Described as “a real festival in a virtual world” - the team behind Glastonbury’s Shangri-La has partnered with VRJAM and Sansar to create a fully interactive, multi-stage event, taking place on 3 - 4 July. Held in collaboration with Orca Sound Project and Beatport, Lost Horizon promises sets from international DJs, underground acts and will feature the work of over 200 visual artists, all in aid of supporting Amnesty International and the Big Issue.
Glastonbury was set to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year but the festival was cancelled and postponed for the first time in history due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, revellers will still be able to virtually visit the festival’s most popular nighttime district, Shangri-La. The extensive line-up features the likes of Fatboy Slim, Peggy Gou, Hospital Records, Critical Sound, Pete Tong, Scream and many more. The digital spectacle will be hosted across four virtual stages: Gas Tower, Freedom, Nomas and SHITV (Shangri-La International Television).
Technology and social media have played a huge roll in keeping spirits high and uniting people and communities through the power of music. Since the start of lockdown, people are now looking beyond the traditional routes of staying connected with their favourite artists. In a previous article, we explored how VR could take live streaming to the next level after Koven announced they would host a virtual live show at their digital venue, Another Home to showcase the release of their new album. The team behind Lost Horizon are taking the online experience one step further by creating the world’s largest independent music festival in virtual reality.
Lost Horizon is a fully immersive, online experience that can be accessed by anyone, anywhere. The festival will feature computer-generated avatars, secret sets and green screen hologram performances. Mobile users can toggle between different vantage points within the virtual world, whereas virtual reality and PC users will be able to move around inside the space, chat and interact with other festival-goers (Music Week 2020).
Those keen to virtually attend can access the event via PC, VR or mobile devices - available to download from 26 June. It will be streamed live via Beatport and Twitch, and also feature on artist Facebook, YouTube and Twitch accounts.Lost Horizon tickets are free but donations to Amnesty International and the Big Issue will be encouraged.
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