Jon Bon Jovi's recently opened five-story bar and music venue in downtown Nashville, JBJ's Nashville, has permanently installed a new hologram unit featuring the iconic singer.
The unit, which features Jon Bon Jovi as a 4K hologram, was installed by Proto Inc. in collaboration with the venue and Big Plan Holdings. Later this year, a second Proto unit will be installed with more members of his namesake band, Bon Jovi, appearing in hologram form. JBJ's Nashville will also have the ability to broadcast surprise guests as live holograms that can be seen and heard by club fans, as if they were there in person.
This is the first time a Proto hologram unit has been permanently installed in a dedicated music venue or restaurant.
A Proto hologram unit featuring Jon Bon Jovi was used in January when the singer was honored during the MusiCares Person of the Year event during Grammy weekend in Los Angeles. Other artists who have used Proto include Kane Brown, Walker Hayes, Jewel, Elton John, Olivia Rodrigo, Tanya Tucker and will.I.am. Proto units have also been installed at Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts' Beverly Wilshire Hotel, JFK Terminal 4 and others.
“This innovative addition of the Proto Hologram of Jon to JBJ's exemplifies the commitment to providing unforgettable experiences here on Broadway,” he said. Matthew Bongiovi of Bon Jovi Management in a statement.
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“The enthusiastic online response to Jon's Proto hologram underscores the excitement for what we're bringing to the table,” he added. Josh Joseph, founder/CEO of Big Plan Holdings. “JBJ's Nashville Positions itself as a Leader in Innovative Live Events.”
“I'm excited to see Jon Bon Jovi incorporate Proto Hologram technology into JBJs Nashville,” he said David Nussbaum, founder of Proto Hologram. “Our technology turns live shows into a 'Runaway' experience, allowing artists like Jon Bon Jovi to connect with their audiences in a way never before possible. It's an honor to be a part of such an innovative project and I can't wait for fans to experience the magic first hand.”
Earlier this month, Bon Jovi played a surprise, five-song set at JBJ's Nashville opening. The 37,000-square-foot venue features a ground-floor stage and walls of photos of the group spanning three decades of career.
June also saw the release of Bon Jovi's new album, Foreverand the Hulu series Thank You, Good Night — The Bon Jovi Story.
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