Cutting-edge technology will bring history to life at Brighton Dome
Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival have joined forces with Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, to launch Heritage XR and develop three pioneering immersive experiences inspired by the history and heritage of Brighton Dome’s Corn Exchange.
The FutureScope Heritage XR programme, supported by Wired Sussex, is a 16-week initiative designed to drive ideas and innovation utilising 5G and immersive experiences within the UK heritage sector.
Three companies have been chosen to tell the history of our Grade I listed Corn Exchange using advanced digital technologies including augmented reality (AR), ambisonic (surround) sound and 5G to create bespoke interactive experiences that will allow audiences to explore and engage with the venue’s rich heritage stories. The companies are: Brighton-based, BAFTA-nominated Immersive Networks Collective Ltd; OmBeond, an award-winning production studio; and dynamic augmented reality makers, SENSEcity.
Part of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Estate and originally constructed as the Prince Regent’s Riding House, the Corn Exchange boasts a rich and varied history, including serving as a hospital during World War I and playing a key role during Brighton’s suffragette movement. The resulting virtual experiences will provide visitors with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Brighton Dome’s rich architectural and social history.
