Can you watch a concert on Meta Quest?
AntTheVillain / VR concerts on Meta Quest
People search for VR concerts all the time, and the first questions are usually the same: does it work, what does it cost, and do I need a headset? Here are the straight answers, using my own free VR album as the example.
The short answer
Yes. A Meta Quest headset can put you inside a music experience instead of in front of a screen. Big artists have streamed shows in VR, and independent artists like me are building our own spaces where you can walk around, hear the music and see the art.
How my VR album works
I built a VR experience for my album, and it runs straight from a link. There's nothing to download.
- Walk into a gallery and listen to the album.
- Visit a room with my merch shown in 3D.
- Shoot hoops on a basketball court.
- Watch my YouTube videos on a big screen inside the world.
What does it cost?
Nothing. The Villain Lair is free to visit. You don't need an account to walk in, and you don't need to buy anything.
Do you need a headset?
No. It runs in a browser on a phone or laptop. A Meta Quest gives you the full VR view, where you feel like you're standing in the room. Without a headset you can still explore everything on your screen.
Why I built it
Social media connects people, but it doesn't always bring them together. In VR you feel like you're there, touching things and moving around, and adding music to that is a whole different experience. I build these worlds from Phoenix, and I also make them for other artists and brands through Ant Marketing. More on that in VR music in Phoenix.
About the artist
AntTheVillain
Chicago-born, Phoenix-based hip hop artist. Moved to Phoenix at 17, now between Phoenix and Los Angeles. Latest release: the City Breeze EP. Album: PHX/L.A.