23JUN

Review: Jacob Collier at Bristol Sounds 2023

"From the moment Jacob Collier took the stage, his energy and passion radiated throughout the venue" Bristol Sounds, the annual music festival known for its diverse lineup and stunning open-air venue, reached new heights on June 22nd with...

22JUN

2023/24 fixtures announced for both Bristol City and Bristol Rovers

With the eagerly anticipated opening day of the Football League season not much more than a month away, fans from both the North and South of the city are looking towards the new season. The fixture lists for League One and the Championship...

22JUN

Tickets for An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical go on sale tomorrow

Yes, you read that right. Prepare to be swept off your feet with this charming music based on the award winning 1982 film starring Richard Gere. An Officer and a Gentleman: The Musical runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 2 to Saturday...

22JUN

Clifton sports bar set to host “All-Star” comedy night next month

Situated just across the road from the university and Bristol Museum, All Stars Sports Bar is a popular venue offering live sports, pool, snooker, darts and poker. Comedy Night at All Stars Sports Bar is set to take place on Friday 28 July...

21JUN

Set times announced for Bristol Sounds 2023

Bristol Sounds returns to the city’s iconic harbourside this evening with five days of musical madness scheduled between today and Sunday. Taking place at Canon’s Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol Sounds will run from Wednesday 21...

21JUN

A brand-new Bristol arts trail, Unicornfest, is just around the corner

Announced back in November last year, this magical trail around Bristol landmarks follows on from previous city-wide trails featuring sculptures of gorillas and Gromits. Unicornfest takes place across the streets of Bristol from Saturday...

21JUN

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Windmill Hill

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 carrying on in South Bristol...

20JUN

Take a deep dive into the bumper day of music planned for St Pauls Carnival 2023

Organisers recently announced the musicians, DJs, spoken word artists, dance acts and workshop artists that will be covering 10 hours of carnival chaos next month. St Pauls Carnival is set to return to the streets of Bristol on Saturday...

20JUN

Shoegaze pioneers Slowdive announce Bristol show as part of a five date UK tour

In addition to a lengthy run of live dates, the iconic five-piece have announced their long-awaited fifth album, everything is alive, and released a brand new single, ‘kisses’. Slowdive will play Bristol’s SWX on Wednesday...

20JUN

Just 8 weeks until a new show from Neil Gaiman and The National Theatre comes to Bristol

This summer, Bristolian theatre fans will be wowed by The Ocean at the End of the Lane, a five-star fantasy spectacular that is sure to prove immensely popular. The Ocean at the End of the Lane will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday...

19JUN

Review: Goo Goo Dolls at O2 Academy Bristol

"It was clear that the band were very happy to be there, and the crowd matched their enthusiasm tenfold" As I approached the O2 Academy, the first thing I noticed was a potent feeling of excitement in the air as all walks of life flocked...

19JUN

Celebrate Dr John Cooper Clarke’s 75th birthday at Bristol Beacon next year

Known as the ‘Godfather of Punk Poetry’, literary phenomenon John Cooper Clark will bring his biting prose to the soon-to-be reopened Beacon Hall in March 2024. ‘75 Years of John Cooper Clarke’ will take place at...

19JUN

A brand-new hit-factory musical is coming to Bristol in 2024

‘The Wedding is off, but The Honeymoon is on’ in this sensational new musical featuring a soundtrack from legendary production and songwriting team, Stock Aitken Waterman. I Should Be So Lucky: The Stock Aitken Waterman Musical...

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...