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16JUN

Bristol punks Heavy Lungs announce long awaited debut album

The announcement of All Gas No Brakes, which is set for release in September, comes alongside a brand-new video for the record’s title track, their latest single.   Released via Alcopop! Records, All Gas No Brakes was...
16JUN

Still time to grab tickets to long running cider and music festival just outside Bristol

Excitement is building throughout Bristol and the Mendips as Outcider Festival, a rip-roaring celebration of real cider and alternative music is rapidly approaching.   Outcider Festival runs at Fernhill Farm in the Mendip Hills from Thursday...
16JUN

Bristol Beacon announce bumper 2023/24 orchestral season

To celebrate its grand reopening, the Bristol Beacon team have this week announced a new season of symphonic orchestral music, bringing the genre back to its Bristol home.    The 2023/24 season will see a number of top orchestras returning...
15JUN

Experience the magical music of Zelda at one of Bristol’s most iconic churches

Presented by Fever, Candlelight Concerts aims to bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring, surprising locations all over Bristol.   Candlelight: The Best of Zelda will take place at St Mary Redcliffe Church...
15JUN

New funding scheme announced to support independent electronic music

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and The Music Lotto have joined forces to provide support for the independent electronic music industry.    Bristol is renowned the world over for its unique, forward-thinking electronic music...
15JUN

Upcoming Bristol stage show mega hit wins big at this year’s Tony awards

Life of Pi, which comes to Bristol in January 2024, continued its award-winning success recently with a hattrick of wins at the 2023 Tony Awards.   Lolita Chakrabarti’s Life of Pi runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 15 to Saturday...
14JUN

Tickets running low for Family Tree at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Following a sell-out success on its opening night, theatre lovers are advised to act fast if they want to catch Mojisola Adebayo’s award-winning play live at the Southville theatre.   Family Tree runs at Tobacco Factory until Saturday...
14JUN

Dance away the Glastonbury FOMO blues with Glasto Not Glasto at Crofters Rights

With Glastonbury 2023 fast approaching and what seems like the whole of Bristol gearing up to go, it’s easy to get a serious case of FOMO, but have no fear because Erratic Batting have you sorted.   Erratic Batting’s Glasto Not...
14JUN

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Totterdown

We’re back with our guide to Bristol’s diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods – with some cherrypicked spots to showcase just how much is going on in each corner of the city.   This week, we’re back in South Bristol, taking...
13JUN

Look back at the magic of Bristol experimenters EP/64 with a special night of music and film

Next month at Strange Brew, join frontwoman Dali de Saint Paul and collaborators for the launch party of ‘EP/64-64’, a box set of recordings and images from the project's 64th and final concert.   This special ‘EP/64...
13JUN

Everything you need to know about Bristol Sounds 2023

Bristol Sounds 2023 will be lighting up the harbourside throughout next week with thousands of Bristolians flocking to see their musical heroes in action.   Taking place at Canon’s Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol Sounds will run from Wednesday...
13JUN

Fountain sculpture set to appear in Bristol Cathedral from tomorrow

The brand-new installation, titled ‘Oil Fountain’, will be presented to the general public for the first time tomorrow amongst the grand interior of Bristol Cathedral.   Luke Jerram’s Oil Fountain will appear at Bristol Cathedral...
12JUN

Bristol Tattoo Convention returns next month

The seventh edition of the beloved gathering of ink enthusiasts will once more take place at Ashton Gate Stadium with hundreds of artists flocking to South Bristol.   Bristol Tattoo Convention 2023 runs at Ashton Gate Stadium, BS3 on Saturday...
12JUN

Last year’s Britain’s Got Talent winner is bringing his debut stand-up tour to Bristol

Later this year, reigning BGT champion Axel Blake is taking his brand-new show, ‘In Style’ around the UK with a new leg recently added due to phenomenal demand.   Axel Blake will perform ‘In Style’ at The Redgrave Theatre...
12JUN

In pictures: Bristol Craft Beer Fest 2023

Bristol Craft Beer Festival was back again this year, once again basking in the sunshine falling upon Canon's Marsh Amphitheatre. Brewers, volunteers, venue-owners and enthuiasts were all under one sky last Friday evening as they lapped up...
9JUN

Light show Beyond Submergence to offer special wellness classes

Squidsoup’s captivating exhibition, Beyond Submergence, is offering wellness experiences amidst their mesmerising light show.   Squidsoup’s, the famous Cheltenham-based art collective known for their light-based art and work alongside...
9JUN

Atlantan glam-rock goths to come to Thekla this year

Electrifying rock quartet Starbenders are making their way to Thekla this October as part of their highly anticipated headline UK tour.   Hailing from Atlanta, Starbenders are a rock-n-roll dream come true for every hard-luck dreamer...
9JUN

Soak up the sun at Bristol Craft Beer Festival this weekend

Taking place this evening and all day and night tomorrow, the ever-popular beer festival is back, bigger and better than ever with balmy weather predicted throughout the weekend.   Bristol Craft Beer Festival takes place at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre...