Cities around the world to host Candlelight(R): Peaky Blinders, a live music experience celebrating the award-winning drama series. October 29, 2026 Fever and Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment group Banijay Entertainment, have partnered to present Candlelight(R): Peaky Blinders in selected cities around the world, including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Dublin, Brussels, Vienna, Hamburg, Lyon, Valencia, Porto, Seattle, Boston, Vancouver, Bogotá, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland. The experience will take place at iconic venues such as Birmingham Cathedral, St George's Hall in Liverpool, the Musensaal in der Albertina in Vienna, the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn and the Phoenix Art Museum, inviting audiences to celebrate the legacy of the award-winning drama series through a selection of its most memorable music, reimagined in a classical format and performed by a talented local string quartet. The series is renowned for its distinctive contemporary soundtrack, which has become an essential part of its atmospheric and cinematic identity. From Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds' "Red Right Hand", the show's recognisable opening theme, to tracks by artists including Radiohead, David Bowie and Arctic Monkeys, the music of Peaky Blinders has helped define the world of the Shelby family. The series was also awarded the BAFTA for Drama Series in 2018. "Candlelight's mission is to bring classical music closer to a wider audience, including people who may never have attended a concert before. Together with Banijay Rights, we're reimagining Peaky Blinders' iconic soundtrack for Candlelight's intimate concert setting, creating a special connection between audiences and the stories they love" - Kimberly Schmidt, Global IP Senior Team Lead at Fever. Leila Loumi, Global SVP Licensing at Banijay Rights commented: "Expertly curated musical moments have shaped the world of Peaky Blinders on-screen and our partnership with Fever brings that unmistakable soundtrack centre stage, inviting fans to immerse themselves in the world of the series and celebrate the music at its heart in a whole new way." The first wave of concerts will take place in the following cities, with more to be announced soon: Rosario - City Center Rosario - from 20 February 2027 - tickets Sydney - St Stephen's Uniting Church - from 23 January 2027 - tickets Melbourne - Collingwood Town Hall - from 27 February 2027 - tickets Vienna - Musensaal in der Albertina - from 15 January 2027 - tickets Brussels - Théâtre du Vaudeville - from 6 December 2026 - tickets Belo Horizonte - Teatro SESIMINA - from 9 January 2027 - tickets Calgary - Grace Presbyterian Church - from 16 January 2027 - tickets Vancouver - Kerrisdale Presbyterian - from 23 January 2027 - tickets Bogotá - Auditorio Fabio Lozano - from 26 February 2027 - tickets Lille - Hôtel Carlton Lille - from 6 December 2026 - tickets Lyon - Chapelle de la Trinité - from 10 December 2026 - tickets Toulouse - Chapelle du CHU Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques - from 18 December 2026 - tickets Stuttgart - Musikhalle Ludwigsburg - from 12 December 2026 - tickets Bonn - Beethoven-Haus - from 17 January 2027 - tickets Hamburg - Kehrwieder Theater - from 24 January 2027 - tickets Leipzig - Salles de Pologne - from 29 January 2027 - tickets Cologne - Trinitatiskirche - from 19 February 2027 - tickets Budapest - Corinthia Budapest - from 2 January 2027 - tickets Dublin - The Grand Hall - from 17 January 2027 - tickets Turin - Palazzo della Luce - from 7 January 2027 - tickets Guadalajara - Gran Casa Xalisco - from 12 December 2026 - tickets New Zealand Auckland - St Matthew-in-the-City Church - from 20 February 2027 - tickets Porto - Hilton Porto Gaia - from 5 December 2026 - tickets Málaga - Salón Real del Gran Hotel Miramar - from 24 January 2027 - tickets Valencia - Ateneo Mercantil de Valencia - from 29 January 2027 - tickets United Kingdom Manchester - Hallé St Peter's - from 9 January 2027 - tickets Liverpool - St George's Hall - from 29 January 2027 - tickets Birmingham - Birmingham Cathedral - from 6 February 2027 - tickets United States Seattle - Arctic Club Hotel - from 19 December 2026 - tickets Charlotte - The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing - from 14 January 2027 - tickets Boston - The Sanctuary, Old South Church - from 15 January 2027- tickets Inland Empire - FCC Riverside - from 16 January 2027 - tickets Phoenix - Phoenix Art Museum - Whiteman Hall - from 16 January 2027 - tickets Baltimore - Baltimore Museum of Art - from 22 January 2027 - tickets Dallas - Edison's - from 22 January 2027 - tickets Kansas City - The Sanctuary - Unity Temple on the Plaza - from 29 January 2027 - tickets Indianapolis - Scottish Rite Cathedral - from 30 January 2027 - tickets Cincinnati - Memorial Hall OTR - from 5 February 2027 - tickets Houston - Lone Star Flight Museum - from 7 February 2027 - tickets

Banijay Finland develops 'Disqualified' inspired by national skiing scandal. 28.10.2026 2 mins read Banijay Finland is developing Disqualified, a journalistic thriller inspired by one of Finland's most notorious sporting scandals. Based on the acclaimed book by sports journalist Johanna Aatsalo, the series will star award-winning Finnish actor Laura Birn, known for Foundation and Purge. The project was announced by Banijay Entertainment on October 22 and presented at the MIA market in Rome. Disqualified explores doping, corruption and press freedom. Inspired by true events, Disqualified follows Aatsalo as she uncovers evidence of systematic doping within Finland's world-famous national ski team. What begins as an investigation into sporting misconduct soon escalates into a battle against powerful institutions, public outrage and a justice system that turns against her. As the consequences of her reporting intensify, Aatsalo faces the collapse of her reputation, career and personal life. Despite mounting pressure, she remains determined to pursue the truth and protect her source, even at a high personal and professional cost. Minna Virkajärvi, executive producer at Banijay Finland, described the project as a gripping journalistic thriller centred on one woman's determination to expose the truth despite extraordinary consequences. Rather than focusing solely on the investigation, the series explores its wider repercussions, addressing abuse of power, corruption and press freedom. By combining investigative suspense with character-driven drama, Disqualified examines the challenges faced by individuals who confront powerful institutions and refuse to be silenced. Banijay Finland expands its scripted slate. Disqualified joins Banijay Finland's premium scripted portfolio, which includes television series, feature films and vertical storytelling. The company's slate features crime dramas Murder in Hanko and Detective Maria Kallio, comedies Queen Heist and Supporting Actor, vertical drama Survival Sisters, young adult dance drama Dance Brothers and feature film The Good Widow. Through projects targeting both local and international audiences, Banijay Finland continues to develop entertainment that combines compelling storytelling with socially relevant themes.

Banijay bets on premier viral comedy studio in strategic digital deal with Don't Tell Comedy. October 28, 2026 Banijay America today announces a strategic move into creator-led comedy through a partnership with Don't Tell Comedy, one of the fastest-growing live and digital stand-up brands in the U.S. Together with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, the deal brings Don't Tell Comedy's 14 million followers and 115 hours stand-up content to streaming and digital platforms worldwide, while creating new opportunities for talent, formats and brand partnerships. Tapping into YouTube's rapid growth on living room screens, the partnership sees Banijay America and Banijay Rights launch all-new dedicated channels for Don't Tell Comedy on the platform built for global audiences and Connected TV viewing. The duo will also support the development of new projects, brand partnerships and financing opportunities to expand the brand's digital ecosystem. Under the agreement, Don't Tell Comedy's stand-up library will be distributed across AVOD, FAST and SVOD platforms internationally, including Amazon Prime Video Direct, with curated longer-form compilations and specials designed for different streaming audiences. The partnership also gives Don't Tell Comedy access to Banijay Entertainment's global network, digital channel expertise and production resources, helping monetize a growing content library, reach new audiences and create opportunities for its comedians through longer-form programming. "Our mission is simple: to make comedy more accessible. Nine years ago, we started by organizing affordable live shows in areas without good options for live stand-up. In 2022, we expanded to producing short-form stand-up specials and distributing them for free across social media. Now, with Banijay, we are excited to continue creating opportunities for emerging talent, connecting them with global audiences, and finding new formats to expand the Don't Tell Comedy ecosystem where we shine a light on amazing talent from anywhere around the world," said Kyle Kazanjian-Amory, CEO, Don't Tell Comedy. "This partnership marks another leap into the creator landscape for Banijay America. Don't Tell Comedy has built an exceptional platform for discovering and developing talent, and Kyle Kazanjian-Amory, Brett Kusher and the team have an unmatched eye for the next generation of comedy stars. By pairing that creative strength with Banijay Rights' global reach, our existing partnership with YouTube and overall expertise in entertainment, we can help its comedians reach broader audiences, while expanding the brand across new formats, new screens and new audiences worldwide," said Ben Samek, CEO, Banijay America. "Don't Tell Comedy has built something incredibly compelling by putting emerging comedians at the centre of a digital-first entertainment brand. With them we intend to extend that ecosystem across streaming and digital platforms, from AVOD and FAST to SVOD and new audience-focused YouTube channels. Through curated, longer-form programming and distribution windows, we can unlock further value from the catalogue while introducing emerging comedy talent to audiences around the world," said Shaun Keeble, SVP Monetisation, Banijay Rights. "Our strategy at Banijay America is to back creator-led brands with a loyal audience, and give them the infrastructure to grow across digital distribution, new formats and live," said Blake Zender, VP, Strategy & Business Development, Banijay America. "Don't Tell Comedy fits the bill across the board, with more than 150 shows performed a week and a library with significant untapped value." Founded in a Los Angeles backyard in 2017, Don't Tell Comedy stages between 100-200 secret-location shows a week across the US. Many comedians who got their start on its stages include Ralph Barbosa (Ralph Barbosa: Cowabunga), Robby Hoffman (Hacks), Saturday Night Live's Michael Longfellow, Katherine Blanford (The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon) and Malik Elassal (Adults). The deal also supports Banijay Entertainment's broader digital strategy to expand the reach and value of its world-class IP. Most recently, its digital initiatives have included Banijay America's and Banijay Rights' deal to move Somebody Feed Phil from Netflix to YouTube and the subsequent collaboration on Phil Rosenthal World; Workerbee's Jamie Vardy's Having a Party vodcast and subsequent Bundesliga rights package, and the ongoing development of creator-led formats like Stop the Train and Let's Play Ball. Complementing these initiatives, market-leading Little Dot Studios drives large-scale audience engagement through its extensive network, generating 11 billion organic views each month, while producing and operating premium digital brands like History Hit, the award-winning on-demand history channel.