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Legendary unseen 1978 David Bowie concert 'Stage' to hit arenas as "global immersive experience", made with Brett Morgen

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A massive unseen David Bowie concert from 1978 called ‘Stage’ is set to hit arenas as “global immersive experience” in 2027, made in collaboration with Brett Morgen.

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The new stage show is set to blur the lines between a concert film and a live performance, and is made in partnership with Wonderworld, the David Bowie Estate and filmmaker Brett Morgen ( Montage Of Heck, The Kid Stays In The Picture ).

It also comes in association with the Berlin International Film Festival, and will be assembled from raw, unseen 35mm film – capturing the songwriter’s show at London’s Earls Court back in 1978.

That ‘Stage’ show was in celebration of Bowie’s iconic ‘Heroes’ album, and has remained untouched in the David Bowie archives for almost 50 years.

Now it will be made into a new live experience, with the footage displayed alongside a lightshow designed by Patrick Woodroffe ( The Rolling Stones , Elton John ) and an immersive audio mix…

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