| Critical acclaim for ILLENIUM Presents ODYSSEY at Sphere:
“Now, if there’s one thing you don’t associate with ILLENIUM — who’s fond of big moments, big budgets, big everything — it’s understatement. But this was the rare instance in which his words would qualify as just that. To wit: About 30 minutes into the opening night of “Odyssey” on Thursday, “Slave” begins with animated, sci-fi-worthy visuals of a cyborglike female DJ outfitted with devil horn headphones. As the beat goes from bubbling to bulldozing, the bass drop hits — thwack! — and off goes her flesh in a burst of green goo, revealing a skeleton with glowing eyes who continues manning the decks, setting a new bar for gnarliness in Sphere’s 2½-year history. “Mental”? Yeah.” – Las Vegas Review Journal
“— a production that felt part Blade Runner, part Final Fantasy, and fully engineered for the world’s most technologically advanced venue….a groundbreaking moment in live entertainment.” – Billboard
“Built around his sixth album ODYSSEY, the show, which was conceptualized as a ‘neo-space opera,’ unfolded like a cinematic expedition through ILLENIUM’s ageless catalog. Visceral singalong moments echoed throughout the venue as fans belted out lyrics to his most emotional tracks, like ‘In My Arms,’ his soaring collaboration with HAYLA. Where the concert truly separated itself, however, was the visuals. Even by the Sphere’s standards, ILLENIUM’s production team developed a show that doubled as a storytelling masterstroke, the artist’s signature phoenix imagery enveloping us as the venue’s wraparound screen morphed into various empyrean settings. The aesthetic felt like Final Fantasy meets angelic angst. With each track came with its own unique visual universe, like endless celestial skies and a surrealist, dreamlike portal with prismatic helixes of DNA.” – EDM
“Roughly a decade after he dropped his debut project, Ashes, this triumphant effort fittingly began with images of a phoenix hatchling rising through a flurry of feathers and flame. For the next 90 minutes, ILLENIUM orchestrated his own rebirth by pushing the boundaries of what an EDM residency at the Sphere can entail.” – Las Vegas Weekly
“For ODYSSEY, ILLENIUM—with the support of Woodblock, the same visual effects studio behind Anyma’s The End of Genesys residency at Sphere in 2024–’25, in collaboration with Sphere Studios—pulled off something far more ambitious: a full-blown, emotionally loaded, bass-drenched “Neo-Space Opera” that somehow made 18,000 people feel like they were inside a breakup, a boss battle, and a group therapy session all at once.” – Live For Live Music
“Sphere Has Become One of Electronic Music’s Most Interesting Venues – ILLENIUM’s Odyssey Is the Latest Proof” – Digital Music News
Vibee, the music-led destination experience company, is the official Concert & VIP Hotel Experience Package partner for ILLENIUM’s July 3rd and 4th dates at Sphere. All Vibee packages include a choice of GA floor or reserved seating at Sphere, a 2-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas or Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and a collectible lanyard. VIP package holders will enjoy added perks, including priority entry into Sphere, premium viewing options with a choice of The Pit, GA floor, or premium reserved seating, a curated gift set featuring an ILLENIUM pashmina, a limited edition 7” vinyl, luxury transportation to and from the airport, complimentary expedited access to select nightclubs, early access to the ODYSSEY – The Merchandise Experience at The Venetian Resort, and on-site concierge service. There are also extremely limited SVIP packages available, which include all VIP perks plus a meet and greet with ILLENIUM, a signed version of the 7” vinyl, and a Sphere-exclusive jersey. For those who do not require accommodations, VIP Concert Experience Packages will be available on Ticketmaster. For more information and early access to tickets through Vibee’s packages on sale Wednesday, April 15 at 7 am ET / 10 am PT, please visit ILLENIUM.vibee.com. |
