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Hologram concerts have become increasingly popular in the music industry as the estates of Whitney Houston, Amy Winehouse and many others have approved digital recreations of the deceased artists.
Living Swedish pop superstars ABBA helped develop the cutting-edge concept when they set up a residency with younger versions of themselves performing for a live audience.
Downie died in October 2017, after the Hip wrapped a whirlwind final tour.
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TIFF runs Sept. 5 to 15.
