Bring Me The Horizon: Watch 7 Minutes of ‘L.I.V.E. In São Paulo’ Film
Bring Me The Horizon is offering fans a front-row seat to their electrifying performance at Allianz Parque Stadium in São Paulo with the release of the first seven minutes of their upcoming concert film, L.I.V.E. In São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment). The clip, unveiled this week, provides a taste of the “immersive” experience awaiting audiences in cinemas worldwide beginning .
The film, slated for a limited theatrical run on and , captures the band’s largest headline show to date, a sold-out performance for 50,000 fans in Brazil in late 2024. Beyond the traditional concert film format, L.I.V.E. In São Paulo promises a multi-faceted presentation incorporating multi-camera footage, drone shots and video contributions directly from the audience, aiming to recreate the energy of the live event on the big screen.
The opening minutes showcase a unique approach to the concert experience, framing the performance within a visually dynamic, almost gamified structure. The film begins with a screen resembling a video game opening menu, prompting a selection of difficulty modes before introducing E.V.E., an animated character who engages with the crowd. “São Paulo, are you ready for the greatest night of your life?” E.V.E. Asks, initially met with a tepid response before demanding a more enthusiastic reaction. The band then launches into their song “DArkSide,” immediately establishing the high-energy atmosphere of the concert.
This project represents a significant step for Bring Me The Horizon, extending beyond a simple concert recording into a more ambitious visual universe tied to their recent ‘POST HUMAN’ series. The band has been actively exploring innovative stage production and immersive experiences, a trend frontman Oli Sykes discussed with NME at Reading 2025. Sykes emphasized that the band’s elaborate stage designs and visuals are largely self-produced, driven by his own ideas and the contributions of a small, dedicated team.
“We’ve done it all ourselves,” Sykes told NME. “I think some people might think we have these massive production houses and companies that are helping us do all this. But it’s me coming up with the ideas, my mate in Australia does all the animation… our crew that are amazing. We all just put our heads together.” He described drawing inspiration from the immersive productions of dance acts, aiming to create a show where “the visuals match the lights and it look like it’s coming out of the screen.”
The release of L.I.V.E. In São Paulo is part of a broader wave of activity for the band. The full film will be accompanied by a live album release on , and Bring Me The Horizon is also preparing for a North American tour launching in April. They are also slated to perform at several European festivals this year, including Rock For People, Nova Rock, Tons Of Rock, and Sick New World, and will headline Sziget 2026 in Budapest alongside Florence + The Machine, Lewis Capaldi, and Twenty One Pilots.
Sykes also hinted at potential future musical projects, mentioning the possibility of releasing 12 additional songs as part of a “Director’s Cut” of ‘Post Human: Nex Gen’. However, he acknowledged that the pace of new music releases might be slower, citing the demands of fatherhood following the birth of his twins. “The music will come, but it’s just not the be-all and end-all,” he explained to NME. “We’re realising that we don’t have to put another record out; we just put one out. Most bands would go away for two years, have an actual break. You don’t have to do this, but I want to and I enjoy it. If it doesn’t happen, then it doesn’t happen.”
L.I.V.E. In São Paulo promises to deliver more than just a concert recording; it’s presented as a fully realized extension of the band’s artistic vision, blending cinematic production, fan engagement, and character-driven narrative elements. The film’s setlist spans the entirety of Bring Me The Horizon’s career, encompassing material from albums like ‘Sempiternal’ (2013), ‘That’s The Spirit’ (2015), ‘Amo’ (2019), and the ‘POST HUMAN’ series (2020-present). Tickets are currently available for purchase through Trafalgar Releasing.