Anita Dobson, wife of Queen guitarist Brian May, recently commented on the band’s future plans in a statement shared on the Mirror.
Dobson addressed the likelihood of large-scale tours from the legendary rock band. She noted that the members are advancing in age and have different plans ahead.
“They will do little bits and bobs, but they won’t do those big tours. We are all getting old,” Dobson said.
When asked whether Queen would pursue a virtual avatar show similar to ABBA’s successful Voyage concert, Dobson acknowledged the possibility while expressing reservations about the format.
“Yeah, talk has been happening. Of course it would work. I have seen the ABBA show, except that it is a hologram. After a while, you are absolutely certain it is a hologram, and I do miss seeing the people,” she explained.
Dobson further reflected on the limitations of holographic performances and what the late Freddie Mercury might have thought of such technology.
“There is no spontaneity; they can’t do anything different. What would Freddie make of it? Well, technology is getting more and more clever and futuristic,” Dobson concluded.
While Anita Dobson expressed caution about the hologram concept, the band’s leadership has been actively exploring this innovative direction. The comments from Dobson come as Queen moves forward with concrete plans to bring the band’s legacy to life through cutting-edge technology, marking a significant shift in how the iconic group plans to engage with audiences in the coming years.
Brian May has publicly hinted that Queen is planning an ABBA Voyage-style AI hologram show featuring the original band members, including the late Freddie Mercury and retired bassist John Deacon, ITV News reported. This immersive concert experience aims to recreate the band’s full classic lineup through advanced hologram technology. It would potentially allow fans to experience Queen as if it were live today.
Brian May and Roger Taylor have expressed enthusiasm about using cutting-edge immersive technology to bring the band back to life in a way beyond just playing old footage, Big Issue noted. They emphasized that it would be a modern creation of Queen with all original members digitally present. This approach differs significantly from simply replaying archived performances, instead offering a fresh artistic interpretation powered by contemporary technology.
The concept is inspired by the remarkable success of ABBA’s hologram shows, which have demonstrated the commercial viability and audience appeal of such experiences. London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park has been mentioned as a likely potential site for such a show, The Independent reported. Details about the venue and exact timing have not been officially confirmed. The project remains in exploratory stages as of late 2025, but the public hints from band members suggest significant development toward a hologram concert experience in the near future.
