International Metavenues hackathon with professionals from the performing arts

Today, a hackathon was held at De Oosterpoort as part of Metavenues. This is a European project, funded by the European Union, where SPOT, Echo, and Komodaal are involved in metaverse and immersive technology. What will the stage of the future look like with all the new technologies and digital trends that continue to evolve? Stages collaborate with audiences, artists, and professionals working in the performing arts, all of whom are influenced by new technological trends.

Research and prototypes
Metavenues aims to bring all these groups together in a research and pilot project to develop useful prototypes for European performing arts stages. The main research question of this project is: how do new technology trends influence the roles that performing arts stages fulfill in society, and how can they possibly improve these roles?

Enthusiastic discussions and contributions
An international think tank of 20 professionals working at stages with diverse backgrounds tackled all the issues during the hackathon today. The lively discussions and enthusiastic contributions emphasized the importance of being prepared for digital developments.

Collaborative approach
All participants felt a strong need to continue developing together, convinced that we are on the eve of enormous technological developments that will have a major impact on the role of stages. With a positive vibe, participants left the event, inspired to collectively tackle the challenges of the future.

Follow-up think tank with artists and audience
Another Metavenues hackathon is scheduled for tomorrow at the Bozar arts center in Brussels, with artists in the think tank. On March 26th, there will be an online meeting for the public to discuss the impact of emerging technologies on the future of music. You can still register via this website.