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The Future of Performance is Virtual: How the Travis Scott Fortnite Concert Changed Everything

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Travis Scott Fortnite Concert 2020: The Astronomical Event That Set a New Digital Standard 🚀 The Gigantic Leap: Why the Travis Scott Fortnite Concert Was More Than Just a Show In April 2020, at a time when the world had paused its physical gatherings, a digital colossus took the stage. The Travis Scott Fortnite concert, officially dubbed "Astronomical," was not just a substitute for a live show—it was a seismic shift in entertainment, proving that the greatest spectacles of the future would be born in the virtual realm. Drawing an unprecedented 12.3 million concurrent viewers for its opening night, the event didn't just break records; it redefined the very concept of a performance, blending music, gaming, and psychedelic visuals into a single, unforgettable cultural moment. This long-form analysis dives deep into how the Fortnite Astronomical event was masterfully crafted, its staggering impact on the music and gaming industries, and why it remains the bluep...

MAJOR ACQUISITION: INDIE MUSIC PLATFORM BANDCAMP ACQUIRED BY FORTNITE DEVELOPER EPIC GAMES

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The indie music platform CEO Ethan Diamond has called Epic "champions of a fair and open internet" Bandcamp music platform just got acquired by Fortnite developer Epic Games. Epic Games, the developer and publisher behind Fortnite, has acquired Bandcamp for an undisclosed amount. Bandcamp CEO Ethan Diamond announced the news via the Bandcamp Updates blog, declaring his excitement in the acquisition - labelling the developer "champions for a fair and open Internet." Epic Games is known for games such as Fortnite, Gears of War, Rocket League and its development of the Unreal Engine — an engine that powers many modern console games. Diamond assured Bandcamp users and supporters that the deal would not mean that Bandcamp would be changing operation: "We will keep operating as a standalone marketplace and music community, and I will continue to lead our team. The products and services you depend on aren’t going anywhere." He continued that the music...