Janelle Monáe to Perform VR Concert for ‘Lovecraft Country’ Finale – Rolling Stone

“I’m so excited to partner with HBO and the Mill to pioneer the future of concert experiences in Sanctum,” Monáe said in a release. “I always strive for innovation, and this project gives me the special opportunity to celebrate Lovecraft Country, a show I’m a huge fan of, and connect with fans in a completely new way using virtual reality. This is the perfect platform to explore the impact of music and movement in a new dimension designed to celebrate black art, stories, and voices.”

“As long-standing fans we couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with Janelle Monáe on this uniquely immersive virtual reality concert experience,” HBO’s VP of program marketing Dana Flax added. “Through her art and her activism, Janelle embodies the spirit of innovation, justice and black joy that makes her the perfect artist to help us send off Lovecraft Country’s first season.”