AUSTIN, TX (March 10, 2023) — AmazeVR and SM Entertainment present the world premiere of aespa VR Concert at KWANGYA at the SXSW XR Experience in Austin, TX on March 12 through March 14, 2023. The full release of the VR Concert will be coming soon across all major VR headset platforms.
aespa hits the stage in “KWANGYA”, the SM Culture Universe’s virtual world with their debut song “Black Mamba” and “Illusion”. “We’re so excited to exclusively premiere a glimpse of our first VR Concert at Kwangya at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas. We prepared a special VR Concert that can’t be found anywhere else in the world and it is a unique way to meet face to-face with our MYs.” says aespa (KARINA, WINTER, GISELLE, & NINGNING). “We can’t wait to share the full release with everyone soon. See you soon at Kwangya!”
Produced by AmazeVR and SM Entertainment, the VR Concert uses AmazeVR’s proprietary technology, to capture high-definition stereoscopic live-action footage of artists. “With 9K+ resolution, aespa shares an up-close performance in which it feels like the members are right in front of your eyes. Just as Spotify changed the way that we listen to music, AmazeVR will change the way that we experience music. AmazeVR Concerts are made with the most cutting edge production technology, Unreal Engine-based VFX Tools, and AI modules. Experience the next stage of music” says Steve Lee, Co-CEO of AmazeVR.
XR EXHIBITION SCREENINGS
Fairmont Hotel Congressional Ballroom
Sunday, March 12 at 11:00 am — 6:00 pm
Monday, March 13 at 11:00 am — 6:00 pm
Tuesday, March 14 at 11:00 am — 6:00 pm
About AmazeVR:
Through VR concerts, AmazeVR brings fans face-to-face with their favorite artists. Using live-action 3D footage combined with beautifully rendered virtual environments, AmazeVR transports fans and artists alike to new experiences. AmazeVR launched the ‘Megan Thee Stallion VR Concert’ experience in 2022 and will be launching their music metaverse ‘AmazeVR Concerts’ across multiple VR platforms with multiple artists including aespa in 2023.
About SM Entertainment Group:
SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. is one of Korea’s largest entertainment companies founded in 1995 by producer Soo-Man Lee, widely known as the “Founder of K-pop”. The company has developed and popularized numerous K-pop stars with huge global fandoms, and is known for having led the global K-pop phenomenon. Representative of the entertainment industry in Asia, the company operates its own comprehensive entertainment business including artist development, record label services, talent agency services, music production, music publishing, event management, and concert production.
