The Sphere In Las Vegas: Now You Can Look At It 24-7
You’ve probably seen many cool photos of the outside of the Sphere in Las Vegas. The entire “Exosphere” (which is how they describe the outside of the venue) is covered in video screens, allowing it to change its appearance multiple times per day, or even per minute. At different times, the Sphere has looked like a tennis ball, a googly-eyed creature, and a psychedelic swirl. It has promoted events that are happening inside (concerts by U2 and Phish) and nearby (like Super Bowl LVIII). And now, you’ll never have to wonder, “What does the Sphere look like right now?” As part of its one-year anniversary, they’ve announced some new features, including one that will let you obsess about what it looks like at any given time.
According to a news release, The Sphere’s Fourth of July Celebration will also mark the launch of two new features of the Exosphere experience: “XO Stream” presented by Verizon. It’s an official live stream of the Exosphere that will be available 24/7 on thesphere.com. And then there’s “XO Audio” – custom audio synced to content on the Exosphere that will be audible both onsite within Sphere’s property and online via “XO Stream.”
“Sphere has become a global landmark that has redefined the live experience, including the Exosphere, a captivating platform for storytelling since it first illuminated last Fourth of July,” said Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Sphere Entertainment.
“We’ve only scratched the surface of what Sphere is capable of both creatively and technologically. Now, with the addition of ‘XO Audio’ and ‘XO Stream,’ we are building on our commitment to immersive experiences that create a deeper multi-sensory connection – one that can be shared across the Las Vegas community and around the world.”
The Sphere ‘s Fourth of July event will feature all-new Exosphere content and audio experience. Prior to the Fourth of July Celebration, a special pre-show ceremony earlier in the evening will honor the Las Vegas student artists who participated in the Sphere XO Student Design Challenge, in which local students designed art inspired by the Fourth of July for the Exosphere.
The eight student winners whose art was chosen to appear on the Exosphere will be recognized, and their art will debut on the Exosphere during the ceremony before continuing to run throughout the summer. Additional information about the winners will be announced following their Exosphere debut.
More about the Sphere Fourth of July Celebration
The show will begin with a celebration of Sphere’s architecture and its impact on the Las Vegas skyline. This will be followed by imagery focused on the Stars & Stripes and will continue with a nod to the history of Nevada, also known as the “Silver State,” and the Wild West.
The show will close with a digital fireworks celebration on the Exosphere. The Fourth of July Celebration will be presented twice on Thursday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. PT. “XO Stream,” the only official live stream of the Exosphere, will launch at 9:30 p.m. to kick off the Fourth of July Celebration, and will then be available 24/7 both on thesphere.com and on YouTube.
The livestream will offer a live look at the Exosphere to fans worldwide.
