Live is Life Films Ltd presents a Picaro Films production – brought to you by a passionate team of experienced filmmakers and music lovers.

”’Live is Life‘, an evocative documentary film that delves into the soul of grassroots live music. We witness the dedication and resilience of the smaller venue owners, artists and staff who strive to keep the music alive. Featuring behind-the-scenes stories, live performance footage and heartfelt support from renowned musicians, multi-platinum selling legends and the music media.

The film paints a vivid picture of the trials and triumphs of real life within the live music industry, It’s a classic road trip around the UK, taking in the US, Canadian and Australian live music scenes too.”

With your contribution, we can create a film that inspires action and ensures the long term survival of live music. Support is growing, day by day from within the industry – we need to act now, music fans, the media, legendary and up and coming artists, together, as one voice…

The ‘Live is Life‘ film will premiere in April 2026 to Early Bird subscribers – General release in June 2026.

What We Need & What You Get:

Our goal is to raise £8,000 during this initial Stage one 20-day campaign. It’s our ‘soft’ launch and here’s how your contribution helps:

• Pre-production set up in the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia – inc. research and location scouting.
• Marketing – A big proportion of our initial raise is to be re-invested into our ongoing marketing campaign, including social ads, YouTube and PR into the music and mainstream media.
• We will create an international movement amongst live music fans with industry and media support.

‘Live is Life‘ is on general release from June 2026 – 50% of all net revenue will be donated back into the grassroots music industry – including all streaming platform sales, ongoing InDemand pledges and any potential cinematic releases – directly supporting small venues, independent promoters and artists…

Perks for supporting the soft launch are:

• £8($10) Early Bird film access – plus YOUR name in the film’s closing credits as an ‘official supporter.’ All ‘Seed’ backers are credited as Official Supporters.
• £15($20) Early Bird film access – plus a six month premium Live is Life community platform membership worth £12($15) – plus YOUR name in the film’s closing credits as an ‘official supporter.’ All ‘Seed’ backers are credited as Official Supporters.
• £19($25) (Limited to 799 backers) ‘Official Sponsor’ credit: Includes an Early Bird film download – plus a FREE six month premium Live is Life community platform membership worth £12($15) – plus YOUR name in the film’s closing credits under our exclusive ‘Official Sponsors’ section. The Live is Life community portal will be hosted at www.liveislife.world and is scheduled to go live in June 2026
• £21($28) (Limited to 199 backers) ‘Official Sponsor PLUS’ Includes an Early Bird film download – plus a FREE six month premium ‘Live is Life‘ community platform membership worth £12($15) – plus YOUR name in the film’s closing credits under our exclusive ‘Official Sponsors’ section. Includes a limited edition ‘Solid Rock’ razor necklace worth £15/$20.

​These were specially made to accompany the Producer’s book, ‘Solid Rock,’ and the last of them will go to Official Sponsors of ‘Live is Life‘ with thanks, right here!

• £149($199) (Limited to 30 backers) ‘Associate Producer’ credit: Get Early Bird film access, 6 months FREE premium platform membership, plus your name as an Associate Producer on the exclusive screen at the start of the film. Includes an invite to the first official private cinema screening in our hometown of Bridgnorth, Shropshire in the heart of England at the Majestic cinema – Private screen limited to 44 places.
• £750($999) (Limited to 10 backers) ‘Executive Producer’ credit: Have something to contribute? become an Exec. producer to the documentary film. Help us create, ideas, contacts, locations, your experiences in the music industry etc. Includes Exec. producer credit at start of movie and all of the Associate Producer perks, plus, regular updates/producer contact/ideas exchange and ‘rough cut’ edit access direct from the producers along the journey.
• £250($400) (Limited to 10 places) ‘Featured Artist’ Upcoming band/artist? making a noise worthy of global recognition? Be a ‘Live is Life‘ featured artist within the movie. We will create a 1-2 min feature piece about YOU and your music, Indie, rock or heavy metal. Including an excerpt from YOUR music video (Pro shot please). 

Visit the Indiegogo page – here

The Impact:

Your support directly impacts grassroots venues In the USA, Canada, UK and Australia, helping to raise awareness of their vital role in the music industry. These venues are where legendary artists like Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, and Nirvana, for example, began their journeys.

By supporting ‘Live is Life‘, you’re helping to ensure that the next generation of artists coming through these awesome venues have the same opportunities to perform, grow and connect, with you…the fans.

Risks & Challenges:

Producing an international documentary film presents challenges, from securing filming permissions to co-ordinating crews across continents. With our experience in independent filmmaking, guidance from industry partners and support from media partners Planet Rock and Kerrang, we’re well-equipped to navigate these hurdles.

Other Ways You Can Help:

If you’re unable to contribute financially, you can still make a huge difference:

• Share our campaign on social media using Indiegogo’s share tools.
• Spread the word within music communities and fan groups.
• Encourage friends and family to join the movement.