Everything You Might Have Missed at Spotify’s Wrapped Universe Event
Yesterday, Dec.5, was the day we were all waiting for, with Spotify finally unveiling 2024's Spotify Wrapped.
Leave it to Spotify to outdo themselves, because they made the celebration even bigger with the first-ever Spotify Wrapped Universe event that same night. It was a star-studded affair packed with famous guests and show-stopping performances by some of Spotify's biggest artists. If you weren't able to attend yourself, here's what you missed.
The Experience
Held at nya EAST in Los Angeles, the experience served not just as a Spotify Wrapped party but as a celebration of music and its role in the biggest cultural moments of 2024. The event featured immersive "worlds" activations inspired by various genres, including Electro Pop, Rap and Hip-Hop, Musica Mexicana and more, through playful decor, tasty eats and—of course—the soundtracks.
Samsung also hosted their own experience titled "The Galaxy," where visitors could customize their own merch and capture incredible content utilizing the next-level tech of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's 200MP camera and Nightography.
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The Stars
It goes without saying that Spotify Wrapped Universe attracted a number of notable stars. Attendees including FINNEAS, St. Vincent, Bishop Briggs, Victoria Justice, Marissa Bode, Tana Mongeau, Landon Barker, Anastasia Karanikolaou, Lennon Stella, Nia Sioux, Olivia O'Brien, Brett Neustrom, Emma Norton and so many more.
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The Performances
And it wouldn't be a Spotify Wrapped event without performances by some of the music service's most beloved artists. Even the DJ set left the audience starstruck as pop-rock trio HAIM warmed up the crowd spinning throwback Y2K hits.
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Next, Normani took the stage to really kick things off, astounding the crowd with her soulful vocals and mesmerizing choreography, with a setlist including "Wild Side," "Candy Paint" and "Grip."
And finally, Kesha capped off the unforgettable night with irresistible fan favorites "Tik Tok" and Joyride" before surprising the audience with the first ever live performance of her new single "Delusional." We truly couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Spotify Wrapped in 2024—and pave the way for a brand new year of listening in 2025.
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Curious about everything that goes into Spotify Wrapped? Click HERE to learn more about this year's edition.