Time travel tourism: Unit1’s vision on avatar concerts’ future
The independent show producer's CEO unpacks the business model, ethical guardrails, and touring hurdles in live's next evolution
News By Hanna Ellington | 7 May 2026
As more artists explore extending their legacy with avatar-based performances, independent show producer Unit1 Studio’s Barney Wragg has unpacked the business model, ethical guardrails, and touring hurdles in an in-depth conversation with IQ.
The CEO says the goal is simple: give fans the chance to experience artists they could never otherwise see live. Wragg founded the London-based company in 2023 after senior roles across the live and recorded music business, including a five-year stint as CEO of Andrew Lloyd…