Can fandoms be as deep and meaningful as religion?
Most of us can say that we’re fans of something – music, sports, art, books. But what does it mean to be part of a fandom? You’ve probably seen devoted super fans participating in cos play at Comic-Con, painted in their team’s color at a football game or dressed up as their favorite characters at a midnight screening of a film series. But is there something deeper than just fun at play here? Something that aligns more with religion or even sacredness? That’s the argument of sociologist Michael Elliott, a professor at Towson University who has studied the culture of Comic-Con for 7 years. Elliott joins The Excerpt to share the results of his deep research into fandoms.
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Celebrating the Vibrant Traditions That Make Global Fandoms Unique With New Campaign
Whether it’s having first access to tickets, being a part of once-in-a-lifetime artist experiences, or enjoying original series like Billions Club and Countdown To episodes, Spotify is the best place to be a fan. Every day, millions of listeners turn to Spotify to be entertained, express themselves, find connections, explore passions, and so much more. Being a fan deserves to be recognized, and that’s exactly what we’re doing with our latest global marketing campaign.
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Fandom and AI – Endless creativity or the death of originality?
Fandom is also about celebrating individuality and self-expression. In this instance, AI being used to provide audiences with tools for developing fan art and fiction, personalised merchandise, customised profiles and avatars.