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An all-star lineup of punk royalty are celebrating a legendary Iggy Pop album in Bristol

Glen Matlock, Clem Burke, Katie Puckrik and more are coming together to mark 45 years of Iggy Pop’s seminal masterpiece, Lust For Life, with a string of live shows.   The Lust For Life anniversary tour will kick off at Bristol’s...
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Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Stokes Croft

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 taking a look at the vibrant...
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Bristol Beacon reveal opening date and future event details

Set to be a cultural highlight of the year, Bristol Beacon’s highly anticipated reopening after a 5-year transformation is scheduled for Thursday 30 November 2023.   The reopening of the historic building later this year will reveal...
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More exciting dance acts have been confirmed for Siren Festival 2023

A huge line-up of the UK’s top DnB artists has been announced for Siren Festival’s ‘Hospitality on the Harbour’ Saturday.   Siren Festival will run at Bristol’s iconic harbourside from Thursday 27 until Saturday...
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Tickets for underground Suspension Bridge tours go on sale TOMORROW

Tours for the Underground Vaults of the Clifton Suspension Bridge are going on sale this week.   The Clifton Suspension Bridge is a landmark of beautiful engineering that stands proudly at the edge of Bristol. It’s stood for over 150...
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Smash Hit Musical Pretty Woman is hitting Bristol later this year

Showing at The Bristol Hippodrome for almost two weeks this Autumn, Pretty Woman The Musical is preparing for a massive tour of the UK.   Pretty Woman: The Musical will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 31 October to Saturday 11 November...
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Love Saves The Day announce 2000s megastars as Sunday headliner

Bristol’s biggest independent festival has today revealed that Sugababes will be joining a roster of headliners that already includes Fatboy Slim, Years & Years and Andy C.   Love Saves The Day returns to Bristol’s Ashton Court...
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Brand new grant launched today to help emerging artists and labels in Bristol

Named Future Sound of Bristol, the programme is offering support to creative musicians and record labels in Bristol and the surrounding area.   Applications for Future Sound of Bristol open on Monday 13 February and close on Monday 10 April...
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One of the UK’s top comedians is coming to Bristol for a 3-day run in September

Armed with fresh material, celebrated stand-up and TV presenter Michael McIntyre will be at The Bristol Hippodrome later this year with a brand-new show.   Michael McIntyre’s ‘Macnificent’ will be at The Bristol Hippodrome...
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Another rock n roll icon is set to perform at Badminton Estate this summer

Following an incredibly successful run of UK dates in 2022, Rod Stewart is gearing up to play a showstopping set of stone-cold classics at a beautiful South-West location.   Rod Stewart will play Badminton Estate on Sunday 2 July 2023.   With...
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Enjoy 6 days of top tier comedy with Slapstick Festival 2023 next week

Comedy fans can expect a packed programme of film screenings, theatre performances and ‘in conversation’ events when Slapstick Festival returns to Bristol next week.   Slapstick Festival 2023 will run across multiple...
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The South West Baby & Toddler Show is just around the corner

The South-West Baby & Toddler Show is just around the corner, next weekend, the 18th and the 19th of February Parents, grandparents and caregivers in the South-West are in for a treat with this must-visit event at Bath & West Showground, which...
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Rough Trade Bristol announce colossal Outstore Show with esteemed UK rapper

Celebrating the release of his upcoming album Ugly, slowthai will be at Bristol’s Marble Factory for a one-off gig that is sure to prove a sell-out.   Presented by Rough Trade, slowthai will play Marble Factory on Wednesday 22 March.   The...
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NOODS LEVELS and Bristol Beacon joining forces once again for CrossTalk 2023

The popular interactive industry day is back once again, exploring the intersection of music and creative careers through a full day of talks and workshops.   CrossTalk 2023 will take place at Bristol Beacon on Saturday 18 March.   Over...
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Squid announce new album and two massive Bristol shows

The Bristol-based art-rockers yesterday announced their upcoming album O Monolith, the follow-up to their 2021 critically acclaimed debut, Bright Green Field.   Squid will release O Monolith on Friday 9 June with a double-header...
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First wave of writers and thinkers announced for Bristol Ideas 2023

Each year Bristol Ideas hosts workshops, discussions and debates from talented writers, commentators and scholars from all over the world, posing urgent questions about the world we live in.   Bristol Ideas’ 2023 programme kicks off...
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Bristol’s biggest pub beer festival is back this Spring

Beer lovers will have the chance to join the Llandoger team in bringing historic King Street inn The Llandoger Trow back to its full glory one pint at a time.   Llandoger Trow Spring Beer Fest runs from Thursday 6 until Sunday 9 April.   Free...
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Resale tickets available for ‘Friday’ star’s Bristol show this week

One of the stars of the 2010s, Rebecca Black rose to prominence at just 14 and, after spending time out of the limelight, she’s back stronger than ever.   Rebecca Black plays Bristol’s Thekla on Saturday 11 February.   Rebecca...