Investment made by Reservoir in immersive entertainment firm Lightroom
**Lightroom Expands Horizons with New Partnership and Investment**
Lightroom, the pioneering immersive entertainment company, is set to scale new heights with a series of exciting developments. With a current footprint in five cities and over one million visitors worldwide, Lightroom is aiming to expand to 12 cities globally by the end of 2025 [1][2][5].
The company has already made a significant impact in the industry, producing notable immersive shows such as *The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks*, *Vogue: Inventing the Runway*, and *Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs* with a score by Hans Zimmer [2]. Lightroom has also collaborated with renowned artists like Billie Eilish and Coldplay for immersive events [2].
In a strategic move to further enhance its music-based immersive experiences, Lightroom has secured an investment from Reservoir Media, a leading independent music company [1][3]. This partnership will leverage Reservoir's extensive music catalog and expertise, aiming to capitalise on milestone moments and their evergreen music assets to create shows rooted in IP.
In addition, Lightroom has announced a major new partnership with Culturespaces, a French cultural organisation that operates a network of European venues attracting five million visitors annually [1][2]. This collaboration will see Lightroom's shows presented across Culturespaces' network of venues, significantly expanding its global reach.
Richard Slaney, Lightroom's CEO, welcomed Reservoir Media as a new investor, expressing his excitement about the opportunities this partnership presents. Golnar Khosrowshahi, Reservoir's founder and CEO, sees a meaningful opportunity in the high-growth immersive entertainment industry and is eager to support Lightroom's mission to become the world leader in IP-led immersive entertainment [1][2].
The immersive entertainment industry is expected to grow by 24% over the next 10 years [4], and with Lightroom's ambitious expansion plans, innovative content production, and strategic partnerships, it is well-positioned to lead this growth.
Lightroom's flagship London venue opened in February 2023, with the first show being David Hockney: Bigger and Closer. Since then, the venue has launched three additional shows: The Moonwalkers, Vogue: Inventing The Runway, and Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs. The Moonwalkers show includes a story of the Apollo missions and was developed in collaboration with Tom Hanks, while Vogue: Inventing The Runway is narrated by Cate Blanchett and developed in collaboration with Anna Wintour [2].
With these developments, Lightroom is set to redefine the boundaries of immersive entertainment, offering unparalleled experiences that blend art, music, and technology.
[1] - Lightroom Press Release, May 2025 [2] - Lightroom Website [3] - Reservoir Media Press Release, May 2025 [4] - Statista Report, 2024 [5] - Lightroom Annual Report, 2024
In light of Lightroom's new partnership with Reservoir Media, a leading independent music company, the immersive entertainment firm is poised to capitalize on the growth of the music-based immersive experiences business as they leverage Reservoir's vast music catalog [1][3]. With the company's expansion plan to reach 12 cities worldwide by 2025 and strategic collaborations with cultural organizations, Lightroom is not only revolutionizing immersive entertainment but also creating new avenues for investment within the burgeoning industry [1][2][5].
