The metaverse is a time period we hear tossed round lots today. That is as a result of VR —brief for digital actuality — has slowly turn into part of our precise actuality. And it isn’t simply tech firms which might be seeing how they’ll revenue from driving this increase. Even music artists are beginning to see the advantages. In partnership with iHeartRadio, Meta can be internet hosting the “J Balvin Futurum: A VR Live performance,” which kicks off on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The 45-minute immersive live performance is a part of the iHeart Radio Live performance Sequence in VR that can be out there to view on iHeart Radio’s official Fb and Instagram pages, Meta Quest TV, and Messenger’s Watch Collectively. May this turn into a brand new development in reside music performances?

The 180-degree live performance expertise is created particularly for VR with Balvin strapped to a 15-foot robotic arm designed to maneuver alongside to the beat of the music, high-tech visuals, and even backup dancers. The Colombian artist is about to carry out quite a lot of his best hits together with “La Canción,” “I Like It, “No Me Conoce,” “Mi Gente” and extra.

“I am at all times in search of new and progressive methods to develop entry to artwork and the VR area is one with limitless alternative. The entire present has a futuristic vibe together with some loopy robotics twice my dimension,” Balvin acknowledged in a press launch. “It will likely be one in every of my wildest reveals ever and I am grateful to Meta and iHeart for the distinctive collaboration and the platform to discover my ardour for know-how in a manner that enables my followers to expertise my music collectively otherwise.”

This is not the primary VR live performance iHeartRadio places collectively. Earlier performances embody John Legend, Carrie Underwood, and Kim Petras.

If you happen to’re enthusiastic about tuning in, subscribe right here to obtain a reminder notification. If you happen to’re a Meta Quest 2 and Quest Professional consumer, you may watch the live performance in Horizon Venues by downloading the app.

The mainstream enchantment of digital actuality is clearly making its manner. The query is: Is it right here to remain?

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