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Black Coffee announces VR performances in Sensorium Galaxy

DJ/producer Black Coffee announced a series of exclusive performances in PRISM, the social virtual reality (VR) platform in Sensorium Galaxy.

Featuring “out of this world” special effects, Black Coffee’s VR performances will be unlike anything ever experienced before. Fans will be able to interact with the artist in exciting new ways through his art, jumping on stage right next to him, or even experiencing the shows behind the DJ booth. All performances will allow billions of fans to enjoy the VR experience no matter where they are located in the world.

“So exciting to see Sensorium is leveraging the power of music and technology to bring people together. While the pandemic brought a divide in unity physically, a platform like this can reunite those connections whilst removing the physical limitations of the real world. I’m so excited to be a part of this exciting journey into the VR world.”
Black Coffee

Black Coffee will be presented as a photorealistic avatar using state-of-the-art motion capture technology created by the Sensorium team. This avatar will later be used for pre-recorded and live shows at Sensorium Galaxy virtual stages.

By performing in PRISM, Black Coffee will be able to establish deeper connections with his global audience. This collaboration will equally support the creativity of Black Coffee as a producer, giving him the tools and the opportunity to create shows that aren’t subjected to the rules of the real world.”
Sasha Tityanko, Art Director at Sensorium Corporation

This announcement comes just shortly after a number of A-list dance music artists have also confirmed VR performances in PRISM. Among them include, David Guetta, Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike who will kick-off the series in early 2021.

Since breaking onto the scene in 2003 at Red Bull Music Academy, South African DJ/producer Black Coffee has been turning heads in the dance music scene. Black Coffee has released five critically acclaimed artist albums with his sixth album, Subconsciously due out in February 2021. The artist has performed at some of the most desirable music venues and festivals including EXIT Festival, Tomorrowland, and Hï Ibiza, and has collaborated with the likes of Pharrell Wiliams, Drake, and Alicia Keys. For additional information on Black Coffee, please visit his official Facebook Page.

To experience the Black Coffee performances in VR, please visit Sensorium Galaxy’s official website.

December 21, 2020
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike announce performances with Sensorium Galaxy

World-renowned production duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike announce a series of upcoming virtual reality (VR) performances with Sensorium Galaxy in early 2021.

The duo is the newest addition to the social VR platform’s expanding roster of talent set to perform in PRISM, the brand-new music hub in Sensorium Galaxy. Other electronic music heavy-weights who have also confirmed include Armin Van Buuren, Carl Cox, and David Guetta.

To prepare for their performance in PRISM, the world’s most sophisticated venue for virtual reality music events, the duo will be digitized using avant-garde motion capture technology to create photorealistic avatars. These avatars will be used for all of their performances inside Sensorium Galaxy.

“We’re really excited to take part in a project that’s pushing the boundaries of communications and entertainment. For us, performing is all about connecting with our fans and Sensorium Galaxy gives us a chance to do this regardless of where we all are in the world. Until now, such experiences were only available at real-life events, so we can’t wait to bring the same kind of high energy performance, high-level production that we’re known for into the virtual world.”
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

This exclusive collaboration is a result of joint efforts between Sensorium Corporation and renowned creative agencies The Night League & High Scream to make the best real-life entertainment globally available through virtual reality.

“The unrivaled energy that Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike bring to the stage has cemented their place amongst the world’s top DJs. Always ahead of the latest music trends and the creative minds behind countless dancefloor anthems, it is essential they join us as part of Sensorium Galaxy. I can’t wait to see how their avatars will take crowds to the next level and create some jaw-dropping shows in the immersive virtual world of PRISM.”
Yann Pissenem, CEO & Founder of The Night League.

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are known for their epic DJ sets at some of the biggest music festivals in the world including Tomorrowland, Ushuaïa Ibiza, and EDC Las Vegas. The award-winning duo has ranked number one in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll in 2015 and 2019. They have also worked with a plethora of A-list artists including Ne-Yo, David Guetta & Kiiara, and Daddy Yankee & Natti Natasha.

For additional information regarding Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s performances with Sensorium Galaxy, please visit the following link.

November 21, 2020
Armin van Buuren announces concert series with Sensorium Galaxy

Dutch DJ/producer Armin van Buuren announced a series of exclusive virtual reality (VR) performances within Sensorium Galaxy due out early next year.

Armin van Buuren adds to the platform’s budding list of artists to perform within PRISM, a groundbreaking new virtual music world inside Sensorium Galaxy. The TIDAL-backed social VR platform has already confirmed acts David Guetta and Carl Cox to perform as well.

Redefining the way people interact with one another and experience the arts, Sensorium will be creating a photorealistic avatar of Armin van Buuren using state-of-the-art motion capture technology to front the Dutchman’s performances once the platform is launched.

The platform will also be providing artists with a chance to engage with their audiences at an emotional level. In addition to being able to share their music experience with friends, participants within the platform will be able to experience the show through the eyes of the artists, receive a digital autograph, or take a virtual selfie.

“The virtual environment that Sensorium is building allows artists to set their imagination free and create unprecedented shows that are impossible in real life. By not being subjected to the laws of physics and the boundaries of the real world, I can develop performances where the immersive environment becomes a part of the show, and my fans from all over the world can feel the real vibes of live shows and become active participants of the event. Utilizing Sensorium’s technology, this will be the closest thing fans will experience to a real show, as well as a new form of art. Can’t wait for this”
– Armin van Buuren

The concept of PRISM is developed with the artistic guidance of Yann Pissenem, CEO & Founder of The Night League, and the mastermind behind award-winning nightclubs Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa Ibiza. The environment and landscape of PRISM are ever-evolving, under the influence of sound frequencies and the strength of a sound wave, making it a perfect place for music events of a galactic scale.

“Armin van Buuren is one of the true pioneers of dance music. He has dedicated his entire life to his passion and it is an honor to have him join our project and take his work to a whole new level, a new reality. The fact that Armin is joining other recently announced, huge caliber artists like David Guetta and Carl Cox clearly speaks to where the entertainment industry is heading. Sensorium’s PRISM is set to become the top virtual destination for music enthusiasts around the globe. Now, the intensity of Armin’s real-life performances will reach millions regardless of their physical location.”
– Yann Pissenem, CEO & Founder of The Night League

Armin van Buuren is a pioneer in the electronic music industry being the only DJ to hold the title of World’s Best DJ five times. The artist is co-founder of Armada Music, one of the world’s most successful dance music labels, and has grown his radio show, A State of Trance into the world’s largest trance community with over 40 million listeners. He can be seen performing on the main stages of the biggest music festivals in the world including EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival.

October 31, 2020
David Guetta announces VR performance series for Sensorium Galaxy

David Guetta announced that he will be the newest addition to the social virtual reality (VR) platform, Sensorium Galaxy as he is scheduled to feature a series of exclusive performances that will allow fans from around the world to be closer to the artist like never before.

Sensorium Corporation, in partnership with The Night League and High Scream, revealed that David Guetta will the first DJ to join Sensorium Galaxy, as the social VR platform redefines the way people interact with each other and experience the arts.

“Sensorium Galaxy is going to take dance music and events to the next level so I’m really excited to come aboard! Whilst digital events have come a long way in the last months, I’ve not seen anything that comes anywhere near close to this. VR lets us create a new form of art. It’s a next-level experience that goes way beyond just watching a DJ show on a screen. The shows that I am preparing for Sensorium will be the first step in a series of amazing projects we will release next year. I believe this platform can change the entertainment industry and the way artists communicate with fans forever – prepare to have your minds blown!”
– David Guetta

VR experts of the Sensorium Galaxy team will be working alongside Guetta to create an accurate virtual representation of him to be used in multiple performances prepared exclusively for Sensorium users. This collaboration is pivotal for the development of high-quality VR content, as well as to close the physical gap between fans and artists.

All performances by David Guetta will be hosted at PRISM world, a hub for music events developed in partnership with Yann Pissenem, CEO & Founder of The Night League and creator of the world-leading nightclubs Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa Ibiza where Guetta has held residencies.

“Having David come on board as the first DJ to join PRISM World is sending a clear message: VR is the future of social networking and content distribution. David and I have been working together for more than two decades now. He is a genius that has always been ahead of the curve with music and understands the vision of what we will deliver with Sensorium Galaxy. Working with VR technology allows us to transcend the limits of the physical world and create unprecedented shows that will revolutionize the industry. It is going to be like nothing that has ever come before”
– Yann Pissenem, CEO & Founder of The Night League

Guetta has been at the forefront of live-streaming experiences for fans. Earlier this year, the DJ hosted two live streams in Miami that collectively attracted over 50 million viewers across the globe and raised well over $1.5 million for charities aiding COVID-19 relief.

Sensorium Galaxy is backed by Forbes-listed billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov and follows a recent Sensorium partnership with Jay-Z’s music streaming service TIDAL.

September 30, 2020