A New York virtual events company has unveiled UK production locations as part of its global expansion.听
Yoop听eSpace听allows artists and creators to bring fans virtually on-stage via digital screens for real-time interaction, which it says captures energy that is often lost in traditional live-streaming performances.听
The听Yoop听eSpace听events can be joined simultaneously by millions of fans around the world and be used听for听public speaking,听corporate events,听musical performances听and stand-up comedy听among others. The firm听also teamed up with several content providers to raise funds to fight COVID-19.听
It has also announced a partnership with legendary touring group Cirque du Soleil.听
The platform听launched in Montreal, Canada in June听and now plans to develop听eSpace听venues in LA, the New York greater area, and Nashville in the US, as well as听in the UK.听听
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鈥淚 built听Yoop听to give fans a voice;听Yoop听eSpace听does this by removing physical barriers to access for fans and enabling audiences and content providers to communicate live during events.听听
鈥淚t also allows performers to scale their events beyond the capacity constraints of a physical venue and without sacrificing production quality.鈥�听听
These venues will be specifically configured听for camera angles, sound set–up听and other logistical听details to provide听excellent听production quality.听
Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry, now听head coach of Major League Soccer鈥檚 Montreal Impact, said in May: 鈥淭his is a difficult time for our fans, our team and our league, which makes a sense of connection within this community听all the more听critical.听听
鈥淚 want to truly engage with our fans of this听club, this league and this sport, and share my thoughts on how the current situation is affecting us and how we are coming together even though we must stay safe and apart.鈥�听
Fans can discover, view and purchase access to听Yoop听eSpace听events all in one platform directly through the听 or website. 听
Public events are offered on a pay-per-view basis, some with an option for 24-hour replay, and the platform offers a hosted event option for private audiences.听