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ycat lunchtime concert classical thu 13 apr the lantern, start 1.05pm, £5.50 incl. bf

YCAT (the Young Classical Artists Trust) returns to The Lantern with a bite-sized lunchtime concert from two rising stars of the classical world – soprano Nika Gorič and pianist Jonathan Ware.

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“Marcel’s control of his audience is like that of Stewart Lee. And I have no higher praise than that. Bravo, monsieur” The Scotsman

marcel lucont’s whine list comedy thu 13 apr the lantern, start 8pm, £15.50 incl. bf

“Sometimes, arrogance is bliss,” says The Scotsman of the Chortle Award winner who invites you to join his self-help group of sorts where everyone potentially leaves more depressed than when they arrived. His louche musings, deadpan wit and Gallic superiority are “as effortless and smooth as a fine silky Brie,” says The List.

over 16s, seated show

under the skin classical fri 14 apr start 7.30pm, £19.50 incl. bf over 15s

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mica levi and london sinfonietta

Jonathan Glazer’s film, starring Scarlett Johansson as an otherworldly predator, impressed and confounded critics on its release. London Sinfonietta perform Mica Levi’s intoxicating BAFTA-nominated soundtrack live as the film is screened. Conducted by Mica Levi.

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“To an entire generation this album has become a yardstick by which to measure all others” BBC Music

holy holy rock and pop sat 15 apr start 7.30pm, £35.50, £29.50, £24.50 incl. bf

gipsy kings rock and pop sun 16 apr doors 7pm, £45, £35, £25 incl. bf

bc camplight rock and pop wed 19 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £13.44 incl. bf over 14s, seated show

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the rise and fall of ziggy stardust & the spiders from mars

David Bowie’s alter-ego Ziggy Stardust and band created “a major strand in rock’s rich tapestry” (BBC Music). Holy Holy (featuring original Spiders drummer Woody Woodmansey, Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti and Heaven 17’s Glenn Gregory) will perform “Bowie’s most famous creation” (The Guardian) in its entirety at this celebratory show. France’s most successful group of all time revisit Colston Hall, with original members Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, a quarter of a century after their last show here. After releasing their self-titled debut in 1982, the band toured virtually non-stop and sold almost 20 million albums worldwide. “Listening to Volare live for the first time made me want to dance with abandon again,” says Consequence of Sound. American songwriter Brian Christinzio – aka BC Camplight – performs tracks from his career and latest record How to Die in the North, “an album of piano-led outsider pop that embraced hushed ’70s soul (Just Because I Love You) and the Brian Wilson-esque harmonies of Thieves in Antigua” (The Guardian). Grace Lightman supports.

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led zeppelin masters rock and pop thu 20 apr start 7.30pm, £80.62, £48.38, £37.63, £32.25 incl. bf

laetitia sadier source ensemble rock and pop fri 21 apr the lantern, start 8pm, adv. £12.90 incl. bf over 14s, seated show

Fronted by Zep Boys powerhouse vocalist Vince Contarino and bolstered by the mighty Black Dog Orchestra, the Led Zeppelin Masters pay tribute to the legendary rock band with 18 masterpieces performed live and in full. See a mix of well-known songs (Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven) and diehard favourites (Kashmir, The Rain Song).

Diving and drifting synth lines, unusual guitar textures, percolating beats and pulsing bass pedals are scattered across the debut LP from the Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble. Finding Me Finding You is both “experimental and soothing” (Stereogum).

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“The massive songs approach grey cloud post-rock jazz ambience and reach into the droning noise of sludgy metal” Consequence of Sound

jambinai rock and pop sun 23 apr the lantern, doors 7pm, adv. £14.51 incl. bf u14s accompanied, standing show

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This Korean trio craft “elegant, atmospheric pieces with bursts of furious energy, with constant changes of mood and volume” (The Guardian) using a dizzying array of instruments (haegum, guitar, piri, geomungo, glockenspiel). Their aim is to present traditional Korean music in a new way, by blending those traditional sounds with “skycracking post-rock” (Consequence of Sound).

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al stewart rock and pop sun 23 apr start 8pm, £35, £26.50 incl. bf

gogo penguin jazz tue 25 apr start 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf

back to the bedsit tour

Long-time collaborator Dave Nachmanoff and guitarist Tim Renwick join the legendary folk rocker for his Back to the Bedsit Tour, during which he will play acoustic versions of tracks lifted from 19 studio albums. “Stewart tackles prog-rock lyrical themes with a musical approach that comes off as adventurous without being pretentious, mysterious without being melodramatic,” says Paste magazine. koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi, Godfrey Reggio’s “transformative meditation on the current imbalance between humans and the wider world” (The Guardian), is a firm favourite of jazz trio GoGo Penguin. Originally scored by Philip Glass, GoGo Penguin rewrote the score in 2015 and revisit the project this year, playing live alongside a screening of Reggio’s cult film. Presented with St George’s Bristol.

“Watching him perform on stage you seen him come alive, 100% present and in the moment with so much love for his craft” Louder Than War

billy ocean rock and pop wed 26 apr start 7pm, £48.38, £37.63, £24.19 incl. bf u14s accompanied

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here you are greatest hits

He “rolled back the years” (Bristol Post) when he visited Bristol last year for his 30th anniversary tour, airing big hits like When the Going Gets Tough, Red Light Spells Danger and Love Really Hurts Without You. A sexagenarian he may be, but Billy Ocean still “[radiates] energy as if he was playing his first gig in the ’70s” (Manchester Evening News).

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“One of the UK’s leading constitutional historians and one of the best-loved TV personalities” Historical Trips

david starkey talk wed 26 apr the lantern, start 7.30pm, £19.35 incl. bf seated show

bournemouth symphony orchestra classical thu 27 apr start 7.30pm, £36, £30, £24, £18 incl. bf, secret seats £10, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf

reginald d hunter comedy fri 28 apr start 8pm, £24.73 incl. bf over 18s

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henry VIII

Famed for both his size and his tumultuous personal life, King Henry VIII bestrides our history like a colossus and the decisions he made still reverberate today. In this lecture, historian David Starkey draws on his unique knowledge of Henry’s reign and his insights on modern politics to illuminate both the Tudor age and our own.

love letters

Written on the cusp of the 20th century, Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 is a journey from darkness to light, punctuated by an outpouring of love for his new wife. Sparks will fly as rising star Daniele Rustioni, touted by The Times as “destined for big things”, conducts while clarinettist Daniel Ottensamer performs Weber’s soaring Clarinet Concerto No. 1. some people vs reginald d hunter

Reginald D Hunter has lived in the UK for 20 years and during that time, says The Telegraph, “has become one of the comedy scene’s leading players and a figure of rare authority”. During his provocative musings, Hunter “has a refreshing capacity for honest critical thinking about himself and the world” (The Guardian).

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“They’re not chasing music business fame and fortune, but they can be assured of full houses” Folk Radio

police dog hogan folk fri 28 apr the lantern, start 8pm, adv. £16.50 incl. bf

Fiddle, banjo, trumpet, mandolin, drums and guitars combine with four-part harmonies to create an exuberant fusion of country, pop folk and urban bluegrass. Police Dog Hogan’s live shows are described as “pure unadulterated entertainment” (Maverick Magazine).

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blanck mass rock and pop sat 29 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £11.82 incl. bf u16s accompanied, standing show

“Benjamin John Power takes the crowd with him on a fantastic instrumental journey that thrums with a ceaseless cyborg pulse,” says The Guardian. Dumb Flesh is, reckons The Quietus, Blanck Mass’s “most crowd-pleasing album”, all the while hitting those “visceral, in the pit of your stomach emotions”. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

keston cobblers club folk sun 30 apr the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 14s, seated show

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“Rambunctious folk and joyous elemental pop” (The Guardian) from this Kentish collective as they tour new album Almost Home, a follow-up to 2015’s “accomplished … toe-tappingly brilliant” Wildfire. They brought “a breezy energy and simple joy to the stage” (Drunken Werewolf) when they played The Lantern last year.

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“The night of nostalgia everyone wanted” The Independent

the kooks rock and pop tue 2 may doors 7pm, sold out u14s accompanied, stalls part-standing

william basinski rock and pop wed 3 may the lantern, start 8pm, adv. £16.50 incl. bf seated show

It’s been just over a decade since the “sprightly fourpiece” (The Guardian) released their debut album, Inside In/Inside Out. It was a confident debut, filled with “witty songcraft and deft arrangements” (All Music), as evidenced on singles She Moves in Her Own Way and Naïve. Seen live, The Kooks “know how to please a crowd”, says The Independent, performing tracks from their back catalogue.

“In the 15 years since William Basinski released the debut instalment of his Disintegration Loops series he has been rapidly, and rightly, lionised,” says Pitchfork of the avant-garde composer. His 23rd album, A Shadow in Time, is “multilayered and hypnotic” (The Guardian) and includes a tribute to David Bowie. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

michael kiwanuka rock and pop wed 3 may doors 7pm, sold out over 14s, stalls part-standing

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With his 2016 album, Love and Hate, Mercury nominee Michael Kiwanuka “has found a troubled, compelling voice with an emotional honesty and stately self-assurance” (The Guardian). For the release, Kiwanuka drafted in heavyweight producer Danger Mouse to “seriously up the ante” (NME). The Telegraph calls it “a dazzling melting pot of sound” while the Evening Standard commends its “suite of lushly orchestrated soul”.

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“Hackett, delving into the definitive early seventies output of one of the greatest prog rock bands, has been a worldwide draw” Louder Than War

steve hackett rock and pop thu 4 may start 7.30pm, £31.71, £29.56 incl. bf over 14s

katy brand comedy thu 4 may the lantern, start 8.30pm, £13.97 incl. bf over 16s, seated show

hackney colliery band rock and pop fri 5 may the lantern, start 8pm, adv. £16.13 incl. bf

genesis revisited with classic hackett

Steve and his band return with another show filled with classics from his Genesis and solo back catalogues, including tracks taken from Wind and Wuthering and The Musical Box and performances of Inside and Out, Anyway, The Steppes, Rise Again and Serpentine. You’ll also get to hear tracks from Steve’s new album.

i was a teenage christian

“Brand feels the cringe and does it anyway” (The Guardian) in her inaugural solo stand-up show. As the title suggests, Brand gives us “witty interjections and humorous reflections” (Ed Fest Mag) on her adolescent dalliance with evangelical Christianity. “The church’s loss is comedy’s gain,” says the Evening Standard.

“They are London’s contemporary answer to the marching bands of New Orleans, the wedding bands of eastern Europe and, of course, the brass bands of the British mining communities,” says The Guardian. Seen live, “it’s damn near impossible to stand still” (Louder Than War).

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english baroque soloists and monteverdi choir classical mon 8 may start 7.30pm, premium ticket £65, £55, £45, £25, £15 incl. bf, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf sung in Italian with surtitles

l’incoronazione di poppea conducted by sir john eliot gardiner

Set amidst the opulence of Imperial Rome, The Coronation of Poppea tells the story of a beautiful young woman who ascends from the rank of Nero’s mistress to his queen. Monteverdi’s operatic swansong is a study of power and carnal desire. As fatally fascinating as it is morally repulsive, the burning ambition of Nero and Poppea casts an irresistible spell. Part of Monteverdi 450, celebrating 450 years since the birth of Monteverdi. Book all three Monteverdi concerts and save 25%. Find out more at www.colstonhall.org

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stephen johnson and english piano trio classical tue 9 may the lantern, start 7.30pm, £8 incl. bf

paul rodgers rock and pop wed 10 may start 7.30pm, £91.38, £69.88, £59.13 incl. bf

Stephen Johnson explores the themes of Shostakovich’s haunting and haunted Op. 67 – a valedictory work remembering a close friend. Programme: Shostakovich 5 Pieces (arranged for Piano Trio), Shostakovich Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor Op. 67. £5 incl. bf when bought with a ticket to Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra (see p24). New music in The Lantern sponsored by

free spirit tour

“Everyone knows that Paul Rodgers is one of the greatest singers in the world,” says Classic Rock Magazine of the frontman and founding member of Free and Bad Company. Expect “pedal-to-the-floor” (The Telegraph) performances of some of Rodgers’ best-loved tracks: Mr Big, Feel Like Makin’ Love. He “sounds exactly like he did in 2003. And in 1993. And in 1973,” says Real Rock News.

“[Yulianna Avdeeva] doesn’t just play the piano, she conquers emotional oceans” Solinger Morgenpost

bournemouth symphony orchestra classical thu 11 may start 7.30pm, £36, £30, £24, £18 incl. bf, secret seats £10, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf

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noble ideals

Schumann’s Piano Concerto – performed by Yulianna Avdeeva – is full of fiery passions and confiding intimacies that have made it a favourite. With conductor Karl-Heinz Steffens at the helm, the evening is framed by Wagner’s Prelude to Parsifal and Elgar’s Symphony No. 1 that both revel in sumptuous solemnity.

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flamingods rock and pop fri 12 may the lantern, start 8pm, adv. £12.90 incl. bf u14s accompanied, standing show

“You can feel the crowd bristling with excitement, ready to be taken to new worlds,” said The Verse at a recent Flamingods gig. “They create an atmosphere that is distinctively carnival-like … without a shred of gimmickry to be seen,” says Louder Than War.

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omid djalili comedy fri 12 may start 8pm, £25.80 incl. bf over 16s

schmuck for a night

“Belly laughs with a subtle blend of mainstream gags and subversive twinkle” (Sunday Times) from award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili, who presents his latest show, Schmuck for a Night. He’s “one of the most joyfully smart, stimulating and entertaining comedians this country has”, says The Telegraph.

“Nostalgic clips, 8-bit anthems and some hilarious archive footage” The Bradford Review

dj yoda rock and pop sat 13 may the lantern, start 8pm, adv. £16.13 incl. bf u14s accompanied

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a history of gaming

Multi-award-winning hip-hop DJ and producer DJ Yoda takes us on an audio-visual escapade through the golden age of gaming in this 90-minute mash-up of gameplay footage, original music and trademark Yoda hands-in-the-air beats. Standing show. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

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“Hyperactive and jam-packed with funny stories and laugh-outloud gags” The Reviews Hub

russell kane comedy sun 14 may start 8pm, £18.27 incl. bf over 14s

jon gomm rock and pop sun 14 may the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 14s, seated show

procol harum rock and pop tue 16 may start 7.30pm, £53.75, £42.46, £31.71 incl. bf

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right man, wrong age

“One of the quickest, most stimulating stand-ups in the land” (The Times) argues that no one is ever the ‘right’ age – it’s the beauty and the curse of being a real person. The multi-award-winning comedian, presenter, actor and scriptwriter is best known as the host of BBC3’s Live at The Electric and has appeared on ITV2’s Celebrity Juice and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! Just one word from Stephen Fry (“wow”) changed this Leeds-based guitarist’s fortunes overnight and helped him rack up millions of views on YouTube. “Gomm’s complex fingerstyle technique and acts of rhythmic physical violence on his guitar are no mere novelty,” says Total Guitar.

“A sombre hymn supported by an organ theme straight out of Bach, Procol Harum’s Whiter Shade of Pale was unlike anything else on the radio in 1967,” says Rolling Stone of one of its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It sold more than six million copies worldwide and, says the magazine, “helped kick-start the classical-rock boomlet”. Gary Brooker still leads the charge and heads up this 50th anniversary tour.

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calan folk tue 16 may the lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £15.05 incl. bf seated show

“There’s nowt as dear as folk – especially when played with the grace, daring and sheer joy [of] this multi-instrumental five-piece,” says The Mirror. Calan imbue traditional Welsh music with an “upfront attitude and brashness of youth” (fRoots) as they blast their way through reels, jigs and hornpipes. They are joined by Dan Wilde. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

moscow philharmonic orchestra classical wed 17 may start 7.30pm, £36, £30, £24, £18 incl. bf, secret seats £10, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf

picture perfect

A carefree overture, a notoriously exacting concerto, and a gallery stroll that’s picture perfect. Conductor Yuri Simonov, Piano Freddy Kempf. Programme: Shostakovich Festival Overture, Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3, Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition.

“May has pulled out all the emotional stops and delivers a moving, refreshing performance” The Upcoming

imelda may rock and pop fri 19 may doors 7pm, £106.43, £37.63, £26.88 incl. bf u14s accompanied

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Gone is the blonde quiff and rockabilly style but “what she lacks in voluminous coif, she more than makes up for in brand new soulful music and powerhouse vocals” (The Upcoming). The Dubliner is on tour following the release of her fifth album, Life Love Flesh Blood, written following the breakup of her marriage. Expect a set of “the boldest, most personal and intimately autobiographical songs she has ever written” (Essentially Pop).

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luke sital-singh rock and pop fri 19 may the lantern, doors 7pm, £12.90 incl. bf

“Brave, independent talent” (Clash) Luke Sital-Singh performs following the release of new album Time Is a Riddle. The album follows the singer-songwriter’s “believably vulnerable” (The Guardian) debut, The Fire Inside, which delivered “one standout tune after another” (Irish Times).

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jimmy carr comedy sat 20 may start 8pm, £29.56 incl. bf over 16s

the best of, ultimate, gold, greatest hits tour

As the title suggests, Jimmy Carr revisits some of his favourite jokes from the last 15 years and repackages them alongside brand new material for his epic 2016-17 tour. Needless to say, the material will be as offensive, outré and outrageous as we’ve come to expect from the “acid-tongued comic [who offends] just about every group of society imaginable” (Bournemouth Echo).

“Proper laugh-outloud one-liners” The Herald

zoe lyons comedy sun 21 may the lantern, start 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 16s, seated show

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little misfit

Following appearances on Live at the Apollo, The John Bishop Show, Mock the Week and The News Quiz, Chortle’s Best Club Comic is back on stage with her new show, in which she delivers “quick-fire observational gags” (Chortle) about not fitting in. “Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd,” says The Guardian.

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the cranberries rock and pop mon 22 may doors 7pm, sold out u14s accompanied

moya brennan rock and pop wed 24 may the lantern, start 7.30pm, £21.50 incl. bf seated show

greatest hits tour

Joined onstage by a string quartet, The Cranberries perform an acoustic set of their greatest hits, including Linger, Zombie, Salvation and Dreams. Their 1993 debut Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?, described by Rolling Stone as “well-tooled dream-pop”, went multi-platinum, and they have gone on to sell more than 40 million albums worldwide. “She has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced,” says Bono of Moya Brennan, best known as the voice of Clannad. Since leaving the Donegal band, Brennan has released eight solo albums, sung alongside Robert Plant, Shane MacGowan and The Chieftains, and worked on two records with renowned virtuoso harpist Cormac De Barra.

“To say her voice is incredible is an understatement. It is phenomenal” Manchester Evening News

anastacia rock and pop thu 25 may start 7.30pm, £53.75, £40.31 incl. bf over 14s

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After her stint on BBC’s Strictly, “vocal powerhouse” (Renowned for Sound) Anastacia gets back to the day job of belting out soul/pop singles from her wildly successful career. Singles like I’m Outta Love, Paid My Dues, Not That Kind and Left Outside Alone will be performed in this ultimate collection tour.

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english baroque soloists and monteverdi choir classical sun 28 may start 7.30pm, premium ticket £65, £55, £45, £25, £15 incl. bf, u25s £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf sung in Italian with surtitles

l’orfeo: conducted by sir john eliot gardiner

Love’s young dream is cruelly thwarted when death separates the minstrel Orpheus and his new bride Eurydice. Spurred on by Hope, Orpheus is permitted to enter the Underworld to retrieve Eurydice on one condition – he must not steal a glance at her. Whether in the opera’s Arcadian sweetness and light, the showstopping virtuosity of Orpheus’ entreaty to the boatman Charon, or the unbearable pathos of his Act V lament, L’Orfeo unfolds a score – rich in colourful chorus work – that sears and delights. Part of Monteverdi 450, celebrating 450 years since the birth of Monteverdi. Book all three Monteverdi concerts and save 25%. Find out more at www.colstonhall.org

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angelos & barry comedy thu 25 may the lantern, start 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 16s

simple minds rock and pop mon 29 may doors 7pm, £106.42, £60.20, £49.45, £38.70 incl. bf

Fresh from the success of their much-loved podcast, Angelos Epithemiou (BBC Two’s Shooting Stars) and Barry From Watford (BBC Radio 2 Steve Wright in the Afternoon) return with a new stage show in which “their ridiculous riffs build and build until you can’t help laughing” (The Guardian).

“Close your eyes and those songs still sound like the work of edgy, austere futurists pushing at rock’s envelope,” said The Guardian when Simple Minds performed songs like The American, I Travel, Glittering Prize and Don’t You (Forget About Me) at Liverpool’s Empire Theatre. They continue their tour with a visit to Colston Hall alongside some special guests.

“His stalls-roving improvisation is as winning as his script” The Telegraph

russell brand comedy wed 31 may start 8pm, sold out over 16s

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re: birth

Once you’ve had a baby, reasons the comedian and “swaggering showman” (The Guardian), you immediately go from being a madman (cool) to a mad dad (not cool). In his new show, Brand tries to make sense of the madness of his life now that he’s a parent – and wonders what happens if his baby daughter grows up to be just like him.

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orchestre poly-rhythmo de cotonou world thu 1 jun the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £15.05 incl. bf

Benin’s “legendary” (Louder Than War) Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou promise more of those “densely layered rhythms … that could bring a Cheshire grin to the most pitiful mog” (The Line of Best Fit). The Guardian assures us “they sound even better live”.

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zoe rahman & jay phelps quartet

“To see Bengali-born pianist Zoe Rahman in full flood is one of the more startling experiences in British jazz,” reckons The Telegraph. Hear “trills shimmer, lines dazzle and full-pedal chords thunder and thump” (Financial Times). Trumpeter Jay Phelps is a founder member of the acclaimed band Empirical and has performed with artists including Courtney Pine, Wynton Marsalis and Jamie Cullum.

jazz sun 4 jun the lantern, start 8pm, £15.95 incl. bf seated show

the sons of pitches light entertainment wed 7 jun start 7.30pm, £26.34, £31.71 incl. bf

kaitlyn aurelia smith rock and pop tue 13 jun the lantern, start 7.30pm, £10.75 incl. bf

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soptv

“Packing in more energy than a trough of Red Bull, The Sons of Pitches give a cappella a real kick up the backside,” says ThreeWeeks of the sweet-singing sextet who won BBC2’s Naked Choir. Their live shows see them tackling everything from boy band material to TV theme tunes. “There is one thing that The Sons of Pitches excel in, and that is their ability to work the room,” says The Reviews Hub. The Bay Area composer and producer performs “hard-to-pin-down music … [from her] rich and rewarding new album” (Pitchfork). Her latest album, Ears, is “startlingly, richly fulsome” (Spin), a “whirring, dizzying blend of leftfield electronics and woodwind instrumentation” (Clash). New music in The Lantern sponsored by

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idina menzel rock and pop wed 14 jun start 7.30pm, £91.38, £69.88, £48.38, £37.63 incl. bf

You’ll know Menzel as the singer of the Oscarwinning song Let It Go, with a voice that ranges from “coquettish to flat-out belter” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Previous live shows have seen renditions of There’s No Business Like Show Business, Don’t Rain on My Parade and (of course) the song from Frozen. At Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the Tony Award-winner gave “a veritable masterclass in light and shade” (The Herald).

“Anarchy and absurdity” Sydney Morning Herald

tom green comedy thu 15 jun the lantern, start 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf recommended over 14s, seated show

ball mania light entertainment fri 16 – sun 18 jun the lantern, sessions every 30 mins from 10am, last entry 9.30pm, £8.25 incl. bf

european comedy road trip 2017

“The best thing about going to see Tom Green do stand-up is you know exactly what you’re in for and yet, at the same time, have no idea what you’re in for,” says the Herald Sun of the actor, comedian, writer and director. The star of cult films Road Trip and Freddy Got Fingered shares his crooked view of the world.

Unleash your inner child and dive in to the UK's biggest ball pit for grown-ups. The Lantern will be transformed with lights, music, giant inflatables and 200,000 balls for an unforgettable moment of mayhem. For ages 16 and over.

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“The kitschy 3D paper glasses were the first clue that this was going to be way more fun than promised” My San Antonio

kraftwerk 3D rock and pop sat 17 jun doors 7pm, sold out u14s accompanied

russell brand comedy tue 20 jun start 8pm, £29.56 incl. booking fee

“Kraftwerk has the most visually compelling show in popular music,” says Westword of the revolutionary band’s 3D spectacular. “No photograph of the show could possibly convey the environmental, engulfing feel of the visuals.” Special 3D glasses will be handed out as you enter the auditorium, after which you can sit back and become immersed in Kraftwerk’s audiovisual universe.

re: birth

Second date for the “swaggering showman” (The Guardian) and new dad, who’s still trying to make sense of the madness of his life now that he’s a parent. See also Wednesday 31 May.

over 16s

city of bristol choir classical sat 24 jun start 7.30pm, £25.80, £19.35, £12.90 incl. bf

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the dream of gerontius

Deemed one of the greatest pieces ever written for chorus and orchestra, The Dream of Gerontius is Elgar’s masterpiece about life, death and one man’s journey into the afterlife. This is set to be the highlight of the choir's 25th anniversary season. Conductor David Ogden, Gerontius Andrew Kennedy, Angel Jennifer Johnston, Priest Martin Le Poidevin. Concessions are available.

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july & august

thu 13 jul p34

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“Exquisitely arranged, literary minded, baroque folk-pop” NPR Music

darlingside rock and pop sun 2 jul the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £19.35 incl. bf seated show

gurt lush choir & bristol man chorus community sat 8 jul start 7.30pm, £10.75, u18s £2.15 incl. bf

mercury rev & royal northern sinfonia rock and pop thu 13 jul start 7.30pm, £32.25, £26.88 incl. bf

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Their “simmering close harmonies combine with detailed childhood memories … that recalls Fleet Foxes and early, pastoral Simon and Garfunkel”, says The Express of the Massachusetts quartet. Their latest album, Birds Say, is a “sonic gem” (Huffington Post).

sex, death & poultry

Take a bawdy romp through English secular song as Gurt Lush Choir and Bristol Man Chorus sing Elizabethan odes and Victorian laments, scary spirituals and stonking shanties, and rousingly romantic and disturbingly dark folk ditties.

Mercury Rev and Royal Northern Sinfonia come together for just three special UK performances to celebrate Bella Union’s 20th anniversary. Jonathan Donahue and Grasshopper’s most recent release, 2015’s The Light In You, “manages to navigate a route through sadness to salvation” (The Line of Best Fit) with its “instantly alluring melodies” (The Arts Desk).

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river town: bristol’s americana weekend fri 14 – mon 17 jul on sale soon Back for a third year, and under a brand new name, we journey to the heart of American music with a world-class programme of blues, gospel, country and bluegrass, from across the pond and closer to home. Three UK music greats – Paul Carrack, Nick Lowe and Andy Fairweather Low – will join forces in a rare trio performance that celebrates their shared love of American R&B, soul and country. We also welcome R&B powerhouse, gospel legend and civil rights icon Mavis Staples plus a performance by country-pop duo The Shires (pictured). For the latest announcements keep an eye on our website or sign up to our e-newsletter at www.colstonhall.org In partnership with St George’s Bristol

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outlook orchestra

feat. roots manuva, dawn penn, congo natty and more bristol harbour festival fri 21 jul on sale soon To mark Colston Hall’s 150 anniversary, and launch the Bristol Harbour Festival, we present a very special performance from the Outlook Orchestra, alongside a string of special guests, at the Lloyds Amphitheatre. The 20-piece orchestra, described by The Guardian as a “glorious symphonic soundclash”, features some of the UK’s top musicians and is led by award-winning composer Tommy Evans (Submotion Orchestra, Gentleman’s Dub Club). They will be accompanied by major artists, including Roots Manuva, Adrian Sherwood, Mad Professor, Congo Natty and Dawn Penn. More acts to be announced soon.

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“Stephen Taberner leads them and lampoons them with such affection you feel it’s a group of your mates up there having a sing-song” Bristol Post

the spooky men’s chorale choral wed 26 jul start 7.30pm, £21.50 incl. bf

“The uninitiated should grab any opportunity to lose their Spooky virginity,” says The Sydney Morning Herald of the Aussie a cappella vocal group whose “drifting, gently eerie hymns and traditional laments” (The Guardian) sit alongside vaudevillian nonsense, a surfing anthem and songs dedicated to their favourite body parts.

“An incredible, all-encompassing experience” Bournemouth Echo

bournemouth symphony orchestra classical fri 28 jul start 7.30pm, £31.18, £26.88, £21.50, u18s £1.08, u26s £8.60 incl. bf

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classical extravaganza

Fast becoming an annual tradition, BSO returns with its Classical Extravaganza: a selection of the most popular and recognisable pieces of classical music brought to life with lasers, lights and indoor fireworks. Conductor Victor Aviat.

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hoo-ha!

In partnership with

families mid-august more information available soon on the website, on sale soon Our fantastic family festival returns for a week of musical mayhem, games, workshops and silly dancing throughout the building. Find interactive fun and performances, with plenty for all ages to make, see and do. Get ready to discover where music can take your imagination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the disco shed with daily dance-offs! Look out for more details on our website closer to the time.

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community

record & cd fair sat 1 apr & sat 3 jun, foyer, 10am – 4pm, free The biggest record fair in the South West returns to all three floors of Colston Hall. Find traders from Japan, Russia, Poland and beyond selling vinyl (LP, 12” and 7”) alongside CD traders selling hard-to-find and discounted titles. Decks are available so you can try before you buy. The café/bar will be serving up a range of hot and cold drinks and snacks. stages sun 2 apr, start 5pm, £13, £8 conc. incl. bf Show your support for performers from schools and youth dance

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groups across the city at this annual event. Previous galas have seen more than 2,000 young people take to the stage. bristol schools’ music society tue 27, wed 28 & thu 29 jun, prices to be announced soon The Bristol Schools’ Music Society (BMSM) Summer Concerts (pictured) at Colston Hall have become something of a Bristol institution. Join 1,500 children from schools across Bristol to celebrate the city’s culture and heritage in this series of concerts. This year the theme is literary, with music from books, stories and poems, as well as numbers by well-known Bristol composers and artists.

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colston hall on the road We’re not just stuck on Colston Street you know – we’re taking our programme to venues across the city ... multi-track launch party feat. trim rock and pop tue 4 apr thekla, 7pm, £12.90 incl.bf, standing show

Multi-Track – the new platform for aspiring underground artists – launches with a performance by 1800-Dinosaur artist Trim. Following recent collaborations with James Blake, the former member of grime collective Roll Deep is rapidly evolving into a highly influential figure within the scene. See opposite for more on Multi-Track. steve gunn folk tue 4 apr the louisiana, doors 7.30pm, £10.75 incl. bf, standing show

Hear “rich and amiable [meditations] about travel and transition, about exploring, wandering and letting yourself get lost” (Pitchfork) as Brooklyn’s Steve Gunn performs material from Eyes on the Lines. Since 2007, “the hipster-friendly guitar slinger of the moment” (The Guardian) has released 13 albums, but The Quietus reckons the new record is “the most cohesive, robust, confident and widelydistributed” in his arsenal. “It’s the sound of Gunn smiling in sunglasses, staring out from on high to whoknows-where.”

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xenia rubinos rock and pop wed 26 apr the louisiana, doors 7.30pm, £9.68 incl. bf, standing show

The acclaimed singer-songwriter (pictured above) performs following the release of Black Terry Cat – “a vibrant voyage through her psyche … [that] addresses issues of identity with firework-bright energy” (The Guardian). Rubinos’s “magical voice” has “the smoky, inviting warmth of fine red wine, and is as adept at punk confrontation as R&B run-ons” (Pitchfork). joan shelley rock and pop sun 7 may wardrobe theatre, start 8pm, adv. £9.75 incl. bf seated show

Over and Even, the 2015 album by Louisville singer-songwriter Joan Shelley, was described as “simple and spare and elegant” (Stereogum) – all the better for showing off that beautiful crystalline voice. See the “commanding poet” (Rolling Stone) perform ahead of the release of her new album this year.

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Introducing an innovative, into-industry platform that gives aspiring underground artists the tools and knowledge to pursue their dream careers. Multi-Track connects emerging creatives with professionals from the underground music scene and demystifies the music business. Look out for special

performances around the city by some of the UK's most influential underground artists, including a special launch event featuring Trim (see opposite). Multi-Track takes the shape of performance showcases, industry seminars, A&R clinics, cultural discussions and masterclasses with invited industry guests.

Visit www.multi-track.co.uk for more information and sign up to stay linked in. Powered by Bristol Plays Music and Urban Development. Funded by Arts Council Engalnd, PRSF and Help Musicians UK. multitrackbristol

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@multi_trackbrs

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venue hire meetings, conferences and weddings

Looking for a venue that unites stunning contemporary architecture with historical splendour? Want to create that wow factor for your event? Then host your meeting, conference or wedding in the unique surroundings of Colston Hall, Bristol’s favourite concert venue since 1867.

Hiring opportunities include: • Launch parties • Wedding fayres • Trade shows • Award ceremonies • Press events • Training sessions • Corporate events

Colston Hall's iconic building has played host to some of the all-time greats in the music and entertainment world so why not give your event the same star appeal in this unique venue?

Contact Naomi Easy, Sales and Conference Manager on 0117 204 7104 or naomi.easy@colstonhall.org for further information

Our excellent facilities, including open-plan meeting spaces, contemporary boardrooms and classic theatres, make us the ideal choice for hosting your event. From launch parties to board meetings, we will make sure your delegates feel like stars.

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We have the experience to ensure your event runs smoothly. Our highly skilled staff provide an integrated hospitality service, tailored to match your expectations, while the grand surroundings of the Hall provide an impressive backdrop.

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become a patron "I’ve become a Patron at Colston Hall because I feel it is such an important part of Bristol cultural life" Ros Kennedy High Sheriff of Bristol 2015/16 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 300,000 people each year. Alongside our artistic programme is our community work and the work of our education hub, Bristol Plays Music. Reaching 9,000 people each year, we’re helping young people transform their lives and nurturing new talent. 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-the-scenes 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 contact Kate Rowland: kate.rowland@colstonhall.org / 0117 204 7176

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We are hugely grateful to our founding patrons for their support of Bristol Music Trust: Gold Patrons Nisbet Charitable Trust HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol Silver Patrons Richard and Joanna Bacon S and Y Chapman Beth and Steve Evans Nigel Harradine Steve Pain Sonia Mills and Peter Rilett Richard and Annie Wynn-Jones Bronze Patrons Helen Barnfield Neville Boundy Rob and Geraldine Davis Mavis and Eric Evans Mr R. C. L. Feneley Michael de Grey Tim Grice and Kamala Das Mary Henderson Ros and Cameron Kennedy Pascale and Henry Kenyon Christopher and Mere Moorsom Mr A Sadler Nicole Sherwood Adrian Watkinson James Wetz Elizabeth and Paul Whitehouse Helen and Peter Wilde

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JUMP the QUEUE. Become a member of Colston Hall and help us to continue to bring the best music, comedy and performing arts to Bristol.

Membership starts at ÂŁ30 a year with benefits including priority booking, invitations to exclusive membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; events, this free Pocket Planner posted direct to your door, e-updates letting you know when your favourite artists are performing, 10% off drinks and snacks at the bars and 10% off food and drink at Colston St. Bar & Kitchen and Beerd. Find out more at www.colstonhall.org or ring the box office on 0117 203 4040

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apr

thu 27 bournemouth symphony orchestra: love letters p15

sat 1

paul weller p06

fri 28

reginald d hunter: some people vs reginald d hunter p15

sat 1

manu delago: handmade

p06

fri 28

police dog hogan p16

sat 1

record & cd fair

p39

sat 29 blanck mass p16

sun 2

stages

p39

sun 30 keston cobblers club p16

mon 3

music association of woodspring schools

tue 4

10cc: greatest hits & more p06

tue 4

john smith p07

tue 4

multi-track launch feat. trim* p40

tue 4

steve gunn*

p40

wed 5 ne-yo p07 wed 5 nathan fake p07 thu 6

bournemouth symphony orchestra: rococo & revolution p08

fri 7

jimmy carr: the best of, ultimate, gold, greatest hits tour p08

fri 7

winter mountain & brooke sharkey p08

sat 8

national children’s orchestra of great britain p09

sun 9

caro emerald p09

mon 10 rick astley p09 tue 11 the john mccusker band p09 wed 12 english baroque soloists & monteverdi choir: il ritorno d’ulisse in patria p10 thu 13 ycat lunchtime concert p11

may tue 2

the kooks p18

wed 3 william basinski p18 wed 3 michael kiwanuka

p18

thu 4

steve hackett: genesis revisited with classic hackett p19

thu 4

katy brand: i was a teenage christian p19

fri 5

hackney colliery band p19

sun 7

joan shelley* p40

mon 8 english baroque soloists & monteverdi choir: l’incoronazione di poppea

p20

tue 9

stephen johnson & english piano trio p21

tue 9

producer uncovered: ableton beginners (10 weeks)

wed 10 paul rodgers: free spirit tour p21 wed 10 producer uncovered: logic beginners (10 weeks)

thu 13 marcel lucont’s whine list p11

thu 11 bournemouth symphony orchestra: noble ideals p21

fri 14

fri 12

flamingods

fri 12

omid djalili: schmuck for a night p22

under the skin: mica levi & london sinfonietta p11

sat 15 holy holy: the rise & fall of ziggy stardust & the spiders from mars p12 sun 16 gipsy kings p12 wed 19 bc camplight p12 thu 20 led zeppelin masters p13 fri 21

laetitia sadier source ensemble p13

sun 23 jambinai p13 sun 23 al stewart: back to the bedsit tour p14 tue 25 gogo penguin: koyaanisqatsi p14 wed 26 billy ocean: here you are greatest hits

p14

wed 26 david starkey: henry VIII p15

p22

sat 13 dj yoda: a history of gaming p22 sun 14 russell kane: right man, wrong age p23 sun 14 jon gomm

p23

tue 16 procol harum p23 tue 16 calan

p24

wed 17 moscow philharmonic orchestra: picture perfect p24 fri 19

imelda may p24

fri 19

luke sital-singh p25

sat 20 jimmy carr: the best of, ultimate, gold, greatest hits tour p25 sun 21 zoe lyons: little misfit p25

wed 26 xenia rubinos* p40

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mon 22 the cranberries: greatest hits tour

p26

wed 24 moya brennan

p26

thu 25 anastacia

p26

thu 25 angelos & barry p28 sun 28 english baroque soloists & monteverdi choir: l’orfeo p27 mon 29 simple minds p28 wed 31 russell brand: re: birth

p28

sun 16 river town: bristol’s americana weekend p35 mon 17 river town: bristol’s americana weekend p35 fri 21

outlook orchestra: bristol harbour festival p36

wed 26 the spooky men’s chorale p37 fri 28

bournemouth symphony orchestra: classical extravaganza p37

aug

jun thu 1

orchcestre poly-rhythmo de cotonou p30

sat 3

record & cd fair

sun 4

zoe rahman & jay phelps quartet p30

wed 7

sons of pitches: soptv p30

tue 13

kaitlyn aurelia smith p30

p39

wed 16 hoo-ha! p38 thu 17 hoo-ha! p38 fri 18

hoo-ha! p38

*external show

wed 14 idina menzel p31 thu 15

tom green: european comedy road trip 2017 p31

fri 16

ball mania p31

sat 17 kraftwerk 3D p32 sat 17 ball mania p31 sun 18 ball mania p31 tue 20 russell brand: re: birth p32 sat 24 city of bristol choir p32 tue 27 bristol schools’ music society p39 wed 28 bristol schools’ music society p39 thu 29 bristol schools’ music society p39 fri 30

south gloucestershire summer concert

don’t forget! Free foyer performances take place most Friday and Saturday evenings – see the website for more information.

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sun 2

darlingside

p34

sat 8

gurt lush choir & bristol man chorus: sex, death & poultry p34

thu 13 mercury rev & royal northern sinfonia p34 fri 14

river town: bristol’s americana weekend p35

sat 15 river town: bristol’s americana weekend p35

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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 For the latest information on road closures and traffic, we recommend going to www.travelwest.info to plan your journey in advance of your visit. Bristol Music Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales (no. 1140898)

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