Are you a New Performer? Here is how to Book an Event in Second Life - Piers Diesel Reporting

In Second Life, activities happen daily. Many avatars like to attend events such as live music performances or DJ parties. These events help venue owners pay their tiers as well as help performers and DJ’s share and generate Lindens for their talent. This sharing of resources is what makes it possible for many venues to continue operation as well as keep entertainment active in Second Life.

New Musicians and DJs don’t necessarily need their own venue to book an event. Rather than stay mobile at one venue, it is best to perform across the grid at different places.  

If you are new to the booking process, here are tips that can help you get started.

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AERO Golf Club - Piers Diesel Reporting

Many residents like to play or watch sports in Second Life. From soccer and football to wrestling or racing but one sport which has stood the test of time in Second Life is golf.

Sports venues have come and gone in Second Life however, one venue which has every golfer talking about is AERO Golf Club, owned and created by Kaja Ashland.

 Kaja was kind enough to sit down and have a chat with me about the club and to also tell me a bit more about herself.

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3D Mesh Business in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

Mesh in Second Life is now part of how we buy and create things in this virtual world.

 

There are a lot of content creators producing products in mesh and one no other than Anthonys Republic who creates 3D mesh Full Perm Sculpt & Mesh Kits Textures. I chatted with Anthonys about his creations and also the concept of 3D mesh in Second life.

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Studio 777 Goes Public- Interview with Luke Slingshot - Piers Diesel Reporting

 Studio 777 is like the Vegas of Second Life. It is an institution in SL business which offers the residents not only the option of skill gaming and winning money but also entertainment. Studio 777 also offer residents the chance to find virtual employment not only with the company but with other companies in Second Life as well.

It is not surprising when Studio 777 announced that they were going public allowing residents in Second Life to be shareholders. Finally residents were able to buy shares.  60% of shares were sold out within an hour on that first day. The owner of Studio 777 Luke Slingshot and his team surprised but also knew that residents who were buying shares could see that this was a business to invest in now and for the future.

I was able to chat with Luke about the success of going public and also about Studio 777.

Interview with Luke Slingshot

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Batista's Restaurant and Mountain Resort - Piers Diesel Reporting

It can be hard to find a good restaurant in Second Life which offers you good service and also feels like you are experiencing fine dining. However, many of you may have heard of Batista the restaurant but not know about Batista the resort.

The owners DeAngelo Batista and Jennifer Batista were happy for me to walk around the resort and have access to areas which are private. Due to them being busy organizing 2 big parties one for 20 people and another for 50, their daughter was kind enough to show me around and  answer some of my questions.

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How to Make Your Business be one of the Best In Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

Having or starting a business in any worlds can be a tough, with long hours, dedication and most of all the will to make your business if not the best but one of the best in the business world.

So where do you begin? There are a few steps in achieving the goal of becoming a successful business and here is a few steps to get you started.

Get a website

If you don’t have a website then you need to consider one. As 99.9% of your customers will check your website out to see what type of business you are by just the way the website is designed and the information you provide, even if you do not sell anything on it. Make sure your website delivers results. So it looks attractive, functional and has the ability to attract new customers to it. Appearance, organization and first impressions are very important because they represent your business.

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The Mother of Baby Products Trace Corbets- Piers Diesel Reporting...

With this past Mother’s day now behind us, the baby products industry in Second Life is still as competitive as in any business in Second Life. 

 SLE set its sights on what the parents in Second Life want and need to make sure they have a complete parenting experience and how they keep their little ones happy.

Many of us have heard  GOOCCI GOO and are aware that it is one of the leading baby brand names in Second Life but we do not know much about the creator Trace Coberts.

Trace has worked hard in building her business to what it is today and SLE thought it was time to shine our spotlight and find out a bit more about her . This interview is not only for our readers but also for her loyal customers who have supported her and have helped Trace’s business grow.

Interview with Trace Corbets

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Meet Debi Palmira; Second Life’s Renowned DJ Manager- Piers Diesel Reporting...

Have you ever wanted to know what it would be like to be a music manager in Second Life?

 It can be a tough and demanding job especially when you are Debi Palmira who managers Dj’s in Second Life. I took the opportunity while she wasn’t busy to chat with her about her work and to find out a little bit about her when she isn’t busy working.

Piers: Can you tell our readers a bit about yourself?

Debi:  I am born and raised in Minnesota. Been on Second Life since Dec 2008. Music was a big part of my family's life whether it be playing an instrument (I played flute lol) to whatever was put on to listen on the stereo. So really, it's no surprise I gravitated to the music scene not long after starting SL.

  

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Take Part in Combat; Show Your Brutal Side- Piers Diesel Reporting...

Real life is rarely on the verge of mortal combat. Even when war takes place, most just watch it on television. No one joins the army. This leaves a void in many. The desire for all-out fights never gets fulfilled. The monotony of life takes over us and the pent-up aggression begins to show up as defects in our personalities. This may explain some weird behavior in real life.

But thanks to Second Life, we have a few places where we can release our pent-up emotions. These places let you indulge in your brutal fantasies at no cost to real life.

Here is a list:

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Quick Tips on How to Book Entertainment in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting..

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So you have a new venue and you want to book entertainment, however, you are not sure how to do this.

Well, it is not as hard as it sounds once you plan ahead and know what type of entertainment you wish to have as well as considering your budget and time.

Here are some tips on how to start.

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Are you Ready for some Baseball? - Piers Diesel Reporting...

Sports of all kinds in Second Life have been around for some time like hockey, football, soccer, racing, golf, sailing, wrestling as well as the all American Pastime Baseball!

Major League Baseball Season begins on March 22 and runs until the end of September.  If you love Baseball in real life and would like to take part in some within Second Life then there are ways to show your love of the game or even be part of a virtual sports team.

Here are a few locations and groups which will enable you to explore baseball in SL as well as dress the part and get actively involved.

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All that Jazz- Piers Diesel Reporting...

You either like Jazz or you don’t. However, for those of us who do enjoying listening to this genre of music and attending Jazz events in Second Life, it can be a welcoming way to unwind from a busy day.

 If you are looking for jazz venues and artist in Second Life here is a list of what I have found  on the virtual jazz scene.

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The Fandom Furry Subculture of Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

“Furries” as they are known by Second Life Residents are avatars in the form of fictional anthropomorphic animal characters with human personalities and characteristics. Just as in the real world the “Fandom” subculture is a role play community that exists in SL.

Many long time residents have seen furries at some time in Second Life and throughout the years they have integrated within the Second Life community in different ways.  One of the more known Furries in Second Life is Bixyl Shuftan, owner of SL Newser.

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Call of the Virtual Wild- Africa in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

Some of you may have had the opportunity to visited Africa or have gone on a safari adventure.

 If you have not visited Africa in Real Life, that’s OK, you can experience a virtual version in Second Life.

 There are a few sim designers that have created replicas of different countries in Africa for you to explore.

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Who said you have to be a Rock Star to Perform in Second Life? Try Karaoke Bars in SL- Piers Diesel Reporting...

We all like to sing along to our favorite tunes while driving in the car, taking a shower or anywhere else we feel the need to belt out some notes. With music playing across the grid, you may find yourself singing along as you explore. 

 Take all that talent and do something with it!   Karaoke in Second Life is a popular past time to release that love of singing.

 Here are a few places where you can sing and have fun with friends.

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The Indie Scene in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

In Second Life we are fortunate to have a vast genre of music to suit everyone’s taste in music.

Indie music and the indie underground movement in Second Life, is as popular as it is in Real Life. The three genre of music which dominates the Second Life music scene are:

• Tech/dance/trance
• Indie
• Country

Indie music is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie bands in Real Life such as the Artic Monkeys, Babyshambles, Beck, Kasabian and many more can be heard spinning from the DJs in Second Life. However, you will find a lot more underground indie groups which may not have made it main stream but have a good following of fans.

So where do you go if you want to hear indie music in Second Life?

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Keeping Hip Hop Alive in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

 Hip Hop in Second Life just as in real life is a not just about the music, it is a lifestyle from culture and music to fashion with some swag. 

If you hit the clubs in Second Life you are guaranteed to hear old school Hip Hop music to the latest hits on the billboard. However, if you are new to hip hop in Second Life and want to know where to go and what to wear. Then here is a list to guide you on your way.

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Amusement Parks in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

Lanai holding up the Float Parade at Magicland Park

In Second Life we all like to find fun things to do. What better way to experience a little excitement with virtual friends than to go to a theme parks in Second Life. 

There has been an increase of theme parks over the years in Second Life.  If you do a general search you will find many listed. However, here is a list of theme parks in Second Life which I feel are worth visiting with friends or going on a fun date.

 For those of you with motion sensitivity don’t forget your Dramamine!

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Products that can Help you Clean Up a Sloppy Inventory- Piers Diesel Reporting...

I am sure you have heard the conversation in Second Life about unorganized inventories. whether it is the amount of items someone has or they are unable to find what they are looking for due to mysterious lost inventory. 

There are products out there that can help fix sloppy inventories to make it easier to find what you are looking for. As far as lost inventory due to Second life glitches, clearing your cache might do the trick.

 In Second Life, creators have heard about inventory issues and have come up with solutions they hope to help you locate your items much more efficiently. There are several products on the market. Here are the ones I have found to get you started.

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Dining out in Second Life- Piers Diesel Reporting...

There comes a time in Second Life were you want to experience things you would normally do in Real Life. One of them being dining out. You may be asking yourself,  “How is it even possible since avatars do not need to eat?  Well, use your imagination and try a dining experience in a virtual way.

Where can you go to eat out in Second Life? There are quite a few places to go depending on what occasion it is; fancy or casual. Here is a list of a few places where you can go either with your partner or with a group friends.

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