A newYouTube channellets you become a virtual “presence” in the space where the pianist is performing.
It claims to be the first virtual reality classical channel on the video service.
But its only one of a growing number of ways to experience concerts through various types of headsets.
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Many companies are broadcasting concerts to users of virtual reality headsets like theOculus Quest 2.
Billie Eilish performed in VR using the Oculus Venues app on Oculus Quest.
So did Imagine Dragons.
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Acclaimed electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling rocked an entirely virtual performance in front of a live crowd of 400,000 people.
Works in Progress
But VR concerts have their limits.
For one thing, its hard to interact with other fans at virtual performances, Lynch pointed out.
Another problem is cost.
The music industry at large is relatively conservative when it comes to utilizing new technology, Lynch added.
New technologies promise to make VR concerts even more realistic.
