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Sir Elton John has firmly dismissed speculation that he is planning an ABBA-style hologram show, despite recent trademark filings sparking excitement among fans.
The 78-year-old Rocket Man legend, who wrapped up his record-breaking Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour last year, was rumoured to be following in the footsteps of ABBA Voyage, the hugely successful holographic concert residency in London that has wowed audiences since 2022.
The talk began after fans spotted trademark documents linked to Elton’s name, which covered a range of digital experiences, including holograms, video projections, and immersive 3D virtual reality shows.
However, insiders close to the star have put those rumours to rest, insisting there are no plans for such a high-tech spectacle.
“There’s nothing in the works,” a source said. “Elton is enjoying his time away from the road and spending it with his family.”
It’s not the first time Elton has experimented with technology in his performances. During his farewell tour, a special London pop-up event at King’s Cross gave fans the chance to experience an augmented reality version of the star at the piano, offering a brief glimpse into what a digital Elton might look like.
That pop-up, combined with the new trademark activity, was enough to convince many supporters that a fully fledged hologram production might be on the horizon, especially as the technology becomes increasingly popular in the entertainment industry.
ABBA Voyage, for instance, has been hailed as a game-changer, allowing audiences to enjoy performances by younger, digital versions of the Swedish supergroup while the real members watch from the crowd. Some music fans have also enjoyed posthumous hologram shows of late icons such as Whitney Houston and Roy Orbison.
But for now, Sir Elton seems content to let his live touring career end where he left it, on the highest of highs. His Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour became the highest-grossing concert series of all time, earning over $900 million and playing to millions of fans across the globe.
The Grammy, Oscar, and Tony-winning star has repeatedly said he’s happy to slow down and focus on family life with husband David Furnish and their two sons, after more than five decades on stage.
Still, the trademark registrations do mean the door is open should Elton ever decide to step into the virtual concert world in the future. For now, though, fans will have to make do with his timeless recordings, live concert films, and treasured memories from his final tour.
And if history has taught us anything, it’s never wise to entirely rule out a surprise from Sir Elton John.
