David Byrne’s recent world tour turned into 70mm concert film by Brady Corbet

David Byrne’s 2025/26 tour is coming to cinema, with the hometown concerts being shot on 70mm film by director Brady Corbet. READ MORE: ‘American Utopia’ review: Spike Lee presents David Byrne in all his glory Launching in September 2025, Byrne’s ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour travelled to four continents and over 150 shows, with 13 musicians creating what the press release described as a show that “blends visual art, storytelling, and music into one compelling live performance”. The tour’s multi-night stop at The Hippodrome in Baltimore has been captured by Corbet, and Byrne was quoted in a press release at being amazed by the results. “When Brady told me he wanted to shoot our show in 70 millimeter (70 millimeter!) I didn’t realise what a difference it would make until I saw some frames he sent me,” shared David Byrne. “He was right, it really does capture the wide screen visual scope of the show. I’ve never seen anything like it.” Brady Corbet is best known as the director of The Brutalist, winning Golden Globe and BAFTA awards for the epic drama as well as earning three Oscar nominations. He has also directed The Childhood Of A Leader with Robert Pattinson and Vox Lux starring Natalie ...