Blur to release documentary and concert film

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Blur will release documentary about The Ballad Of Darren and pelicle of their concerts at the stadium Wembley.

The iconic Britpop band, blur, is ready to captivate her fans with a documentary and a film. These audiovisual projects will compile moments of the band while they were recording their first album in eight years, The Ballad Of Darrenand they performed two unforgettable concerts in the stadium of Wembley in London last year.

This double installment will be a good opportunity to relive the magic of one of the most influential bands on the British scene. The documentary, directed by Toby L and produced by Josh Connollypromises to show the public the journey along with the band’s creative process during their return in The Ballad of Darren.

While the concert film, titled Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium, will bring the essence and intensity of those unforgettable live shows to the big screen. Directed and produced by the same team behind the documentary, this film promises to immerse the audience in the electrifying atmosphere of these performances.

Both films are scheduled to be released in cinemas in the UK and Ireland later this year. Fans can expect a unique experience that captures the essence of the return of Blur last year.

This announcement comes amid speculation about the band’s future, with frontman Damon Albarn declaring that “it was ‘time to end’ Blur again”. However, with these projects on the way and the confirmation of his participation in the festival Coachellait seems that Blur It will remain active for at least part of 2024.

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