Elvis Presley’s Virtual Reality Concert Comeback: ‘Elvis Evolution’ Show Recreates Iconic Performances
Elvis Presley, the legendary King of Rock and Roll, is set to make a virtual reality concert comeback in 2023, thanks to the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technology. The concert, titled Elvis Evolution, will recreate iconic performances and redefine the boundaries between reality and fantasy.
After entering the metaverse in 2022 and releasing a series of non-fungible tokens, Presley’s popularity continues to endure even 47 years after his death in 1977. His music remains beloved by fans worldwide, and licensing for his image and likeness remains in high demand.
Scheduled for November 2024 in London, Elvis Evolution will showcase cutting-edge technology from UK company Layered Reality. The company’s website promises a concert experience that will transport a whole new generation of fans back in time to witness Elvis’s seismic impact and celebrate defining moments in his extraordinary life and career.
The show will feature a stunning life-sized digital Elvis who will perform his iconic songs and moves through the power of AI and groundbreaking technology. Concertgoers can look forward to a jaw-dropping concert finale and an impressive after-party. Following the London show, Elvis Evolution plans to embark on a global tour, with performances scheduled for Berlin, Tokyo, and Las Vegas.
Layered Reality, the company behind this immersive experience, has previously launched other remarkable productions, such as the live version of Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds: The Immersive Experience, which allowed fans to experience a Martian invasion firsthand.
While tickets for Elvis Evolution are set to go on sale this summer, the London venue has not yet been revealed. Fans can join a waitlist on the company’s website to express their interest.
According to Layered Reality founder and CEO Andrew McGuinness, Elvis Evolution will offer a memory-making experience that will become a bucket list item for Elvis fans and admirers around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to step into Elvis’s world, walk in his shoes, and celebrate his extraordinary musical legacy.
Elvis Presley, with over 500 million records sold, remains one of the bestselling artists of all time. His enduring appeal and increased interest can also be attributed to the success of the 2022 Warner Bros. Discovery WBD film Elvis, which grossed $151 million domestically and $288.7 million worldwide, earning an Academy Award nomination.
This virtual reality concert featuring Elvis Presley showcases the potential of AI and virtual reality to bring deceased musicians back to the stage. As technology continues to advance, we may witness more concerts featuring iconic artists who have passed away, offering fans the opportunity to experience their performances in a new and immersive way.
In a similar vein, the rock band KISS recently announced that they will employ digital avatars to carry on their live concerts after completing their final farewell tour.
Stay tuned for updates on ticket sales for Elvis Evolution and the global tour dates to be announced. Elvis Presley’s virtual reality concert comeback promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages, allowing them to witness the magic and legacy of the King of Rock and Roll once again in a whole new dimension.
