Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons — When An Indie Game Becomes A Global Music Event
What began as an indie farming sim has grown into a global live music phenomenon.
Now, with the Symphony of Seasons tour, the music of Stardew Valley takes center stage in a beautifully orchestrated concert experience created by SOHO Live in partnership with ConcernedApe (Eric Barone), the game’s creator.
More than 100 cities across five continents will host the tour, which features a35-piece orchestra performing newly arranged compositions from the game, accompanied by gameplay footage and exclusive visual content. It’s a heart felt tribute to a title beloved by millions — a moment to pause, breathe, and return to the valley.
Symphony of Seasons is a follow-up to SOHO Live’s previous sold-out world tour Festival of Seasons, and now holds the title of the largest concert tour ever created for a single video game IP.
From flower dances to winter festivals, every moment is curated with care — just like the game itself. SOHO Live’s deep knowledge of the source material, and its collaborative approach with ConcernedApe, ensures that this is more than a concert. It’s an extension of the Stardew Valley universe, experienced together in the real world. More than a concert, Symphony of Seasons creates a space for players and fans to gather, reflect, and celebrate the shared magic of life in the valley — together.
A group company of Empire Entertainment, SOHO Live extends the brand’s creative reach into the world of global touring and game-inspired live events.
While many shows on this record-breaking tour are already sold out, new cities continue to be added. For tickets and updated availability, please visit stardewvalleyconcert.com
Guests received their first taste of technological innovation at registration, where they were welcomed by name on a reactive LED screen installation covering the full width of the entry wall. A large lunch café was created with a décor scheme that incorporated custom-built, ceiling-high steel LED frames draped with foliage to create smaller, intimate restaurant-style spaces that displayed both technology and nature.
A series of breakout sessions presented content targeted to attendees’ varied interests, while imagery displayed throughout the venue showcased real-life applications of how products designed to empower developers help to unleash the power of data and reimagine possibilities that will improve our world.
Every element of Microsoft Connect(); from registration, breakfast and keynote, to lunch and evening cocktails, were custom-designed to communicate exacting brand messaging and to deliver a high-touch guest experience to this important audience. The keynote and breakout sessions were livestreamed through an onsite studio built for this purpose and content was watched online by millions around the world.
Empire is proud to collaborate with Microsoft on this annual, top-tier business communication event.
To view excerpts of Connect(); 2017, please visit https://www.microsoft.com/connectevent
