#musicdocumentary — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #musicdocumentary, aggregated by home.social.
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NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up (2026)
Melkweg, Friday, September 25 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
"40 Years of Fuckin' Up" is Spinal Tap, but real. It's a film about the infamous, fairly un-famous, and beloved punk rock band NOFX. This is the unbelievable story about how a group of untalented drug-addled teenage punks somehow became the most successful independent band in history — and they did it haphazardly, entirely on their own.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/nofx-40-years-of-fuckin-up-2026
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NOFX: 40 Years of Fuckin' Up (2026)
Melkweg, Saturday, September 26 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
"40 Years of Fuckin' Up" is Spinal Tap, but real. It's a film about the infamous, fairly un-famous, and beloved punk rock band NOFX. This is the unbelievable story about how a group of untalented drug-addled teenage punks somehow became the most successful independent band in history — and they did it haphazardly, entirely on their own.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/nofx-40-years-of-fuckin-up-2026-1
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Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2025)
Melkweg, Friday, September 18 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
"Billy Idol Should Be Dead" is a feature-length documentary tracing the life and career of the punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into Billy Idol’s emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost fifty years into his career and still selling out arenas around the world.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/billy-idol-should-be-dead-2025
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Billy Idol Should Be Dead (2025)
Melkweg, Saturday, September 19 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
"Billy Idol Should Be Dead" is a feature-length documentary tracing the life and career of the punk pioneer turned rock ‘n’ roll icon. Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into Billy Idol’s emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost fifty years into his career and still selling out arenas around the world.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/billy-idol-should-be-dead-2025-1
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Amadou & Mariam: The Blind Couple from Mali (2026)
Melkweg, Thursday, September 17 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
This new documentary tells the story of the extraordinary duo Amadou & Mariam as they work on their final album and perform a unique concert in their homeland, Mali, which is torn apart by internal tensions. Since the 1980s, they have reached millions of people around the world and have become the face of modern West African music. With the final album recorded before Amadou’s death in April 2025, they hope to bring people together and inspire them. The album ‘L’Amour À La Folie’ was released posthumously last October, and in March Mariam gave a moving concert at our Max venue. A beautiful story about resilience and the power of music.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/amadou-and-mariam-the-blind-couple-from-mali-2026
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Amadou & Mariam: The Blind Couple from Mali (2026)
Melkweg, Wednesday, September 23 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
Together with the Amsterdam music platform Steppin' into Tomorrow we will watch "The Blind Couple from Mali". This new documentary tells the story of the extraordinary duo Amadou & Mariam as they work on their final album and perform a unique concert in their homeland, Mali, which is torn apart by internal tensions. Since the 1980s, they have reached millions of people around the world and have become the face of modern West African music. With the final album recorded before Amadou’s death in April 2025, they hope to bring people together and inspire them. The album ‘L’Amour À La Folie’ was released posthumously last October, and in March Mariam gave a moving concert at our Max venue. A beautiful story about resilience and the power of music.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/amadou-and-mariam-the-blind-couple-from-mali-2026-1
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I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol (2025)
Melkweg, Thursday, September 10 at 07:00 PM GMT+2
In 2026, it will be exactly 50 years since The Sex Pistols’ debut single, ‘Anarchy in the UK’, was released. Punk was born: blaringly loud, brazen, dirty and raw, and with a raised middle finger, the band sent a veritable shockwave through a UK ravaged by crisis and unemployment. In this raw film, the band’s original bassist, Glen Matlock, tells the story, immediately revealing the major, often surprising role he played in the band’s success. Featuring a wealth of historical footage and interviews, this film – based on Matlock’s book of the same name – recounts the band’s origins, the release of their first single and their debut LP, *Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s the Sex Pistols*. This album, which was immediately met with censorship and boycotts, is now regarded as one of the most important and influential albums in pop history. Narrator Matlock comes across as surprisingly gentle, a world away from the common image of the brash Sex Pistols. It is hardly surprising that he soon clashed with Johnny Rotten. Matlock left the band after the release of their debut album, but his influence is indelible.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/i-was-a-teenage-sex-pistol-2025
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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
Melkweg, Thursday, September 17 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world.
The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-2026-2
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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
Melkweg, Saturday, September 12 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world.
The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-2026-1
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Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger (2026)
Melkweg, Friday, September 11 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
“Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger” charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour, Oasis Live ‘25, one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks of our time. The film is an unapologetically uplifting account of the biggest musical event of 2025, capturing the experience and emotions of the band and their fans across the world.
The unique perspective includes rehearsal, backstage, and onstage access as well as the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in over 20 years. Alongside the band’s sold-out world tour, the film also explores the profound emotional impact of this phenomenal global cultural moment and what their music means to audiences and generations worldwide.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/oasis-dont-look-back-in-anger-2026
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On tour with the Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth and Foo Fighters: raw music documentary captures Australia’s ‘best summer’
By Caitlin WelshIn 1995, US film-maker Tamra Davis travelled to Australia to capture the one-off Summersault tour on her camcorder. Thirty years on she has made The Best Summer, an intimate snapshot of an era that can never be repeated
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/01/summersault-tour-australia-best-summer-documentary-film
#Musicdocumentary #Documentaryfilms #Melbourneinternationalfilmfestival #Film #Culture #Australianmusic #BeastieBoys #Festivals #Music #TheGuardian #CaitlinWelsh
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Wham! 10 Days in China review – pop meets politics in George and Andrew’s great leap east
By Peter BradshawThe duo’s groundbreaking 1985 tour reveals a strange collision of pop stardom and communism, a re-edit of Lindsay Anderson’s efforts that got him fired
#Film #Documentaryfilms #GeorgeMichael #Musicdocumentary #LindsayAnderson #Culture #Music #TheGuardian #PeterBradshaw
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Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)
Melkweg, Saturday, July 11 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
SURFILMUSIC is a new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music.
Directed by Emmett Malloy, featuring Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John John Florence, Emmett Malloy, Kim Johnson, and more, with a beautiful score by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/jack-johnson-surfilmusic-2026-2
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WHAM! 10 Days in China (2026)
Melkweg, Wednesday, July 29 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
In 1985, WHAM! made history as the first Western pop act to perform in communist China. George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley’s concerts in Beijing and Guangzhou were a cultural milestone – East meets West, music meets politics. Now, newly restored footage reveals the untold story of the iconic tour that helped launch WHAM! to global superstardom.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
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Teaches of Peaches (2024)
Melkweg, Thursday, August 6 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
To mark Peaches’ concert on 7 August, we’re screening the recent documentary "Teaches of Peaches" one last time. Concert-goers get 50% off!
Filmed during "The Teaches of Peaches Anniversary Tour" in 2022, this documentary seamlessly weaves together exclusive archival gems with dynamic tour footage capturing the transformative journey of Canadian Merrill Nisker into the internationally acclaimed cultural powerhouse Peaches. From the inception of the stage show to the rigorous rehearsals and riveting performances, the film provides an intimate look at the inner workings of a tour led by this beloved and globally celebrated icon. As a feminist musician, producer, director, and performance artist, Peaches has spent over two decades challenging gender stereotypes, solidifying her status alongside pop and music industry icons. Her fearless originality has challenged social norms, dismantled stereotypes, and confronted patriarchal power structures. Through biting wit, she advocates for LGBTQIA+ rights and tackles issues of gender and sexual identity, leaving an indelible mark on popular culture.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
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Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)
Melkweg, Saturday, July 4 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
SURFILMUSIC is a new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music.
Directed by Emmett Malloy, featuring Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John John Florence, Emmett Malloy, Kim Johnson, and more, with a beautiful score by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/jack-johnson-surfilmusic-2026-1
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MUSICIAN RAY CHARLES FACES CHALLENGES BEYOND THE STAGE
The film 'Ray' shows the personal challenges and successes of musician Ray Charles beyond his music career. Find out how to watch.
#RayCharles, #MusicDocumentary, #BiographicalFilm, #PersonalStruggles, #InspirationalStory
https://newsletter.tf/ray-charles-film-personal-struggles-and-triumphs/
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It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley (2025)
Melkweg, Tuesday, September 15 at 06:30 PM GMT+2
It took Amy Berg ten years to gain access to the archive of Jeff Buckley (1966-1997) through his heirs. She draws heavily on the material for this documentary about the life of the man who became a musical icon in a short space of time—thanks to a heavenly voice that only grew stronger at the top of its range, one phenomenal album, Grace, and his death at the age of 30, which left the music world stunned.
Using energetic editing, the film strings together moments from his childhood to his tragic death. There is footage of a 14-year-old Buckley singing “Roxanne” by The Police, and of his performances at the New York underground café Sin-é, where he would try out his own material, as well as audio recordings of messages he left on answering machines.
These clips reveal the more personal side of Buckley, which also emerges in interviews with former band members, musician friends like Ben Harper and Aimee Mann, his mother Mary Guibert, and his former partners Rebecca Moore and Joan Wasser. Their stories make this film more than just an attempt to explain an elusive musical enigma; it becomes a tender portrait shaped by love.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/its-never-over-jeff-buckley-2025-2
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Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)
Melkweg, Friday, June 19 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
SURFILMUSIC is a new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Johnson’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending rare footage from those formative surf films and Johnson's personal and family archives with present-day reflections, the film weaves together how lived experience, friendship, and exploration shaped the sound and stories behind the music.
Directed by Emmett Malloy, featuring Jack Johnson, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Gerry Lopez, Chris Malloy, G. Love, Ben Harper, John John Florence, Emmett Malloy, Kim Johnson, and more, with a beautiful score by Jack Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/jack-johnson-surfilmusic-2026
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Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition (2026)
Melkweg, Saturday, May 16 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
With unprecedented access to the official archives and intimate recollections from the band, both current and past, "Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition" invites fans to experience one of the most iconic journeys in music history. Spanning five decades, this electrifying documentary charts the band’s rise from the pubs of East London to the world’s biggest stadiums.
Featuring exclusive interviews with band members and contributors such as Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, Tom Morello and Chuck D, as well as all-new animated sequences of the band's legendary mascot, Eddie, the film offers a rare and intimate look at Iron Maiden’s uncompromising vision and unwavering connection with their truly global army of fans.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.
https://offbeat.amsterdam/event/iron-maiden-burning-ambition-2026-2
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Blood Incantation: All Gates Open - In Search of Absolute Elsewhere (2026)
Melkweg, Friday, June 5 at 09:15 PM GMT+2
With the film 'All Gates Open' the American progressive death metal band Blood Incantation takes you behind the scenes of the band’s time in Berlin while recording their latest album 'Absolute Elsewhere'. Simultaniously with the new release of the official soundtrack, the film is now presented for the first time as a cinema screening.
Filmed at the legendary Hansa Studios, the documentary captures the band in their natural environment — writing, rehearsing, recording, and exploring the city. It’s an intimate and unfiltered look at a unique creative process, shaped by Berlin’s atmosphere and culture. This is not a typical music documentary, but a deep dive into how an album comes to life — raw, immersive and honest.
Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.