A giant video triptych sets the stage for virtual pop idol Hatsune Miku, who appears center stage as a 3D hologram. The stunning meld of hyperreal animation, subtle dance performance, documentary-like interludes, and original music and live sound processing by critically-acclaimed producer Laurel Halo is topped by Miku’s ethereal, unfaltering voice.

Following an idea initiated and conceptualised by artist Mari Matsutoya, Still Be Here is collectively created with music producer Laurel Halo, award-winning choreographer and visual artist Darren Johnston, virtual artist LaTurbo Avedon and produced by digital artist Martin Sulzer. Commissioned by CTM Festival and transmediale for their joint 2016 editions, the unique collaborative performance draws us into the multiplying realities of a 21st century pop star, and traces the dynamics at play between fans, corporations and social desires. The work was in part developed at a residency at Metal in 2015, and traveled to co-producers donaufestival and the Barbican in 2016.