Welcome to MusicFilmNetwork, for over 5 years, we have been distributing an amazing range of great music documentaries to cinemas across the UK and beyond. Whether it's a film about a global soul megastar, a groundbreaking punk band or a long surviving indie band, we make sure the film is released as far and wide as possible to reach the audience it deserves. We work with film makers and owners regarding the best release strategy including premieres, Q&A events and tours and press and pr for the release.
If you are a film maker or rights owner keen to see your film released or a cinema or festival keen to screen any of our films, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@musicfilmnetwork.co.uk.
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the release of the classic TWIN TOWN, we are delighted to be able to send the film on tour across Wales in February/March 2024. All screenings will feature a live Q&A with Kevin Allen, the film's director.
Bryn Cartwright (William Thomas) a wealthy roofing contractor, rugby club chairman and local kingpin rules the roost until Fatty Lewis (Huw Ceredig) a local handyman falls off a ladder on a Cartwright job. Fatty’s twin junkie grandsons, Julian (Llyr Ifans) and Jeremy (Rhys Ifans) who are not in fact twins –attempt to procure compensation from Cartwright, who refuses to pay up. The doped-up Julian and Jeremy then inflict anarchy not only on Cartwright and his family but on anyone they encounter whilst Terry (Dougray Scott) and Greyo (Dorian Thomas), two local policemen employ their own dubious peacekeeping methods as events spiral out of control.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
22 reasons why Twin Town is the greatest Welsh cult film of all time
If there's ever been a funnier, darker, Welsher or more quotable film than Twin Town, we definitely haven't seen it. From the opening scene as a two-tone 525 files over the camera, to the dying moments (spoiler alert) as a male voice choir sings Myfanwy on a flood-lit Mumbles pier, it's a film that has classic written all over it.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/incoming/gallery/22-reasons-twin-town-greatest-6431260
Thursday 22 February: Arts Centre, Pontardawe. TICKETS
Friday 23 February: Labour Club, Merthyr TICKETS
Sunday 25 February: Memo, Newbridge TICKETS
Wed 28 February: Market Hall Cinema, Brynmawr. SOLD OUT
Friday 1 March: Gwyn Hall, Neath TICKETS
Monday 4 March: The Welfare, Ystredgynlais TICKETS
Tuesday 5 March: Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard TICKETS
Wednesday 6 March: Yr Egin, Carmarthen TICKETS
Thursday 7 March: Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare TICKETS
Friday 8 March: Clwb y Bont, Pontypridd TICKETS
Saturday 9 March: La Charette, Gower Heritage Centre TICKETS
Monday 11 March: Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea TICKETS
Thursday 14 March: Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon TICKETS
Saturday 16 March: Arts Centre, Aberystwyth TICKETS
Wednesday 20 March: Blaengarw Workmen's Hall, Blaengarw TICKETS
Friday 22 March: Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan TICKETS
Tuesday 26 March: Galeri, Caernarfon TICKETS
Wednesday 27 March: Pontio, Bangor TICKETS
Saturday 30 March: New Lodge, Gorseinon TICKETS
MFN and Rebel Reel Cine Club are launching a series of classic music films on the big screen at London's spiritual home of punk, the iconic 100 Club ,on Tuesday 12 March. The film's director, Julien Temple will be on hand to introduce the screening and taking part in a Q&A after the film before DJs take over!
ON RESISTANCE STREET is a feature length documentary examining the role music plays in the fight against Fascism, racism and bigotry. The film was shot over a two year period in England, Belfast and New York and features contributions from many renowned musicians, bands, writers and commentators. These include original members of STEEL PULSE, THE SEX PISTOLS, ASWAD, STIFF LITTLE FINGERS, THE LEVELLERS, THE MEN THEY COULDN’T HANG, THE DEFECTS, THE OUTCASTS, LADY SHOCKER, NAOMI BEDFORD, and others.
ON RESISTANCE STREET looks at the impact the 1970s ‘Rock Against Racism’ movement had on a whole generation of young people and the radical bands, solo artists and political activists who were inspired by it. In addition to bands and musicians, contributors to that section include MATT WRACK Leader of the Fire Brigade Union, WEYMAN BENNETT National Organiser of ‘Stand up to Racism’, Actor and Artist RAY GANGE and Joe Strummer’s biographer CHRIS SALEWICZ.
Producer and Clash Confidante Robin Banks said: ”ORS is not in any manner, a Clash bio pic. It examines the impact The Clash, Steel Pulse and the other bands had as moral standard bearers for a generation, the legacy of that impact as within the lives of fans and how that type of energy is now desperately needed within today’s political landscape.”
Via research undertaken by Author and Associate Producer Rick Blackman, it also explores the almost forgotten formation of ‘The Stars Campaign for Inter-racial Friendship’ by a group of famous British Jazz musicians and pop artists, in the wake of the 1958 Notting Hill riots. The group opened the first multi-racial youth club in Notting Hill which suffered arson attacks along with death threats to main organisers like CLEO LAINE and JOHNNY DANKWORTH. ORS tells the story of the organisation for the first time via film.
In addition, ORS charts the 21st century political drift to the Right in the contemporary West and dissects the influence of Far Right extremist groups and individuals on Donald Trump’s ascension in America, Brexit and today’s Conservative government in Britain. It previews Mykaell Riley’s crucial ”Six Centuries of Black British Music History” exhibition at the British Library in Summer 2024 and delves inside the sometimes volatile musical social media universe.
Other subjects covered include the Black historical traditions of the term ”Woke” and cultural-musical appropriation by Right Wing politicians, from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump and disgraced former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The film also visits New York for a whistle stop tour of the city’s radical musical history.
ON RESISTANCE STREET will be having its London premiere at Notting Hill Gate's Gate Cinema on Wednesday 17th April, alongside a Q&A panel hosted by Louise Raw and featuring Mykaell Riley, Robin Banks, Paul Simmonds, Rick Blackma and Richard David.
BUY TICKETS HERE
Hoppy - Underground Head
The extraordinary life of John "Hoppy" Hopkins
John “Hoppy” Hopkins was one of the most crucial figures of the Sixties. He was the heart and soul of the Underground scene that influenced the Beatles and Stones and changed the face of British culture.
Hoppy's life as a cultural polymath was hugely influential. However, his refusal to stay in one place has made his history elusive and fragmented. With exclusive, revealing, funny and sometimes shocking, interviews with Hoppy and his contemporaries – Joe Boyd, Suzy ‘Creamcheese’ Hopkins, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), and more - Hoppy – Underground Head tells the story of Hoppy and the hippy underground scene and gives a unique insight into the man whose influence is still felt today.
Coming to cinemas across the UK in Summer 2024 after a Premiere Event at Ladbroke Grove's Tabernacle on Friday 24th May. Ticket details to follow.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE
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