The theatre launch can be accessible in roughly 500 cinemas in over 25 international locations in Might.
Icelandic marvel Björk has introduced that her new live performance movie Cornucopia can be getting a “restricted launch” in theatres globally.
The upcoming launch, in collaboration with Mercury Studios, is described as capturing the magic of the singer’s most elaborate dwell efficiency up to now.
The theatre launch has a run time of 1h39, and likewise comes with an extra screening of three music movies – every curated by the enduring Icelandic singer.
It will likely be accessible in roughly 500 cinemas in over 25 international locations on 7 Might – together with Germany, UK, Denmark, Sweden and the US. Spain will get the discharge on 8 Might, whereas France’s date is about for 11 Might.
“The Cornucopia live performance movie provides a uncommon alternative to expertise the total magic of the unique present in beautiful 4K and Dolby Atmos in a cinematic surroundings, making it an unmissable occasion for each devoted followers and newcomers alike,” reads a press launch.
The Cornucopia live performance tour, based mostly on Björk’s studio albums ‘Utopia’ (2017) and later ‘Fossora’ (2022), ran from Might 2019 to December 2023 and was comprised of 45 exhibits throughout North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. It was a music and theatre hybrid, that includes route from acclaimed Argentine filmmaker Lucretia Martel.
Amy Freshwater, VP Content material Acquisition Mercury Studios mentioned: “Experiencing a visible performer’s live performance on the cinema display screen isn’t simply watching a present – it’s immersing your self within the full scale of their artistry in the best way Björk supposed when designing the spectacle of ‘Cornucopia’.”
Elsewhere, Björk went on the report to state that Spotify “might be the worst factor that has occurred to musicians.”
Talking to Swedish outlet Dagens Nyheter, the Icelandic artist just lately mentioned her choice for creating new music over touring.
“The dwell half is, and all the time can be, a giant a part of what I do,” she mentioned, including: “I’m fortunate as a result of I not have to boost cash on touring, which youthful musicians are sometimes pressured to do.”
“In that respect,” she continued, “Spotify might be the worst factor that has occurred to musicians. The streaming tradition has modified a complete society and a complete era of artists.”
It isn’t the primary time that Björk has been vital of streaming platforms, and even refused for her album ‘Vulnicura’ to be launched on Spotify in 2015.
‘Vulnicura’ turned 10 in January. In our Album Anniversary assessment from January, we mentioned: “Anybody who’s been by means of heartbreak can attest that it’s not fairly. Therapeutic is rarely simple, and it is not a fast course of. Nonetheless, in Björk’s fingers, sentimental anguish may be lovely.” You may learn the total assessment right here.
Björk’s second album, ‘Submit’, turns 30 in June 2025.
