Iceland has announced it will be hosting the worldand#39;s largest live, fully virtual New Yearand#39;s Eve concert experience - with Northern Lights guaranteed. Tech innovator OZ will be powering the event with its brand new interactive technology which fuses Directive Gamesand#39; immersive virtual scenes with the fun and accessible 3D Bitmoji from Snapchat.
The free virtual event, which starts at 6:35pm EST and will count down to the new year, will see popular music artists Sigur Ros and Kaleo, among other Icelandic celebrities, transformed into avatars for the night. Festival goers will also take part as avatars by registering on www.newyear.is. The sign-up process is simple and free; register with a Snapchat account and enter a Bitmoji avatar to participate.
Related Article: Digital Reality Platform Hosts First Ever Interactive Virtual Desert Festival
OZ is dedicated to bringing interactivity to a diverse set of live events and virtual spaces by spearheading this new frontier of self-expression. OZ uses various leading avatar platforms, such as the new Snap 3D Bitmoji, to create a universal stage that allows creators to engage with a worldwide audience. Directive Games, a leading AR game innovator, have brought its experience to help build this eventand#39;s virtual world.
Related Article: Lee Brice, Tyler Farr and Pryor andamp; Lee to Perform LIVE NEW YEARS EVE Show
"Our goal with this New Yearand#39;s festival is to premiere the ultimate stage for the world by uniting everyone in a shared experience—full of energy and life—where they are free to interact and express themselves," says Gudjon Gudjonsson, CEO of OZ. "With OZ technology, we remove physical barriers for audiences, taking them inside live events, creating a new future for music, sports, gaming, and fashion."
Related Article: BJÖRK Collaborates with THE HAMRAHLÍÐ CHOIR on Come And Be Joyful, The Album
This one-of-a-kind event is the opportunity to visit Iceland this year. The destination has long been popular with New Yearand#39;s travelers wanting to experience the legendary firework celebrations, nature, and culture. During the virtual festival, the audience will experience the Northern Lights and the best of Icelandic music for free. Attendees should stay beyond midnight, when the pollution-free digital fireworks will be lit to mark the start of a great 2021.
The New Yearand#39;s Eve celebration begins at 6:35pm EST on December 31. Head to www.newyear.is and register an avatar now for Thursdayand#39;s festivities.
Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton Set to Host - Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Kane Brown, Lady A, Little Big Town, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dolly Parton, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Trisha Yearwood Set to Perform in NBC’s Sunday, Feb. 14 Telecast
Daya and Slushii to Headline Livestream Event presented by Mucinex
Unity Concert Series and Hard Rock Cafe Presents DJ Snoopadelic, Jordin Sparks, Estelle, Grandmaster Flash and More for 'Together We Vibe' - a Free 9-Hour Live-Stream New Year's Eve Benefit
The service will help labels and artists strategize, market, and distribute their own releases.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s “Christmas Rocks! Live” available for first time on VOD via FanTracks, December 19-26
Trio feat. Weir, Don Was and Jay Lane with guests Jeff Chimenti & Greg Leisz
Every detail curated to bring one of the most high-end virtual entertainment experiences in history!
LiveXLive's Show Will Stream on December 11, 2020 Honoring Artists and Entertainers Who Create Content for Fans Amidst COVID-19
Also, "Home For The Holidays with New Found Glory" Streaming On December 18th
#DanceAway2020 first phase lineup features DJs including Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, TOKiMONSTA, Nastia as they each bring in the New Year live from cities across the globe
Through the announcement of Bandcamp Live
In a special episode of this week's Sounds of the Underground, host Johnny Zirkel chats with SharpTone Records band Dead Lakes before they perform their new EP New Language in its entirety.
A potential game changer for music and performance live streaming
For Professionals and Pro Consumers involved in broadcasting, podcasting, livestreaming, Vlogging, filmmaking and other pro-level content creation fields.
The Country Tourbadour's "4 Square Miles" video surpasses 100,000 views in only two months
The week-long opening night celebration features multiple world premieres
Hinder to perform all the hits in this one time live streaming event
Live from Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati
Featuring Al Di Meola, Tia Carrerre, Maya Soetoro-Ng and Dr. Sylvia Earle
Chance The Rapper, Jamie Foxx, Questlove, LL Cool J and more to participate in inaugural live stream October 24th
Pinecrest Gardens Brings Jazz Masters to Music Lovers' Homes with Virtual Concert Series to Help Feed Families Affected by the Pandemic
LiveXLive's Turnkey End-to-End Platform Provides Artists the Ability to Create, Produce, Distribute, Market and Monetize
Stats
Elapsed time: 0.3380 seconds
Memory useage: 2.68MB
V2.geronimo