XLIVE 2017 FestX Award Winners

January 4, 2018 No Comment

Xlive 2017 was non-stop learning and excitement accompanied by the debut of the Inaugural FestX Awards. We were thrilled to attend the ceremony, watching AudioMolly favorite, Electric Forest take home two wins for Best Fan Community and Best Production Design! To top it all off, we discovered Lost Lake Festival from their win of Best New Festival. Can’t wait to check it out along with Afropunk, and Firefly Music Fesitival in 2018! XLive is brining a whole new, much needed level of exposure to the festival and live events space. See their recap video and more awards winners below:

BEST BEER/WINE FESTIVAL
OKTOBERFEST

BEST BRAND + FESTIVAL PAIRING
PANORAMA MUSIC FESTIVAL + HP, “HP LAB”

BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY FESTIVAL
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL

BEST FAN COMMUNITY
ELECTRIC FOREST, “FORESTFAM”

BEST ESPORTS FESTIVAL
BLIZZCON

BEST FOOD FESTIVAL
TASTE OF CHICAGO

BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY AT A FESTIVAL
COACHELLA + OBSCURA DIGITAL, “ANTARCTIC DOME”

OUTSTANDING GREEN EVENT
DGTL, “REVOLUTION”

BEST NEW FESTIVAL
LOST LAKE FESTIVAL

FAN’S CHOICE AWARD
VIVE LATINO

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
ELECTRIC FOREST

OUTSTANDING SOCIAL IMPACT
AFROPUNK

BEST RELATIONSHIP WITH FANS
FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL

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We Are All Connected, We Are The Universe

December 4, 2017 No Comment

Check out this quick video on our favorite installation from this year’s burn. Full breakdown from The Confluence below!

ILUMINA IS THE MOST RECENT ART INSTALLATION TO TAKE THE BURNING MAN WORLD BY STORM
At Burning Man this year, an interactive art installation by the name of Ilumina took on the playa for the first time and provided an unforgettable experience to anyone who participated. Conceived by Mayan Warrior and Sr. Pago founder Pablo Gonzalez Vargas, the 37-foot tall creation illuminated the Nevada desert and attracted visitors who were drawn to its majestic glow.

The true experience of Ilumina though extended well beyond just a visual experience to gaze upon. With Ilumina, guests are invited to take part in an immersive three-minute long meditation and flow exercise that ushers them into a state of coherence and deep harmony with themselves, fellow participants, and the universe through a proprietary merger of modern technology and ancient design wisdom.

To start, biometric sensors are connected to the earlobes of each participant, which measures their unique state of coherence and averages them together. Ilumina’s dazzling lighting design and moving soundscapes respond to this unique algorithm. As the group becomes more coherent, the sculpture glows brighter and the music swells, creating a shared experience for participants.

The design for Ilumina was inspired by an amalgamation of four key concepts. The first is Torus, which can be seen in the flow of electrons within an atom as well as the shape and flow of the greater universe itself. Next is the Fibonacci sequence, which is a simple and elegant ratio that binds nearly all design in the living world, from the human body to leaves on a tree.

The third source of inspiration is a cutting-edge tool provided by the HeartMath Institute, which uses biometrics sensors to train oneself on the self-regulation of emotional states to achieve coherence. Lastly, there is Metatron’s Cube, which contains all of the geometric shapes in existence and thus embodies the divinity of all potentials. These four concepts come together to create Ilumina.

“Ilumina was inspired by an experience I had using HeartMath Institute’s feedback software where I found myself in a state of flow,” says Ilumina founder Pablo Gonzalez Vargas. “I was inspired to create a piece for Burning Man that took this concept to a larger scale designed around collective coherence while bringing together the elements of flow, mathematics, and the fundamentals of sacred design.”

Artists that worked alongside Pablo to complete Ilumina included HeartMath Expert & Executive Producer Gaby Vargas, lighting design expert Paolo Montiel, who has worked closely on all of James Turrell’s projects in Mexico, highly experienced musician and performer Mendrix, Mexico-City based art studio Cocolab, renowned painter and sculptor Marco Kalach and many more.

This is the second piece the Pablo has brought to Burning Man, with the first being the multi-media arts vehicle Mayan Warrior. Since its debut in 2012, Mayan Warrior has brought musical performances, elaborate lighting designs, and painting by visionary artist Alex Grey. Mayan Warrior continues to be one of the most popular and dazzling experiences on the playa.

Since Burning Man, Ilumina has experienced a spread well beyond those who experienced its inaugural journey with over 500,000 views and counting on videos uploaded to social media. More news to be announced in the near future regarding next steps for Ilumina.

STAY CONNECTED: Ilumina
Website | Facebook | Vimeo

THE CONFLUENCE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
#THECONFLUENCE

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XLIVE Returns feat. Eventbrite, HTC, Microsoft + more!

October 12, 2017 No Comment

XLIVE- Las Vegas, NV – Be among the first to discover the latest trends in tech and brand activations within the live event space when the world’s premier live event conference, XLIVE returns to the Las Vegas strip this December 10th – 13th, 2017. Providing a global platform for attendees to examine the future of live event operations through a series of educational panels, workshops and key networking events, XLIVE announces a new extension to its already immersive schedule: Corporate Branding and Event Technology.

As the festival economy advances into one that’s contingent on delivering the ultimate experience, XLIVE is providing resources to the live event community as it grows and evolves alongside emerging technology and a recent increase in brand activations by curating a selection of panels, workshops and keynote addresses centered on this pivotal theme. Look forward to engaging with top-level, inspiring speakers on a variety of topics including:

-Streaming Done Well – Festival Live Streaming Best Practices For Promoters And Brands
John J. Petrocelli, CEO, Bulldog DM

-Breakout Session: Embracing The Digitization Of Events – Leveraging Event Technology Effectively
Meryl Johnson, Director – Digital Strategy, Country Music Association

-Holy Shit! Moments: A-Class Brand Activations At Events
Mark Billik, CEO & Founder, Becore Inc. – Mark Sperling, Co-Founder & CEO, Group Y – Patrick Jong, Experiential Producer, Giant Spoon – Ajuma White, Executive Producer, New Creatures

-Next Up In Event Technology
Marco Giiberti, Founder & CEO, Vesuvio Ventures – Lance Fensterman, SVP, Reedpop Ron Chiu, Chief Strategy Officer, Business Development, AEG Presents – Stephen Plumlee, Global COO, RG/A

-Case Study: Creating Disruptive Events For Disruptive Times
Martin Enault, COO, C2 Montréal

-Blockchain – Understanding This Technology In Relation To Live Events
Sandy Khaund, Founder & CEO, Upgraded Inc. – Spencer Montgomery, Blockchain Partner Executive, Microsoft

-Bringing Live Events To Virtual And Augmented Reality
Stephanie Llamas, Vp, Research And Strategy Head Of Immersive Technology Insights, Superdata – Andrew Green, Director Of Strategy & Innovation, Anheuser-Busch – Jeff Nicholas, Live Nation Live – Vinay Narayan, Executive Director Vive, HTC

Bringing out key insiders from some of the most recognizable brands in the world, the inaugural programming will welcome Anheuser-Busch, New Creatures, Giant Spoon, Refinery29, Group Y, BeCore, CAA, Microsoft, Boston Beer Company, C2 Montreal, GTE Agency, Thuzi, Fish, Eventbrite, HTC, SuperData Research, Feathr plus many more to dive deep into the world of activations and partnerships.

Complex topics rising to the forefront of an ever-evolving industry, corporate branding, partnerships and event tech play crucial roles in how festivals and live events are able to create dynamic, interactive environments that go beyond basic offerings, elevating the fan experience. This year, the corporate branding and event tech schedule is designed to provide insight into innovative strategies production teams can implement to create exceptional brand experiences for attendees, and will integrate everything from marketing platforms, data & analytics, digitizing events, to virtual and augmented reality.

XLIVE Las Vegas is also thrilled to announce further additions to its growing network of speakers as Jason Miller, President, Live Nation New York; Cat Thomas, Operations Manager, Cumulus Las Vegas; and Patrick Walsh, CEO & President, Emmis Communications; will join the XLIVE community at this year’s conference.

Each year XLIVE descends on Las Vegas, coalescing some of the world’s leading experts from every aspect of live event entertainment, to celebrate music, film, food and beverage, Esports, technology and the experiences that culminate at festivals and live events. Reflecting the passion of the vibrant community, XLIVE serves as a catalyst for curating unique, memorable and life-changing experiences within the growing, dynamic and influential realm of festivals and live events.

Join us in Las Vegas this December — Registration for XLIVE 2017 Las Vegas is available now via the XLIVE website!

Don’t forget to nominate your favorite festival for the Inaugural Everfest + XLIVE Festival Awards – Now accepting submissions through November 2nd!

LEARN | EXPERIENCE | ENGAGE | TRANSFORM

STAY CONNECTED
XLIVE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
#XLIVECON

THE CONFLUENCE: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
#THECONFLUENCE

XLIVE would like to extend a shout out to the current list of 2017 Sponsors and Creative Partners coming together for this year’s annual event:

Presenting Sponsors:
Feathr – Vendini – BackStage Networks – THE CONFLUENCE

Premier Sponsors:
Eventbrite – Thuzi – FISH Technologies
The Trade Group – Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority

Official Audio Visual Sponsor
MS Event Production

Featured Sponsors:
Boomset – Access Event Solutions – Direct Source Distributing – Cramer
WorldStage – Umbel – GTE Agency – Front Gate Tickets

Supporting Sponsors:
Atomic Design – TailoredMail – Connect&Go – ShowClix
Experient – SquadUp – TicketGuardian

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