Eric Prydz Holosphere 2.0 Tour Revealed in Billboard Feature
Eric Prydz, the visionary artist behind some of electronic music’s most breathtaking live shows, has once again raised the bar with Holosphere 2.0. A recent Billboard feature goes behind the scenes of this groundbreaking production, revealing the immense effort and innovation that brought it to life, and also touches on a recent, nostalgic moment for fans.
Inside Holosphere 2.0
Holosphere 2.0 is more than just a concert; it’s a meticulously crafted, immersive experience that has been six years in the making. The production team, working from a studio in Los Angeles, has developed a show that is a “standalone digital sculpture.” They filmed elements like crystal orbs, plasma balls, and burning glass in 360 degrees, which were then laser-mapped and transformed into stunning holographic environments.
The centerpiece of the show is a massive, transparent LED sphere that surrounds Prydz. This technological marvel allows for “feature-length custom animations, 3D holographic effects and never-before-seen multi dimensional layers of transparent LEDs.” The result is a show with dramatically improved resolution, pixel density, and color depth compared to its predecessor. As Prydz himself states, “We’ve waited six years for this…The technology needed to catch up with our vision as every single part of Holosphere 2.0 is bespoke and original.”
A Holosphere 2.0 Tour and Return of a Classic
While Holosphere 2.0 is currently captivating audiences with a summer residency at the new Ibiza superclub, [UNVRS], the Billboard article hints at an eventual tour, with Eric’s team “excited to find other places where we can do the show”. The touring version of Holosphere 2.0 is being built right now and it’s somehow even bigger than the one currently at UNVRS. The touring version is 33 feet high where the current version is only 26 feet, and they’re targeting arenas for this Holosphere 2.0 tour.
“so there’s no reason why we can’t do arenas with the Holosphere.”
In a move that thrilled longtime fans, Prydz recently played his iconic 2004 hit, “Call on Me,” for the first time in two decades. This rare occurrence took place during his “20 Years of Pryda” tour at The Concourse Project in Austin, Texas. Prydz, who famously avoids playing the track, surprised the crowd by mixing it in with Steve Winwood’s “Valerie,” from which it is sampled, creating a truly memorable moment.
In short, Eric Prydz continues to innovate with his live productions while also giving a nod to his past, solidifying his status as a legendary figure in electronic music.
You can read the full feature here.
