Baz Luhrmann is taking EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert on tour, inviting audiences to hear the king of rock ‘n’ roll sing and tell his story like never before – and it’s all kicking off Down Under.
Celebrating the power and presence of Presley for a new generation, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is Presley in his own words – revealing the entertainer, the musician, and the man behind the icon.
More than a documentary or a concert film, it showcases Presley at the height of his powers, created by visionary Australian director Baz Luhrmann, known for 1996’s Romeo + Juliet, 2001’s Moulin Rouge!, and 2013’s The Great Gatsby, among other major films.
Building on the energy and emotion of his Oscar-nominated 2022 hit Elvis, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert is an electrifying cinematic odyssey, an intimate, pulse-pounding encore. It marks Luhrmann’s first foray into non-scripted storytelling, blurring the lines between film and live performance.
Luhrmann draws on newly unearthed footage of Presley’s legendary Las Vegas residency and US tour, blending cutting edge technology, a full orchestra, and his unmistakable flair to capture Elvis at his best: raw, intimate and electric.
The film features intimate moments and stunning live performances of many timeless global hits including “Suspicious Minds”, “Burning Love”, and “Always On My Mind”.
The director hopes the upcoming tour, which begins with an Australian premiere at the AACTA Festival on Saturday, February 7th, gives the enduring and charismatic global star that is Elvis Presley the ‘world tour’ he never got to have.
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Following its Australian premiere, Luhrmann will introduce the film at its Sydney Premiere at OpenAir Cinema on February 8th. He will then head south to attend a post-screening Q&A at IMAX Melbourne on February 9th. Tickets go on sale tomorrow (January 10th).
Following the tour, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert will open in Australian cinemas on February 19th.
