Amplified’ Takes Music Lovers On Epic Journey

Music lovers unite! Anyone who loves music and reminiscing with completely different genres and timeframes of musicians and songs, Illuminarium at AREA15 in Las Vegas has one thing only for you!

“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience,” just lately premiered at Illuminarium. This first of its variety present is a larger-than-life celebration of music, tradition, and historical past that features greater than 1,000 pictures, 200 movies, and 1,300 iconic Rolling Stone covers. The present options greater than 300 artists everyone knows and love. It’s a visit down reminiscence lane in a singular and entertaining means.

This immersive expertise opened in early March at Illuminarium at AREA15 and is a music lover’s dream come true occasion. Viewers can anticipate to be taken on a visit down reminiscence lane with clips of performances, pictures, and plenty of unimaginable visuals on not solely the partitions, but additionally the flooring. 

Narrated by actor/musician Kevin Bacon, this celebration of music that spans many many years can have viewers singing alongside, up on their toes dancing, strolling across the room to verify all of it out, and taking pictures and movies.

“We are proud to partner with Illuminarium and a top-tier creative team to present Amplified, a powerful story of rock ‘n’ roll – one that echoes our own legacy and the deep cultural impact this music has made,” mentioned Gus Wenner, Chief Executive Officer of Rolling Stone. “Amplified is a uniquely immersive experience and transports you though the history of rock ‘n’ roll – past and present – through sight, sound, and motion.” 

Created by Brand New World Studios completely for Illuminarium, viewers will take pleasure in a sense of going again in time to reminisce with some hits of the previous in addition to the current.

“We can think of no better partner than Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice that has chronicled the history of rock, to embark on our newest, most unique experience,” mentioned Alan Greenberg, CEO of Illuminarium.  “Our guests will be awestruck by the sound and images from floor to ceiling. This is much more than a show – it’s a time machine for music fans of all ages.”  

From the second you arrive at Illuminarium, the musical journey begins. In the foyer, there are shows – from cassette tapes to posters to precise musical devices from a few of music’s greats. During the present, viewers are guided by means of eight transformative chapters dedicated to rock’s biggest artists, the message of their music, and the way it formed the world round it. There’s a bit on the hairstyles, vehicles, trend and extra to take pleasure in and study from.

“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified is the ultimate immersive rock experience, a journey through rock ‘n’ roll and its impact on popular culture,” says Executive Producer Brad Siegel, Founder of Brand New World Studios. “It’s full of breathtaking images and music, but we knew it needed to be more than a wild ride; it needed to be a story that explored the impact of the soundtrack of our lives because stories bring people together, help us interpret our experiences and find meaning.”

More than 500 photographers and movie administrators had been featured in “Amplified,” pushing boundaries simply because the musicians did.

“Music imagery is about experiences,” says Jodi Peckman, Executive Producer and former Creative Director of Rolling Stone.  “It’s about the unbridled joy of concerts and our connection to our favorite artists. Every picture tells a story and Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified has hundreds of stories to tell.”

According to a press launch obtained by The Blast, “Rolling Stone and Illuminarium’s multi-year licensing partnership will bring immersive, music driven experiences to audiences across multiple markets in the U.S. and internationally.” 

“Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience,” performs each day at Illuminarium, positioned at AREA15, starting at 11 a.m. with the final present at 9 p.m. Sunday by means of Thursday and 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $40 per individual.

The Blast had the chance to take a look at “Amplified” when it debuted at Illuminarium final week.

Illuminarium is an expertise all in itself no matter what present you go to. Its immersive 360-degree cinematic leisure expertise affords a larger-than-life present whereas being surrounded by sight, sound, and the phantasm that you’re one with the present.

“Amplified” brings music to life in a wide range of methods all through the present. Guests can stroll round to expertise all the pieces or can select to have a seat. Some folks even opted to bop a bit, as a result of it was exhausting to sit down nonetheless with such nice music taking part in.

There’s a lot to soak up that this expertise is extra than simply memorable. It actually is a visit down reminiscence lane, as a result of some songs from the previous set off fond recollections of a unique time in our lives. For the diehard music lover, this present is an absolute should.

AREA15, simply minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, affords enjoyable for the entire household. This immersive leisure and artwork advanced combines interactive play and experiences with spectacular artwork installations, eating, video games, dwell occasions, and extra. It’s distinctive, interactive, and a memorable expertise.

AREA15 opened in 2020 and has been on a journey of progress to supply increasingly enjoyable since. Some of the enjoyable at the moment discovered at AREA15 consists of Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Superplastic Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research, AR Dodgeball, LIFTOFF, Illuminarium, JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, and way more.

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