Tribeca 2025 Shines Global Spotlight with Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” & Miley Cyrus’ Visual Album Premiere
🌍 From Afrobeats to Alt-Rock, Tribeca Festival 2025 Celebrates Cultural Icons, Music Legends, and Groundbreaking Films in a Star-Packed Lineup
The 2025 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, is set to dazzle New York City from June 4 to 15, delivering a curated blend of documentaries, narrative features, animation, and visual albums that reflect the pulse of global culture. With an exciting roster that spans continents and generations, this year’s festival raises the bar with world premieres from Wizkid, Miley Cyrus, and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production team — plus A-list appearances from Bryan Cranston, Allison Janney, and Eddie Vedder.
🎶 Music Meets Film: Tribeca’s Sonic Statement
Kicking things off in grand style on June 4 is the highly anticipated world premiere of “Billy Joel: And So It Goes”, a deep-dive documentary from Emmy-winning directors Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin. It’s a tribute to the Piano Man’s legendary career and New York roots — a fitting opener for a city-centered celebration.
One of the hottest tickets at this year’s fest? Miley Cyrus’ visual album “Something Beautiful,” co-directed by Cyrus alongside Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter, and produced by Tribeca alum Panos Cosmatos. The immersive music-film hybrid promises stunning visuals and raw emotion — with Cyrus herself set for a post-screening exclusive conversation.
Tribeca 2025 Shines Global Spotlight with Wizkid’s “Long Live Lagos” & Miley Cyrus’ Visual Album Premiere
🌍 Wizkid Leads the Global Charge with Long Live Lagos
Arguably the most globally resonant feature this year is the world premiere of “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos,” directed by Karam Gill. A joint U.S.-U.K.-Nigeria production, this HBO Documentary Films release chronicles the meteoric rise of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, tracing his journey from the vibrant streets of Lagos to sold-out arenas in London.
More than just a music documentary, Long Live Lagos is a powerful cultural chronicle. Blending jaw-dropping concert footage with rare behind-the-scenes moments, the film explores how Wizkid is reclaiming African identity on the world stage and inspiring a generation with his sound, vision, and activism.
The screening will be followed by a special live conversation with Wizkid and director Karam Gill, a rare chance for fans to hear directly from the artist reshaping how Africa is seen — and heard — globally.
🎤 Rock Royalty, Cultural Icons & Conversations That Matter
Tribeca 2025 doesn’t stop at premieres — it’s also a platform for performances and post-screening experiences that blur the line between cinema and live entertainment. Festival-goers can look forward to exclusive sets from Billy Idol, Becky G, and Eddie Vedder.
There’s more: chart-topping icons like Counting Crows, Culture Club, and even members of Metallica, Depeche Mode, and Ty Dolla $ign will engage in intimate talks and Q&As, offering a rare behind-the-curtain glimpse into their artistry.
🎥 Not Just a Festival — A Cultural Reset
This year’s Tribeca Festival signals more than a celebration of cinema. It’s a cultural reset — one where music, film, identity, and activism intersect. With films that challenge, artists who inspire, and conversations that matter, Tribeca 2025 is shaping up to be the most culturally vibrant edition yet.
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