The artists, producers, architects, and visionaries building the SPAZZ show world — from 30-year industry veterans to the psychedelic visual minds shaping the mapped-show experience.
Among our distinguished team is Burundi Partlow, a venerable figure in the entertainment industry with 30 years of experience. He has earned GRAMMYs, EMMYs, and ASCAP Awards, profoundly shaping the careers of some of the biggest names in music. Burundi, alongside his longtime collaborator and business partner, Malik Yusef — an eight-time Grammy winner, multi Emmy, Tony, and Peabody Award recipient — has been pivotal in creating iconic music. Together they have received four GRAMMY nominations, including for Rap Album of the Year and Rap Single of the Year. Their collaboration on Rihanna's "All the Lights" is a highlight, contributing to monumental projects like Beyoncé's "Lemonade", and they also played a key role in the production of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures 2" album (Aug 2024), which went to #1 on music charts worldwide. With Drake, they crafted soundscapes that pushed the boundaries of genre. With SPAZZ, Burundi Partlow and Malik Yusef are channeling their unparalleled expertise into shaping an audiovisual artist primed for global impact.
VersaTale is a 3D psychedelic visual artist dedicated to bringing the highest light of God's consciousness into the world. With a mission to ensure the continuation of this light, VersaTale maintains purity, sometimes at the cost of physical desires. The work is a visual journey that narrates how God's consciousness entered their life, inviting others to see the infinite light within themselves, each other, and everything around them. This artist's creations serve as a reminder to "be in the world, but not of it." VersaTale's visuals were prominently showcased in the major opening scene of the recent movie "The Beekeeper (2024)" featuring Jason Statham.
Charles Paffenroth, known as DayDreemer, has showcased his innovative visuals globally at iconic festivals including Burning Man, Envision, and Resonance. As a performer and designer, he blends the natural and digital worlds to augment SPAZZ's musical narratives, providing audiences with visuals that not only provoke thought but also promote a transformative experience — awakening consciousness on a profound level.
Julius Horsthuis, a renowned fractal artist, infuses mathematics with art to create otherworldly environments, enhancing music experiences. His collaborations with artists like Odesza and Max Cooper at prestigious events such as Coachella and Atelier des Lumières have set a high standard. Now joining SPAZZ, Julius aims to introduce these mesmerizing fractal visuals to festival and dome environments, offering festival-goers a unique entry into immersive mathematical realms.
Tyler Norman, or Type_N, leverages his expertise as a 3D artist, designer, animator, and VFX specialist to craft surreal, immersive visual experiences. With a history of curating and performing at numerous live events, his collaboration with SPAZZ is set to elevate the visual storytelling aspect — creating a unique and immersive experience that complements the musical journey.
Raimond Jermaks, operating under the alias Symmetric Vision, delves into altered states of consciousness with a focus on accuracy over aesthetic. With a decade of involvement in perception studies and psychedelic research — along with participation in arts and music parties at festivals like Modem and Terra — Raimond's work with SPAZZ aims to offer an honest perspective on these states, enriching the collective understanding through his visual narratives.
Steven McCorry, also known as Glass Crane, is a pivotal figure in the visual arts scene from Orlando, Florida. As an art director, 3D animator, and live visual artist, he collaborates with top-tier artists like Pretty Lights and Dead & Company. Co-owner of Ether Immersive, he specializes in creating immersive dome-centric visuals and interactive installations. His commitment to love and transparency in his artistry brings a transformative energy to SPAZZ's shows, pushing the boundaries of traditional performance visuals to revolutionary heights.
Craig "AudioVision" Gafoor has a background in the UK Motion Picture SFX industry with over 27 years of experience in computer animation and FX. He acted as a beta tester at Premier Vision for NewTek's 'Lightwave 3D', working as tech support in the UK for Lightwave. During this time he worked with many leading Soho VFX houses including AMGFX and VTR, whose credits include Lost in Space and James Bond: GoldenEye. AMGFX later gave birth to VFX houses The Hive, Framestore, and Darkside Animation. Moving from film into music videos from 1999–2006, Craig has had #1's with artists like Billy Piper on Virgin Records. Craig is the founder of Geome AudioVision VJFX, offering 3D Mapping, 360 Fulldome Content Creation, AR Solutions, Editing, Virtual Set Designs, Branding, Stage Design, and NFT development.
Robin Nixon is a seasoned professional with over 30 years in creative development and production management, and a dedicated philanthropist. Co-founder of G.O.A.L. Advocacy (Gift of a Life), Robin has spent 18 years providing outreach, rescue, education, and care for chronically homeless mentally disabled women. With a career decorated by over 25 number-1 hit music videos and numerous feature films, his expertise has been instrumental in productions for the GRAMMYs, Universal, Disney, Paramount Pictures, Coachella, and various Fortune 500 companies. His leadership journey includes serving as Chairman for the Electronic Music genre at The Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) and two terms as Governor for The Recording Academy (NARAS).
Matt Fannon is the visionary leader behind IMRSV-XR, a groundbreaking venture at the forefront of revolutionizing digital domes, planetariums, experiential marketing, and immersive art exhibitions. IMRSV-XR offers the world's premier fulldome media systems, integrated with a diverse range of immersive dome venues — from compact 10' (3m) diameter domes to the largest immersive domes spanning 400' (122m). Offerings encompass geodesic projection domes, inflatable projection domes, fixed dome theaters, planetariums, and IMAX dome theaters, enabling group virtual-reality experiences that transcend traditional VR headsets.
Benki's latest collaboration with SPAZZ can be found in Episode 45 on EDMTV. Well known for his groovy geometrics and heart-soothing transitions, Benski bathes your visual system in the finest psychedelic imagery from his 20 years of collecting. Find yourself zooming through isometric tunnels, hovering over fractal landscapes, and pondering the beauty of intricate natural geometries. Harmonize yourself to sacred geometry and dance with the unexpected cinematic realisms. With 20 years of club and festival experience, Benski is an expert visual selector for House, Techno, Drum & Bass, and Trance — with exposure to the USA House & Trance scene, European Techno, Tech House & Trance, plus the Australasian Drum & Bass and Progressive Trance scenes.
Paul Clouston is a seasoned architect, originally from New Zealand and now based in Australia, where he is a registered member of the ARBV. As the Director and Principal Architect of Clouston Clouston, Paul has led his firm for nearly two decades, specializing in high-profile, award-winning projects. His portfolio includes institutional projects valued over $100 million, exclusive live music venues, and luxury residential properties with budgets of $6–$14 million. Paul believes in the transformative power of architecture — an art form that engages all senses and integrates physical environment with cultural nuances. His current focus lies at the nexus of architecture and digital technology, merging these two industries for SPAZZ.
Matt Coleman is the visionary CEO and Founder of FansXR, a cutting-edge platform at the intersection of sports, esports, and entertainment. FansXR has pioneered the development of "Fan Controlled", real-time immersive technologies that blend augmented reality, NFTs, and digital twins — powered by proprietary Liquid Immersion Servers and a Contextual Ad Exchange. Matt's strategic vision has propelled FansXR to deploy white-label, geo-synced products that integrate with existing providers or operate standalone, creating metaverse applications, reward wallets, and interactive marketing opportunities for fans during live events.
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