Frogg Marlowe And Jaycatt Nico in Luskwood

 

On Saturday Sept 4 at 7PM, I dropped by the Perry Amphitheater in Luskwood.  There, Frogg Marlowe and Jaycatt Nico, also known as Effinjay, were performing for an audience. They were mostly made up of Luskwood locals, including founder Michi Lumin. 

 

 https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Perry/30/211/27

 

Second Life Birthday Begins

 

The Second Life Birthday celebration officially began yesterday. There were some technical difficulties as some, including exhibitors who had been in earlier in the day, found themselves unable to teleport over. But eventually the glitch would be repaired,and the residents could all head over to the SLB grounds.

 

The first of the events was Philip Linden's opening speech at the Orpheum Theater. But relogging after a crash, I couldn't see his area of the stage. I ended up getting a picture through Vic Morningon's youtube. You can also see a replay on the Second Life Youtube.

 

Brett Linden spoke first saying a few words then introducing Philip Linden. Philip gave short speech, complementing the audience on their avatars, saying "one of the coolest things that I think signals change in Second Life is the changing avatars that I see." He would give thanks to the creators, as well as the Lindens and Moles involved in The Birthday. He would also give his thanks to Patch Linden, "who was the one who initially created this event and helped us grow it to where it is today." He gave a few statistics, "nineteen exhibit regions with 240 exhibits built by over 500 exhibitors ... over 480 creators participating in the Ship and Hop ... 600 scheduled music and dance performances held across five different event stages ... and there are about 125 volunteers helping as stage crew and greeters, thank you so much."

"As I look at you and all your avatars, I'm reminded of the early days of Second Life," He would talk about how he and Leviathan Linden first imagined Second Life as an "artificial life garden. We weren't even sure exactly what role people would play in the whole thing. ... We didn't know what avatars would look like. ... But ultimately look at us all here today. This room represents an evolution and an enormous amount of content production and changes that you created in the very nature of Second Life. ... we are very much driven by all our collective work." He would comment that he felt one of the reasons Second Life was still around was because it's residents "collectively exist in a place here that can be shaped by all of us." 

He would also comment that when Second Life first started, the total number of sims was smaller than those dedicated to the Birthday event. He would talk about some of the first areas the Lindens made for the residents such as a kind of "Coney Island" amusement park and a "giant black pyramid disco" called AltZoom, SL's first nightclub. Very quickly, the people got control, demolished the first builds, and created things of their own. Philip would also comment Second Life was like an alternative history, noting the social media was often known for it's nastiness and SL was in some ways what could have been in terms of people on the whole treating each other better. "Thank you for being part of this." 

Philip then went over to a kiosk on stage, the "Golden Ticket," saying people would soon be able to click on five of them around the SLB grounds for a chance at a million Linden dollar prize that they could enter every day (more on this later). He stated he would take no questions today, but would answer some at the Meet the Lindens event next week, his being at Monday at 1PM SL time. "Congratulations everyone, it's wonderful to see you. And I hope to see you around the Birthday celebrations. Thank you."

 

 Following the eight minute speech was a period of quiet, then Merryjest Starchild performed the first of the SLB's music events. 

 

 Sometimes he would sing alone, other times he was joined by dancers. But there was one point in which things hit a snag. There was one tribute to the 80s in which the dancers appeared over the stage on giant cassette tapes, then they just vanished. I would later hear the way the dancers were arranged, one cassette touched the sim border, which then cased them to be "yeeted" halfway across the SLB grounds. Some had a soft landing in the water. Some didn't. The short time that was available for rehearsal didn't reveal this possibility. For those wanting to see the performance again, Merry will be repeating it later this weekend at a favorite venue.

 

And the shows are going on today, this weekend, and next week. Two DJs familiar to the Sunweaver community where the SL Newser office makes it's home will be spinning some tunes. Today at 2PM, DJ Minty, aka DJ MTV, will be performing at The Salty Saloon stage at SLB Smoldering (20/252/23). DJ Scratch will be spinning his style at the same venue on early Wednesday June 24 at 2 AM. Another friend of the Newser, DJ Tantari, will be performing at the Golden Palms at SLB Mesmerize (76/184/25) at 3 PM SL time. 

 

Stay tuned for more about the Second Life Birthday.

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

EOTB: SL23B Live Music Events & Performances

 

 The Second Life Birthday is tomorrow. And recently on the official blog, Linden Lab announced the schedule of the music events and performances.

 

 The countdown to SL23B is on, and the celebration begins on June 18th! From June 18th through June 28th, experience a full lineup of live music and performances across five SL23B stages. These performances bring together a wide range of talent from across the community. From DJs and live musicians to dance troupes and immersive acts, the SL23B stages will be filled with energy throughout the celebration. Mark your calendar and stay tuned to the Second Life Birthday Events Calendar so you don’t miss any performances.

As a reminder, the music events go on for ten days, to Sunday June 28. The Birthday goes on for a month, to July 19.

 

To read the blog postin full: Click Here.

  

 

 

Press Release: Bay City's 18th Anniversary Celebration.

BAY CITY CELEBRATES EIGHTEEN YEARS

This Classic City Area was the First “Mole” Project

BAY CITY, SL (30 April, 2026) - The Second Life® mainland community of Bay City reaches the eighteenth anniversary or its initial release this May, and Bay City Residents are once again hosting their traditional parade down the city’s Route 66, followed by a live music event in their fairgrounds.

The first project of the Linden Department of Public Works, Bay City opened in May of 2008 to initial viewing. In 2011, its land mass doubled, as it absorbed the copy of Bay City that existed on the former Teen Grid. It has developed into the largest community-focused virtual urban area in Second Life.

Parade participants are asked to gather at noon SLT/PDT on Sunday, the 17th of May, to lineup at the band shell in Bay City - Harwich. The parade will wend its way down Route 66 beginning at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and will conclude at the Bay City Fairgrounds in the North Channel region. 

A music event will kick off at 12:30 p.m. SLT/PDT at the Fairgrounds with DJ DJ GoSpeed of KONA Stream providing music leading into the event until 1:30 p.m.SLT/PDT , followed by AleyKat (Aleylia Resident)from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, Jesie Janick from 2:30-3:30 p.m. SLT/PDT, and Raspberry Rearwin from 3:30-4:30 p.m. SLT/PDT.

All Residents of the Second Life grid are encouraged to participate. Celebration goods, including parade float bases and ideas, are available at the Bay City Community Center, in the Daley Bay region for those who wish to be a part of the event. Ample viewing areas are provided for all. The music event is also open to all who desire to attend -- not only Residents of Bay City, but the entire grid is welcome.

Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab® and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life® and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest Bay city group, and home to most Residents of Bay City.

For more information, contact: Marianne McCann

 

Announcement: Burn2 Octoburn "Tomorrow Today" Starts Tomorrow

It is our tradition in Burn2 to "echo" Black Rock City every year, which includes following Burning Man's announced art theme. In "Tomorrow Today" we invoke an atmosphere like the World's Fairs of yesteryear, "which celebrated not only scientific progress but also cultural exchange and artistic excellence." We infuse our visions and stories within the theme that draw visitors in, to experience the art and music. We can express our envisionings of possible futures, whether utopia, dystopia, or some mixture of the two.

As Burners who hail from many different parts of the world, you can share your culture and creativity through your art, music, and presence.

 

Live performers who wish to utilise the cozy, laid-back environment of Center Camp or to bring their live performance stage sets to the BOB (Bring Own Build) stage.

We are so excited for you to return, bringing those ideas with you! 
We can't wait to see you and say, "Welcome Home!"

Location:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/147/30/24

Website:  https://www.burn2.org/tomorrowtoday/

Join in the fun

Relaystock Schedule for Today

 

• 9:00AM – DJ Candi – Harmony Of Hope
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• 10:30AM- DJ Orion – Shields Of Serenity
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• 12:00PM – DJ Casey – Purple Tears
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• 1:30PM – DJ Primi – ACTS
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• 3:00PM – Abby Jaidov LIVE  – Relay Rockers
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• 4:00PM – Todd Rumsford LIVE – Cure Chasers
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• 5:00PM – The Time Machine – Trader Whiplash – Relay Rockers

 

"Effinjay" At The Rose Theater

 

 

 On Sunday, there was a live music performance at the Rose Theater in the Angel Manor sim. Frogg Marlowe and Jaycatt Nico, also known as "Effinjay" sang there for an hour from 1 to 2 PM

Effinjay News: Good afternoon everyone, we've got a 1pm show today at the Rose Theater!

 

Yours truly got there in time to hear a few songs, Jaycatt on the piano and Frogg with his guitar, and managed to get a few pictures. But for some reason Frogg wouldn't show up so much as a nametag until after the event ended.

Jaycatt and Frogg have been performing in Second Life for over 18 years, and continue to appear at various venues across the grid.

Bixyl Shuftan

 

Scenes From The Fandom Con

 

 

 The Fandom Con is still going on in Second Life. On Wednesday, I stopped by the Kraken stage in Octololligo. 

 

At 11 AM SL time Austin Moores was performing on stage. He was described as having a "vast repertoire might have him doing Country one min, Pop songs the next, and Crooning (like Sinatra, Buble, Como) the next. On top of that is sprinkled in some rock and swing music." He would sing various songs for an hour, strumming his guitar.

At Noon SL time, it was Nivor the Singing Chicken, "man can this chicken sing.!!! Crooning the classics, emotional ballads, up tempo modern tunes, he can do it all!!! And he's doing it here for the next hour so come on over and have a listen!" 

The avian singer quickly got onto stage (perhaps in a hurry due to the fox in the crowd), and began performing. He was cheered on by a number of gryphons who had come just for the event, some remarking they had never seen so many in one spot.

But the Fandom con is more than singing events. There are also exhibits such as the one by the Mieville community.

The Fandom Con is a fundraiser for the Relay for Life in Second Life.

More on the Con later.

Bixyl Shuftan

"Wootstock" In Raglan Shire

 

 

This weekend, the "Wootstock" concert took place in Raglan Shire. This tribute to Woodstock lasted from Friday July 21, starting off at 1PM SL time, and lasted until sometime after 8PM Sunday July 23. 

 

There were a number of DJs, notably on Friday, but the majority of the music was by live performers. While many of them were local talent like Caleb Kit and bFlat Unplugged (above) , there were plenty of singers from outside the community, such as Jaycatt Nico and Frogg Marlowe. One group of performers, Keeba Tammas &The Tiny Maniacs, had people from both in and out of the community.

Dropping by Saturday, I missed Keeba and the Maniacs, but did see a few others. Among them, singer Maximillion Kleene. Usually in a human avatar, he was in a "Greenies" avatar, one of the aliens in the classic giant room sim in Second Life's earlier days.

It was a fun, lighthearted event that Raglan Shire is noted for delivering. Some in the audience added to the funnery of the occasion. There was also a food stand that had it's own share of grins.

Bixyl Shuftan

Announcement: Raglan Shire's "Wootstock 2023"

 

 

This weekend is a musical tribute that only the tinies of Raglan Shire can pull off, the "2023 Wootstock" music festival. From Friday July 21 to Sunday July 23 will be "Three days of waffles and music," with performers such as Maxamillian Kleene, Jaycatt Nico and Frogg Marlowe, and Keeba & The Tiny Maniacs. So drop by for some musical fun. 

(management not responsible for inhaling the fumes of those smoking catnip)

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Raglan%20Shire/80/198/3006

 

 

EOTB: SL20B Music Fest Lineup, Event Calendar

 

 

 Yesterday in the official Second Life blog, Linden Lab announced the schedule of the upcoming SL20B Music Fest.

Are you ready for this year’s SL20B Music Fest?

From June 22nd to the 24th, go on an interstellar journey through sound and emotions, as the crème de la crème of Second Life's live musicians set the SL20B Mandala Stage ablaze with spellbinding performances! 

The schedule for the three day event was listed on the post, most of the names having clickable links. There's thirty musicians in all playing such as Frogg Marlowe and Jaycatt Nico (aka Effinjay) and  Maximillion Kleene. 

But there's more going on than just the Music Fest.

But wait, there's more! Hold on to your (virtual) hats because the euphoria doesn’t wind down after Music Fest. The SL20B celebrations are set to reach stratospheric heights with a staggering 500+ performers ready to take over four majestic stages! This is not just a party; it’s a festival of boundless energy and musical marvels that promises to engulf your senses.

To better keep an eye on what's going on, be sure to regularly check the calendar of SL20B events (here).

Stay tuned for more information.

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/ 

 

Veterans Benefit Raises over 120,000 Lindens

 

On Sunday May 23, Veterans Island held it's montly benefit concert. From 10 AM to 3PM, various musicians, one DJ and several singers, performed for the crowd. The event, organized in part by guitarist Frets Nirvana was to raise money for the Homes For Our Troops charity

We are getting our Memorial week kicked off today …..with our May benefit for Homes For Our Troops.  And what a lineup we have!  Check this out:

Waya Snowpaw 10 AM (Now!)
Elvera Lerner th English Rose 11 AM
Seli Blackmore 12 PM
SS Gasser and Harmonia Trefoil 1 PM
Agatha Nowles 2 PM

Come on out and help us celebrate Memorail week the right way …supporting those who have made a great sacrifice for our freedom.

As the musicians played on stage, the crowd donated to two home-shaped kiosks on either side of the stage. Occasionally, someone would challenge the crowd to match a donation they made.

Normally the events are held on the last Sunday of each month. But as that would be on Memorial Day Weekend this month, it was held earlier.

By the end of the event, a total of 122,500 Linden dollars had been raised in both kiosks.

To for information about Homes for Our Troops, check https://www.hfotusa.org .

Bixyl Shuftan
 

Press Release: HFOT January 2021 Benefit

 

Frets Nirvana and US Military Veterans Group announce 2021’s kickoff benefit for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life for January 31, 2021!  

Frets Nirvana, longtime supporter and contact for Homes For Our Troops in Second Life in conjunction with the US Military Veterans Group, announces the 2021 kickoff benefit for the Veterans Support Organization Home For Our Troops at Veteran’s Isle .  


Frets Nirvana states:  “HFOT is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization building specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these Veterans are multiple amputees, paraplegic, quadriplegic or suffered severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).  Since its inception in 2004, over 90 cents of every dollar spent by Homes for Our Troop has gone to directly support Veterans. DURING THAT TIME HFOT HAS BUILT 313 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOMES NATIONWIDE FOR WOUNDED VETERANS.”

In 2020 the community in Second Life sent  $15,750 to Homes For Our Troops, thanks to many kind hearts and great Second Life performers.  23 Veterans and their families received the keys to their forever homes in 2021 and the donations received in Second Life were part of that effort.  Currently HFOT has 62 projects underway for extremely wounded veterans.

Home for Our Troops benefit concerts feature premier Second Life talent monthly at Veteran’s Isle.  The January 31 concert for 2021 is scheduled from 4 PM to 9 Pm PM PST.  Featured artists will be DJ Waya Snowpaw, Zacch Cale, Suzen Jule, Rapid Randy and Johnny Bellows.

Sponsored by Frets Nirvana and the U.S. Military Veteran’s Group of Second Life.  To learn more about Homes for Our Troops visit https://www.hfotusa.org

Press Release: Burn2 Unplugged

Burn2 is pleased to announce the first annual Burn2 Unplugged event, which will feature acoustic music streamed live to you in the virtual world of Second Life.

The following musicians have generously donated their talents to this event: Wolfie Starfire, Kitzie Lane, Suzen Juel, Zorch and Lexie, Gypsy Dhura, Reno Jones, Thunderfoot, Fly Kugin, Twostep Spiritweaver, and Grace Loundon.

All proceeds from this event will benefit Burn2, which is a nonprofit regional of Burning Man. Below is the official times for each performance:

11 am alt - Wolfe Starfire
12 pm slt - Kitzie Lane
 1 pm slt -  Suzen Juel
 2 pm slt -  Zorch and Lexie
 3 pm slt -  Gypsy Dhura
 4 pm slt -  Reno Jones
 5 pm slt -  Thunderfoot
 6 pm slt -  Fly Kugin
 7 pm slt -  Twostep Spiritweaver
 8 pm slt -  Grace Loundon

Burn2 is the virtual extention of Burning Man and community into the world of Second Life, spreading Burning culture and the Ten Principles all year round. We are one Burning Man regiona among more than 100 first world regional groups.

Website: https://burn2.org

https://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/147/30/25

Scenes From The SLEA Celebration of The Arts

 

 Saturday January 23 and Sunday January 24 was the First Annual International Celebration of the Arts in the Second Life Endowment of the Arts. Over the two days, there were a number of events. Among those on Thursday was the "Misfit Follies."

Sitting down in the seats, people in the audience got a HUD that helped them keep an eye on the show. Over the course of their set, the dancers appeared as anthro birds, to firey figures to dancing rolls of toilet paper on a stage made to look like a bathroom.

On Sunday January 24, among those performing that day was Chapman Zane. He was a "Live Folk/Americana/Appalachian" singer whom performed for the crowd.

Stay tuned for stories on SLEA exhibits, and further events.

 Bixyl Shuftan

Press Release: SLEA - First Annual International Celebration of the Arts

 

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                 SATURDAY JANUARY 23   and   SUNDAY JANUARY 24
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                                    Saturday January 23, 2021
                                           All Times ~ SLT  
                                           
1:00PM   Blue Oleander and Wizardoz Chrome ~ Machinima Artist Presentation and Screening

2:00PM   Moondance Parx ~ Visual Arts Particle Show
 
3:00PM  Arimo Teixeria ~ Spanish Acoustic Guitar/Sponsored by Cats MusikCircus

4:00PM  Caledonia Skytower of Seanchai LIbraries ~ INTERSECTION:Prose and Poetry of the Moment

5:00PM  "Misfit Follies" ~ A Showcase of Theater Dance ~ Misfit Dance and Performance Art
         SLEA7 (127/172/3000)    (Special Location) 

 
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                                    Sunday January 24, 2021
                                              SLT Time  

6:00 AM  Thet and Wheelbyte ~ Indie-Folksters

7:00 AM  Keeba and The Tiny Maniacs ~Theater and Creative Arts and Shenanigans!

8:00 AM  Delia Lake ~ Literary Arts ~ Live "Art and Ecosystems"  Prose, Poetry

9:00 AM  Suzen Juel ~ Acoustic Soul and Blues sound, Composer and Artist

10:00AM  Lyric Serendipity ~  Live Rock 'N Roll, Pop, Blues ~ Sponsored By Kultivate

11:00AM  Sandia Beaumont ~ Performing Arts ~ Live Classical Jazz Pianist
            
12:00PM  Prowess Rayna ~ Performing Arts ~  Live Pianist ~ Composer

1:00 PM  The Imaginals and Mad As Dance ~ Theatrical and Performing Arts  

2:00 PM  Chap Zane ~ Live Folk/Americana/Appalachian

3:00 PM  Rapid Randy ~ Live Country Live Singer/ Sponsored by Kultivate

4:00 PM  Saxman66 ~ Live Jazz Sax

5:00 PM  KalenVanKalen ~ Live Singer Songwriter

6:00 PM  Thoth Jansen ~ Media Arts Premier of "Quantum Field Theory"  Experience ~ TJ is our DJ

7:00 PM  Thoth Jansen's "Quantum Field Theory"  Media Experience continues with DJ Verdant 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SLEA7/32/32/56

Scenes From The Bay City Tree Trimming Party

 

 Sunday December 6 was the tree-lighting party at Bay City. The event took place from 1 to about 4 PM SL time in the North Channel sim, the Bay City Fairgrounds.

The tree itself was south from most of the action. It was unlit while I was there. The lighting would be late in the event. There were ice skates available for people to take and skate around it.

There was a silent auction with a number of items up for bid. This was to support the Child's Play Charity (www.childsplaycharity.org).

A number of Bay City  regulars were there, including top citizen Marianne McCann. The party had a special guest at one point, Wendi Linden. She dropped by, and joined in the fun.

 Three musicians did the music for the event. First was GoSpeed Racer whom DJed via her KONA radio station. Earlier in the day she was at Book Island to talk about her latest novel. After her came two life musicians, Maximillion Kleene and Wolfie Starfire.

It was a fun event with plenty for people to enjoy.

Bixyl Shuftan

EOTB: "Music Mondays" Showcasing Musicians In Second Life

Last week, Tara Linden announced there would soon be a weekly post in the official blog, "Music Mondays."

We are very excited to announce a brand new initiative that aims to highlight the many talented musicians of Second Life. Our virtual world has a thriving community of artists who span a vibrant range of styles. At any moment in Second Life, you’ll find live music performances occurring across the many clubs and venues that are a key part of the fabric that makes up the Second Life community. We feel that the music scene in Second Life deserves wider recognition and promotion -- and that’s why we’ve created Music Mondays.

Tara would go on to add the Lab would try to make the residents more aware of the music scene and feature some musicians in it's "Lab Gab" show.

On Monday July 13, Tara would start the series with Quartz. Quartz answered a number of questions, such as, "What aspects of the SL music community are the most meaningful to you?" He answered, "The support of the fans in SL for live music and the arts. In RL, it's so hard to generate an audience appreciative of performing artists to come to the shows. I have some really great fans that come out consistently and support me & the SLive Music venues. I'm very grateful for all of them. I've been told I have some of the best fans out there by venue owners. That makes me very happy."

For the complete interview, Click Here.

Eye On The Blog: Lab Gab Friday, Music Fest Auditions Signups, Second Life Marketing

In the past week, there have been some noteworthy entries in the official Second Life blog.

A few days ago, Linden Lab announced that they are accepting applications for the Second Life Seventeenth Birthday Music Fest auditions.

Full details of this year’s SL17B event will be revealed soon...but to get things started we are opening up the sign-up process now for auditions for the annual Music Fest, to be held June 19-20. Music Fest will kick off the overall SL17B celebration with two days of live music performances featuring some of the most talented musicians in SL! 

Are you a new or veteran Second Life musician that wants to participate? Over a dozen performers will be chosen to share their musical talents with the Second Life community in an event that has become an SLB tradition. We welcome performers to apply and join us in wishing Second Life "Happy Birthday!" 

Those interested in taking part should sign the application form, no later than May 18.  The Lab reminded readers that signing up is no guarantee of being guaranteed a spot in the auditions.

Also, there was an announcement that this Friday, March 6 at 11 AM will be the next episode of the "Lab Gab" show. Host Strawberry Linden will be interviewing two members of Second Life's Marketing team: Brett and Darcy Linden.

Join our host, Strawberry Linden, as she speaks with two members of our Marketing team. Brett Linden is the Senior Director of Marketing and Darcy Linden is the Senior Marketing Manager. They will be talking about the 2020 Roadmap for Marketing Second Life.

Those whom have a marketing-themed question they'd like Brett and Darcy Linden to answer can submit it on this form.  There is no guarantee of it being answered. The episode can be seen tomorrow (Friday) at 11 AM SL time on Youtube.

Brett Linden himself would make a post on the official blog, titled "The Heart and Science of Second Life Marketing."

We’ve gotten quite a few questions lately about how we market Second Life to potential new residents. Insight into our current and future marketing strategies is important because it provides a glimpse into our efforts to help grow the Second Life population and economy as it enters its 17th year of operations. That’s why our current Marketing team has been working hard over the past year to sharpen our growth initiatives with more efficient and targeted campaigns that reach across many paid, organic and social channels. Keep reading to learn what we’re doing now and in the near future.

The blog post was quite detailed and had much to say. Some of it will be covered of course on the Lab Gab show tomorrow.