Splendour XR: virtual music festival was an eerie, empty reminder of what we've lost. Virtual festivalgoers at Splendour XR, which took place online over the weekend. The headline sets of Grimes, Charli XCX and Phoebe Bridgers were undermined by tech issues, disconnection and an overriding sense of uncanny valley.

What is Splendour in the Grass XR?

Splendour XR is billed as a “world first extended reality edition” of your fave Aussie festival. It's launching this July with over 50 homegrown and overseas acts performing inside a true-to-life digital recreation of Splendour's North Byron Parklands site.

How much did Splendour xr cost?

With single user tickets available from $19.99 for a single day/$34.99 for both days and with a $2.50 discount for Splendour in the Grass existing IRL ticket holders, punters can dive into Splendour XR from the comfort of their couch and watch with family and friends from across the globe or purchase an XR Party Pack ...