New exhibition dates announced due to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
Kitchener, ON | January 5, 2021 — The pandemic has changed plans for many this year, even forcing The Rolling Stones to postpone their summer tour. Unfortunately, the lockdowns associated with COVID-19 have now impacted the Stones’ exhibition tour of UNZIPPED delivered by DHL.
The opening of UNZIPPED at THEMUSEUM has been postponed from November 2, 2021 until November 30, 2021 and will run through until February 27, 2022. Members of THEMUSEUM will have access to an exclusive preview of the exhibition on November 29, 2021.
“We have been working tirelessly with the international museums community to get the exhibition tour open and running as quickly and safely as possible,” says David Marskell, CEO, THEMUSEUM. “All ticket holders have been contacted to secure new dates, and we are grateful for the cooperation and understanding from the organizations we are partnering with.”
BACKGROUND
In the fall of 2021, THEMUSEUM will become home to the Canadian premiere of an exhibition that offers a rare, immersive glimpse into the lives of The Rolling Stones and their nearly sixty-year journey. The Rolling Stones | UNZIPPED delivered by DHL, opens on November 30th 2021 and runs through to February 27th, 2022.
With 10,000 square feet of one-of-a-kind artefacts, UNZIPPED will take visitors backstage into the lives of the world’s greatest rock band. The exclusive Canadian engagement of UNZIPPED will boast more than 300 original objects from the Stones’ personal collection. Along with instruments and stage designs, the exhibition includes rare audio fragments, video footage, personal diaries, iconic costumes, posters, and album covers.
For more information on The Rolling Stones | UNZIPPED delivered by DHL and ticket sales, visit www.unzippedkw.ca.
-30-
ABOUT THE ROLLING STONES | UNZIPPED
November 30, 2021 through February 27, 2022
The Rolling Stones | UNZIPPED delivered by DHL is the first international exhibition by and about the world-famous rock band. Following engagements in London, the United States, Australia and Asia, the show toured Europe in revamped form in 2020. The exhibition features hundreds of original Stones artifacts and memorabilia, offering the most comprehensive and immersive insight into the band’s nearly sixty-year journey.
Website: www.rollingstones.com/exhibition
ABOUT DHL
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as “The logistics company for the world.”
ABOUT THEMUSEUM
We are THEMUSEUM – onewordUPPERCASE. We are a new kind of experiential museum – one of maverick ideas and unexpected intersections. No dusty objects and no velvet ropes. We are a premier cultural destination dedicated to presenting fresh, inspired content from around the globe in unique and immersive ways designed to showcase art & technology at play.
Website: www.themuseum.ca
Instagram: @THEMUSEUMkitchener
Facebook: THEMUSEUMKitchener
Twitter: @THEMUSEUM
YouTube: THEMUSEUMtv
For media inquiries, please contact:
Madison Lambden
519-994-1912 | madison@durrellcomm.com
Maliyah Bernard
519-573-7119 | maliyah@durrellcomm.com