Nearly ten years ago, I first approached the David Bowie estate about creating “STAGE”—an immersive, multimedia arena show that would let audiences of up to 17,000 experience one of David’s finest filmed performances in a room full of like-minded fans. It seemed destined to be one of those ideas that arrive and vanish almost in the same breath.
But for some reason, this one stayed.
DAVID BOWIE “STAGE” will have its world premiere on February 14 at the Uber Arena in Berlin as part of the Berlin Film Festival.
What is it? It is not a movie screened in an arena. It is a curated multimedia experience designed specifically for arenas and presented on screens so large they require an arena setting. There is not one screen but several, each with its own image and perspective, inviting the audience to look where they want—more like theatre than cinema. Expect the unexpected.
We began our first assembly in 2018 and have been refining the sound and color grading since completing Moonage Daydream in 2021. The sound was designed and mixed by the team that collaborated on Moonage Daydream, led by Academy Award winner Paul Massey and three-time nominee David Giammarco. The sound design was created by Academy Award winners John Warhurst and Nina Hartstone and will be presented in 7.1.
The Lighting for the show has been designed by OBE Patrick Woodroffe, who collaborated with the Rolling Stones for decades. The lighting is as much a part of the experience as the sound and will be choreographed and integrated with the film elements in a way we’ve never seen. Hopefully, it will all work together seamlessly. One wonders. I suppose Berlin will be a bit of a high wire act.
This show was built for 2027 and would not have been possible without recent technological advances.
I am so grateful to the David Bowie Estate for entrusting me with this once in a lifetime opportunity. And am beyond grateful to Tricia Tuttle and her staff at the Berlin film festival for providing us with the most apropos launching pad.
And to the Bowie community who have been so supportive throughout this 10 year journey, this one is for you.
David Bowie "Stage" is on-sale now.
The groundbreaking show, assembled from raw, unseen 35mm film, will be presented across multiple screens, with an integrated lighting show and an immersive audio mix.
Tickets: https://t.co/FnBedlizvR
DAVID BOWIE RETURNS TO ARENAS IN “STAGE” WITH BERLIN PREMIERE
“Werden wir Helden, Fuer einen tag...”
Here follows an edited excerpt of the press release, read the full thing here: https://t.co/58QPowvnyu
DAVID BOWIE RETURNS TO ARENAS IN “STAGE”
LEGENDARY DAVID BOWIE 1978 CONCERT PRESENTED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A GROUNDBREAKING GLOBAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
WORLD PREMIERE - BERLIN UBER ARENA 14th FEBRUARY 2027 AS PART OF THE 77th BERLIN FILM FESTIVAL
WONDERWORLD PARTNERS WITH THE DAVID BOWIE ESTATE, FILMMAKER BRETT MORGEN, TO RECREATE BOWIE’S ICONIC ISOLAR II "HEROES" WORLD TOUR.
TICKETS ON SALE 28th OCTOBER 2026 VIA EVENTIM DAVID BOWIE IN "STAGE" TICKETS https://t.co/kIar4ApJwg
LONDON, UK 27th OCTOBER — Wonderworld, in collaboration with the David Bowie Estate and visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen (Moonage Daydream, Montage Of Heck, The Kid Stays In The Picture), presents an unprecedented event bringing David Bowie’s legendary 1978 Isolar II tour to arenas.
In association with the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale), David Bowie “Stage” will celebrate its world premiere in the Uber Arena Berlin on 14 February 2027. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on 28th October here DAVID BOWIE IN "STAGE" TICKETS.
The groundbreaking show, assembled from raw, unseen 35mm film, will be presented across multiple screens, with an integrated lighting show designed by world-renowned lighting designer Patrick Woodroffe (The Rolling Stones, Elton John) and an immersive audio mix by Academy Award winner Paul Massey (Bohemian Rhapsody, James Bond - No Time To Die, Moonage Daydream).
David Bowie conceived and produced “Stage” in 1978 during the Isolar II concerts at London’s Earls Court, promoting his iconic “Heroes” album. The legendary concerts, untouched in the Bowie Archives for almost 50 years, showcase Bowie at the zenith of his powers as a live performer and are considered among the best live performances of his career.
It has taken five decades for technology to develop enough to bring his vision to life with cutting-edge spatial audio and visual tech. The production blurs the line between cinema and a live concert. Fans will achieve the sensations of attending an authentic David Bowie show.
Brett Morgen unearthed the original footage 10 years ago while working on the Grammy Award-winning Moonage Daydream. As early as 2018, Morgen and the Bowie Estate began discussing the possibility of bringing “Stage” to arenas worldwide, it wasn’t until 2024, when former AEG Live President of International Rob Hallett joined, that the dream became a reality.
Rob Hallett, Founder of Wonderworld and former President of AEG International, said, "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."
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DAVID BOWIE IN "STAGE" TRAILER
“I never thought I’d need so many people....”
The headline hints at the content of this post, yes, it’s the trailer for Brett Morgen’s long-awaited film: DAVID BOWIE IN "STAGE".
Do you recognize yourself among the parade of fans? If so, please make yourself known here.
One of the aforementioned was outed by today’s Guardian piece. A 17-year-old Mark Adams (AKA Total Blam Blam) of this parish. Where did the time go?
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David Bowie "STAGE" will premiere worldwide on the 14th February 2027 at the @uberarenaberlin, a city that meant so much to Bowie, as part of the 77th Berlinale.
Tickets will go on sale at 9am on the 28th October at the link. https://t.co/FnBedlizvR
David Bowie returns to arenas in "STAGE".
Wonderworld partners with David Bowie's Estate and filmmaker Brett Morgen to recreate Bowie's legendary “Stage”. The show has been restored with cutting-edge spatial audio and visual tech for a groundbreaking immersive experience.