The movie
Music Film Festival: The Beach Boys: Live at Knebworth
Concert film about the legendary 1980 performance by The Beach Boys at the Knebworth Rock Festival in England.
Length: 71 min
Country: Groot-Brittannië
Language spoken: Engels
Language subtitles: Nederlands
Cast:
Director: Alan Boyd
Release date: 19/09/2025
Description
Concert film about the legendary 1980 performance by The Beach Boys at the Knebworth Rock Festival in England.
Step into a musical time capsule and relive the magic of The Beach Boys during their historic performance at the 1980 Knebworth Festival in England. The concert was recorded to promote their album Keepin’ the Summer Alive.
What makes this show truly special is that all six Beach Boys performed together on stage: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston. It also marked their final major performance in the United Kingdom.
Brian Wilson’s presence is particularly noteworthy, as he had stopped touring with the band back in the 1960s. As the group’s principal songwriter, his appearance made the concert even more significant. Drummer Dennis Wilson was also part of the show—he would tragically pass away from a drug overdose just a few years later.
With a setlist full of timeless classics like Good Vibrations, California Girls, God Only Knows, and Surfin’ USA, Live at Knebworth 1980 proves why The Beach Boys are considered one of the greatest bands in pop history. Despite tensions within the group at the time, the band effortlessly comes together on stage to deliver a compelling and unforgettable performance.
A music film with no expiration date—returning to the big screen in honor of Brian Wilson’s passing earlier this year.
Step into a musical time capsule and relive the magic of The Beach Boys during their historic performance at the 1980 Knebworth Festival in England. The concert was recorded to promote their album Keepin’ the Summer Alive.
What makes this show truly special is that all six Beach Boys performed together on stage: Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston. It also marked their final major performance in the United Kingdom.
Brian Wilson’s presence is particularly noteworthy, as he had stopped touring with the band back in the 1960s. As the group’s principal songwriter, his appearance made the concert even more significant. Drummer Dennis Wilson was also part of the show—he would tragically pass away from a drug overdose just a few years later.
With a setlist full of timeless classics like Good Vibrations, California Girls, God Only Knows, and Surfin’ USA, Live at Knebworth 1980 proves why The Beach Boys are considered one of the greatest bands in pop history. Despite tensions within the group at the time, the band effortlessly comes together on stage to deliver a compelling and unforgettable performance.
A music film with no expiration date—returning to the big screen in honor of Brian Wilson’s passing earlier this year.
