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“Pop Around the Clock” is a music format 3satwhich brings together concert films and live recordings from pop, rock, R’n’B, hip-hop, electro and metal. The series shows productions from different decades and can be accessed regardless of time – and is an absolute highlight on New Year’s Eve, not just for people who like to stay at home at the turn of the year. You can also turn on the TV and party at the same time. ROLLING STONE lists the highlights of the concerts.
90 mins | December 31, 2025, 8:15 p.m
In 1994, Whitney Houston performed in South Africa and musically accompanied the end of apartheid. The concert film documents the event and contains key titles from their repertoire.
Usher live: Paris becomes a stage
84 mins | December 31, 2025, 11 p.m
In September 2024, Usher played several concerts at La Seine Musicale in Paris. The concert film was made parallel to Fashion Week under the direction of Anthony Mandler.
Rihanna rocks the O2 Arena in London
76 mins | December 31, 2025, 9:45 p.m
Rihanna performed ten concerts at the O2 Arena London in 2011 as part of the “Loud” tour. The recording shows a selection of the shows with songs from this phase.
Bruce Springsteen live in Dublin
75 mins | December 31, 2025, 4 p.m
In 2006, Bruce Springsteen performed with the Seeger Sessions Band in Dublin. The concerts combine elements of folk, gospel and blues.
Elton John and Brandi Carlile live in London
47 mins | December 31, 2025, 5:15 p.m
Elton John and Brandi Carlile played a joint concert at the Palladium Theater London in 2025. In addition to well-known songs, tracks from the album “Who Believes in Angels” were presented.
R’n’B meets classical: Raye live
62 mins | December 31, 2025, 6 p.m
In this concert, Raye combines R’n’B with orchestral arrangements. The basis is the project “My 21st Century Symphony”.
Westernhagen: Legendary live show 1989
74 mins | December 31, 2025, 2:45 p.m
Marius Müller-Westernhagen live from the Alsterdorf sports hall in 1989. The recording shows a tour stop with titles like “Freedom”.
David Gilmour live in the cinema in Rome
106 mins | December 31, 2025, 1 p.m
David Gilmour played in the Circus Maximus in Rome. The concert film contains songs from the album “Luck and Strange” as well as previous works.
Pink Floyd – “Pulse”: cult concert 1994
104 mins | December 31, 2025, 11:15 a.m
The recording shows Pink Floyd’s 1994 concert in London. The album “The Dark Side of the Moon” is played entirely live.
Imagine Dragons live at the Hollywood Bowl
74 mins | December 31, 2025, 10 a.m
Imagine Dragons performs with the LA Film Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl. The setlist includes well-known titles from the band.
Hip-hop meets classical: Cypress Hill live
59 mins | December 31, 2025, 9 a.m
Cypress Hill present the album “Black Sunday” with orchestral accompaniment from the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall.
Further highlights in the media library:
Charity gala with world stars in Paris
74 mins | Aug 24, 2025
Recording of the “Pièces Jaunes 2025” gala with international artists such as Katy Perry, J-Hope, Rosé and Lang Lang.
Deichkind live: Ecstasy in the Wuhlheide
119 mins | August 23, 2025
Deichkind live in 2025 in Berlin’s Wuhlheide. The recording shows the entire concert with stage and performance elements.
Electric Callboy live in Europe 2023
75 mins | August 23, 2025
Concert film for Electric Callboy’s 2023 European tour. Songs from the album “Tekkno” are shown.
Isle of Wight Festival 2025
61 mins | August 23, 2025
Compilation of the Isle of Wight Festival 2025 with performances by international artists in Newport, England.
Blur rocks Wembley – pure Britpop
76 mins | August 23, 2025
Blur played two concerts at Wembley Stadium in 2023. The recording documents the live shows in front of a large audience.
Louis Tomlinson live in Mexico
45 mins | August 23, 2025
Louis Tomlinson 2024 tour concludes in Mexico City. The concert film was made by director Sam Wrench.