Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Glastonbury, England

The Social Media Experiment will fuse live music, DJ sets, spoken word, comedy and art with various online and social media platforms on Glastonbury’s 40th Birthday party.

This merger will occur through the Igloo Dome’s high definition visuals and Dolby 6.1 surround sound technology. It will incorporate a variety of different social media platforms, streaming technology and Bluetooth, making the experiment a truly immersive experience.

The Social Media Experiment will take place on Friday the 25th June between 1pm & Midnight, and will feature a number of comedians, musicians, performance artists and live shows incorporating social media and interactive web technologies. Such events include a stand-up comedy act using ‘Chatroulette Live’. Other highlights include a virtual art gallery and a range of musicians using social media within their performances.

The day kicks off with a Twitterbury meetup from 1pm with free WIFI (3Meg Satellite broadband), free organic coffee & free power.

The event includes brands such as Onetaste and the Urban Nerds & includes comedy, User generated content and a range of social media and web platforms.

Official Website: http://www.socialmediaexperiment.co.uk

Added by James Norris on June 15, 2010