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Just putting this out there.. Ariana Grande is performing a one off surprise concert at Las Vegas on the 29th Dec at the Chelsea resort. Tickets still available but these look to be inflated by resellers. We've dealt with the record label plus and the parent is UMG. Now if you were going to showcase your live streaming app with a world recognised artist, you couldn't get much better than her currently. They'd also have a back up plan if she was unable to perform as Imagine Dragons are performing at the same venue on the 31st..

I don't know about foxestocks but we could do with our own resident bud fox to camp out opposite the lighthouse. Preferably with telescope. Re Merian having knowledge.. I would hope not but they've some serious balls about them with the live stream announcement surely days away.

I watched the Elton John VR content last night on the Go and was impressed. They have mixed VR with CGI, real concert footage and an interview with Elton at the end. It looks to me that some of the stuff is a cgi rendering of him when he was younger which opens the doors for VR content featuring passed artists.

This site explains the creation. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/elton-john-farewell-tour-virtual-reality-retirement-announcement

“The cognitive Elton can be part of the creation of new music into the future,” says Ben Casey, CEO of Spinifex, a creative agency that’s helping Elton create his “post-biological” self. The process will involve capturing every aspect of his performances, including his movements, speech and behaviour, to ensure that later recreations feel authentic. Casey estimates that Elton has around four more years at his current level of fitness. “Let’s use those wisely,” he says.

All awesome stuff, even if a few of the company's (Spinifex) goals are likely to weird a few fans out.

Hey Max, that's an interesting take re the venues. I hadn't considered that they were perhaps a vital component. Agree re potential advertising revenue. I think the smile on AM's face when it's mentioned during his most recent interview says it all.

Well, this is pretty confusing to me as I was under the impression that we had signed deals with all the major record labels for VR content. JMJ's record labels, as listed on Wiki - all have one of these labels as the parent company.

Yes, we do know how much runway they have. Plenty. It's all out there if you're interested in dyor.

The Awolnation concert is still on the app, click on concerts and scroll through.

Those are Melody's cameras, good spot. X Ambassadors have 3 record labels associated with them, all of which are owned by UMG. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Ambassadors

I don't think you need any more big egos in this business. SH comes across as a thoroughly likeable chap and any hint of bravado would probably go against him. As for it being over his head, well collectively they have signed all the major labels, top venues and many festivals for next year. This is huge. The contracts prevent any competitor activity. I am certain the live concert will happen this year and I'll be amazed if they don't deliver. The next few months are going to be very interesting and I don't think the market will just wait for next financials. The labels are fully behind this project. The content is great and social media is gaining traction. Bullet for my valentine were on Twitter over the weekend promoting their gig filmed by us which was met with many positive comments. We haven't even released a massive group yet. Lots to be positive about!

looks like a heavyweight. Impressive CV. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/melodyvr-appoints-iain-funnell-as-svp-creative-content-and-editorial/

Yep. Come on AM show us what's in store. Been quiet on Twitter a few days. Calm before the storm?

Imagine the media coverage in the states if it was McCartney.

Yep, out of all of the concerts left, I thought McCartney was the biggest, but will it appeal to the yoof?

It could be a mvr exclusive intimate concert. U2 did a VR Experience for their single, "Song For Someone" Was available on the Rift. Not sure if it is now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnmeEnm3WR0

I don't think there's any chance, nor reason for them to be at every show on an artists/bands tour. Twice at a push and I'm struggling to see why that would be justifiable both on a costs basis and consumer demand.

Great post LowiePete and I have to agree. I do wonder if MVR is doing as badly as some of us are worried because I am loving the content. Yesterday I'd never heard of Awolnation (I'm just an aging drummer boy) but got their concert and it's fookin amazing. Best one so far. Plus I think we're missing a trick here. If you were at any of these concerts, wouldn't another big reason to buy the gig, be to see if you can check yourself out there?

My experience differs to yours. I've had multiple responses to private dms although obviously they can't provide all the info I was after. One weekend I had problems with the app and contacted support. I was receiving email support from Ben Dawson, VR director on a Sunday evening. Pretty good support I thought. A lot of impatience with some PIs not just here but other shares too. They've said live streaming by the eoy and last I checked there's 2 1/2 months before then.

Just what I thought.. BNP Paribas deal announced on Twitter (lol) but no RNS? What's going on here?

Article not written by a reporter "in the loop" it would seem.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-44156662

Plenty to get excited about, both in the short to long term & my shares are going nowhere.

" AM must get tired of explaining that Melody is trying to replace live concert experiences.."

heh, yeah..

jk I know it was typo. Good post Restless.