Hello, my name is Joel De Ross. I'm a social entrepreneur working in application/game development and virtual/augmented reality.
Joel's is an impact driven entrepreneur on mission is to facilitate the co-creation of a new music and events industry model, through technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
He has a long history in community building as co-organiser of the first Melbourne Virtual Reality Meetup, co-founded Social Innovation Meetup and Future Music Industry Network Meetups.
Joel currently leads the technology strategy for Vihara Foundation and Rock Against Poverty, a charity event initiative comprising of 50 charity events in 25 countries, with a target to raise $1 Billion annually for disaster mitigation and poverty alleviation projects.
In addition to these projects, Joel also produces and performances as one third of psytrance band Cymatic Empire.
FMIN is playing an active role in creative therapies. Something those in the music and events industry can benefit from far more than with medication.
April 30, 2018
Today we mourn the loss of Avicii.
He was only 28.
RIP.
April 20, 2018
Local visual artist Andy Thomas will feature in Björks Utopia Tour.
Very exciting.
April 17, 2018
Future Music Industry Network updated their cover photo.
February 11, 2018
If you are a woman in the music industry then don't miss this film.
Amplify Her is a film, graphic novel and animated motion comic series that explores the rise of female artists in the electronic music scene. Imagined...
January 16, 2018
FMIN is excited to launch the first series of Music Production Tutorials.
This is a complete beginners guide to making Psytrance with Ableton Live
January 16, 2018
What else can we do with VR and AR technology?
https://buff.ly/2zj8KMm
November 26, 2017
10 interesting points on the relationship between music and technology, as discussed at the PRS for Music event in London.
November 20, 2017
Billy Corgan creates a VR experience for his new single, 'Aeronaut''
November 18, 2017
When VR meets reality: the ultimate concert experience.
November 9, 2017
Universal teams up with VR company Within, to develop new experiences with artists on UMG's roster.
November 8, 2017
“I am more committed than ever to the future of VR”, said Mark Zuckerberg, at Oculus’s annual conference.
October 29, 2017
The next great disruptive game changer in audio is....
October 24, 2017
Bringing a musician back from the dead is no easy task.
October 19, 2017
How BlockChain could even find a home in the music industry
October 17, 2017
Dance in a trippy VR rave inspired by Tokimonsta's new album.
October 15, 2017
Very interesting article from the Verge, about maintaining the momentum that VR is creating.
October 14, 2017
Broadway is also embracing the opportunities that VR can offer.
October 12, 2017
Expect some exciting news about FMIN and Doofland coming soon.
Sneak peak of their live-stream.
October 12, 2017
Australia's music industry is the sixth largest in the world.
October 12, 2017
Sony Music and MelodyVR pair up. Watch this space.
https://buff.ly/2xijODw
October 9, 2017
Bridging the gap between niche and mainstream VR audiences.
October 8, 2017
Blockchain. VR. AI & Chatbots. Pay attention to these technologies, they will be big influences over the next 5 years.
October 6, 2017
New to VR? Check out these music videos with your headset to understand what the fuss is all about.
October 6, 2017
Pitchfork and Inception VR join forces to allow music fans to explore interactive dimensions to the music they love, with new VR music video experiences from musicians and artists.
October 4, 2017
The social VR network allows users to watch videos, attend events and meet up (in cyberspace)
October 4, 2017
What's happening with VR in the music industry right now.
October 3, 2017
Love festival fashion? So do we.
Check out our new Market section showcasing Australias best designers and labels.
Many more to come so stay tuned!
Dont forget to share and Like our page.
https://www.futuremusici...
October 2, 2017
More info on the recent upgrades to our website as we push to become the central resource for the Australian music and events industry.
https://www.futuremusicindustry.com/single-post/2017/10/02/FMIN-Website-Upgrade
October 1, 2017
Future Music Industry Network updated their cover photo.
October 1, 2017
Future Music Industry Network updated their profile picture.
October 1, 2017
Big changes to the FMIN website.
Why not take a quick look around and let us know what you think?
https://www.futuremusicindustry.com/
October 1, 2017
A throwback to a review of Austin Band, the Black Angels and their experimentation with Virtual Reality technology at one of their gigs.
September 27, 2017