Live Musician:
Fly Kugin
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Fly Kugin is a musician and a music teacher who has been performing solo violin professionally in real life since 2007. She has performed solo concerts, as well as first and second violin roles in string ensembles and local orchestras in Real Life. She has also composed and performed music for theater plays and short films and has been an artist at Hit Entertainment Productions.
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She has worked with a local philharmonic orchestra and music educators’ string ensemble in Turkey. She has also performed in jazz and rock bands in the United States, and has attended many open mic events and festivals. She has experience performing American rock, jazz, and blues on stage with local musicians at jam sessions in Redmond, Kirkland, downtown Seattle, and Portland.
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Since September 2019, Fly Kugin has been streaming in Second Life, performing solo violin at several venues. Her performances include improvisation, musicals and soundtracks, jazz, pop and rock genres, and classical music from different periods and artists, as well as some of her original compositions.
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She founded the Second Life International Symphony Orchestra (SL ISO) in August 2022, starting with 17 musician-actors.
Live Musician:
Austin Moores
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When you attend an Austin Moores show, expect the unexpected! One moment, he’s serenading you with heartfelt country ballads; the next, you’re grooving to the Oldies. Just as you're settling into that vibe, he might channel Sinatra, Bublé, or Como with some classic crooning. And don’t be surprised when he throws in some rock, swing, or even picks up his guitar for an impromptu tune. Austin’s performances are as versatile as they are catptivating, ensuring every show is a delightful surprise.
Austin’s love for music runs deep. Raised in a musically rich environment, he honed his skills playing brass instruments before switching to the flute during his time as a music major in college. Over the years, Austin has performed with orchestras, bands, and duos, and even explored musical theatre. While living in Nairobi, Kenya, he studied voice at the Kenya Conservatoire of Music under a British instructor, who encouraged him to join the opera. His travelling in East Africa was not conducive to the opera schedule or his life may have been a bit different musically.
Live Musician:
Victoria Worbridge
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VIC, also known as Victoria Worbridge, is a Boston-based singer and DJ active in Second Life’s music community. Her musical journey in-world developed through her work as a DJ and as the owner of Tiempo Club + Lounge, a venue known for progressive house and experimental electronic sets. She later expanded into live singing, bringing the same instinctive sense of rhythm and creative approach to her vocal performances. Her concerts range from energetic, heartfelt songs to intimate ballads and are distinguished by bold phrasing, expressive vocals and a natural connection with the audience.
With a background in visual art and a passion for exploring different forms of creativity, VIC brings a distinctive artistic perspective to every live performance.
Live Musician:
Maximillion Kleene
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Maximillion Kleene is a Canadian singer and acoustic guitarist from Niagara Falls, and one of the longest-running performers in Second Life’s live music community. His musical journey began well before virtual worlds, performing with real-life bands in the Niagara Falls region during his twenties and thirties.
He joined Second Life in September 2006 and has been giving live performances across the grid since its early years. Over time, Maximillion has built an extensive repertoire ranging from acoustic rock, pop and alternative music to Canadian folk rock and familiar classics, featuring songs associated with artists such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, Barenaked Ladies, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Jason Mraz and Ed Sheeran. Rather than relying on a fixed setlist, he often chooses songs according to the atmosphere of each concert, audience requests and the natural flow of the performance. This spontaneous approach, together with his warm interaction with listeners, has made every show a distinct experience. Maximillion is also the writer of the original song “Never Despair.”
