David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety · 2026-10-30
David Bowie’s Immersive ‘Stage’ Concert Experience: Director Brett Morgen on the Show, the Artist and the Archive (EXCLUSIVE)

David Bowie, who largely stepped back from public life in his final years, left behind a meticulously curated archive that continues to yield new projects for fans. Among the most ambitious is an immersive concert experience built around Bowie’s 1978 ‘Stage’ tour, directed by Brett Morgen, known for the acclaimed documentary ‘Moonage Daydream.’ In an exclusive interview, Morgen discusses the creative process behind transforming archival footage and audio into a multisensory event that places audiences inside the performance. The project draws on Bowie’s own preservation instincts, revealing how the artist carefully documented his work for future generations. Morgen explains why this particular tour, captured at the height of Bowie’s ‘Berlin Trilogy’ era, remains a pivotal moment in his evolution, and how modern technology allows fans to experience it as never before. The experience underscores Bowie’s enduring influence and the ongoing value of his archive in reshaping how we engage with music history.