way viewers experience performances. No example is better than Sensorium Galaxy’s PRISM, a series of concerts by some of the world’s most popular DJs in an immersive virtual reality world. Until now it has been unknown how the process to transport these DJs into the digital world worked. But South
Daft Punk iconic Alive 2007 live show gets VR recreation treatment
Shortly after Daft Punk sadly announced their split, shocking the industry, YouTube user Flip Reality took to uploading the entire Alive 2007 show in virtual reality. The user originally made the set for Vinyl Reality, the first professional DJ application and game built for virtual reality. If you want to know more about that, you can check it out here. Flip Reality recreated the entire
Germany’s iconic club Bootshaus launches VR experience
A new VR party experience has been created for the first time by the legendary German club Bootshaus, inviting lovers of dance music to experience the venue from their own homes. By creating a venue that is to scale with its real life counterpart in virtual reality, Bootshaus is transporting their partygoers to one of Germany’s top clubs, as well
Armin van Buuren unveils upcoming series of VR performances
Launching himself into a new virtual world, 'PRISM', Armin van Buuren is teaming up with VR platform Sensorium Galaxy for a refreshing series of DJ performances. The Dutch DJ is set to play both live and pre-recorded sets in early 2021 as companies The Night League and High Scream work alongside the Sensorium Galaxy to get their new virtual reality platform up and running. We're
The resurgence of EDM and Virtual Reality during a global pandemic [Magazine Editorial]
Although we can’t come together to enjoy live music at the moment, we have discovered multiple ways in which we can still get up close and personal with our favourite artists during these difficult times. Recently, we have seen major artists, promoters and events organisers find relief in the digital world amidst the pandemic, with innovative online festivals and live
Brixton Academy to host 360-degree, virtual reality gig series
Brixton Academy in London is to try its hand at hosting a series of live, 360-degree, virtual reality concerts as the pandemic continues keeps fans away from indoor music venues. Live Nation U.K. and MelodyVR will team up once more in Brixton as they have proven the potential for VR gigs with their previous successful work on the virtual festival Wireless Connect earlier
Jean-Michel Jarre to perform in VR ‘Alone Together’
French electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre will perform live in 'Alone Together'. 'Alone Together' is anticipated as a virtual live 2D and 3D performance broadcast across digital platforms. The unique performance, imagined and composed by Jarre in accordance with VrROOM, a social virtual reality world, will feature Jarre as a virtual avatar in a custom made virtual world where the audience can
Jauz presents ‘Dangerous Waters’ virtual concert
Jauz held a virtual concert on January 8th, 2020 as part of added anticipation for his 'Dangerous Waters' EP and North American tour. The virtual concert consisted of showcasing a few tracks from his upcoming album as well playing classics such as 'Rock The Party' and 'Get Down'. Viewers tuned into Jauz's Twitch and YouTube to watch the entertainment technology company, Wave featured
Rezz announces Virtual Reality listening party
Rezz has had a truly phenomenal year to date, and she isn't showing signs of slowing down. Having recently announced a BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix and debuted a new single last week, Rezz has now gone one step further and announced a virtual reality (VR) listening party. She took to social media to announce the news, explaining that fans can
DJ CNNCT debuts performance of world’s first ever interactive DJ
On 16th December, a revolutionary new musical concept changed the future of the dance world forever. We Are Connected Taiwan, allows the user - for the very first time - to create their own festival show, via the world’s first ever interactive DJ. The event’s headlining artist, DJ CNNCT, has created a unique app for the audience, which allows the
The Glitch Mob to take fans on virtual reality journey
Electronic music group The Glitch Mob and TheWaveVR, the creator of the world’s first social virtual reality (VR) music platform, today announced an upcoming show featuring music from the band’s third studio album, 'See Without Eyes'. The free experience launches Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m PST, at which time fans will be able to immerse themselves in an
It is now possible to DJ in virtual reality with the new Vinyl Reality app
German tech development company EntroPi has released an app called Vinyl Reality which harnesses virtual reality technology to allow users to mix vinyl records from their smartphone. The product recreates in detail a vinyl deck, including two turntables, a mixer, and more. Next to the DJ set up is a vinyl record crate which will allow users to sift through