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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...
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Simple Things announce set times with the festival’s 2024 edition just around the corner

  Making its grand return after a four-year hiatus, next weekend’s Simple Things festival is sure to prove a real highlight of Bristol’s cultural calendar.   Simple Things Festival 2024 runs from Friday 23 until Thursday...
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Platinum indie pop stars to visit Bristol in UK & Ireland tour

Wild Rivers, a Canadian certified Platinum indie trio fresh off a tour with a Grammy-nominated artist, are coming to SWX in their newly announced UK&I tour.   GET TICKETS HERE   Wild Rivers are an indie pop trio from Toronto...
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Comedy favourite Russell Kane is bringing his new show to Bristol in 2025

The whirlwind, FitBrit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is back on the road, setting it on fire with his unique blend of sharp wit and physical comedy.   Russell Kane will perform ‘HyperActive’ at Bristol...
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Siren live music series announce pop legends as their first 2024 headliner

The annual harbourside event knows how it feels about you now as it announces the original Sugababes line-up will be transporting crowds back to the noughties this August.   Sugababes will play Siren Series at Bristol’s Amphitheatre...
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Eric Andre Bristol Tickets

Adult Swim’s alternative variety show, The Eric Andre Show, will take its DIY brand of late-night entertainment and punk-rock comedy to venues up and down the UK in May.   The Eric Andre Show Live will drop by Bristol’s Marble...
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Hamilton Bristol Tickets

You don’t have to ‘Wait For It no longer’, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi-award-winning musical phenomenon Hamilton will be visiting Bristol in Spring!   Hamilton will run at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 30 April...
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Star studded cast details announced for The Wizard of Oz’s Bristol run

JLS star Aston Merrygold is one of the newly announced names who will be off to see the wizard in April, playing the role of The Tin Man.   The Wizard of Oz runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday 2 until Sunday 7 April 2024.   Merrygold...
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Explore the Signs of Spring at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm this February half term

Join the award-winning 100-acre attraction Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm as they embrace the Signs of Spring with a special event for all the family.   Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm’s ‘Signs of Spring’ event runs from Friday 9 until...
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Getting to know Reclaim Our Buses with Emilia Melville

This week we spoke to Emilia Melville, a coordinator for WESTACT's Reclaim Our Buses campaign!   1. Can you give us a quick introduction to the Reclaim our Buses campaign?   Reclaim our Buses is a campaign for getting public...
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Last chance to secure your tickets to see Tom Allen's comedy double header

The popular TV comic, Tom Allen, will be in Bristol this weekend, performing two evening showings of his new show, ‘Completely’ – with a limited number of tickets available for both!   Tom Allen will perform ‘Completely’...