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Crafting a Story of Music & Friendship

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, dive into the story behind the Live Aid concerts, one of history’s largest music events.

Join Simple Minds’ singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill as they tell the story of their celebrated Scottish band.

Go behind the scenes of Mogwai: If the Stars Had Sound, the first feature from director Anthony Crook. This is the story of how a deeply personal, fan-powered film came together through luck, grit, and community.

Former Chumbawamba member Dunstan Bruce attempts to regain his activist agency in this call-to-arms documentary.

Dive into the story of cult Scottish band, Mogwai, who have remained distinct, grounded and authentic throughout their musical career.

This fascinating documentary explores the roots and rise to stardom of British rock phenomenon Led Zeppelin.

Returning with their first record in eight years, immerse yourself in the most recent chapter of iconic band blur's history.

Directed and co-produced by his husband David Furnish, explore the extraordinary life of British icon Elton John.

In this immersive archival journey, the New York music scene of the early 2000s is joyfully explored.

American filmmaker Alex Ross Perry teams up with GHOST’s primary songwriter, Tobias Forge, to co-direct this vibrant music documentary.

Delve into the history of one of London’s prime musical hotspots in this fascinating Dua Lipa-led four-part mini-series.

Explore the legacy of iconic and trailblazing artist Cyndi Lauper in director Alison Ellwood’s fascinating documentary.

Bear witness to the final filmed performance of famed Japanese composer and recording artist Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Follow Scottish songwriter Lewis Capaldi’s unprecedented rise to fame in this amusing and touching documentary.

This three-part documentary mini-series dutifully explores the disastrous events of the 1999 Woodstock revival festival.

A twelve-minute short exploring the making of the Beatles ‘final’ song, started in the nineties and completed in 2023.

A four-part mini-series documenting the life of one of the most successful British performers of all time, Robbie Williams.

Explore the diverse ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios in London-born Mary McCartney’s deeply enjoyable directorial debut.

Anton Corbijn co-directs this heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of music, centring a handful of Depeche Mode’s faithful fans.

The life and career of pop giant Ed Sheeran is delicately uncovered in this personal and moving mini-series.

Delve into the life of controversial, opinionated and endlessly talented rapper M.I.A in this candid documentary.

From The Beatles and Amy Winehouse, to Britpop rivals Blur and Oasis, the UK has produced more than its fair share of world-famous musicians. We take a look at the best documentaries that showcase this rich musical heritage.

A nostalgic overview of Coldplay’s formation (and continuation) from prolific music documentarian Mat Whitecross.

Julien Temple’s fittingly multifaceted tribute to musical icon and frontman of The Clash, Joe Strummer.

Julien Temple directs this dizzying, and thorough documentary portrait of the Sex Pistols.

A rabble-rousing rockumentary on the pre-punk pub rock band Dr Feelgood.

Go on-the-road with Britpop band Blur in this lo-fi but up-close music documentary.

Go behind-the-scenes of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ creative partnership with this deeply-felt documentary.

Music documentary meets philosophical inquiry in this portrait of Nick Cave from director Andrew Dominik.

Venture into the mind of musical iconoclast Nick Cave with this inventive, introspective documentary.

The life and legacy of punk musician and riot grrrl icon Poly Styrene makes for a loving documentary.

A harmonious love letter to reggae music and the talents who reinvented its sound.

The life and death of Amy Winehouse is reappraised in a gut-wrenching documentary from Asif Kapadia.

British pop phenomenon Bros stage a comeback 28 years later in this moving music documentary.

Edward Lovelace and James Hall direct an extraordinary documentary about Scottish musician Edwyn Collins’ recovery from illness.

Filmmaker Edgar Wright directs a documentary odyssey about distinctive musical duo Sparks.

An electric documentary about seminal rock band Oasis, their chart-topping highs and feuding lows.

Liam Gallagher’s post-Oasis slump and subsequent comeback makes for a celebratory documentary.

Liam Gallagher’s epic two-show comeback makes for a rousing, resounding documentary.