Westfest opens its doors to 10,000 ravers with Andy C, SaSaSaS & more
The Bath and West Showground prepares itself to once again fling its doors open to 10,000 ravers, as some of the biggest names in drum and bass, jungle and hard-dance touch down tomorrow for the 16th annual Westfest. For one night only, six unique stages sport scarily good lineups featuring the heaviest DJs and MCs …
11 local samba drumming groups unite for Bristol’s first Encontro: Tambor
There’s something about samba drumming that captures your heart and ears simultaneously, luring you in to the rhythmic magic. This Saturday, The Black Swan is set to witness the first large gathering of local samba drumming bands in Bristol, for the highly anticipated event, Tambor. The Black Swan is set to witness the first large …
Novelist and OH91 headline an evening of emerging Bristol talent
As we know, our city is packed with creative musical talent just waiting for a spotlight to shine on, and team at Multi-Track along with Colston hall are looking to provide it. A free event will be taking place this Thursday at Colston Hall to showcase some of the emerging talents the city has to …
Danny L Harle X Planet Fun brings an experience unlikely to be repeated
How best to explain Planet Fun. To begin, for nearly two years these event organisers have been throwing parties in London and Bristol with some of the most interesting, experimental, and off-kilter electronic and pop artists around, with bills supporting the likes of GFOTY, Kane West, SPINEE, and Hannah Diamond. their tongue-in-cheek future-aesthetic lines up …
Comedy-jazz & free donuts: A guide to Bristol’s alternative Freshers
Sticky-floored Wetherspoons and over-priced drinks in the cheese room are great every now and then, but they’re by far the only choice available for Freshers studying in Bristol. for those new flatmates feeling a bit more adventurous We’ve put together a small selection of varied events taking place around the city for those new flatmates …
Roni Size, Krust, Die, Pinch, Joker & more play Bristol fundraiser this weekend
For over 30 years, St. Paul’s Adventure Playground has provided a safe space for Bristol’s community to gather and play just north of the city centre. Feeling the financial pinch, the Adventure Playground have teamed up with festival organisers Team Love to put on a fundraising day-festival that celebrates Bristol’s diverse cultural history whilst aiming …
Ear Trumpet’s John Blakeley: 5 acts not to miss at Valley Fest 2019
Growing out of humble beginnings as a small, foodie-orientated festival, Valley Fest is the brainchild of Luke Hasell, who took over his family farm in 2014 when both his parents sadly died within a few years of each other. His first port of call was to make the farm organic, his second was creating Valley …
Mel C, RPDR’s Peppermint & Sophie Ellis-Bextor lead Bristol Pride Day celebrations
Bristol’s biggest annual LGBT+ celebration is in full swing. A fortnight of Pride festivities have been taking place across the city since 28 June, beginning with the Stonewall flag unveiling outside City Hall. The flag is raised in remembrance of the series of protests by members of the gay community rising up against a police …
Gilles Peterson announces Bristol show this October
BBC 6 Music presenter, Worldwide FM founder, label head and world renowned record fanatic, Gilles Peterson has announced a Bristol show this October. With a leaning toward world-influenced music spanning soul, jazz, hip hop, house, electronica and more, he has some 30,000 records in his collection and the attentive ears of the world circuit: a …
Jpegmafia, Teotima, Carnival afterparties & more top picks this week
WEDNESDAY 03/07 30/70, The Lanes. 8PM-11PM // Erratic Batting & BLG present Rhythm Section’s hip hop, jazz, R&B and neo-soul five piece 30/70. Tickets >> FRIDAY 05/07 TOP PICK: Teotima, Old Market Assembly London-based ensemble Teotima present an evening of soul and jazz, centred around a celebration of friendship, love and creativity. Tickets >> FRIDAY 05/07 Space …