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Welcome to our new season of events and our final concerts before Colston Hall enters its long-awaited £48.8 million transformation, which begins in June this year, to be unveiled in 2020. April to June provides much to look forward to – we still have a packed schedule of events at Colston Hall, and are looking beyond our bricks and mortar on Colston Street to present exciting music in venues around the city. Highlights for the next few months include our Spielberg season of films consisting of Raiders of the Lost Ark (page 6) and Jaws at Colston Hall (page 8), and Jurassic Park at Bristol Hippodrome (page 34), all accompanied by a live orchestra. April sees the return of Bristol New Music, a biennial weekend of outstanding contemporary music and visual arts that takes place in partnership with St George’s Bristol, Spike Island, Arnolfini and the University of Bristol (page 11). Colston Hall Presents is the new banner under which we are presenting great concerts in Bristol’s diverse music venues now and into the Hall’s transformation period. We’re showcasing some of the best emerging talent as well as established artists in venues such as The Crofter’s Rights, The Exchange, The Station, Trinity Centre and the O2 Academy. Turn to page 31 to find out what we’ve got coming up. During our transformation, our
modern foyer will remain a hive of activity and will be very much open for business – our spaces are available for hire, so if you are looking for a versatile and modern space for an event, do get in touch with our commercial team – see page 40 for more details. In April, we’ll be announcing special events planned to mark the closure of the Hall, so to stay informed make sure you are signed up to receive our news by email or follow our Twitter or Facebook feeds. Finally, I’d like to thank all those who have helped us get to this important moment in time. Without the generous support of our audiences, partners, sponsors and funders, we would not be looking to such a bright future for our wonderful hall. Even though we have raised a good proportion of our £48.8m target, we still have a way to go to reach our goal. If you can help us in our efforts by naming a seat or making a donation, turn to page 24 for further information. We look forward to your support and welcoming you to a new worldclass hall for Bristol in 2020. Louise Mitchell Chief Executive, Bristol Music Trust
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jaws in concert
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“Stretching out notes, oozing conviction, making hard-to-sing songs seem easy” Evening Standard
gregory porter rock & pop tue 3 apr start 7.30pm, sold out
raiders of the lost ark in concert classical thu 5 apr doors 7pm, £27.50 – £55 incl. bf
julia biel rock & pop thu 5 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £16.12 incl. bf over 14s, seated show
Jazz and soul sensation Gregory Porter returns to the Hall to celebrate his music icon, Nat King Cole. The Grammy and MOBO Award-winning singer will lend his “amazing treacle-soft vocal timbre” (The Telegraph) to iconic Cole tunes like Mona Lisa and Nature Boy. His performance at the Albert Hall saw the singer “stretching out notes, oozing conviction, making hard-to-sing songs seem easy” (Evening Standard).
with czech national symphony orchestra
Kicking off our Spielberg season, Czech National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ben Palmer, perform John Williams’s epic score alongside a screening of the film in which Indiana Jones heads out on a quest to save the world!
Hailed as the “best British vocalist to emerge in an age” (The Independent), it’s hard to believe that MOBO-nominated Julia Biel isn’t already a household name. Her “unfailingly beautiful voice” (Jazzwise) has been likened to everyone from Billie Holiday to Bjork and her selfpenned songs offer a Winehouse-sharp perspective on life and love.
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josienne clarke & ben walker rock & pop fri 6 apr the lantern, start 8pm, £13.50 incl. bf
With their 2016 release, Overnight, Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker delivered “a gently exquisite set” (The Guardian) of “sheer vivid originality” (Clash). The “darlings of the folk world” (The Guardian) perform in The Lantern following the March 2018 release of Seedlings All.
seated show
New music in The Lantern sponsored by
nco main orchestra spring concert
landscapes & seascapes
classical sun 8 apr start 6.30pm, £7.53 – £27.95 incl. bf*
jethro tull rock & pop mon 9 apr start 7.30pm, sold out
mark steel comedy mon 9 – wed 11 apr the lantern, start 8pm, sold out over 14s, seated show
The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain celebrates their 40th year with a classical music showcase that takes in Glazunov’s ‘Autumn’ from The Seasons, Mussorgsky’s Night on the Bare Mountain and Debussy’s La Mer. Conducted by Howard Williams. *Concessions available, under fives go free.
50th anniversary tour
Ian Anderson and the Tull band celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of one of the world’s most successful and enduring prog-rock outfits. This celebratory concert will feature Tull band musicians David Goodier (bass), John O’Hara (keyboards), Florian Opahle (guitar), Scott Hammond (drums) and surprise virtual guests performing a broad mix of material from the band’s back catalogue. In his new show, razor-sharp columnist, comedian and “venerable lefty” (The Guardian) Mark Steel gives us his “frank, dryly funny” (The Scotman) take on a seriously messedup world. The “warm and unaffected” (The Reviews Hub) performer has appeared on Have I Got News for You and Newsquiz.
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bournemouth symphony orchestra classical thu 12 apr start 7.30pm, £18 – £36, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf
bastille rock & pop fri 13 apr doors 7pm, sold out u14s accompanied, stalls part-standing
ycat lunchtime concert classical fri 13 apr the lantern, start 1.05pm, £5.50 incl. bf
images & dreams
Hot on the heels of Andrew Litton, the BSO return another charismatic American conductor to the podium. Robert Trevino joins forces with violinist Simone Lamsma for Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor. The performance is bookended by Debussy’s Rondes de Printemps and Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. Saver seats £10 incl. bf.
With their “unyieldingly catchy, triumphantly melancholic anthems” (The Guardian), indie-pop heavyweights Bastille have become “one of the biggest pop outfits in the country” (Clash). They return to the Hall to perform reworkings of their chart-topping albums, Wild World and Bad Blood.
daniel lebhardt – piano
The Young Classical Artists Trust’s lunchtime concert series returns with a set of performances from some of this country’s most exceptional young musicians. On today’s programme is Beethoven’s Sonata in D minor Op. 32 No. 2 ‘Tempest Sonata’ and Ravel’s Gaspard de la nuit. New music in The Lantern sponsored by
jaws in concert classical sat 14 apr doors 7pm, £27.50 – £55 incl. bf
with czech national symphony orchestra
“This is a suspense classic that leaves teeth-marks,” says film critic Peter Bradshaw of Steven Spielberg’s 1975 “masterpiece”. The tension gets turned up a notch during this screening as Czech National Symphony Orchestra play John Williams’s Academy Award-winning score live.
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london astrobeat orchestra world sat 14 apr the lantern, start 8pm, £16.12 incl. bf
performs talking heads
London Astrobeat Orchestra are joined by West African session musicians to reimagine iconic tracks from Talking Heads’ Remain in the Light and Speaking in Tongues. This performance will feature Senegalese rhythm machine Badou N’Diaye on drums and bandleader Edd Bateman on bass.
over 16s, standing show
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my dad wrote a porno
The team behind the smash-hit podcast (100 million downloads earns them the accolade) take their show on tour, asking the unthinkable: ‘What would you do if your dad wrote a dirty book?’ Would you ignore it? Jamie Morton wouldn’t. Along with best mates James Cooper and Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine, Morton reads aloud a lost chapter from his dad’s notorious Belinda Blinked saga.
comedy mon 16 apr start 8pm, £29.56 incl. bf over 16s
marillion rock & pop tue 17 apr doors 7pm, sold out
toko telo world tue 17 apr the lantern, start 8pm, £10.75 – £12.90 incl. bf seated show
Prolific prog-rockers Marillion have released 18 albums over their 38-year career, forging “a beautiful, distinctive sound” (Progradar) that’s hard to define. Listeners have likened their “politically charged lyrics … and rich, layered instrumentation” (The Guardian) to Pink Floyd, late-period Talk Talk and Van Der Graaf Generator, and their latest album has been called their finest release in 20 years.
Toko Telo is a dazzling Madagascan trio who bring together traditional musical styles like tsapiky, jihe and beko with sublime musicianship and artistry. The all-star line-up features vocalist Monika Njava and guitarist D’Gary and Joel Rabesolo (who joined the trio after original member Regis Gizavo tragically passed away last summer). Part of the Making Tracks season.
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comedy wed 18 apr the lantern, start 8pm, sold out over 14s, seated show
alexander o’neal rock & pop thu 19 apr doors 7pm, £28.49 – £36.01 incl. bf over 14s
lost horizons rock & pop thu 19 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £13.44 incl. bf over 16s, u18s accompanied, standing show
grumpy old women comedy fri 20 apr start 7.30pm, £24.19 – £26.88 incl. bf over 16s, stalls only
genius
Ever since he was a small boy, all Simon Evans really wanted was to be recognised as a man of genius. His new show, “a masterclass of socio-political comedy” (The Scotsman) that crackles with “super-sharp wit” (Time Out), sees the comedian contemplating on a world that seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of any kind… especially his. It may have been 30 years since R&B icon Alexander O’Neal released irresistible R&B hits like Criticize, Fake and Hearsay but “the soul legend still has what it takes to entertain an audience” (The Reviews Hub). O’Neal sprang from the same Minneapolis funk scene as Prince, is a triple platinum-selling artist and famously sold out Wembley over six consecutive nights.
Cocteau Twins bassist Simon Raymonde and Dif Juz drummer Richie Thomas return to the stage after a 20-year hiatus with “an album of rare beauty” (musicOMH). Ojala brings together “Raymonde’s impressive basslines and Thomas’s jazzy drumming style” (The Irish Times) in a dreamy pop-rock mélange that’s tinged with deep, rich melancholia. Support from Penelope Isles.
The Grumpy Old Women are back with more no-holds-barred opinions on life. Perrier Awardwinning comedian Jenny Eclair is joined by “natural clown” (The New York Times) Dillie Keane (Fascinating Aida) and “very funny stand-up and talented actress” (Broadway Baby) Lizzie Roper to give us a 90-minute ‘full fat’ lesson in “growing old disgracefully” (The Guardian).
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fri 20 – sun 22 apr Bristol New Music returns for its third, most ambitious instalment to date to showcase the innovators and boundary-pushers of contemporary music. Featuring jazz, classical, folk and electronica, Bristol New Music is a fertile testing ground for both established and emerging artists, who fearlessly explore new realms in sound in venues across the city including Colston Hall, St George’s Bristol and Spike Island. See overleaf for listings. For further information, visit www.bristolnewmusic.org
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ulrich mertin fri 20 apr victoria rooms, start 1.15pm, free Experimental viola player Ulrich Mertin has made waves across the music world by combining classical, house, folk, experimental and electronic styles. In this performance, Mertin will showcase the possibilities of his instrument in a programme of music that ranges from the theatrical sensitivities of Aperghis to the delightful grooves of Kenji Bunch. The evening will also feature the world premiere of a Bristol New Music commission: Feu Follets by Jordan Hirst.
evan parker: trance map fri 20 apr st george’s bristol, start 10pm, £10* Evan Parker is one of history’s great saxophone players. Pushing the instrument into uncharted waters since his emergence in the late 1960s, Parker’s improvisational style has helped to redefine what the saxophone can do. In this
exciting performance, Parker will be joined by two master musicians – electronic artist Matt Wright and cellist Hannah Marshall – to create new sounds and experiences based on his electrifying music.
audint – unsound: undead fri 20 – sun 22 apr spike island A weekend of installations, talks, workshops and performances led by AUDINT, the European artist collective currently consisting of Eleni Ikoniadou, Patrick Defasten, Toby Heys, Steve Goodman/kode9 and Souzanna Zamfe. elysia crampton: red clouds, coby sey, laurie & olly and audint members (live performances) fri 20 apr spike island, start 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf, standing show audint installation sat 21 – sun 22 apr spike island, 12 – 5pm, free unsound: undead, readings & performances sun 22 apr spike island, 2 – 5pm, free, advance booking advised For full details, please visit bristolnewmusic.org
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bulo: sonic voyages, the world at your feet sat 21 apr victoria rooms, 12pm, free Bristol University Loudspeaker Orchestra (BULO) is a unique platform of multiple loudspeakers that creates immersive mobile sound environments for people to share as a concert audience. In this special concert, BULO presents the winning works in its international composition competition, presented in glorious hyper-surround sound. Travel with your ears!
the anatomy of the orchestra: steve reich’s the four sections aether music and oramics: show and tell sat 21 apr st george’s bristol, start 5pm, £2.50* (free to evening concert ticket holders) A special session suitable for all ages to get up close to Tom Richards’ Mini Oramics machine and the theremin. Player Sarah Angliss will talk about the theramin’s extraordinary history and demonstrate a couple of the music machines she’s designed and built.
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sat 21 apr colston hall foyer, 2.30pm & 5pm, free, promenade show A live sound installation exploring the workings of an orchestra. The Anatomy of the Orchestra finds a total of 51 musicians – directed by Charles Hazlewood and drawn from Army of Generals and The British Paraorchestra – spread across the four levels of the foyer to play The Four Sections, a rare work for symphony orchestra by the highly influential American composer Steve Reich. Walk amongst the orchestra as it plays, creating your own sonic mix from each section, or just fix yourself in one position and let the music flood your eardrums.
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sarah angliss: aether music and oramics sat 21 apr st george’s bristol, start 7.30pm, £7.50* Using theremin, robotic carillon and other instruments, Sarah Angliss performs highlights from Ealing Feeder, her steely, unsettled love letter to London. She will be joined by Tom Richards and his mini Oramics machine, an early synthesiser designed by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop’s electronic pioneer Daphne Oram. Tom and Sarah will perform their own graphic scores composed for this amazing instrument.
moritz von oswald & rashad becker with eric chenaux sat 21 apr the cube, start 8pm, £16.25 incl. bf Berlin’s now legendary electronic music scene owes a debt to producers Moritz von Oswald and Rashad Becker (right). These two names have been central to European experimental music over the last 20 years. Coming together for the first time, these two heroes of the 1990s dub techno movement will be joined by Eric Chenaux, a singer and songwriter “possessed of angelic sweetness and clarity” (The Wire).
keith tippett octet with matthew bourne sat 21 apr colston hall, start 6.30pm, £17.50 incl. bf Bristol-born pianist and composer Keith Tippett has been a seminal figure in the in the evolution of UK jazz since the 1960s. In this celebration performance, he teams up with Matthew Bourne – one of the most talented pianists on today’s jazz scene – and the “simply breathtaking” (Guardian) Octet band. They will be playing favourite tracks from a legendary career in jazz, plus music from his latest recording, The Nine Dreams of Patrick Gonogon.
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bristol ensemble sun 22 apr victoria rooms, start 1pm, £10.75 incl. bf, free for students & u25s Performance of evocative new works by Bristol University graduates Carmen Ho and Matthew Olyver, plus a searing setting by John Pickard of words by Gavin d'Costa, along with Howard Skempton’s Chamber Concerto.
ensemble variances sun 22 apr victoria rooms, start 5pm, £15, £5 for students & u25s Ensemble Variances leader and composer Thierry Pécou’s seminal work Outre-Mémoire is an exploration of the slave trade through music. Leading us into an overwhelming state of meditative contemplation, this powerful piece leaves the audience “surrounded by a strong, powerful sound” (BBC Music Magazine).
the rare modular system ever since. Taking inspiration from the psychedelic electro-pioneers of the 1960s, Smith sculpts lush and exciting worlds of sound that feel “at once like a statement from a bygone era and a transmission from a distant star” (RA).
a hawk and a hacksaw sun 22 apr sportsmans, start 8pm, £13.50 incl. bf, standing show At the core of A Hawk and a Hacksaw (pictured below) is drummer and accordionist Jeremy Barnes (formerly of Neutral Milk Hotel and Bablicon) and violinist Heather Trost. Blending Eastern European folk traditions with their own New Mexico roots, their music flies between “glorious madness and melody, played not only with skill, but with real passion” (AllMusic). Support from Richard Youngs.
sun 22 apr former imax, start 6.30pm & 9pm, £15 incl. bf As a recent music graduate, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith borrowed a neighbour’s Buchla 100 synthesizer and started to experiment. The composer has been making “effervescent, kaleidoscopic electronic music” (Pitchfork) on
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uwe festival of sound classical sun 22 apr start 4pm, £5.38, u18s £1.08 incl. bf
The UWE Bristol Orchestra and Singers perform Karl Jenkins’ epic Songs of the Earth to open this year’s Festival of Sound. Joining them are the Bristol Reggae Orchestra and a massed ensemble from partner primary schools. Find free events throughout the day alongside surprise pop-up performances around the building.
“Flamenco-inspired guitar tones and ethereal string and vocal textures” Drunken Werewolf
blanco white rock & pop mon 23 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £8.60 incl. bf, £10.75 on the door
Described as “emotionally raw and instantly captivating” (There Goes the Fear), singersongwriter Josh Edwards’ music melds traditional Andalusian, Latin American and Western sounds. He will perform new material alongside hits like Colder Heavens.
over 14s, seated show
barenaked ladies rock & pop tue 24 apr doors 7pm, £31.71 – £42.46 incl. bf
Creators of “infectious” pop-rock (Consequence of Sound), Barenaked Ladies have sold more than 14 million albums and garnered multiple JUNO Awards and Grammy nominations over their three-decade career. Old favourites and new tracks will be performed with a “well-tailored tongue-incheek delivery” (Glide Magazine). Support from Boothby Graffoe.
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The Embers of Time “demonstrates that a simple life could be for the best” Pop Matters
josh rouse rock & pop tue 24 apr the lantern, start 8pm, £18.81 incl. bf u16s accompanied, standing show
Josh Rouse’s “straightforward, warmblooded pop” (Pitchfork) has gone from strength to strength over the course of 11 albums. His most recent release, The Embers of Time, sees the artist continue his “streak of excellence” (All Music), with an album of “pleasing pop hooks [and] a focus on the music before celebrity” (Pop Matters). New music in The Lantern sponsored by
bryan ferry rock & pop wed 25 apr doors 7pm, sold out
grant-lee phillips rock & pop wed 25 apr the lantern, start 8pm, £18.81 incl. bf standing show
“A sad strangeness and aesthetic perfectionism still sets him apart,” says The Telegraph of the former Roxy Music frontman and pop icon, who will perform songs from “lush album” (Pitchfork) Avonmore. In addition, you’ll hear Ferry sing hits from his back catalogue, delivered with “more than a dash of style” (The Express), of course.
As frontman of Grant Lee Buffalo, GrantLee Phillips toured with the likes of REM and Pearl Jam before breaking out as a solo artist. He lends his “focused, tip-of-the-cap tenor, with just the right amount of gravel” to poetic, sardonic and perfectly crafted alt-country, all woven with a “distinctive thread of wistfulness” (Rolling Stone). New music in The Lantern sponsored by
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“We go out there with the express desire to see how we can push each other” Joe Satriani
g3 rock & pop thu 26 apr start 7.30pm, £37.62 – £215 incl. bf vip packages available
daniel o’donnell light entertainment sun 29 apr start 7.30pm, £45.69 – £48.38 incl. bf
peter hammill rock & pop sun 29 apr the lantern, doors 7pm, £26.88 incl. bf seated show
Joe Satriani’s electrifying G3 shows have brought the planet’s greatest guitarists to stages across the world for more than 20 years. This show will surely not disappoint axe fans, with Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and former Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth performing solo sets before all three jump on stage for a massive jam at the end.
It would be fair to say that singing star Daniel O’Donnell is one of the best-loved music artists on the planet. Over his 30-year career, O’Donnell has released an incredible 31 top 30 albums and was recently awarded an MBE from the Queen. He performs alongside special guest Mary Duff for a night of trad, country, easy listening and rock ’n’ roll.
“It takes a great deal of fearlessness and determination to make deeply peculiar music for 50 years” (The Guardian), but that’s exactly what Peter Hammill has been doing, whether as part of Van Der Graaf Generator or as a solo artists. Performing tracks from his new release, Anagnorisis – recognition, revelation: re-evaluation, the show looks set to show Hammill at his poetic and brooding best.
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rumours of fleetwood mac rock & pop tue 1 may start 8pm, £25.26 – £36.01 incl. bf
freya ridings rock & pop tue 1 may the lantern, doors 7pm, £10.75 incl. bf over 14s, standing show
plan b rock & pop wed 2 may doors 7pm, £32.25 incl. bf u14s accompanied, stalls part standing
bournemouth symphony orchestra classical thu 3 may start 7.30pm, £18 - £36, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf
A special show from “one of the best tribute acts around” (The Reviews Hub) as they celebrate 40 years of “Fleetwood Mac’s masterwork” (Rolling Stone), Rumours. From Second Hand News to Gold Dust via Dreams, Don’t Stop, Go Your Own Way and The Chain, hear the “flawless record” (Pitchfork) album performed by “a group of musicians at the peak of their craft” (The State of the Arts). “Ambient and, at times, ethereal [sounds]” (The Independent) from singer-songwriter Freya Ridings, whose poignancy and heartbroken soulfulness seem well beyond her 23 years. The rising star has been likened to Adele and Thea Gilmore, her songs delivered with a “deft, delicate, devastating touch” (Clash).
Triple Ivor Novello Award winner Ben Drew heads out on his first tour for almost six years to support the release of fourth studio album Heaven Before Hell Breaks Loose. “The maverick of UK hip-hop” delivered a gig “filled with spectacle and theatricality” (The Upcoming) at Shakespeare’s Globe last summer.
into the light
Haydn’s effervescent Symphony No. 100 in G Major ‘Military’ kicks off the evening then it’s Beethoven all the way with his playful, Mozartian Piano Concerto No. 2 and, arguably the most recognisable symphony in the world, the Symphony No. 5. Conductor Kirill Karabits, Piano Sunwook Kim. Saver seats £10 incl. bf.
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jon boden & the remnant kings folk fri 4 may start 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf
vessels rock & pop sat 5 may the lantern, start 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf over 16s, standing show
Former Bellowhead frontman and 12-time BBC Folk Award winner Jon Boden brings his band to Colston Hall to perform material with a new, rockflavoured sound that delivers hints of Bush and Bowie. “It is a full, large-scale and grand piece of work that is as intelligent as it is entertaining,” says Folk Radio of Afterglow, Boden’s third solo album.
With The Great Distraction, their fourth release, five-piece outfit Vessels perform “a fully stylistic transformation from expansive postrock to full-blown electronic outfit” (The Line of Best Fit), which Drowned in Sound find “stupidly enjoyable”. Their Lantern performance follows sets at Berlin’s Berghain, Beat Herder and Simple Things. New music in The Lantern sponsored by
kitty, daisy & lewis rock & pop sun 6 may the lantern, doors 7pm, £17.20 incl. bf
The Observer describes this sibling trio as “a gift to those of us who still believe in magic”… and are partial to a “hot, sweet pancake stack of danceable tracks” (The Telegraph). Expect an “accomplished and infectious” (Soundblab) performance of rockabilly, blues, soul, ska and jazz.
over 14s, standing show
stephen johnson & english piano trio classical tue 8 may the lantern, start 7.30pm, £8 incl. bf
a genius revealed chamber concert
Stephen Johnson takes a closer look at Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet Op. 57 ahead of Dresden Philharmonic’s performance (see page 23). Featuring Zsuzsa Berenyi on violin and Morgan Goff on viola. £5 incl. bf when bought with a ticket to Dresden Philharmonic. New music in The Lantern sponsored by
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jon allen folk thu 10 may the lantern, doors 7pm, £16.12 incl. bf over 14s, seated show
don mclean rock & pop fri 11 may start 7.30pm, £32 – £38 incl. bf
jason manford comedy sat 12 may start 7.30pm, £29.56 incl. bf over 13s, u16s accompanied
shazia mirza comedy sun 13 may the lantern, start 7.30pm, £15.05 incl. bf over 12s, seated show
“Feted by none other than Paul McCartney and sounding like a young Rod Stewart after a good gargle” (BBC Music), Jon Allen first hit the charts in 2010 after his song, Going Home, featured in a Land Rover advert. In this eagerly awaited return to The Lantern, Allen will perform tracks from his three albums.
Legendary artist Don McLean will perform a selection of his most cherished hits, including Vincent, I Love Her So, Castles in the Air and, of course, American Pie (named the fifth greatest song of the 20th century by RIAA), delivered with that signature “wry, clear-sightedness and touching sincerity” (BBC Music).
muddle class
The “master of observational comedy” (Manchester Evening News) makes a welcome return to the Hall to talk about how he suddenly finds himself a member of the middle classes. Muddle Class is the “effortlessly entertaining” (Evening Standard) comedian’s first tour since 2014.
with love from st tropez
She’s sharp, she’s brilliant and she “strikes a blow” (Metro) with her new live show. With Love from St Tropez sees the comedian “[step] up a gear” (Sunday Times) as she deals with lies, truth, nudity and the periodic table. It’s “as brave a piece of comedy as you’ll see”, says the Mail on Sunday.
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“A fantastic night of music packed with emotional highs and lows” Bournemouth Echo
the shires rock & pop wed 16 may doors 7pm, £25.26 – 36.01 incl. bf
scott matthews rock & pop wed 16 may the lantern, doors 7pm, £18.27 incl. bf over 14s, standing show
dresden philharmonic classical thu 17 may start 7.30pm, £18 – £36, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl .bf
Singer-songwriters Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes offer up “big tunes delivered with real passion” (The Express) that pay homage to the Nashville greats, all delivered with a distinctly British twist. Their second release, My Universe, was the fastest selling UK country album in history.
Since scooping an Ivor Novello Award for his first single in 2007, Scott Matthews has garnered critical accolades for his “elegant, quietly soulful vocal work” (The Guardian). He will return to Bristol to perform a “masterclass in original and layered folk music” (Renowned for Sound) in this stripped-back, acoustic performance of new and well-loved tracks.
a genius revealed
Tchaikovsky’s scintillating Violin Concerto is bookended by Weber’s Euranthe Overture and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, as the Dresdeners delve deep into the Russian soul. Conductor Michael Sanderling, Violin Jennifer Pike.
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paul chowdhry comedy fri 18 may start 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf over 12s
nick mulvey rock & pop sat 19 may doors 7pm, £20.96 incl. bf over 14s, stalls part-standing
roo panes rock & pop mon 21 may the lantern, start 8pm, £15.50 incl. bf standing show, over 13s, u16s accompanied
live innit
“It’s a rare and joyous thing to see a stand-up so vibrant and imperiously on top of his game,” says the Mail on Sunday of the comedy powerhouse, whose 100-date tour has sold out nationwide. As he discusses class, Brexit, Tinder and being mistaken for a terrorist, “some of Chowdhry’s best moments come when he's playing with what is and isn’t acceptable” (The Guardian). Hang player, songwriter and former Portico Quartet member Nick Mulvey scooped a Mercury nomination for his debut album, First Mind, which The Arts Desk said “may be one of the century’s best so far”. Follow-up, Wake Up Now, “continues where First Mind left off ” (Line of Best Fit), bringing together West African rhythms and electronic production values to create an “irrepressible groove” (Rolling Stone). Since releasing his debut Little Giant in 2014, “Britfolk pin up” (Uncut) Roo Panes has racked up more than 140 million plays on Spotify and 40 million YouTube views. His second album, Paperweights, is described as possibly “the finest folk album of the decade” (Drunken Werewolf). New music in The Lantern sponsored by
sam lee’s singing with nightingales folk tue 22 may the lantern, start 8pm, £16.50 incl. bf
It looks set to be one of “the strangest and most wonderful [concerts]” (The Observer) you’re likely to see this year. Listen as the nocturnal courtship songs of nightingales are broadcast live while Mercury Prize-nominated folk artist Sam Lee and guests play along.
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joan baez folk wed 23 may start 7.30pm, sold out
ezra furman rock & pop thu 24 may doors 7pm, £19.35 incl. bf over 14s, stalls part-standing
live at colston hall comedy fri 25 may start 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf
craig campbell comedy fri 25 may the lantern, start 8pm, £16.12 incl. bf over 16s, seated show
The undisputed queen of US folk returns to Colston Hall for one last time to perform tracks from her 50-year career, including songs from forthcoming album Whistling Down the Wind, as she embarks on her final tour. Joan Baez’s voice “is still an unusually potent weapon” (The Telegraph) that rings with a “distinctive purity” (The Guardian).
“Rock history is full of those whose outsiderdom has inspired truly great work … Furman is a talent worthy of such exalted talk,” says The Independent of the American singer-songwriter, who makes a welcome return to the Hall following the release of album Transangelic Exodus.
Mock the Week regular Ed Gamble hosts a night of comedy superiority with “mind-blowing musical [comics]” Abandoman, “master craftsman” (The Times) Gary Delaney and James Acaster, who delivers “sharp punch-lines and meticulously crafted flourishes” (The Telegraph).
Canadian comic Craig Campbell brings his tiger-striped oneside and “perfectly observed and hilarious storytelling” (Chortle) out of the Fringe and onto the Hall stage a “whirlwind hour of reflections and ruminations” (The Herald). The “fantastic yarn-weaver” (Time Out) has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
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justin hayward rock & pop sun 27 may start 7.30pm, £40.31 incl. bf
city of birmingham symphony orchestra classical tue 29 may start 7.30pm, £18 – £36, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl.bf
stephen johnson & english piano trio classical wed 30 may the lantern, start 7.30pm, £8 incl. bf
marti pellow rock & pop thu 31 may start 7.30pm, £42.46 – £45.69 incl. bf
Legendary singer-songwriter Justin Hayward performs brand new tracks alongside The Moody Blues favourites on his new tour. As the driving force behind The Moody Blues, Hayward penned classics like Nights in White Satin, New Horizons, Question, The Voice and Your Wildest Dreams alongside his worldwide solo hit Forever Autumn.
out of the deep
Conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla brings a gust of fresh air with her when she makes her highly anticipated appearance with the CBSO. Lily Boulanger’s D’un Matin de Printemps prefaces Debussy’s La Mer and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. Saver seats £10 incl. bf.
triumph over tyranny chamber concert
Ahead of Würth Philharmonic’s season farewell next month (see page 30), Stephen Johnson and English Piano trio share insight into Max Bruch’s ‘Kol Nidrei’ for solo cello and Saint-Saens’s Trio No. 1 in F. £5 incl. bf when bought with a ticket to Würth Philharmonic. New music in The Lantern sponsored by
The singer behind the smash hit Love is All Around celebrates 30 years in the industry with a special performance of hits from his back catalogue. “With Latin flavours, soulful interludes and primed pop, this ’80s pin-up delivered with style and assurance” (Music Muso).
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“Jazzie B and the formidable Caron Wheeler are back on the stage [and] it’s as if they’ve been there ever since 1989” Manchester Evening News
soul ii soul rock & pop fri 1 jun start 7.30pm, £33.86 incl. bf stalls part-standing
the gruffalo & room on the broom families sun 3 jun start 4pm, adults £27.50, u16s £14.50 incl. bf
würth philharmonic classical fri 8 jun start 7.30pm, £18 - £36, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf
30th anniversary tour
Celebrate three decades of “timeless, shimmering pop” (The Guardian) with legendary R&B pioneers Soul II Soul. Club anthems like Back to Life, Keep on Movin’ and Get a Life have earned the collective two Grammy nominations and album sales in excess of 10 million. This performance will feature a full line-up with strings and original members Jazzie B and singer Caron Wheeler.
with orchestra of welsh national opera
Accompanying screenings of the animated TV films, Terry Davies conducts René Aubry’s inspired scores for The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom. Based on the books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo tells the enchanting story of a mouse who goes in search of a nut. Room on the Broom is the tale of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals on her broom.
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The classical season comes to an end with Shostakovich’s searing Symphony No. 10 after J Strauss’s Die Fledermaus Overture, Bruch’s Violin Concerto and Saint-Saëns’s Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. Conductors Stamati Karampini and Maxim Vengerov (second half), Violin Maxim Vengerov. Saver seats £10 incl. bf.
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In June 2018, Colston Hall begins its redevelopment project to transform the hall into a world-class venue. But that doesn’t mean the music stops when the work starts… Bristol’s largest concert venue is spreading its wings and loudly and proudly presenting shows in venues of all shapes and sizes across the city, under the banner of Colston Hall Presents. From the best emerging talent to international superstars, we’ll be showcasing great live music at O2 Academy, The Station and Rough Trade, The Crofters Rights in Stokes Croft, The Exchange and The Wardrobe Theatre in Old Market and more of the city’s finest music venues. Read on to find out what’s coming up in our Colston Hall Presents programme, follow #CHPresents for the latest updates and visit www.colstonhall.org/colstonhall-presents to view our online map to explore where shows will be popping up.
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laucan folk tue 3 apr the crofters rights, 8pm, £6.99 incl. bf standing show
Hailing from the folk hotbed of Lewes, Laucan is a musician who “grabs you by the scruff of your neck and whips you into a new world” (The Line of Best Fit). His debut album, FramesPerSecond, comes drenched in “sun-dappled prog” (Uncut), spectral folk and immersive soundscapes, the songs “expansive and exploratory, showcasing the stylistic versatility in Laucan’s songwriting and composition” (There Goes the Fear).
the little unsaid rock & pop tue 10 apr the wardrobe theatre 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf seated show
The Little Unsaid touch down at the Wardrobe Theatre following a year touring Europe to perform “songwriting of a real rich quality, all held together by an intensity of approach” (Clash). Their blend of rock, folk, electronica and jazz is described as “extraordinary” by Bob Harris. “There’s a palpable passion, commitment and shared joy in the music,” says Local Sound Focus.
the white buffalo rock & pop fri 20 apr O2 academy, doors 6pm, £17.74 incl. bf u14s accompanied, standing show
He’s a “turbo-charged Bruce Springsteen, equal parts brain and brawn” (Q Magazine), who has charted his own single-minded musical course for more than a decade. Classic Rock describes The White Buffalo’s body of work as “a mix of hardcore country, southern rock and deep soul”. An evening of “superbly crafted acoustic Americana” (Total Guitar) awaits.
ought rock & pop fri 20 apr the exchange, 7.30pm, £13.97 incl. bf standing show
Fresh from signing with Merge records, Montreal rock quartet Ought return from a year of writing with a “slinky synth-aided” (Clash) album, Room Inside the World, which, says the band, explores themes of “identity, connection and survival in a precarious world”.
the dead south folk sat 28 apr anson rooms, 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf u14s accompanied, standing show
“Banjo plucking, twang and impressive harmonies” (Canadian Beats) delivered with tongue-in-cheek humour from the Canadian neo-folk/bluegrass outfit who describe themselves as “Mumford and Sons’ evil twins”.
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mexrrissey: la reina is dead rock & pop wed 2 may trinity centre, 8pm, £17.50 incl. bf standing show
Tonight, the “global phenomenon” (The Guardian) turn their attention to The Smiths iconic album, The Queen is Dead, giving it that south-of-theborder vibe that “jolts Morrissey’s songs into a vibrant new light” (The Independent).
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i’m with her rock & pop wed 16 may the station, 7pm, £18.84 incl. bf standing show
“A beautiful cohesion of tight harmonies, acoustic brilliance and fresh songwriting” (Pop Matters) from Grammy-nominated musicians Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. “The harmonies couldn’t have been purer or the picking more precise when the trio … performed,” says the New York Times.
born ruffians
rock & pop rock & pop fri 11 may the station, doors 7pm, £10.75 incl. bf wed 6 jun the exchange, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf over 18s, standing show
“Looking like an explosion in a theatrical outfitters, the least dull band in Britain” (The Guardian) have polarised opinion and disrupted the norm since erupting onto the London art-rock scene. Expect a “Molotov cocktail of gothic post-punk, glam rock and industrial” (Loud and Quiet).
over 14s, u18s accompanied, standing show
madeline kenney
the east pointers
rock & pop fri 11 may rough trade bristol, 7.30pm, £8.06 incl. bf u14s accompanied, standing show
folk fri 29 jun folk house, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf
As a qualified neuroscientist and professional baker, it comes as no surprise that Madeline Kenney’s batch of twang-hazy dream-pop is a carefully crafted mixture. Her “instrumentation … evokes images of sunset-lit rides” (Pitchfork) while her smokey vocals come drenched in “compelling deadpan lyrical humour” (Loud and Quiet).
Canadian rockers Born Ruffians go back to basics on new album Uncle, Duke & The Chief, serving up “peppy and infectious” (Clash) guitar riffs and darkly comic lyrics that bring to mind The Everly Brothers and prepsychedelic Beatles.
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“Smart maritime folk” (The Guardian) from the Canadian Folk Award-winners who sail in from Prince Edward Island to deliver “energy-fuelled” (Folk Radio) shows that blur the lines between traditional Celtic tunes and pop using fiddles, banjos, guitars and foot-stomping rhythms.
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classical mon 10 sep bristol hippodrome, start 7.30pm
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£28.75 – £56.25 (subject to £3.65 transaction fee) incl. bf, seated show
John Williams and Steven Spielberg reunite for this thrilling sci-fi spectacular, which won three Academy Awards following its release in 1993. The Czech National Symphony Orchestra play the memorable score live as we watched palaeontologists Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and Ellie Sattler (Laura Dern) fight for their lives as the dinosaurs run wild.
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josé gonzález & the string theory rock & pop sun 23 sep O2 academy, doors 7pm £32.25 incl. bf, over 14s, standing show
An “utterly beguiling” (The Independent) show awaits as “spellbinding talent” (The Telegraph) Jose González joins maverick chamber orchestra The String Theory to take classical music to its outer limits. “González proves his brilliance and skill as a musician in an evening of inventive and mesmerising music" (The Upcoming). Support from Jesca Hoop.
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festivals
hoo-ha! families august, various venues, on sale soon
Our fantastic family festival returns for more musical mayhem, games, workshops and silly dancing. For 2018, Hoo-Ha! heads out on tour with interactive fun, playful performances and hands-on activities hosted in various venues and locations across Bristol. There is plenty for all ages to make, see and do, so get ready to discover where music can take your imagination! For the latest announcements keep an eye on our website or sign up to our e-newsletter at www.colstonhall.org
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river town: bristol’s americana weekend rock & pop july, various venues, on sale soon
Journey to the heart of American music with a world-class line-up of blues, gospel, country and bluegrass from across the pond and closer to home. This time, River Town is grabbing its stetson and going out on the road, taking the sounds of the south into some of Bristol’s finest music venues. Expect performances from Lukas Nelson, Turnpike Troubadours, Rosanne Cash, The Barr Brothers, Jade Bird, Holly Macve, Emily Barker, The Grahams, Jess and the Bandits, Steve Earle and Graham Nash, plus many more still to be announced. For the latest announcements keep an eye on our website or sign up to our e-newsletter at www.colstonhall.org
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community stages gala sun 15 apr 5pm, £13.50, concs £8.50 incl. bf
Bristol Plays Music host their annual celebration of the very best in youth dance. Previous shows have seen more than 2,000 performances take to the stage across the weekend. jobs fair wed 18 apr foyer, 10am – 2pm, free
More than 30 exhibitors will be attending this large Jobs Fair, where potential visitors can talk to local and national employers face-to-face. Take along several copies of your CV and prepare a handful of questions you would like to ask. record & cd fair sat 7 apr & sat 2 jun foyer, 10am – 5.30pm, free
Traders from across the region congregate at the biggest record fair in the South West. Find vinyl alongside hard-to-find CD titles, all priced from £1. Decks are available so you can try before you buy. sing, sing, sing! tue 5 jun 7pm, £8, u18s £2, free for u2s
For one day only Bristol Plays Music will be taking over the Hall for this annual singing extravaganza. Over 2,000 children from primary schools across Bristol will fill the stage to sing their hearts out on this year’s theme of 'how music makes you feel good'. The day culminates in an evening performance with selected children from the day time schools concert joining forces with the Bristol Youth Choir.
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creative learning & engagement Now in its fifth year, our education programme Bristol Plays Music has made huge steps towards our goal of making Bristol the ‘UK Capital of Young People’s Music’. With three prestigious awards in two years from the Music Education Council and Music Teacher Awards for Excellence our work in Bristol is gaining national recognition. We're excited to say that our awardwinning education programme for young people is set to expand, becoming the Creative Learning and Engagement department in the transformed hall.
Our new programmes will concentrate on four main areas of work: The National Centre for Inclusive Excellence, Artist Development, Community Engagement, and Bristol’s music education hub which works across 91% of Bristol's schools. At the heart of all our work is great music making and learning. Our programmes set out to encourage participation, engender a sense of civic pride and instill a lifelong love of musical culture. These new programmes will ensure we reach Bristolians of all ages and all backgrounds. Over the next few months, as the transformation of the Hall gets underway, we will be looking to engage with all the communities of Bristol and beyond so that when the hall reopens in 2020 we will all be able to particiapte in the outstanding opportunities made possible through our world-class live music programme and transformed venue. To stay informed of the latest developments, please visit www.bristolplaysmusic.org
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Multi-Track provides opportunities for Bristol-based underground music artists to develop a career in the industry. This innovative programme connecting aspiring creatives with industry professionals is making waves across the Bristol music scene and beyond. Discover what's coming up at the Industry Inside-Out seminars, Disrupt and Discuss panel talks, Sound Surgery tech sessions and follow the progress of the
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fresh new artists taking part in the Home-Grown Heat artist development scheme. We will be opening applications for the next round of Home-Grown Heat in April 2018.Delve a bit deeper and take a look at the website or follow us across social. @multi_trackbrs @multi_trackbrs /multitrackbristol @MultiTrack www.multi-track.co.uk
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venue hire great events are our business Are you looking for a versatile and unique space to host your event? Whether it’s a meeting space, wedding or party venue, Colston Hall and its team has the flexibility, space and expertise to meet your needs and make your ideas a reality.
The striking foyer building offers versatile break-out spaces, meeting rooms, bars and a rooftop terrace, which can be hired individually or as a total package. Set across four levels, the foyer can host anything from a training session to a trade fair, while the stunning surroundings of the Hall provide an impressive backdrop. The venue is situated in the vibrant heart of Bristol, close to several
first-class hotels and well served by road rail and air links. Our highly skilled staff has plenty of experience to ensure your event runs smoothly. We can provide an integrated hospitality service, tailored to match your expectations and budget. Combined with our technical facilities and expertise, events at Colston Hall are both memorable and unique. This year the venue begins a multimillion-pound transformation that will see the main hall and Lantern completely transformed, turning the venue into a world-class facility. The main hall and The Lantern are available for hire until June 2018, after which the foyer space will continue to be available for a wide range of events.
Whatever you have in mind, our commercial team would love to discuss your event with you. Contact them on 0117 204 7104 or conferencing@colstonhall.org
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transformation Our transformation: building a worldclass concert hall for Bristol For 150 years Colston Hall has been a cultural hub for Bristol with our inspirational and groundbreaking music and music education. But 2018 marks the beginning of an exciting new future for the Hall. Our historic foyer and main hall areas, which haven’t been upgraded since 1951, will begin their transformation in June 2018 and reopen in 2020. This will allow for an ambitious and sympathetic restoration to ensure that the Hall is fit to entertain the people of Bristol for another 150 years.
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The transformation will deliver a world-class concert hall without losing aspects that make the Hall special, like the rich classical acoustics and intimate auditorium. With 300,000 people visiting us each year, Colston Hall is a driving force behind our city’s arts and culture economy and an important part of Bristol’s distinctive reputation as a vibrant, exciting place. As the only major concert hall in the UK not to have been redeveloped in recent times, now is the time to act to ensure we create a lasting legacy for Bristol. For more information, including how you can support the transformation, visit www.colstonhall.org/ transformthehall
Major donors: Jerry Cowhig Andrew Garrad and Emma Balfour Ken Gibbs Mr C W Hughes -PVJTF .JUDIFMM Steve Pain Mary Prior CVO MBE and John Prior Nicole Sherwood Elizabeth and Paul Whitehouse A family trust CHIME Circle members: Richard and Joanna Bacon J and M Britton Charitable Trust S and Y Chapman Beth and Steve Evans /JHFM BOE -ZO )BSSBEJOF Ros and Cameron Kennedy William and Felicity Mather Sonia Mills and Peter Rilett Sally Anne Watson Helen and Peter Wilde
For further information on our CHIME Circle, visit www.colstonhall. org/transformation/chime Transformation corporate partners Arup DAC Beachcroft HOME KPMG Renishaw St James’s Place
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become a patron At the heart of the region’s music making since 1867, Colston Hall has built a resounding reputation for excellence and entertainment, with performances enjoyed by 270,000 people each year. Alongside our artistic programme is our community work and the work of our education hub, Bristol Plays Music. Reaching 30,000 people each year, we’re nurturing new talent and helping young people transform their lives. Bristol Music Trust (registered charity no 1140898) relies on the support and generosity of individuals to continue its ambitious programme of education and entertainment. Join us as a patron of Colston Hall and enjoy a range of benefits not open to the public including exclusive events and behind-thescenes access. The support of our patrons will play a key role in building our world-class programme of entertainment and education. As we begin an exciting chapter in Colston Hall’s history, our patrons will be central to the future growth of the Trust and its work and will be at the heart of what we do. If you would like to become a patron of Colston Hall, please get in touch: Rosa Corbishley Head of Development, Bristol Music Trust rosa.corbishley@colstonhall.org / 0117 204 7176
Gold patrons Nisbet Charitable Trust Mary Prior CVO MBE and John Prior Silver patrons Richard and Joanna Bacon Sue and Paul Carter S and Y Chapman Mr Olivier Espitalier – Noel Beth and Steve Evans /JHFM BOE -ZO )BSSBEJOF Ros and Cameron Kennedy William and Felicity Mather Sonia Mills and Peter Rilett Steve Pain Nicole Sherwood Sally Anne Watson Helen and Peter Wilde Bronze patrons Helen Barnfield Neville Boundy Rob and Geraldine Davis Mavis and Eric Evans .S 3$- 'FOFMFZ Michael de Grey Tim Grice and Kamala Das Tina Hallett Mary Henderson Pascale and Henry Kenyon +PIO /1 -VDLFT Christopher and Mere Moorsom Dr Graham Pegg Bob Reeves Stephen and Sue Robertson Mr A Sadler Adrian and Annabel Watkinson James Wetz Elizabeth and Paul Whitehouse
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sat 21
aether music and oramics: show and tell*
p13
sat 21
sarah angliss: aether music and oramics*
p14
sat 21
moritz von oswald & rashad becker with eric chenaux*
p14
sat 21
keith tippett octet with matthew bourne
p14
sun 22
uwe festival of sound
p16
sun 22
audint installation*
p12
sun 22
audint, unsound: undead readings & performances*
p12 p15
tue 3
gregory porter
p06
tue 3
laucan*
p32
thu 5
raiders of the lost ark in concert p06
thu 5
julia biel
fri 6
josienne clarke & ben walker
p07
sat 7
record & cd fair
p37
sun 8
nco main orchestra spring concert
p07
mon 9
jethro tull
p07
mon 9
mark steel
p07
sun 22
bristol ensemble*
tue 10
mark steel
p07
sun 22
ensemble variances*
p15
tue 10
the little unsaid*
p32
sun 22
kaitlyn aurelia smith*
p15
p07
sun 22
a hack & a hacksaw*
p15
wed 11 mark steel
p06
thu 12
bournemouth symphony orchestra: images & dreams
p08
fri 13
bastille
p08
fri 13
ycat lunchtime concert
p08
sat 14
jaws in concert: with czech national symphony orchestra
p08
london astrobeat orchestra performs talking heads stages gala
mon 23 blanco white
p16
tue 24
barenaked ladies
p16
tue 24
josh rouse
p17
wed 25 bryan ferry
p17
wed 25 grant-lee phillips
p17
thu 26
g3
p18
p09
sat 28
the dead south*
p32
p37
sun 29
daniel o’donnell
p18
mon 16 my dad wrote a porno
p09
sun 29
peter hammill
p18
tue 17
marillion
p09
tue 17
toko telo
p09
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may
wed 18 simon evans: genius
p10
wed 18 jobs fair
p37
tue 1
rumours of fleetwood mac
p20
thu 19
alexander o’neal
p10
tue 1
freya ridings
p20
thu 19
lost horizons
p10
wed 2
plan b
p20
fri 20
grumpy old women
p10
wed 2
mexrrissey*
p33
fri 20
the white buffalo*
p32
thu 3
fri 20
ought*
p32
bournemouth symphony orchestra: into the light
p20
fri 20
ulrich mertin*
p12
fri 4
fri 20
evan parker: trance map*
p12
jon boden & the remnant kings
p21
fri 20
audint installation (preview)*
p12
sat 5
vessels
p21
fri 20
elysia crampton: red clouds, coby sey, laurie & olly and audint members (live performances)*
sun 6
kitty, daisy & lewis
p21
tue 8
stephen johnson & english piano trio
p21
p12
thu 10
jon allen
p22
sat 21
audint installation*
p12
fri 11
don mclean
p22
sat 21
bulo: sonic voyages, the world at your feet*
fri 11
hmltd*
p33
fri 11
madeline kenney*
p33
sat 12
jason manford: muddle class
p22
sun 13
shazia mirza: with love from st tropez
p22
sat 21
the anatomy of the orchestra: steve reich’s the four sections
p12 p13
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p23
wed 16 i’m with her*
p33
wed 16 scott matthews
p23
thu 17
dresden philharmonic: a genius revealed
fri 18
paul chowdhry: live innit
p26
sat 19
nick mulvey
p26
mon 21 roo panes tue 22
sam lee’s singing with nightingales
p23
p26 p26
wed 23 joan baez
p27
thu 24
ezra furman
p27
fri 25
live at colston hall
p27
fri 25
craig campbell
p27
sun 27
justin hayward
p28
tue 29
city of birmingham symphony orchestra: out of the deep
p28
wed 30 stephen johnson & english piano trio
p28
thu 31
marti pellow
p28
fri 1
soul ii soul
p30
sat 2
record & cd fair
p37
sun 3
the gruffalo & room on the broom
p30
tue 5
sing, sing, sing!
p37
wed 6
born ruffians*
p33
fri 8
würth philharmonic
p30
fri 29
the east pointers*
p33
river town: bristol’s americana weekend
p36
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hoo-ha!
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sep mon 10 jurassic park in concert* sun 23
josé gonzález & the string theory*
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we are here Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR
Please note, this programme is correct at time of going to press.
booking fees All prices include a 7.5% booking fee (bf) – for more details visit www.colstonhall.org box office hours Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm feeling social? facebook.com/ColstonHall @Colston_Hall instagram.com/colstonhall soundcloud.com/colstonhall youtube.com/colstonhalltv box office 0117 203 4040 www.colstonhall.org
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