A deep dive into the creativity of VR clubbing

A thriving underground nightlife scene is on the rise, but you don’t need to leave your house to be part of it. Launched in 2017, VR Chat is a completely free online social platform where users are offered an endless collection of virtual worlds. These online experiences mirror offline reality—and clubbing is no exception. In this global scene, DJs represented by avatars are pushing boundaries within the virtual electronic music world, and building venues that go beyond what could ever be achieved in real life. What is driving this burgeoning community? And how does it compare to clubbing in reality? We speak to the dedicated promoters, club founders and ravers shaping this nascent scene.