Fans could soon experience The Spice Girls like never before, with reports suggesting the iconic girl group could follow in the footsteps of ABBA and stage a concert using digital avatars.
Rather than seeing the five members—Victoria Beckham, Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton, and Geri Halliwell—physically perform on stage, this new idea would feature virtual versions of the group.
According to The Sun, Simon Fuller, the Spice Girls' former manager, has pitched the concept to the band, and they are currently considering it.
Fuller masterminded ABBA's hugely successful ABBA Voyage project. This news will undoubtedly fuel long-standing rumours of a Spice Girls reunion.
Fans have been eagerly waiting for a full tour that would see all five members reunite on stage, especially with the 30th anniversary of their hit song Wannabe approaching in 2026.
In 2019, partial hopes were fulfilled when Mel C, Mel B, Geri, and Emma toured, but Victoria Beckham opted out.
While she firmly ruled out a full reunion tour in 2024, reports indicate that she may be open to the hologram version of the group.
A source close to the band told the outlet: “Simon is desperate to have one last hurrah with the Spice Girls and this is his latest idea.
“Touring again looks unlikely – someone like Victoria for example is never going to be a ‘working member’ of the Spice Girls – so this seems like the best option.”
The insider added: “Even Victoria said she would be behind it if all of them had agreed. She wouldn’t stop it.”
The update comes a month after reports first revealed a reunion tour was on the cards following Halliwell telling The Sunday Times in March that “there will be something” to coincide with the 30th anniversary of their hit song Wannabe.
The potential for a virtual Spice Girls tour follows the success of ABBA Voyage, which celebrated its third anniversary recently.
The immersive concert, featuring digital avatars of the Swedish pop legends, has grossed over £1.4 billion for the UK economy, with more than two million people attending since its opening.
The digital performances, held seven times a week in a custom-built 3,000-capacity venue in East London, have shown the potential for such virtual concerts to be a huge success.
