Local Philadelphia band Courier Club has organized a virtual multi-stage music festival called Block by Blockwest (BXBW)* that will be held in the virtual world of online game Minecraft on Saturday, April 25th. An entire virtual festival ground has been built with three different stages, merchandise stands, mini games, an art gallery and more. Since the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis struck around the world, venues have closed down, musicians have canceled tours, and music fans have had to stay at home. BXBW aims to bring a diverse multi-national lineup in front of an audience who will be able to interact in the virtual world. The Minecraft server will be @ fest.blockbyblockwest.com and will go live at 2:45 p.m. EDT. You can also participate by watching outside of Minecraft on YouTube or Twitch. (see video streams below) Stage lineups and set times are listed below. *not affiliated with South by Southwest SXSW.
UPDATE: Block By Blockwest BXBW has been POSTPONED until May 16, 2020. A message from organizers reads, "Due to the massive demand, our servers are unable to accommodate the influx at this time. BXBW will be postponed until May 16th in order to provide the experience we promised. Sorry for the inconvenience and seriously, thank you all for your continued support."
The festivities start at 3 p.m. EDT and go until just after 10 p.m. with bands playing 20 minute sets. There will be about 40 bands playing. Massive Attack, Pussy Riot, Grandson, Fever 333, Against the Current, Enjoy, Cowgirl Clue, Courier Club, Dana Dentata, Phil Good, Deal Casino, Kaonashi, Idles, Dangerboy Cannibal Kids, Nothing Nowhere, Hunny, Citizen, Sir Sly, Health, The Wrecks, Knocked Loose, Riz La Vie, Heart Attack Man, The Polar Boys, Sports Team, Rich People, Rubber, Skin Mag, Cherry Glazerr, Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Your Smith, Billy Lemos, Argonaut and Wasp, Magdelena Bay, Fashion Jackson, Mood Killer, and Los Shadows are scheduled to perform.
It is free to attend the festival, but they are raising money for the CDC Foundation to help fight coronavirus. You can Donate to the cause at: https://give4cdcf.org/cdcf2020/BXBW
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