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Being-there when there is not there: Live performance, social VR, and COVID-19

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The changing face of VR: Pushing the boundaries of experience across multiple industries, Pages: 113 - 126

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and social distancing measures put an end to the live music scene almost everywhere across the planet. The lack of live music venues and the ability to create virtual venues for ‘live’performance on VR platforms led to the emergence of spaces that could replac...

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Published in: The changing face of VR: Pushing the boundaries of experience across multiple industries
ISBN: 978-1-64889-474-9
Published: Vernon Press 2022
Online Access: https://vernonpress.com/book/1553
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