Covid-19 has changed a lot of aspects of our lives this year. And one large aspect is how we consume entertainment. Venues, created by Oculus, brings a perspective to engaging with artists and creators.
Oculus Venues offers incredible virtual events that you can experience through their VR headsets. You can experience the thrill of a visit to the zoo, aquarium, or concert from your favorite artist, all from the comfort of your own home (and skipping all of the ticket lines!)
Venues was first launched in 2018 and has since collaborated on virtual events with the likes of Billie Eilish, Wiz Khalifa, Pete Davidson, as well as the NBA (National Basketball Association).
Facebook hosts a yearly AR/VR conference where they discuss upcoming product releases called Facebook Connect. This year the event is virtual and will be hosted through Venues. The conference data is this September 16, 2020.
Venues is still in Beta and only available in limited release.
Check out this short video from Oculus to get a perspective on the look and feel when on the Venues app –
To keep up to date with Oculus Ventures events, check out their Facebook app page here for more. A couple of their future events include:
Details: ” See sardines swirl and leopard sharks glide through gently swaying kelp canopies. Giant kelp provides food and shelter for a vibrant ecosystem. Look closely and you’ll discover an astonishing diversity of fish and invertebrates swimming in our Kelp Forest exhibit and clinging to the kelp and algae.It’s free to attend this event in VR through Oculus Venues. Oculus Venues is a free application for Oculus Quest, Go or Gear VR headsets”
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 4 PM CDT – 7 PM CDT
- Watch Musical Artist Steve Aoki perform live:
Details: “His newest album, Neon Future IV released earlier this year and now you can watch award-winning DJ and producer Steve Aoki perform live like you’ve never seen him before.”
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 8 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
When many around the world are continuing to take safety measures to protect those around them by staying home and limiting exposure to large crowds, Venues offers a fantastic outlet for those looking for an escape. Who knows, this could be the new norm? Sure beats sitting in traffic for hours on the way home from a concert!
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