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Jimmy Carr announces second Bristol date less than a month after the first!

February 2025 will see Jimmy Carr perform yet another double header of his eagerly anticipated new show, ‘Laughs Funny’.   Jimmy Carr will perform a doubleheader at The Bristol Hippodrome on Sunday 16 February 2025.   If...
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National Margarita Day - here's 8 spots to enjoy a margarita in Bristol

On Thursday (22 February) it's National Margarita Day! So, to celebrate, let's take a look at eight of the best bars and restaurants for margaritas in Bristol - with a couple of special mentions.    The margarita cocktail is a...
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Circomedia are hosting a Spring Gala to celebrate 30 years of thrilling circus

Circomedia, a local centre for contemporary circus & physical theatre, are having their 30-year anniversary this March – and they’re celebrating it with a very special event.   Circomedia are a veteran enclave of Bristolian...
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The Libertines are dropping by Bristol this Autumn as part of their upcoming album tour

With their latest album, All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade, set for release next month, the much-loved indie legends have announced a new UK tour to an already busy schedule.   The Libertines will play O2 Academy Bristol on Tuesday 8 October...
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An electronic music pioneer is coming to Bristol in May

Synth-pop legend Gary Numan is embarking on a lengthy UK tour across May and June to celebrate the 45th anniversary of his 1979 albums Replicas and The Pleasure Principle.   Gary Numan is set to play O2 Academy Bristol on Monday 27 May 2024.   One...
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Experience the secrets of Clifton Suspension Bridge with various tours this Spring

Bristolians will get the chance to delve under Bristol’s most iconic landmark or join a weekend bridge tour: experience the bridge in a new way with tour tickets released throughout the year.   Tickets are now available for a range of...
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Review: Bristol Comedy Cave at Basement 45

As I arrived to Bristol Comedy Cave, I was reminded of a hopeful survivor enclave in a post-apocalyptic film; unbelievable numbers of people crammed into a makeshift cavern, all there to see the single, hopeful voice they’re crowded around –...
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Europe’s largest street art festival Upfest announce expanded return this year!

Returning, but not as you know it, Upfest Presents 2024 will feature a mammoth 18 day cultural programme, supported by Arts Council England.   Upfest Presents will run across Bedminster, South Bristol from Saturday 18 May until Sunday 2 June...
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World Record Day sees two post-punk heavy-hitters release a limited edition split LP

Two titans of post-punk, Heavy Lungs & DITZ, are coming together for a limited, never-to-be-repressed soundclash album to celebrate World Record Day 2024.   Bristol post-punks Heavy Lungs (fronted by Danny Nedelko of eponymous IDLES song...
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Full programme of artists announced for Bristol New Music 2024

The fifth edition of this city-wide festival of contemporary music and sound once again promises to be an adventurous, sonic exploration of the city of Bristol.   Bristol New Music will run across multiple Bristol venues between Thursday 25...
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A BONKERS music star is performing at Cabot Circus at midday

Dizzee Rascal is one of the most prominent artists of recent times and his appearance at Bristol’s premiere shopping destination is sure to turn some heads!   At 12 PM today, the noughties icon will be performing such hits as ‘Bassline...
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We tried a fiery alcohol-free ginger drink

This week, we tried a non-alcoholic ginger drink mix – Root2Ginger, an independent, family-run UK-based drinks company making recipes based on Caribbean traditions.   We tried Root2Ginger Fiery, the flagship flavour of the brand –...
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A-Z of Famous Bristolians – D: David Prowse

Next up on our A – Z of famous Bristolians is the late David Prowse MBE, the towering figure behind the iconic Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy.   Last time we focused on the controversial slave trade investor, merchant...
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A Sausage and Cider festival is coming to Bristol in Spring!

Returning to the city for the first time since 2019, this ever-popular food and drink festival will take over the new Bristol venue Document in April.   Sausage and Cider Festival will take over Pennywell Road’s Document on Saturday...
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Legendary group The Pretenders’ Bristol show has been rescheduled

Originally due to play Bristol Beacon on Sunday 3 March, the legendary rock outfit will now send a ‘Message of Love’ to Bristol music fans in the autumn.   The Pretenders will now play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Saturday...
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Beloved Bristol post-punks tackle industry queerbaiting in new single

Knives, a Bristolian post-punk outfit playing Outer Town this April, have released their new single – and it doesn’t shy away from hard topics.   Knives are a bold, pop-infused post-punk band from Bristol that are swiftly growing...
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East African food specialists Jikoni are landing at The Victoria Ale House this week

Patrons at the popular Clifton watering hole will be able to enjoy fabulous dishes from tasty curries, dirty fries, chargrilled chicken and much, much more!   Beginning this Friday (16 February), Jikoni East Africa will take over The Victoria...
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Slapstick Festival starts tomorrow - featuring an award for a comedy hero

This year’s recipient of the Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend award is Robert Lindsay – and they’re holding a special evening with the beloved actor to celebrate.   Tomorrow, Wednesday 14 February, marks the start of...