The First-Ever Live Performance with an AI Singing Voice Clone | ElevenLabs Impact

May 26, 2026 | Tools & Models

The First-Ever Live Performance with an AI Singing Voice Clone | ElevenLabs Impact

Patrick Darling, a musician who lost his voice to ALS, performs an original song live on stage using an AI singing voice clone, in the first performance of its kind ever. The video showcases ElevenLabs’ Impact Program, which provides free voice cloning technology to individuals who have permanently lost their voice. It also highlights how ARchival recordings were used to rebuild a singing voice for live performance. The presentation includes demonstrations, before-and-after examples, and discussion about AI voice restoration for accessibility and creative expression.

Key Takeaways

  • Features the first-ever live AI singing voice clone performance.
  • Showcases ElevenLabs’ voice cloning technology.
  • Highlights accessibility use cases for AI voice restoration.
  • Uses archival phone recordings to recreate a singing voice.
  • Includes discussion of nonprofit support and free voice clones.
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About ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an AI voice platform focused on ultra-realistic, context-aware speech generation, voice cloning, and dubbing tools. The platform supports creators, developers, and enterprises building expressive audio and voice-based workflows. It also provides accessibility-focused initiatives for individuals who have lost their natural speech ability. The platform is commonly used for AI voice overs, character voices, localization, and interactive audio experiences.

ElevenLabs Use Cases

  • Create AI voice overs for videos
  • Rebuild personalized voices from archive recordings
  • Build multilingual dubbing workflows
  • Develop accessibility tools for speech loss
  • Generate expressive AI singing and narration

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