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Decentraland Music Festival '23 is LIVE NOW!
Experience the latest in immersive musical experience over 3 days of innovative performances, immersive experiences, and all-new games at Decentraland Music Festival '23!
Make new friends, explore diverse events, and spark your creativity in Decentraland, a virtual social world built and owned by its community.
Decentraland Music Festival ‘23
is LIVE NOW!
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Decentraland Music Festival is a dazzling showcase of global, DCL-native artists, set amidst the community's spectacular creations. From intricate builds to engaging games, it's the #DCLFam's talent and hard work that have set up this 3-day festival to be a spectacular experience. Let's give a big round of applause to Decentraland’s community!
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Now, after weeks of hard work, the time has come. Jump into the festival, celebrate each other's achievements, and dance the night away in this incredible virtual world we've built together.
What part of DCLMF23 are you most excited to discover first? |
Discover the latest in immersive music experience from now until Saturday Nov 18 in Decentraland
Over 80 performances from the world’s most innovative artists and independent labels
5 main stages & 15 new immersive games and interactive experiences designed by award-winning virtual creators
Headline sets by OG digital pioneers like Cora Novoa, Trick Daddy, GuccieToe, Bufalo, Glitch Rave, Steve Sai
And much, much more!
Ready for #DCLMF23?
Let's see your best moments! 📸
Share a photo with #DCLMF23 and your wallet address for a chance to win a #Smileyworld Wearable or Emote from @SpaceRunnersNFT.
20 winners will be selected & airdropped over the next three days. Good luck! 🌟
— Decentraland (@decentraland)
11:30 AM • Nov 16, 2023
See the Daily Lineup
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Music and Beyond
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Discover 5 Unique Stages
DCLMF23's vibrant lineup will be showcased across 5 different stages designed by DCL creators.
TRU Band Room, one of the premier music venues in Decentraland will host the main stage, showcasing Decentraland pioneers like Bufalo and StoneyEye and many others in a new forest-themed stage.
The Slip-N-Slide Stage will celebrate 50 years of hip hop with hip hop legends Trick Daddy and Trina as well as new emerging artists.
The Techno Stage by MultiNFT x Vegas City returns with its futuristic neon vibe, featuring among others, Steve Sai and DJTrax.
The Raverse Stage will introduce a blend of real and virtual DJs, including Cora Novoa's electronic magic.
Finally, the MetaTokyo Stage brings Japanese pop and virtual culture with acts like AmPm, GLITCH RAVE, and others.
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Play 5 New Games
In between performances, check out the all-new gaming experiences developed just for DCLMF23. Most include musical components, collaborative play, and some will even feature scheduled musical performances, so be sure to check them all out!
Soundscape: Collaborate with others and create music with different objects floating through a surreal river scene. Join in community jam sessions for live improvised performances.
The Knights of Antrom Music Quest: Restore a village's lost music in this medieval quest, featuring live performances from DJs and artists.
Metamorphic by House of Tang: Transform a caterpillar into a butterfly in this gamified, immersive art installation, with special sets by GucciToe and others.
TowerCraft: Collaboratively build 3D art towers, with your creations showcased at the heart of festival's grounds.
Metadyne Labs: Rat Scape: Navigate through 13 levels of a challenging maze, teleporting through space and battling robot turrets to collect 10 exclusive rewards and test your strategy skills.
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Dive into 10 Immersive Experiences
DCLMF23 features a range of immersive experiences that combine visual arts, interactive design, and music. Many feature performances, parties, and artist tours, so be sure to check the details!
Met-Art-Morphosis by Low Poly Models: A multidisciplinary musical experience with interactive elements, VFX, and a special set by RED ALBERT.
Anogenesis by OgiWorlds: Experience a digital Neo-TechnoPaganism rave in an artist-led space with ritualistic techno and immersive storytelling.
Zheinn Garden by InnKeeper: A beautiful interactive performance space celebrating the diversity of the underground music scene, featuring seventeen live performances that you can’t miss.
Crystal Cortex by Micah Alhadeff: An interactive sculpture garden exploring digital transformation and glitch processing techniques. Don’t miss the artist-lead tour!
SONIC PLANET by Argent: An audio-visual journey symbolizing rebirth. Witness butterflies transform into ouroboros as you lose yourself in the music.
First Time by Martinez Siesta: A visual journey through music evolution, inviting reflection on the transformation of musical formats. Be sure to join the artist-lead tour!
SmileyWorld: Jump into an exclusive skating-themed activation from the iconic Smiley, featuring Wearables and an Emote, set against a vibrant skatepark scene.
Metaverse Music Festival ‘21 Revival: Relive Decentraland's inaugural music festival with a look back at its iconic stages and performances.
MAKE MUSIC by GAIAN: A musical experience where participants create light and sound by interacting on a dance floor.
doWow and Music District Genre Fusion: A diverse music lineup across genres, from jazz to hip-hop, in collaboration with doWow.tv and Music District.
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Don’t Forget Your Festival Outfit!
Before you join the crowds at the stage, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready with your best party Wearables and concert Emotes. Check out Decentraland’s Marketplace to select your festival essentials from the community’s many unique creations.
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Keep an eye out for free goodies and exclusive merch
You can plan on scoring some new Wearables & Emotes during the festival as well. Explore the festival grounds and you’ll find multiple dispensers where you can claim exclusive new Wearables, including one that will give you the power to fly! Collect them all and you’ll be able to complete the colorful look featured in the top left. You’ll also be able to claim up to 10 free rewards in the form of Wearables and Emotes if you take on the challenge of one of the festival’s new games, Metadyne Labs: Rat Scape.
To get your hands on some new, famously recognizable items, be sure to pass by SmileyWorld, the skatepark-themed experience from Smiley. The iconic brand has prepared four exclusive Wearables (see them in the top right) and a rocking Emote just for DCLMF23, so don’t miss this chance to get your own!
See You at Decentraland Music Festival!
There’s so much to see and do at this year’s Decentraland Music Festival, 3 days will barely be enough! Share all your favorite festival moments on Twitter with #DCLMF23 and if you add your wallet address to your post too, you might even be selected to receive a special Smiley Wearable or Emote! 😊
Decentraland is home to a constant stream of community-organized events and new developments are frequent. In addition to staying up to date with this newsletter, you can also browse through the Decentraland Event Page and check in with the Blog to find out what's going on right now and in the future.