EOTB: SL20B Open For Applications For Music Fest And General Performers

 

 

The big news about Linden Lab's announcement a few days ago was that they had chosen the theme and logo for this year's Second Life Birthday: "Our Fantastic Future." But there was more. They were also accepting applications for positions at the event as general performers, and applications for positions in the Music Fest. 

... we are opening applications for Music Fest, to be held on June 22nd-24th. Music Fest will kick off the overall SL20B celebration with three days of live music performances featuring some of the most talented live musicians in Second Life! ... We are also opening up applications for the general performance schedule. Why celebrate for one day when we can party for a week?! We are looking for all types of performers to join the week-long festivities from June 25th to July 2nd. Are you a DJ who can spin up a great party set or a live performer who can jam all night? You might be one of the grid’s amazing Dance companies, or perhaps you’re a Particle Performer? One of the things that makes Second Life so vibrant and exciting is the wide range of performers who share their talent with our Residents. Whatever your medium, we would love to hear from you!

To apply for the SLB Music Fest, one needs to fill out this Google doc (link). The doc needs to be filled out by April 9. While musicians were paid by the Lab in past years, it will not be the case this year but they can still rezz a tip jar, and 350 prims (LI) worth of props. It is to be understood that this is a family-friendly event, and song lyrics must be G-rated. Performance times are an hour each, and showing up on time is necessary to take part. Musicians must also be able to use the event's own stream.

To apply to be an SLB general performer, you need to fill out this Google doc (link). Conditions are much the same as Music Fest Musicians. But if the performance is a group one, such as a dance troope, the prim allowance for props will be raised to 1000 prims (LI). Changes of information, such as names, and time are allowed up to 48 hours of the event. 

No applications are available for event volunteer staff yet. Presumably they will be out soon.

The Music Fest itself runs from Thursday June 22 to Sunday June 24. The SL20B goes on from Thursday June 22 to Tuesday July 11. The Music Fest began in 2015 in the days when Second Life Birthdays were run not by the Lab, but by a resident-run volunteer team. It would be the start of Linden Lab's gradual re-involvement in the Second Life Birthday. Eventually, the Lab would take full control of the SLB events, but the Music Fest would remain.

Bixyl Shuftan

SL19B Music Fest

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From yesterday June 16 to tomorrow, Satuday June 19, the SL19B Music Fest will be taking place. 

Are you ready for this year’s SL19B Music Fest? Many of the top performers in Second Life have come together to perform live at this special three-day music event, held June 16-18.

It will be held on three stages this year:

• the SL19B Arboretum on June 16th
• the SL19B Steamworks on June 17th
• the SL19B Vernian Rotunda on June 18th

Here’s your chance to celebrate Second Life’s 19th Birthday while experiencing some fantastic talent that you won’t want to miss! 

Thursday had musicians such as Seth Regan. Today offers performances such as the Interplanetary Liberation Front. Tomorrow has shows from singers such as Frogg Marlowe and Jaycatt Nico (Effnjay).  

See the full schedule here: https://community.secondlife.com/blogs/entry/11022-sl19b-music-fest-lineup-calendar-of-events/ 

 

SL19B Theme Announced, Applications For Musicfest And Performers Open

 

Yesterday, Linden Lab announced the theme for the upcoming Second Life Birthday event. The theme for the SL19B is Steampunk. The event will run for Thursday June 16 to Tuesday July 5.

Save the date! On June 23rd, Second Life will be turning 19! The 19th annual Second Life birthday celebration (SL19B) will be held from June 16th to July 5th. The theme for SL19B festivities is Steampunk! Get ready for three fun-filled weeks of live music, performances, shopping, and amazing community exhibits! 

The Lab also announced applications were being accepted for musicians wishing to play tunes at the three day Musicfest, held June 16 to Saturday 18, and performers whom wished to perform at the SL19B. 

Why celebrate for one day when we can party for a week! We are looking for all types of performers to join the week-long festivities from June 19th-26th. Are you a DJ who can spin up a great party set or a live performer who can jam all night? You might be one of the grid’s amazing Dance companies, or perhaps you’re a Particle Performer? One of the things that makes Second Life so vibrant and exciting is the wide range of performers who share their talent with our Residents. Whatever your medium, we would love to hear from you!  

To sign up for the Musicfest, Click on this Google Doc link for it's application. It is for live musicians, only. Musicians have until April 10 to apply, and are limited to one hour slots, asked to show up an hour early, must have all lyrics and outfits be G-rated, have a 350 land impact limit for props, and other details. Those not on a regular schedule will be asked to show up for an audition.

To sign up as a Performer, Click on this Googlr Doc link for it's application. Performers have until May 8 to apply. Dance troupes may be granted a larger land impact limit than DJs and singers, up to 1000 LI "as deemed appropriate by the Mole Coordinators." While schedules aren't as rigid as the Musicfest, any changes such as requests for a different time or changes in names MUST be made before 48 hours of the scheduled time.

The Lab also reminded that neither Musicfest of Performer applicants are guaranteed a spot.

The Musicfest started several years ago as a separate Linden-run event in the days when the SLB was resident run. But it has become integrated as part of the larger event. 

To read the blog post in full, Click Here. 

To check the SL19B Planning thread in the forums, Click Here. 

Bixyl Shuftan
 

SL Video: "Milan Zepp Live at The Second Life Music Fest 2021"

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From Jackson Redstar SL Videos on June 22
 

EOTB: "SL17B Music Fest Lineup and Schedule"

The Second Life Seventeenth Birthday event is almost here. For the past few years, Linden Lab has organized a music event alongside the SLB, the Music Fest. Starting as the Linden-run event around the time of the last few resident-run SLB celebrations, when the Lab resumed full control of "The Birthday" last year, Music Fest continued to run in addition to the performances there. On the Linden blog on Monday, the Music Fest "Lineup and Schedule" was announced.

Many of the top performers in Second Life have come together to perform live at this special two-day music event, held June 19-20 at the SL17B Live Stage. Here’s your chance to celebrate Second Life’s 17th Birthday while experiencing some fantastic talent that you won’t want to miss.  

Although the Music Fest is just for Friday and Saturday, June 19 and 20, there will be DJs and live musicians throughout the length of the Second Life Birthday.

For more information, check the blog post here.

Scenes From the SL12B

Friday June 26 was the start of the SL12B "Music Fest" sponsored by Linden Lab. Taking place at the Ixtlan Stage at SL12B Dazzle, among the performers were Jaycatt and Frogg at 12:30 SL time. Taking place in a packed sim, a friend who requested a teleport from me was blocked from coming in. Among those who were there was Xiola Linden. With the lag, not everybody rezzed on my viewer, such as performer Frogg, whose amphibian av was showing only his head, hands and feet.

 Friday at 1PM was the "Meet and Greet" with Ebbe Linden, the last one for the SL12B. While I got there early, there was a sim restart, so had to hop away. But by the time I tried to teleport back, both sims were full. The best I could do was listen in from the outskirts, which a number of others had to as well. Others with me included Pygar Blu, Catboy Qunhua, and Kenny Luckless.

Gemma Cleanslate was there, so her article about Ebbe's interview will be available later.

Saturday and Sunday mark the last two days, officially, of the Birthday. As it turns out, yours truly has to work in real-life, so that cuts down on time for both exploring, seeing, and writing. But the sims will be up for a few days afterwards for both those whose computers couldn't handle the lag, and those wanting to see what they missed.

Bixyl Shuftan