RAMMY®-winning Chinese-Icelandic artist Laufey has announced the cinematic release of her debut concert film, Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl. Beginning December 6, the musical adventure will be available for limited screenings in cinemas and IMAX theaters and will captivate audiences around the world with stunning visuals and Laufey’s haunting vocals as she performs alongside the legendary Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Tickets for Laufey’s A Night At The Symphony are on sale starting Wednesday, October 30 at 2 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT HERE. Visit the event website for more information and ticketing details for IMAX and standard format theaters.

Laufey’s A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl was filmed in Laufey’s adopted hometown of Los Angeles. Directed by Sam Screw (Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour), Laufey takes audiences on a spellbinding sonic journey under the stars, alongside the legendary Los Angeles Philharmonic. Playing in the iconic venue that Ella Fitzgerald and so many Laufey heroes performed before her, the film provides a behind-the-scenes look at this monumental spectacle. As Variety sums it up, “Laufey feels like she was born to play at the Hollywood Bowl. »

Laufey said, “I have always dreamed of presenting my music with the LA Philharmonic. Being able to bring this concert to people far beyond Los Angeles and the Hollywood Bowl is very meaningful to me, especially since I come from so many different parts of the world, all of which played a role in inspiring my work and my artistic journey.

Clé said, “Capturing Laufey’s first concert at the Hollywood Bowl was a dream; cinematically sublime with a scale and intimacy so evident in Laufey’s music. I can’t wait for everyone to experience this on the big screen.

Kymberli Frueh, Senior Vice President of Programming and Content Acquisitions at Trafalgar Releasing, said: “Laufey’s distinctive fusion of jazz, pop and classical influences resonates across generations of fans, exploring the timeless themes of music. love, desire and self-discovery. Against the enchanting backdrop of the iconic Hollywood Bowl, Laufey’s artistry shines through as only maestro and concert film director Sam Screw can orchestrate. Her authenticity quickly attracted millions of fans around the world, captivated by her vocal range and emotional depth.

Laufey’s A Night At The Symphony: Hollywood Bowl is produced by VEEPS Studios starring Max Gredinger, Bianca Bhagat, Devin Dehaven, Kyle Heller, Michael Schneider and Jessica Roulston, and is presented theatrically by Trafalgar Releasing.

About Laufey

Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) is a 25-year-old Icelandic-Chinese composer, singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who writes songs inspired by jazz greats and classical masters while possessing a point of view that can only be conveyed by a 21st century twenty-something. “My goal is to bring jazz and classical music to my generation in a more accessible way,” she explains.

Raised between Reykjavík and Washington, D.C., with annual visits to Beijing, Laufey grew up playing the cello and piano and became hooked on Ella Fitzgerald’s jazz standards after digging through her father’s record collection. In 2020, while still a student at Berklee College of Music, she released her debut single “Street by Street”, which caught the attention of young audiences around the world and quickly earned Laufey a fan base dedicated online. In 2022, she released her debut album Everything I Know About Love, which reached number one on Billboard’s New Artists Alternative Albums chart, while lead single “Valentine” reached number one on the Spotify Jazz Chart. .

Her 2023 sophomore album, Bewitched, achieved massive success around the world, winning the GRAMMY® Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, debuting at No. 2 worldwide on Spotify, and setting the record for the biggest jazz debut in the world. the story on Spotify. The album received widespread critical acclaim, with the Los Angeles Times calling it a “musical tour de force”. Thanks to the massive success of the album, Laufey’s tours were immediately sold out around the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, Radio City Music Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. Festival headlines, editorial features in Vogue, appearances on late night television and at the 2024 Met Gala have cemented her status as a “Gen Z It Girl” (The New York Times). Today, she has over 3 billion streams across all platforms and is the biggest Icelandic streaming artist in the world.

Photo credit: Nicole Mago

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