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Collective Soul founder and lead singer Ed Roland appears right in front of you and performs the most iconic Collective Soul songs while also sharing wisdom and life lessons with you from just a few feet away. Roland has partnered with Soapbox to bring this iconic Collective Soul virtual reality performance experience alongside intimate stories about creativity and moments that changed everything. Roland will also contribute to Soapbox as it expands its new songwriting curriculum launching in schools this Fall, giving students direct access to creative insights from acclaimed artists and songwriters.
Soapbox and Ed Roland of Collective Soul are bringing fans closer than ever with a groundbreaking augmented and virtual reality 3D holographic performance, now available through the Soapbox app on Meta Quest. Through this immersive experience, fans can enjoy a front-row seat to a stunning, life-size hologram of Roland, bringing iconic music, personal stories, and creative insights directly into their living rooms, no tickets, no crowds, and no barriers necessary.
The experience places fans face-to-face with one of rock’s most celebrated songwriters and performers in remarkable detail, redefining what it means to connect with an artist in the digital age. Through Soapbox’s proprietary 3D capture technology, users can experience Roland as if he were performing live in their own space, while also hearing intimate reflections on creativity, perseverance, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career.
More than a concert, the experience offers a rare opportunity to engage with the music and stories behind some of Collective Soul’s most beloved songs. Fans can enjoy an up-close performance while gaining personal insights from Roland in a setting that feels both immersive and deeply personal.
Soapbox was named to USA Today’s Holiday Gift Guide “Must Haves,” further cementing its position at the forefront of immersive entertainment. The Atlanta and Los Angeles based studios continue to push the boundaries of augmented reality by reimagining fan connection through fully immersive, life-size holographic experiences featuring influential artists, educators, and cultural leaders. Beyond music, Soapbox has expanded into guided educational experiences, featuring instruction from blues legend Buddy Guy and sacred teachings and even meditations led by Tibetan monk Lama Tashi, to name just a few, demonstrating the platform’s wide-ranging creative and cultural potential.
Download Soapbox on Meta Quest and host your own private Ed Roland performance. Available now.
