St Pauls Carnival: Key sound systems and set times
Three disappointing summers have passed with a carnival-shaped hole in our hearts, but finally, St Pauls Carnival returns this Saturday in line with the carnival’s 50th anniversary. The important celebration of Bristol’s African and Caribbean heritage has been a vital source of inspiration for much of the city’s culture and musical output over the past …
Warm up for the launch of Lycra with our 80s disco playlist from Mikey Snooze
After a roaring debut in London and ahead of a string of festival appearances for 2018 including Green Man, Boomtown and Latitude, Lycra will be bringing their outrageous 1980s aerobics dance party to Thekla. Not only will the team be blasting classic 80s bangers, but aerobics instructors will be leading 10 minute dance classes throughout …
Kallida Festival create a unique global gathering inside a 19th century mansion this June
After a spectacular first run of events, we’re pretty damn pumped to open the doors of Baskerville Hall to Kallida Festival again this June. Once more, the 19th century mansion’s grandeur will be cloaked in visual, light and sound installations, as the team behind this burgeoning boutique festival have worked all year-round to ensure they …
E-Coli’s 10 acts not to miss at Balter Festival 2018
Balter Festival 2018 is fast approaching with another three-day bender at Chepstow Racecourse from 8– 10 June. Easily one of the most eclectic festivals we’ve been to, with over 200 acts across 10 unique stages, we’ve asked Balter Festival founder and DJ E-Coli to let us in on a few of the acts he wouldn’t …
Fieldview Festival says goodbye (for now) with The Mouse Outfit & more
South West gem Fieldview Festival have announced that they will be taking an indefinite hiatus after this year’s festival in August. While we’re sad to see them go, we can take some consolation in the fact that they’re seeing things out with a bang – inviting longtime Fieldview friends The Mouse Outfit to headline. The …
Kissy Sell Out (KSO) comes to The Doghouse for an intimate four-deck special
The Doghouse reopened it’s doors this month and they’ve got some pretty big plans in the pipeline, starting with none other than Kissy Sell Out this bank holiday Sunday. After a few years off the radar, the bassline powerhouse, Stepper Man label boss Kissy Sell Out is back with a fresh take on bassline for …
Bristol’s Harvey Causon, Soeur & Swimming Girls announced for The Downs Bristol 2018
Earlier this year, The Downs Bristol announced a stellar lineup for this years’ end-of-summer blowout on Clifton Downs, with headliners including Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Paul Weller, Orbital, Basement Jaxx and Goldie and the Heritage Ensemble. Today, they announced a Bristol-centric live lineup for the Information Stage. By day, the stage will host a still-to-be-announced lineup …
Weekly picks: 9 – 15 April // From Japanese Krautrock to RAM Records, nine shows to see in Bristol this week
Tuesday // Girl Ray, Thekla North-London based, estrogen-pop band Girl Ray are returning to Bristol this April for a memorable show, following the release of their debut LP Earl Grey via Moshi Moshi Records. Taking influence from bands like The Beatles, Pixies and The Beach Boys, the trio will be stopping into Thekla to deliver their deep, …
14 April // BOMBS
The People’s Front Room Collective present a night filled with the sounds of some local legends at Mr Wolf’s with BOMBS and Clayton Blizzard in aid of their current fundraising campaign. The diverse group of artists and musicians work collaboratively to put on accessible, affordable events across the country and are saving up for a van, …
14 April // Mutual Vibes
To The Moon proudly present a new LGBT and friends, funky house party with Mutual Vibes and DJ L Pet (Gino Figliolini), who will be spinning the decks for your listening pleasure. Expect a night jam-packed with vocal twisted disco, hammering house and groove-ridden funk that will keep you throwing shapes for the evening’s entirety. …