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Soundscape VR was born from a unique vision as grassroots as can be. On a warm spring weekend back in 2017, thousands gathered at Lakes of Fire (a regional burner event) for a party showcasing local art and music. It was here that Soundscape VR was created as a gift for attendees, kicking off a chain reaction where SVR grew with enthusiasm by word of mouth, quickly evolving as the most advanced and immersive virtual music experience in the world.  Making appearances at festivals and events wherever people gathered to celebrate the incredible power of music and visual arts, Soundscape's reputation grew by making history again and again with their continual debut of previously unimagined musical technologies.  The software was made available free to use at home so that all music enthusiasts from around the globe could create, dance, explore, play, and enjoy music together in a virtual space; enabling anyone to have a mind-bending audiovisual experience from the comfort and convenience of their own home.

Originally meeting as students at Brown University, Tucker and Sophie didn't cross paths until their senior year. Sophie had just returned from living abroad in Rio and was performing her original bossa-nova inspired songs in a jazz trio. Tucker, who had taken up DJing after being forced out of D1 basketball due to illness, convinced Sophie to take a leap of faith and move to New York with him to form a band instead of moving back to Rio after graduation.  They are best friends and collaborators who share a home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

TickPick and Brighton Park Capital also announced today that Symphony Ventures, Rory McIlroy's investment partnership, has joined as a strategic investor. This partnership aims to help TickPick expand its platform to reach new audiences. Symphony's participation underscores robust confidence in TickPick's market position and growth potential, a testament to the strong brand appeal and loyal customer base that TickPick has built over the last 13 years. Symphony's support will enable TickPick to further enhance its offerings, positioning the company to capitalize on expansion opportunities within the live events industry.

Co-founded by music executives and branding experts Matt Ferrigno and Diana Dotel, MTW's deep experience allows them to spot trends and create cultural moments for brands and artists. Most recently, MTW spearheaded a major partnership between Camila Cabello and Bacardí - marking the biggest global talent deal to date for the brand. This month, Camila was announced as the new face of the rum empire, in tandem with the launch of her global TV commercial for the brand. MTW also worked closely with Nicki Minaj to create her own press-on nail brand - Pink Friday Nails - after her legendary first studio album. Launched in March, the nail line was inspired by the iconic rapper's well-known, colorful nail designs and allows fans to customize the length, shape and design of the products. And as part of Minaj's upcoming headline tour, there will also be a "Pink Friday Nails" press-on station, where attendees can get their nails glammed like her before each show.

Mayan Warrior is the result of a collaborative project that has united artists, craftsmen, photographers, designers, technologists, architects and musicians from Mexico City and Northern California. The project's original intent was to present to the world the incredible ascent of contemporary Mexican electronic music while paying respect to the deep and ancient sources from which that visual and auditory culture had grown. Both light and sound are curated by some of the world's most prominent artists to transport participants to the very origins of the culture – and to a new understanding of contemporary electronic expression.