Review // Balter festival 2018 brings out the weird and wonderful in all of us
Housed within Chepstow Racecourse and curated by Bristol-based Balkan-tek producer and DJ E-Coli, Balter festival has become the perfect escape for those looking for a less relaxing break away from the 9-5. Known best for accommodating the wonderfully strange among us, Balter has definitely earned its reputation as the ‘mini-Boomtown’. Although there’s a focus on …
Playlist // Some of the best sounds currently coming out BIMM Bristol
Bristol’s iconic music scene and continuous lust for evolving genres has always attracted new talent looking to get their foot in the door. Aside from an exceptionally rich musical heritage, every day our city continues to bounce out huge beats that span across a huge spectrum of genres, sub genres and hybrid genres. It is, …
Balter Festival announces Nubiyan Twist, Nicky Blackmarket, Koan Sound and many more for 2018
Wonderfully wacky Balter Festival is back for its fifth instalment at Chepstow Racecourse this June. Born out of a genuine love of music from a like-minded group of friends who wanted to put on a good party, this seriously fun off-kilter event, has gone on to capture the heart and imagination of many musical thrill seekers …
The Nitelife gift guide: Some things your loved ones will actually want this Christmas
It’s December again, which means it’s now socially acceptable, nay encouraged, to wear some of the most horrific jumpers known to man, dangle sparkly bits of crap from your earlobes and hit repeat on songs that should have been lost and forgotten. If you’re not planning on spending five hours queuing outside of Pandora, smelling …
Review // Tokyo World’s first two-dayer sees the Bristol summer out with a bang
It’s around 5pm on 23 September and we are deep within Tokyo World’s Vulkano stage at Bristol’s Eastville Park. As we look up, past the elaborate stage and into the perfect blue sky, DJ Die shouts out to ‘the last bit of sunshine we will see this year…’ It wasn’t just because we were bloody lucky …
Review // Roots Manuva, Pinch, Greasy Slicks & a hat competition make for a brilliant Farmfest 2017
On 28 July, hordes of Bristolians headed to Somerset’s beautiful countryside for the 12th annual Farmfest. Recognised for its huge personality and ability to seamlessly combine everything from dub, rock, techno, disco, comedy, art and more. Farmfest succeeds in being a family friendly festival that leaves you feeling both completely relaxed while also tickling your inner …
5 August // Bitch, Please! Summer Garden Party with The Black Madonna
Mixmag’s DJ of the year and queen of the dancefloor Black Madonna will be headlining the Bitch, Please! day and night party at Motion this August, alongside DJ Marquis Hawkes. 5 August // 2pm – 4am // £12-£18 // Motion Facebook event // tickets
Review // Young Echo, Elder Island, Ishmael Ensemble and Shapes a taste of Bristol to Samphire Festival
Every so often, it’s nice to leave the bright lights of Bristol and head to a part of Britain’s beautiful coastline. Luckily for us, the organisers of Samphire Festival brought a good chunk of the Bristol music scene to Exmoor National Park this July – giving us the best of both worlds with a weekend full …
Review // Street art and hip hop with Inkie’s Boogie Down Bristol at Full Moon & Attic Bar
There’s nothing quite like sitting in the Full Moon & Attic Bar garden on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Just past the Bear Pit, it marks the start of Stokes Croft and brings together a diverse community within its walls, providing a year-round home to beautiful music, art, food, backpackers – and some of the best …
Preview: Samphire Festival brings some of the best of Bristol to the Exmoor coastline
This weekend some of Bristol’s finest talent will be heading to the stunning surrounds of Exmoor National Park for a fun-filled few days at Samphire Festival. Curated by an inspirational pair of music lovers from Keynsham, Samphire – only entering its second year – won ‘Best Small Festival’ (NOEA Awards) after its debut event in 2016. …