🏛️ Genesis Plaza Gets Major Upgrade

Decentraland Theatre is launching **Cult Horror Club**, a new virtual screening series featuring classic horror films. The inaugural event showcases the 1959 Vincent Price thriller *House on Haunted Hill*. **Event Details:** - Three daily screenings at 7 AM, 4 PM, and 10 PM UTC - Interactive chat for real-time reactions - Community viewing experience in the metaverse The film follows five strangers trapped in a supposedly haunted house - a fitting choice for the series debut. This marks another step in Decentraland's expansion of social entertainment experiences.

**Decentraland Music Festival 2025** concluded after four days of live performances across creator-built virtual experiences. The festival featured diverse musical genres: - EDM and techno - Classical piano - Drum and bass **Featured artists** included @OfficeDrummer, @SarahCoponat, @VlouueOfficial, @thugshells, @NaNaTheApe, @SteveSaiko, @stoney_eye, @DrJaffle, and @MAKEANFT. The event was **co-created** with partners @HAPEsocial, @NewtroArts, @Musica_W3, @psychanon, and @akidcalledbeast. This marks the platform's continued focus on virtual music experiences, building on previous festival editions that have established Decentraland as a venue for digital concerts and community gatherings.

**Decentraland has launched a major upgrade to Genesis Plaza**, the virtual world's main hub and entry point for users. The redesigned space includes several **new attractions and facilities**: - DCL Store for virtual goods and merchandise - New Decentraland Theatre for events and performances - Interactive elements like **pigeon feeding** - Enhanced visual design and user experience Genesis Plaza serves as the **primary launchpad** for users entering Decentraland, making this upgrade significant for first impressions and user onboarding. The update reflects Decentraland's ongoing efforts to **improve the virtual world experience** and provide more engaging spaces for its creator-owned community. [Explore the redesigned Genesis Plaza](https://decentraland.org/blog/about-decentraland/explore-the-redesigned-genesis-plaza-your-launchpad-into-decentraland?utm_org=dcl&utm_source=x&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=genplaza&utm_term=launchblog)

**MiaMakesMusic** brings her lifelong piano journey to Decentraland Music Festival, transforming familiar melodies into healing moments of joy. Starting her musical path as a child, Mia specializes in: - **Covers and improvised performances** that comfort and inspire - **Spontaneous musical twists** on beloved tunes - **Heart-filled interpretations** spanning classical to metal, pop to anime soundtracks Her performances blend raw emotion with technical skill, creating fresh experiences that feel both familiar and entirely new. *Experience Mia's transformative piano magic at this year's virtual festival.*