The amazing story of Rockfield Studios told in new feature-length documentary

By Ben Rogerson
published

Ozzy Osbourne, Liam Gallagher, Chris Martin and Robert Plant on the legendary residential facility where Bohemian Rhapsody was recorded

Located on a Welsh farm, Rockfield Studios has played host to some of the most famous bands in history - Black Sabbath, Queen, The Stone Roses, Oasis, Coldplay and many more - and its legacy is now being celebrated in a feature-length film.

Set to premiere at SXSW on 16 March, Rockfield: The Studio On The Farm features contributions from the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Liam Gallagher, Chris Martin and Robert Plant, who recount their experiences of recording in the wilds of Monmouthshire.

The tale of how this legendary facility was born is told by Kingsley and Charles Ward, the farming brothers who converted their farmhouse into the world’s first residential studio in 1965. The documentary includes their account of the recording of Bohemian Rhapsody in 1975, and of how the studios later faced a fight for survival.

Check out the trailer above and find out more on the Rockfield: The Studio On The Farm website.

Ben Rogerson
Ben Rogerson

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.