Shawn Mendes will premiere a new concert film, titled Shawn Mendes: For Friends and Family Only (A Live Concert Film) playing in theaters for one-night-only on Nov. 14.
A social media post reads: “FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ONLY, A LIVE CONCERT FILM. premiering globally in theaters for one night only on nov 14th, the night before album release. this was my first time performing the album and my first show back in 2 years. It was beautiful. I really wanted you all to be able to experience it 
tickets on sale oct 24th. you can sign up now to be the first to hear theater locations & request the film comes to a city near you friendsandfamilyfilm.com”
A press release reads that For Friends and Family Only was “filmed at the historic Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, N.Y., Shawn treats the audience to more than just a concert as he shares personal stories and the inspiration behind each track from the album, giving fans an intimate look at the creative journey that shaped the music.” The 26-year-old singer-songwriter give “a heartfelt performance” of the album in its entirety for the first time, with Mendes described as “most musically intimate and lyrically vulnerable album to date, guiding listeners through a profound self-dialogue with each song.”
Mendes previewed ‘For Friends and Family’, sharing a trailer with the caption: “I want tonight to just feel like light…And effortless, and fun and free.” He added in a statement: “Performing this album for the first time in such an intimate setting, surrounded by close friends, family, and the people who helped bring it to life, was truly special. I’m excited for fans around the world to feel that same connection through the film and get to experience the ‘Friends & Family’ shows before the album release.”
Shawn will mark Mendes’ first album since his album Wonder in 2020. His first concert film, Shawn Mendes: Live in Concert, premiered on Netflix in 2020. For ticket info, head to: friendsandfamilyfilm.com
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