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27NOV

National treasure added to cast for hotly tipped new musical Starter For Ten

A star-studded cast has been announced for the Bristol-based world premiere of Starter For Ten, featuring much-loved actress/comedian and former Bake Off star Mel Geidroyc.   Starter For Ten runs at Bristol Old Vic from Thursday 29 February...
27NOV

A-Z of Famous Bristolians - A: Archibald Leach

We're kicking off our A - Z of famous (and infamous) Bristolians with Archibald Leach - better known as the legendary film star Cary Grant.   It's a fairly well-known fact around these parts that Cary Grant is a Bristolian, real...
24NOV

Bristol music recognised nationally with 2023 award nominations

Much loved on-the-water music venue Thekla has been nominated Grassroots Champion of the Year at the National Music Industry LIVE Awards 2023 and Dot To Dot Festival is up for Best Metropolitan Festival.   Both the beloved music venues and...
24NOV

An eclectic international music star is launching his debut album next month

Mohammed Errebba, one of the youngest Gnawa masters in the world, is launching the debut album of his new 7-piece jazz collective, Tagna Groove.   Mohammed Errebba is a highly accomplished and fascinating musician: Born in Morocco, he began...
24NOV

Paul Weller announces April 2024 tour including massive Bristol show

Returning to Bristol Beacon, the venue he appeared at to great aplomb in 2017 (before its recent refurbishment and name change), The Modfather is back.   Paul Weller will perform at Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Friday 5 April 2024.   The...
23NOV

The ‘Empress of Soul’ to play Bristol as part of her 2024 Farewell Tour

Due to overwhelming demand, a Bristol date has been added to soul sensation Gladys Knight’s Farewell Tour – signalling an end to 50 years of unquestionable artistry.   Gladys Knight will drop by Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall...
23NOV

A giant version of The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf is flying into Bristol this Christmas

The official annual The Elf on the Shelf countdown to Christmas begins with a massive edition of  The Elf on the Shelf Scout Elf arriving in Bristol next week, courtesy of Santa’s pals at Redcliffe & Temple BID.   From Friday...
23NOV

W.E Irish hosting multiple exciting cultural events this month

W.E Irish, a.k.a West of England Irish, are a community group representing those in the West of England of the Irish diaspora and heritage – and celebrating their culture. As of this month, W.E Irish are hosting a pair of friendly, open events...
22NOV

Getting to know Food Shop

This time around on Getting To Know, we spoke with Darren of Food Shop - an independent deli that stands amongst the shops of everyone's favourite indie commerical street, Gloucester Road.   Hi Darren – can you give us a quick intro...
22NOV

Experience the magic of Bowie at Bristol’s largest theatre venue

Direct from London’s West End, Bowie Experience is a breathtaking stage concert that celebrates the vibrant music of one of the world’s greatest pop icons, David Bowie.   The Bowie Experience hits The Bristol Hippodrome on Sunday...
22NOV

Review: Bob Vylan at SWX

Tuesday night saw the highly anticipated return of London duo Bob Vylan to Bristol, performing in front of an absolutely packed crowd at SWX. Formed in 2017 Bob Vylan offer up a quite difficult to quantify musical style. Sitting somewhere inbetween...
21NOV

Drummer Rat Scabies returns to The Damned for a massive UK in December 2024

Signalling the first time this line-up has played together since 1989, the punk veterans are taking to the road next year, including a stop off at one of Bristol’s biggest venues.   The Damned will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon...
21NOV

Uncover the secrets of Bristol in the new Weird Bristol book

The third installment of the Weird Bristol book compilations has been released – just in time for Christmas.   Weird Bristol is a cult favourite Twitter account in Bristol – run by author Charlie Revelle-Smith, Weird Bristol highlights...
21NOV

A family friendly festive period at Longleat

With the iconic Festival of Light returning with more life-size lanterns than ever before, a wonderful Christmas tree show and a winter safari all planned, Longleat have a special season planned.   Longleat’s Festival of Light (and other...
20NOV

Local charity launches animal art auction featuring one of a kind pooch paintings

Hilariously dubbed The Mutt Gala, this one-of-a-kind event will see Bristol Animal Rescue selling paintings created by dogs at the shelter in an online auction.   The Mutt Gala auction is live now and will remain so until 8 PM on Monday 27...
20NOV

Dance the night away with two radio icons at the Ultimate 2000s club night

BBC Radio 2’s Scott Mills and Capital Breakfast’s Chris Stark will be taking Bristol back in time to what they believe to be the best decade in musical history… the 2000s.   Scott Mills & Chris Stark’s Ultimate...
20NOV

Music festival in the heart of Bristol releases killer first wave of acts for 2024

With two years of brilliant lineups already under their belt, multi-venue festival Ritual Union Bristol have announced yet another top roster of musicians.   Ritual Union will run throughout the day across four central Bristol venues on Saturday...
17NOV

Tickets are running low for Stewart Lee’s Bristol Beacon show

One of the UK’s most influential comedians, Stewart Lee, is returning to Bristol next year following a sell-out appearance at The Bristol Hippodrome in 2022.   Stewart Lee will perform his ‘Basic Lee’ show at Bristol Beacon’s...