Stewart Copeland Will Visit Wichita Film Festival
The Police drummer will attend a documentary screening at the Orpheum Theater on October 17.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Rock
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Rock legend Stewart Copeland is set to appear at the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita on October 17, 2026. He will attend the regional premiere of the documentary titled Copeland at the historic Orpheum Theater.
Why it matters
This event highlights the career of a musician who has shaped modern rock through his tenure with The Police and a prolific career scoring over 80 visual projects. It offers local fans a direct opportunity to engage with a seminal figure in music history.
Stewart Copeland, ranked 10th on Rolling Stone's list of greatest drummers, has composed music for over 80 films, television shows, and video games. The Police achieved global recognition, releasing five studio albums in just seven years before their 2003 Hall of Fame induction.
The players
Stewart Copeland
He is a legendary musician best known as the drummer for The Police and a prolific composer for film and television.
Tallgrass Film Festival
This is a prominent film festival based in Wichita that showcases independent documentaries and features.
The details
The documentary chronicles the life and musical evolution of Copeland, featuring restoration work on rare home movie footage by R3store Studios and UV&S. Production for the film involved executive producer Shawn Rhodes, consultant Christa Rude Vazeos, and sound contributor Conner Rhodes.
Timeline
1983: The Police released their record Synchronicity.
2003: The Police were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
October 17, 2026: The documentary screening and Q&A occur at Orpheum Theater.
Industry Dynamics
This event reflects the ongoing trend of legacy rock documentaries that provide deep, archival looks into the lives of iconic musicians. Such films serve to bridge the gap between classic rock history and modern streaming-era audiences.
Wichita residents and festival attendees can experience the premiere and live Q&A session by securing tickets for the October 17 screening at the Orpheum Theater. This provides a rare, in-person opportunity to interact with a high-profile artist within a local venue.
The takeaway
Documentaries about legendary musicians often reveal the technical precision required for historical recording sessions, such as the one-take approach often used by The Police. Fans can appreciate the art of percussion by looking into the specific rhythmic influences Copeland brought to his band's catalog.
Further reading
Learn more about the local music scene by exploring the Rock section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSN-TV.
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