Disney+ will air final show on Nov 20th
Disney+ as announced that Grammy-winning artists Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile will join musical icon Elton John on stage during his final North American performance at Dodger Stadium, paying tribute to him and his legendary career. Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium will exclusively be livestreamed on Sunday, November 20th at 11 pm ET/8 pm PT on Disney+. The concert will begin with Countdown to Elton Live, featuring famous friends from around the globe wishing him well, interviews with Elton John and David Furnish and more excitement from Dodger Stadium.
Disney+ has also revealed the trailer to commemorate the upcoming historic three-hour livestream, from Disney Branded Television and produced by Fulwell 73 Productions and Rocket Entertainment. Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium will showcase John as audiences have never seen him before, honoring the icon and the seminal moment in 1975 that cemented his global success.
Having collaborated with many chart-topping artists throughout the decades, John made headlines around the globe in 2021. He returned to the recorded music charts when he teamed up with Dua Lipa on their recent smash hit “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” which hit No. 7 on Billboard’s Hot 100, No. 1 on its Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and No. 1 on the UK singles chart upon its release. The song has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify worldwide and most recently won Top Dance/Electronic Song at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix),” is a combination of Elton John’s most iconic tracks, including “Sacrifice” and “Rocket Man.”
Kiki Dee and Elton John made waves nearly 50 years ago with their No. 1 song “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” which marked his third stand-alone single after “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds” and “Philadelphia Freedom.”
Brandi Carlile has been a fan of the international legend since she was 11 years old and hosted his 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. The two have formed a life-long friendship and in 2021 released “Simple Things,” which was part of Elton John’s The Lockdown Sessions album.
To amplify the excitement, the hourlong special iHeartRadio Presents Elton John’s Thank you to America: The Final Song, will broadcast across over 320 stations nationwide on Sunday, November 20th at 1 am ET/10 pm PT. The special will feature legendary moments from Elton John’s career and include a live simulcast of Elton John’s final song and closing remarks during his last performance in North America at Dodger Stadium.
As part of Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, presented by Alliance for Lifetime Income, Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium will spotlight the music icon as 50,000+ fans in person and countless admirers worldwide virtually cheer him on. The experience features special guests and performances of unparalleled global hits spanning decades, in one of the greatest send-offs in music history. The concert will be the culmination of his Disney Original Documentary, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road: The Final Elton John Performances and The Years that Made His Legend.
Over the weekend, the Rocket Man is inviting fans to take part in a scavenger hunt at landmarks across the Los Angeles in an effort to participate in Elton’s historic love affair with Los Angeles. At each stop, fans can unlock access to a giveaway, offering them the chance to win an exclusive prize pack, including Elton John merchandise, copies of John’s best-selling Diamonds album, vinyl packages, and additional surprises. The Grand Prize winner will receive two tickets to see Elton John in concert at Dodger Stadium on November 19th.
The Webster, in partnership with Bravado, will be celebrating Elton’s final US shows with a pop-up in its newest location at the Beverly Center through November 25th. Housed in a sensorial installation by visual artist Sarah Coleman, the unique experience will offer a range of limited edition Elton John products commissioned by The Webster brands, including Marine Serre, Christopher Kane, 032C, and Bravado, plus prints from Iconic Prints and limited edition vinyl LPs.
Additionally, through January 15th, Elton John presents Elton John Eyewear at The Grove. Fifty years in the making, this very special shop will showcase the life and legacy of Sir Elton John as told through iconic eyewear. The shop will also feature special commemorative merchandise, vinyl, and a digital experience, including a newly announced Roblox activation.
