Bristol cleans up at DJ Mag’s Best of British awards
DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards took place at EGG London last night and Bristol headed in strong, with at least one nomination in every category. The results are in and, as always, Bristol proved it can punch well above its weight in the industry. Alfresco Disco scooped Best Club Event. Launching in 2005, the …
Win a Season Pass to Motion: Free entry until spring 2019
We’ve teamed up with Motion to offer you the chance to win an exclusive Season Pass that will grant you and a friend access to any party at the converted warehouse between 1 January and 31 March. Currently ranked the world’s 16th best club, Motion relentlessly brings in the globe’s biggest underground artists, with huge …
What to look forward to when In:Motion returns this September
As the nights start to get longer and darker, ravers get ready to return to the warm warehouses after a summer of festival dancing. Bristol’s In:Motion team has been busy brewing up an autumn lineup of killer nights to chase away those winter blues. With 25 hefty parties planned on the In:Motion lineup for the …
Win 4 x tickets to Love Saves the Day 2018 + afterparty entry
We’ve teamed up with Love Saves the Day to give you the chance to win entry for you and three mates to Bristol’s biggest music festival, plus guest list entry to the afterparty at Motion on both days. Love Saves the Day returns to Eastville Park this May bank holiday weekend with Fatboy Slim and …
Sequences Festival announce Hazard, Sir Spyro, Dubkasm & more to join this year’s lineup
Last month, Bristol’s Sequences Festival announced their, frankly ridiculous, 2018 lineup. Teaming up with Critical Sound, Deep Medi and Bandulu, The Blast are delivering an all-day lineup this July at Motion across three areas, powered by Mungo’s HiFi soundsystem, Void and Dirt Sound. Major names on the bill include Noisia, Mist, Mala and Kahn & …
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, …
13 April // Ram Records
RAM Records are touching down at Motion this April to present a five-star drum and bass lineup. Known for his air-punching and dancefloor dismantling beats, headliner Sub Focus will be taking to the decks to provide a set that will most likely blow your socks off. Joining him will be record producers Bad Company to …
Weekly picks: 5 – 11 March // 10 top events this week, including Saffron Records 101 Masterclass, Concrete Jungyals and Jenna & the Gs
Wednesday // Saffron Records 101 Masterclass: Booking Agents & Show Promoters, Rough Trade Records Female-championing Bristol label Saffron Records will be hosting a series of 101 Masterclasses at Rough Trade this March, as they continue to show support for Bristol’s up-and-coming female artists. This time round, their 101 masterclass will be hosted by two of …
11 March // Hopsin
The multi-talented rapper, record producer, director and actor Hopsin will be touching down at Motion this March, bringing with him his finest material from his latest album No Shame as part of his UK tour. Prepare for a night filled with bone-tingling beats, creative lyricism and a whole lot of rap, as Hopsin will no doubt …
Weekly picks: 21 – 25 February // 14 gigs to see this week including Subloaded x Techtonic 100, Nils Frahm and an intimate acoustic performance from Soeur + Goan Dogs
Wednesday // Franz Ferdinand, O2 Academy The iconic Scottish indie rockers are back in full force with their long awaited new album Always Ascending. Packing one hell of a punch, the band haven’t lost their edge as they bring their music into the sounds of 2018. Fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a new …