Immersive David Bowie Concert Film to Debut at 2027 Berlin Film Festival

A new David Bowie concert film called Stage is coming out next year with some extra bells and whistles. Instead of being shown in normal theaters, the production will be akin to a live concert with immersive sound and lighting.

The details:

• The footage was originally filmed in 1978 as part of the Isolar II World Tour.

• Bowie was touring his album, Heroes, at the time.

• The debut is set for February 14, 2027, at the Berlin Film Festival.

• The production is a collaboration with Bowie’s estate, director Brett Morgen, and Wonderworld, a company specializing in experiences involving deceased artists.

• Stage will involve a three-screen presentation,, transparent LED screens, projections, and a custom lighting rig, designed by Elton John collaborator Patrick Woodroffe.

• The audio will use a 7.1 surround spatial audio configuration with a new sound mix by Academy Award winner Paul Massey.

What they said:

• Rob Hallett, Founder of Wonderworld and former President of AEG International: “David Bowie has bestowed upon us an extraordinary treasure — an unprecedented concert experience that has yet to be witnessed. Working hand-in-hand with David Bowie’s Estate and Brett Morgen, we are ensuring this experience is 100% faithful to his legacy while making his genius accessible to global fans and a new generation.”

• Tricia Tuttle, Director of the Berlinale: “The Berlinale is a place where cinema, art and new forms of storytelling intersect. It’s like a dream come true: Bowie, Brett Morgen, a world-class sound and light team all coming together in the city’s premiere music arena. To have this world premiere in Berlin, a city so closely connected to David Bowie, makes the experience especially meaningful.”