With the world progressing further and further into the technological domain, we observe youth finding more and more ways to go out and socialize without having to leave the comfort of their homes. Virtual and Augmented Reality is the future of entertainment and allows us to socialize with people from all around the world. VRChat is one of the leading platforms bringing people together.
In VRChat you are able to use a variety of avatars to represent yourself, the possibilities for self-representation are endless.
Within the virtual realm there are a multitude of virtual clubs, bars, venues and events that are free to attend. This has made going out clubbing easier and more accessible than ever for everyone of every age.
I have interviewed players involved within this scene on the app Discord which is how players are able to communicate with each other and be informed about raves happening.
At first I was met with a lot of weary players that wouldn’t open to up to me about their experiences within the VR rave scene, so I decided to just do the communication with text and use text to speech later down the line.
(Interviews here)