The music, venues and creators driving virtual reality clubbing

A thriving underground nightlife scene is on the rise, but you don’t need to leave your house to be part of it. Launched in 2017, VR Chat is a completely free online social platform where users are offered an endless collection of virtual worlds. These online experiences mirror offline reality—and clubbing is no exception. In this global scene, DJs represented by avatars are pushing boundaries within the virtual electronic music world, and building venues that go beyond what could ever be achieved in real life. What is driving this burgeoning community? And how does it compare to clubbing in reality? We speak to the dedicated promoters, club founders and ravers shaping this nascent scene. 00:00 - Intro 04:42 - Evolution of music 08:10 - DJing & playing live sets in VR 10:55 - Technology required to access 12:16 - Avatars 15:56 - Attention to detail 19:14 - Limitations 20:44 - The VR ecosystem 22:37 - Harassment 24:09 - Overcoming misconceptions 25:50 - Outro Pr