‘Wham! 10 Days in China’ Film Heading into Theaters July 28

Fans will get a look at WHAM’s George Michael and Andrew Ridley in the upcoming documentary “Wham! 10 Days in China.” The movie with theaters on July 28.

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“WHAM! 10 Days In China,” a new documentary film which discovers the why’s, the how’s and the legacy of the band’s landmark 1985 visit to China, spotlighting their historic performances in Beijing and Guangzhou. The special theatrical event will bring fans together to celebrate WHAM!, creating a one‑of‑a‑kind moment that honors their enduring global influence. The film will release in cinemas worldwide, in partnership with Event Cinema distributor Trafalgar Releasing, on July 28, with tickets officially on sale from June 24 at 2pm BST at https://www.wham10daysinchina.com/

A full list of participating cinemas and ticket links will be available on June 24 when tickets go on sale at https://www.wham10daysinchina.com/

Key Takeaways

• Film chronicles WHAM! (George Michael and Andrew Ridgley’s visit to China
• WHAM! was the first music artists to tour China
• WHAM! 10 Days in China arrives in theaters on July 28

This is the untold story of WHAM! at a singular moment in history, East meets West, pop meets politics, and two young stars coming of age on the world stage. The film offers a fresh perspective on China at a moment of transformation, told through the band’s journey and the voices of fans experiencing pop culture in a new way.

“This film finally reveals the unknown legacy of WHAM!’s groundbreaking venture, and lays bare, in all their human contradictions, the individual perspectives behind what was a bold and risky, high stakes gamble,” said Andrew Ridgeley.

George Michael Entertainment and the George Michael estate said “We are proud to be a part of this re-examination of what was a bold, brave foray into unknown territory both political and cultural some 40 years after the event took place. We hope that existing fans of WHAM! and those not so familiar with the China adventure will find this film as fascinating and thought provoking as we did during the making of the film.”

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