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The astonishing future of immersive live entertainment

Willie Williams · TED

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About

Multimedia show director Willie Williams has helped redefine live entertainment in collaboration with artists ranging from David Bowie to The Rolling Stones. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at his recent epic undertaking — designing and directing the rock band U2’s 40-night residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a blend of cutting-edge technology and imaginative visual storytelling — and shares what it takes to create unforgettable experiences that foster connection.

The talk

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED2024
Speaker
Willie Williams
Year
2024
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Art, architecture and design, Music
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
Attribution
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