LUMINESCENCE

Interactive Mixed Reality

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The heart of LUMINESCENCE lies in its interactive and immersive nature. Through the multiplayer Augmented Reality app ARpoise, the audience is surrounded by 3D objects which guide them through the journey: They meet on the beach, then jump into the ocean and float with the currents, dive into the deep sea and emerge again, facing the imminent danger of climate change.

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User Experience

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Everyone present plays a pivotal role in shaping the live performance. By tapping on the 3D objects during the performance, the audience brings the (under)water world to life. At the same time they become an important part of the concert, because every 3D object contains an audio sample: Via their smartphones and provided tablets, everyone can trigger soundscapes and melodies live alongside the performer, merging their actions into a harmonious whole. This dynamic collaboration results in a one-of-a-kind Mixed Reality experience that unfolds in real-time.

The Journey

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The audience meets on the beach for the first song (“Washed Up”). After dancing in between sand castles, beach balls and shells, they jump into the ocean and drift off with the currents (“Off Course”). While losing track, they pass kelp forests and swim with sharks and turtles before diving into the deep sea. Magical creatures like lantern fishes and giant squids surround them and lure them in (“Luminary”). Then everyone comes back up for a breather, swimming with jellyfishes, a school of herring and different types of plankton (“Head Above Water”) before they find themselves in the danger that our planet is already facing (“Peril”).

Climate change and pollution threaten ocean life. The AMOC current collapses and temperatures drop, snow is falling. Surrounded by islands made of trash, poisoned birds and plastic eating bacteria, the performance ends on a dramatic note, inviting everyone to think about where we are at and what our future might look like.