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31JAN

Another full cast has been announced for a smash hit musical coming to Bristol

Producers have now announced the full roster of performers for the UK and Ireland tour of the iconic musical, Grease – hitting stages all over the country from April.   Grease: The Musical runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 16...
30JAN

Final details announced for Bristol Light Festival 2024 – opening this weekend!

All the locations, installations and information have now been revealed for this year’s event with just a few days to wait before the beloved festival illuminates Bristol once again.   This year’s Bristol Light Festival runs...
30JAN

Full cast announced An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical’s Bristol run

Hitting The Bristol Hippodrome in September, this stunning musical is set to a smash hit soundtrack of Madonna, Bon Jovi and more – don’t miss this romance brought to life!   An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical runs at The Bristol...
30JAN

A chart-topping UK icon is dropping by Bristol next month

A veritable king of bangers, the one and only Example has been at the pinnacle of UK hip-pop for well over a decade – now he’s coming to Bristol.   Example is set to play O2 Academy Bristol on Monday 12 February 2024.   Having...
29JAN

Bristol Film Festival series pairs vintage cinema with thematically linked wine

Enjoy a truly unique evening in the stunning setting of Averys Wine Merchants’ historic wine cellar with a sparkling wine reception followed by a film and wine tasting.   Bristol Film Festival’s Vintage Screenings is one of the...
29JAN

Indie sensations The Last Dinner Party announce massive tour including Bristol date

Fresh from announcing the release of their debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy, the buzz band have revealed details of a lengthy run of dates across the UK and Ireland.   The Last Dinner Party will play O2 Academy Bristol on Friday 4 October 2024.   With...
29JAN

Popular comedy duo’s reunion tour set to drop by Bristol in May

For the first time in ten years, Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt are back on the road: older, but not really that much wiser – you do not want to miss this.   Punt and Dennis will be at Clifton’s Redgrave Theatre on Monday 27 May 2024.   The...
26JAN

Hyper pop producer-vocalist BUFFEE releases hedonistic new single

Released once again through serial tastemakers Spinny Nights, BUFFEE’s latest effort ‘Heaven’ sees the Bristol-born, Manchester-based artist unleash an industrial pop rampage.   BUFFEE’s latest single, ‘Heaven’,...
26JAN

Bristol music champions Noods announce new artist development programme

Beloved Stokes Croft-based radio station Noods Radio have today announced Bloom, a fresh Artist Development programme.   Bloom is a ten-month artist development programme that will nurture three artists through masterclasses, mentorship, studio...
26JAN

Review: Wicked at The Bristol Hippodrome

"Defying Expectations in Chilly Bristol!"   Although I have seen several musicals, Wicked seemed a bit out of my comfort zone and not my normal type of entertainment. Looking around the audience I could see several other people...
25JAN

James Arthur & Placebo tickets go on sale TOMORROW

Get ready to grab your ticket to an amphitheatre full of musical joy as tickets for two of Bristol Sounds' hottest acts go on sale tomorrow. This year's edition promises an unforgettable musical journey with a diverse lineup featuring...
25JAN

The Streets, CamelPhat and more to appear at this year’s Love Saves The Day

Kicking off summer early once again, Bristol’s leading independent festival is preparing for another massive party with iconic stages, incredible production, big names and bangers.   Love Saves The Day returns to Ashton Court Estate...
25JAN

The Fast Show announces 30th anniversary tour including a Bristol date

This special live show tour will give fans the chance to gain a behind-the-scenes insight into one of British comedy’s best-loved creations.   An Evening with The Fast Show will grace Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Friday 29 March...
24JAN

Bristol Light Festival unveil a landmark collaboration with BBC’s Natural History Unit

Organisers of the beloved festival – which runs next month – have announced details of a brand-new installation, entitled ‘WILDLIGHT’.   Bristol Light Festival is a FREE event that runs across Bristol between Friday...
24JAN

A fabulous comedy-musical arrives at Bristol Old Vic next week

Female-led theatre company Folio Theatre Company present the world premiere of Nanny, an emotional rollercoaster comedy play with songs at The Western Studio.   Nanny runs at Bristol Old Vic’s The Weston Studio from Wednesday 31 January...
24JAN

Bristol Beacon launches 24 hour flash sale on 24 upcoming shows!

Bristolian fans of music, film, comedy and dance will be able to take advantage of discounted tickets for everything from big names in Beacon Hall to emerging artists in the cellars.   The 24-hour flash sale on certain Bristol Beacon shows...
23JAN

One of the UK’s most popular comedians hits a massive Bristol venue in September

Dubbed one of The Guardian and The Telegraph’s 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century, Nish Kumar will be touring a brand-new stand-up show later this year.   Nish Kumar’s ‘Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe’ tour drops...
23JAN

A-Z of Famous Bristolians – C: Edward Colston

Next up on our A – Z of famous (and infamous) Bristolians is Edward Colston, a deeply controversial figure in both Bristolian and British history.   Last time out we focused on women’s healthcare pioneer Elizabeth Blackwell, but...