Music lovers, this one’s for you. Ster-Kinekor is turning up the volume over the next few months with an unforgettable line-up of concert films and biopics, bringing some of the world’s biggest music legends and live performances to life on the largest screen and with mind-blowing sound.

Forget nosebleed seats – this is your front-row experience, requiring no ticket queue. Whether you are into rock royalty, electronic pioneers, or global pop icons, the IMAX experience takes you right to the heart of the stage, offering the best concert films available.

Experience the Best Concert Films with Ster-Kinekor

This exciting line-up of best concert films and biopics celebrates some of the world’s biggest music icons. It gives fans the chance to relive legendary performances and witness powerful stories brought to life with IMAX’s unmatched clarity and impactful surround sound.

Lynne Wylie, Chief Marketing Officer of Ster-Kinekor, is thrilled to bring this line-up to audiences.

‘We are thrilled to offer our audiences this remarkable slate of music-focused concert films and biopics with the full-on IMAX experience.’

~ Lynne Wylie, Chief Marketing Officer of Ster-Kinekor

Wide shot of Depeche Mode performing live on stage during the Memento Mori tour in Mexico City, showing Dave Gahan singing to a massive, packed stadium audience holding up lights.
Close-up shot of Depeche Mode's lead singer, Dave Gahan, performing on stage under red lighting, with guitarist Martin Gore visible in the background.

She further elaborates on the unique offering, confirming the immersive feeling: ‘The level of detail, the immersive sound, and the expansive visuals are designed to make audiences feel as if they are in the crowd along with the screaming fans. Watching a concert film in IMAX is a whole different way of experiencing the music and the bands. We can’t wait for audiences to see these shows on our cinemas’ biggest screens.’

From rock ‘n’ roll icons to global pop sensations, the Ster-Kinekor IMAX music season includes these best concert films:

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Currently screening in Ster-Kinekor’s IMAX cinemas across the country (till 30 October), the biopic allows audiences to step inside the soul of The Boss. This film focuses on Bruce Springsteen as a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, grappling with the pressures of success and the ghosts of his past.

Best concert films poster for Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, showing Bruce Springsteen on stage with his guitar raised, with the red text 'EXPERIENCE IT IN IMAX'.

The moving biopic explores the making of Springsteen’s haunting 1982 album Nebraska, which emerged as he recorded Born in the USA with the E Street Band.

Starring Jeremy Allen White in the title role and directed by Scott Cooper, the film presents a raw and intimate portrait of creativity, isolation, and redemption.

DEPECHE MODE: M – One of the Best Concert Films

DEPECHE MODE: M screens in IMAX cinemas on 28 & 30 October; 01 & 02 November. This cinematic journey delves into the heart of Mexican culture’s relationship with death, set against the backdrop of Depeche Mode’s iconic performance during the 2023 Memento Mori tour.

Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film captures the band’s three sold-out shows in Mexico City, attended by over 200,000 fans.

Cinematic poster for the best concert films screening Depeche Mode: M, featuring a stylised black and red design with the title prominently displayed below two figures performing on stage.

Blending concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material, DEPECHE MODE: M celebrates the band’s global influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition.

Lose yourself in the synth-fueled soundscape of Depeche Mode’s Memento Mori tour; shot during their epic 2023 world tour, this is the best concert film, pulsating with emotion, rhythm, and the unmistakable energy of one of music history’s most influential bands.

j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STREET’ THE MOVIE

‘I won’t forget this. Since this is my Safety Zone.’

~ j-hope

Experience the spectacular two-night encore from Goyang, featuring the best concert films showing in IMAX, for just two screenings on 12 and 15 November. To truly set the stage, the film captures a unique experience for fans, filmed at the acclaimed tour’s spectacular two-night encore finale at South Korea’s Goyang Stadium.

Not only does it celebrate the grand finale of j-hope’s first solo world tour, but it also highlights a journey that spanned 16 cities and 33 performances for 524,000 ARMY.

Audiences will discover the full spectrum of j-hope’s artistry, with iconic tracks from his solo album, Jack In The Box—including ‘MORE’—and selections from the special album HOPE ON THE STREET VOL.1.

In addition, fans can enjoy smash hits like ‘Sweet Dreams’ (feat. Miguel), and more. What’s more, the film features the world premiere of his solo single ‘Killin’ It Girl (Solo Version)’, as well as stunning renditions of BTS classics such as ‘MIC Drop’, ‘Silver Spoon’, and ‘Dis-ease’.

Collage poster for j-hope Tour 'HOPE ON THE STREET' THE MOVIE, featuring multiple stills of the BTS star performing, with the text 'A BRAND NEW CONCERT FILM' and IMAX dates.

On top of that, the concert includes exclusive behind-the-scenes moments, with j-hope performing alongside fellow BTS members Jin and Jung Kook, as well as singer-songwriter/producer Crush.

All things considered, step into the world of BTS superstar j-hope as he takes his solo tour global—a vibrant celebration of music, movement, and self-expression. Ultimately, this one is a must-see for ARMYs and dreamers alike.

ROLLING STONES – AT THE MAX: The Best Concert Films

Rolling Stones – At The Max screens in IMAX cinemas on 10, 13 & 14 December. First released in 1991, this critically acclaimed concert film stars the iconic Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Ronnie Wood, and Bill Wyman.

Filmed during the band’s 1990 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour, the result was the first-ever feature-length IMAX concert film, showcasing the incomparable talents of the Rolling Stones and their stadium-filling power.

IMAX promotional image for the classic rock best concert films The Rolling Stones - At The Max, showing the band members on stage with their arms raised in front of a bright, neon-style title.

Packed with career-defining performances of iconic hits including ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, ‘Brown Sugar’, ‘Start Me Up’, and more, the film puts audiences at the heart of the crowd.

IMAX’s unmatched scale and sound enhance every moment. Rock out with the legends who defined a generation and made history with the first concert film shot in IMAX, which still resonates just as hard today.

From anthems that defined decades to beats that move millions, the Ster-Kinekor IMAX best concert films series is your chance to experience the magic of live music as you’ve never experienced it before – larger than life and louder than ever.

Do not miss the opportunity to watch these global concert films and biopics in the best possible cinema format – the larger-than-life IMAX screen – for a truly immersive movie experience.

Ster-Kinekor IMAX theatres are located at the following cinema complexes: The Grove in Tshwane; Cradlestone, Eastgate, and Mall of Africa in Johannesburg; Baywest in Gqeberha; and at Blue Route, CapeGate, and V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.

Bookings are now open.

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