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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...
15JUN

Upcoming Bristol stage show mega hit wins big at this year’s Tony awards

Life of Pi, which comes to Bristol in January 2024, continued its award-winning success recently with a hattrick of wins at the 2023 Tony Awards.   Lolita Chakrabarti’s Life of Pi runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Monday 15 to Saturday...
14JUN

Tickets running low for Family Tree at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Following a sell-out success on its opening night, theatre lovers are advised to act fast if they want to catch Mojisola Adebayo’s award-winning play live at the Southville theatre.   Family Tree runs at Tobacco Factory until Saturday...
14JUN

Dance away the Glastonbury FOMO blues with Glasto Not Glasto at Crofters Rights

With Glastonbury 2023 fast approaching and what seems like the whole of Bristol gearing up to go, it’s easy to get a serious case of FOMO, but have no fear because Erratic Batting have you sorted.   Erratic Batting’s Glasto Not...
14JUN

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Totterdown

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 back in South Bristol, taking...
13JUN

Look back at the magic of Bristol experimenters EP/64 with a special night of music and film

Next month at Strange Brew, join frontwoman Dali de Saint Paul and collaborators for the launch party of ‘EP/64-64’, a box set of recordings and images from the project's 64th and final concert.   This special ‘EP/64...
13JUN

Everything you need to know about Bristol Sounds 2023

Bristol Sounds 2023 will be lighting up the harbourside throughout next week with thousands of Bristolians flocking to see their musical heroes in action.   Taking place at Canon’s Marsh Amphitheatre, Bristol Sounds will run from Wednesday...
13JUN

Fountain sculpture set to appear in Bristol Cathedral from tomorrow

The brand-new installation, titled ‘Oil Fountain’, will be presented to the general public for the first time tomorrow amongst the grand interior of Bristol Cathedral.   Luke Jerram’s Oil Fountain will appear at Bristol Cathedral...
12JUN

Bristol Tattoo Convention returns next month

The seventh edition of the beloved gathering of ink enthusiasts will once more take place at Ashton Gate Stadium with hundreds of artists flocking to South Bristol.   Bristol Tattoo Convention 2023 runs at Ashton Gate Stadium, BS3 on Saturday...