Musical adventurers are in for much more than a movie night!
New for 2026 is our season of carefully curated series of music documentary nights in Bradford on Avon in which you’ll discover unusual and compelling stories from different genres of music. But not only will you see thought-provoking pieces of cinema with like-minded people, you’ll also be able to have a drink in our comfortable bar and take part in different activities, from Q & As to Battle of the Bands. Much more than a movie night!
Becoming Led Zeppelin with a live Battle of the Bands, Wed 28 Jan
This experimental cinematic odyssey by Bernard MacMahon explores Led Zeppelin's creative, musical and personal origin story. Told in the band's own words, it includes awe-inspiring, pscyhedelic, never-seen-before footage, performances and music. Arrive early for a battle-of-the bands night in the foyer before the screening! Runtime: 122 minutes £8pp
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Set the Piano Stool on Fire, Wed 25 Feb
The moving story of the usually publicity-shy Czech pianist Alfred Brendel, who, on the brink of retirement, mentored a young prodigical player (Kit Armstrong), despite having vowed never to teach children. Contains the only footage of Brendel performing during his farewell tour. Includes live Q & A after the screening from Mark Kidel (director) and Brendel's son, Adrian, Bath Mozartfest's new artistic director. Runtime: 77 minutes £8pp
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Max Richter's Sleep, Sun 22 Mar
Follow acclaimed composer and musician Max Richter and his creative partner, artist and BAFTA winning filmmaker Yulia Mahr, as they navigate an ambitious performance of his celebrated 8-hour opus SLEEP at an open-air concert in Los Angeles. Q&A with Professors of Music, Imagination, and Neuroscience before the screening Runtime: 99 minutes £8pp
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Sisters with Transistors, Wed 29 Apr
Filmmaker Lisa Rovner follows the story of electronic music’s female pioneers; composers who embraced machines and harnessed their liberating technologies, transforming how we produce and listen to music today. See a live Q&A with Hazel Mills before the film. Hazel is a musician and songwriter/producer who has worked with Kylie Minogue, Goldfrapp and Florence and the Machine before the film Runtime: 86 minutes £8pp
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