David Byrne’s ‘Who Is The Sky?’ Concert Film Shoots Tour into Cinema

David Byrne’s 2025/26 ‘Who Is The Sky?’ world tour is moving to the cinema, with the performances from his hometown stops captured on 70‑mm film by Director Brady Corbet.

Kicking off in September 2025, the ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour traveled across four continents, performed at more than 150 venues, and united thirteen musicians to deliver a show described by the press release as a seamless fusion of visual art, storytelling, and music.

The multi‑night appearance at Baltimore’s The Hippodrome has been recorded by Corbet, and Byrne noted his surprise at the stunning results when sharing the footage in a recent press statement.

“When Brady told me he wanted to shoot our show in 70‑millimeter format, I didn’t realize the impact he would have until I saw the frames he sent me,” shared David Byrne. “He was right—it truly captures the expansive visual scope of the performance. I’ve never experienced anything like it.”

Brady Corbet is best known for directing The Brutalist, which earned him Golden Globe and BAFTA accolades and three Academy Award nominations. He has also helmed The Childhood Of A Leader featuring Robert Pattinson and Vox Lux starring Natalie Portman.

“I am deeply grateful to David Byrne and his entire team for entrusting us with filming his hometown concert on 8‑perf and 15‑perf 70mm,” he said in the release. “The band’s set‑piece celebrates inclusivity and community spirit, highlighting the significance of Baltimore—a city often overlooked despite its rich historical heritage.”

The film is still in post‑production, and its distribution and release date have not yet been announced. Byrne’s earlier collaborations with award‑winning directors include working with Jonathan Demme on the landmark concert movie Stop Making Sense and with Spike Lee on the 2020 stage production David Byrne’s American Utopia.

NME praised Byrne’s performance at this year’s Mad Cool Festival in Madrid: “For more than half a century, he’s been raising an arched eyebrow at the world—and we could use his irreverent humor right now.” The review highlights that at 74, the seasoned performer brings both cheerfulness and a political edge to the show.

“As Byrne and his backing musicians moved across the stage in formation, video screens displayed vibrant backdrops ranging from sweeping colors to a misty forest before the Talking Heads track ‘Life During Wartime’ unfolded alongside stark images of intense ICE raids. The review concludes that while time passes, Byrne’s talent remains steadfast at interpreting chaos.”

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