U2 opens Sphere Las Vegas with 4D and AI effects show

Opened this Saturday (30), after four years of construction, the Sphere Las Vegas impressed the audience present at the Irish band's show U2. Owned by Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp, the large sphere covered by a large LED screen can accommodate 17,6 people seated and 20 standing.

During the show, the show didn't just stop at the sound the band made. This is because the Sphere Las Vegas It provided the audience with a new experience to relate to the show. Equipped with a variety of technological resources, taken advantage of by the band U2, the large sphere is capable of creating interactive effects with the audience present, thanks to 4D capable of reproducing sensations of wind, rain, fire and smells.

Not limited to 4D, Sphere Las Vegas also uses artificial intelligence capable of creating personalized interactions for the public. The system analyzes information from fans present, such as the history of actions performed on their smartphone, and creates a visual and sensorial experience based on this information.

Structure of Sphere Las Vegas

The band's grand show U2, winner of 22 Grammys, lasted approximately two hours in the immersive sphere. Within this period, various visuals were broadcast on the large LED sphere measuring 111 meters high and 157 meters wide, such as kaleidoscope images, a burning flag and the Las Vegas skyline.

This YouTube video shows the effects transmitted by the sphere during the song “Zoo Station”:

Fans who were present at the show also showed visual representations of the sphere in other parts of the show, via Tiktok:

Focusing on the presentation of the album Achung Baby of the band, the show was also the opening of the band's tour in Las Vegas, which featured a series of hits, such as Mysterious Ways, ZooStation, All I Want is You, Desire and the new single Atomic City. With the cheapest tickets costing around US$400, the band U2 is expected to perform more often in Las Vegas until December this year.

O Sphere Las Vegas It was built to host not only concerts, but also other major events, such as sporting events. After debuting with the band U2, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd are some of the names that will also perform in the big sphere in the future.

When talking about the greatness of the experience provided by the sphere, the lead singer of U2, Bono Vox, recognized the merits of Sphere Las Vegas owner James Dolan, also executive chairman of Madison Square Garden and owner of the New York Knicks and Rangers:

“I'm thinking that Sphere may have come about because of Jim Dolan trying to solve the problem that the Beatles started when they played at Shea Stadium.”

Bono Vox, lead singer of the band U2

Among the audience that followed the almost mind-blowing show were several celebrities: Oprah, LeBron James, Matt Damon, Andre Agassi, Ava DuVernay, Josh Duhamel, Jason Bateman, Jon Hamm, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Oscar de la Hoya, Henrik Lundqvist, Flava Flav, Diplo, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Jimmy Iovine.

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Sources: The Verge, Forbes e The sphere

reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 2 / 10 / 23.