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LEIF ERIKSON
Motorpoint Arena Cardii 13|09|19
Crofters Rights Bristol 17|10|19
ADULT MOM
EDWYN COLLINS
CURSE OF LONO
JAWS
Crofters Rights Bristol 26|07|19
Trinity Centre Bristol 17|09|19
The Louisiana Bristol 19|10|19
The Fleece Bristol 15|11|19
HAIKU HANDS FANGCLUB
FEBUEDER
BABYBIRD
Crofters Rights Bristol 27|07|19
Crofters Rights Bristol 13|10|19
The Louisiana Bristol 24|10|19
The Exchange Bristol 15|11|19
THE BLACK SEEDS SEE
KIEFER SUTHERLAND
The Fleece Bristol 14|08|19
Tramshed Cardii 15|10|19
DREADZONE OS OSO OSO PRINCE DADDY Clwb Ifor Bach & THE HYENA Cardii
BEIRUT
THE WILDHEARTS
LAMB
Komedia Bath 16|10|19
SWX Bristol 26|10|19
OLDEN YOLK
LITTLE COMETS
THE MOON HOOCH The Fleece Bristol 21|07|19
Tramshed Cardii 25| 25|08|19
THE DOWNS
LAURYN HILL GRACE JONES IDLES LOYLE CARNER + Many More The Downs D Bristol 31|08|19
MADNESS
ON THE DOWNS The Downs Bristol 01|09|19
The Louisiana Bristol 16|10|19
The Louisiana Bristol 25|10|19
Komedia Bath 01|11|19
MARIANAS TRENCH Komedia Bath 08|11|19
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THE COMET IS COMING Komedia Bath 27|11|19
DINOSAUR PILE UP The Exchange Bristol 06|12|19
MY BABY
FRANKIE COSMOS
AIRWAYS
The Exchange Bristol 17|10|19
The Louisiana Bristol 02|11|19
LOCAL NATIVES
THE HEAVY
JAMIE CULLUM
SWX Bristol 08|11|19
St David’s Hall Cardii 24|03|20
The Fleece Bristol 17|10|19
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SWX Bristol 07|12|19
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BEST EVENTS THIS MONTH 18-21
SPOTLIGHT
BRISTOL LABEL FOCUS 34-35
COMPETITION
Sequences Festival 28
PROFILES
Cruelty 29 Salmonella dub 29
PREVIEW
the bug 30-31
PREVIEW
KIKO BUN 32-33
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FEATURED VENUES
51 Stokes Croft 36 O2 Academy 37 Bambalan 38 the Canteen 39 colston hall Presents 40
Crofters Rights 41 The DEN 42 Exchange 43 The Fleece 44 The Full Moon 45
GALLIMAUFRY 46 hy-brasil 47 the lanes 48 Mr Wolfs 49 Old Market Assembly 50
swx 51 to thE moon 52 THekla 53
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7. BAILA LA CUMBIA
5. DON LETTS PRESENTS
8. THORNY SUMMER PARTY
HIGHLIGHTS 1. PRESSURE POP UP
Ok, so we might not celebrate the 4th July in the UK, but we can still use it as an excuse to let our hair down. Conveniently, Pressure Pop Up are heading to Thekla Faraway on the 4th July for another instalment of alternative indie anthems. See you there. 4 Jul // 9.30pm – 3am // Free before 10pm // Thekla Faraway
2. TEOTIMA
Come and join the London-based ensemble Teotima at The Old Market Assembly this month, for an evening of soul, jazz and a celebration of friendship, love and creativity. This intimate performance from the ensemble will capture the true beauty of being happy. 5 Jul // 10pm – 1am // £8 // The Old Market Assembly
Space Pirates are back for another rum-filled spectacular, featuring great beats and tasty rum-inspired cocktail treats. Choose a drink from their menu featuring 25 top quality rums, or grab a 241 cocktail tipple to get you in the mood for the carnival celebrations to come. 5 Jul // 7pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon
No.51 will be joining in with the St Pauls Carnival celebrations this year, with an after party that’ll finish off your carnival experience in style. Glade Marie will be hitting the decks, plus live performances from Jamma De Samba across the night. 6 Jul // 9pm – 4am // Free // No.51
Finish off your St.Pauls carnival experience in style this year, with the legendary Don Letts. Head down to the Attic Bar to dance your heart out, with Don Letts, Mr Benn, Queen Bee and Skylion. 6 Jul // 7pm – 2am // £5 // Full Moon & Attic Bar
Now, this artist knows how to take an idea and deliver it with his own unique charm. Kirin J Callinan is heading to The Louisiana to perform his latest single ‘It Takes a Mustle to Fall in Love’, plus his cover of The Waterboys classic ‘The Whole of the Moon’ and more. 7 Jul // 7.30pm – 10.30pm // £10 // The Louisiana
Honestly, this band know how to bring a party to the stage. Baila La Cumbia’s 9-piece lineup deliver the perfect upbeat balance of classic cumbia sounds and contemporary ska. Put your dancing shoes on for this one because you won’t want to leave the dancefloor. 12 Jul // 9.30pm – 11.30pm // Free // The Canteen
Thorny return after a short hiatus to bring you a summer party during Pride week that you won’t forget in a hurry. Think glamour, great cabaret acts and performance art, plus a whole lot more. 12 Jul // 8pm – 3am // £15-£17 // Trinity
9. ESDR PRESENTS: MANILA LUZON
Yes henny, you read that right. The living legend and arguably should’ve-been winner of All Stars 4, Manila Luzon is coming to Bristol for Pride and we cannot wait. Hosted by everybody’s favourite drag prince, Alfie Ordinary. 12 Jul // 6pm – 10pm // £22 // SWX
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Come and celebrate your Pride after party at To The Moon with the Mutal Vibes family. Back by popular demand, expect upbeat house and disco for you to get your groove on to ‘til the early hours. 13 Jul // 9pm – 1am // Free // To The Moon
11. SPRUNG AFTER PARTY
After you’ve had your fix of the Wile Out free rave at Stokes Croft’s Blue Mountain, nip over the road and get involved in No.51’s after party, curated by Bristol based collective, Sprung. 13 Jul // 11pm – 4am // Free // No.51
12. WHOLE LOTTA LED
This month, Whole Lotta Led will be heading to The Fleece to celebrate 50 years of the phenomenal ‘Led Zeppelin II’ album. In our eyes, Whole Lotta Led are hands down one of the best Led Zeppelin tribute acts out there and a must see for any Led Zep fan. 13 Jul // 7.30pm – 10pm // £15 // The Fleece
13. PUNKA – AN OFFICIAL BRISTOL PRIDE AFTER PARTY
The Old Market Assembly is one of the many booming places to be on the evening of Bristol Pride and this is year is no different. For the second year running, Punka will be taking over OMA for a huge Pride celebration and a raucous extravaganza. 13 Jul // 10pm – 3am // £7 // The Old Market Assembly
14. BOOGARINS
16. HARBOUR FESTIVAL TAKEOVER: BIMM X TAP THE FEED X AUDIOPHILES Harbour Festival is back and to celebrate, Hy-Brasil are hosting a BIMM x Tap The Feed and Audiophiles takeover. Grab a drink and a spot on the dancefloor and we’ll see you there. 19-20 Jul // 1pm – 12am // Free // Hy-Brasil
17. UNIFORM + BAD BREEDING + CRUELTY
The Lanes have a special treat lined up for all the brasilian, pysch-pop fans out there this month. Get ready for an exciting performance from Boogarins, who’ll be coming to Bristol all the way from Brazil after a stream of sell out debut live shows. 19 Jul // 7pm – 10.15pm // £8 // The Lanes
Now, this is a jam-packed lineup not to be missed. Damnatio Memoriae, BLG Promotions and Gravy Train have teamed up to present an evening with Uniform. Tipped to be one of David Lynch’s favourite bands, Uniform march to their step and never hold back in their live shows. Plus, Bad Breeding and Cruelty. 21 Jul // 7pm – 11.30pm // £10 // The Crofters Rights
15. RUN TO RUFFNECK TING
18. MOON HOOCH
Pioneering DnB crews, Run Residents and Ruffneck Ting will be going head to head this month in an unforgettable dub plate battle. Hold on to your hats because this is going to be a heavy one. Featuring D*Minds, Jakes, DJ Dazee, JINX, Kieran K Jah, Jenni Groves and more. 19 Jul // 9pm – 2am // £4 // Full Moon & Attic Bar
This horn trio know how to draw in a crowd with their inside-out techno infused sounds and their stomping funk. Marrying sax with contemporary dance music, this is the perfect band to bust a groove to. 21 Jul // 7pm – 10.30pm // £16 // The Fleece
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HIGHLIGHTS 19. SUNFLOWER BEAN
New York based indie rock trio, Sunflower Bean have that feel-good vibe to their sound you can’t get enough of. The lead vocalists charm and voice along with the catchy pop riffs are enough to get anyone’s foot tapping. Catch them live at Exchange this July. 21 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £5 // Exchange
20. DHP FAMILY PRESENTS: JENNY LEWIS
We love Jenny Lewis’s new album ‘On the Line’, so we couldn’t believe it when we found out she was playing at SWX this month. Come and witness this incredible singer songwriter’s soulful indie-rock sounds live on stage. You won’t regret it. 23 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £18.50 // SWX
21. PUDDLE OF MUDD + THE VIGIL
When we first read that Puddle of Mudd were heading to Bristol we instantly had a flash back to TV channel hopping to Kerrang in the early 00’s to listen to music from the ‘simpler times’. Get ready to celebrate the bands sixth album at their explosive live show. 24 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £25 // O2 Academy
22. LIVE NATION PRESENTS: LAUREN ALAINA
Lauren Alaina’s country-pop charm is a listen that hits you right in the feels. Check out this singer-songwriter perform her latest single ‘Ladies in the 90’s’ at Hy-Brasil this month, plus other gems from her album ‘Road Less Travelled’. 25 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £16.50 // Hy-Brasil
23. SUBTLE FM RESIDENTS
Subtle FM are making their return to Crofters this month for an evening of explosive beats and electric treats from the Subtle FM residents, for your listening pleasure. Guaranteed belters that will knock your socks off. 25 Jul // 11pm – 3am // Free // The Crofters Rights
24. HIP HOP COFFEE SHOP SESSIONS #7
They are back, back, back again. After a throwing a birthday party to remember, the Hip Hop Coffee Shop Sessions crew will be bringing another dose of local hip hop talent and open mic sessions to Stokes Croft’s Boston Tea Party. 26 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £3 - £15 // Boston Tea Party, Stokes Croft
25. ADULT MOM
Adult Mom has a voice that you wish could be the soundtrack to your life. Stephanie Knipe’s sweet but frank lyrics take a look at their life as a ‘gender-weird’ queer, finding their feet whilst tackling life’s obstacles that are thrown Knipe’s way. 26 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £7.50 // The Crofters Rights
26. HEAVY BEAT BRASS BAND + THE COOL BEANS ROADSHOW
Heavy Beat Brass Band have been drumming up a lot of attention in not only the music scene, but ITV’s This Morning too. Check out Birmingham’s answer to New Orlean’s Rebirth Brass Band alongside The Cool Beans Roadshow and prepare to have your socks blown off. 26 Jul // 9pm – 4am // £3-£4 // Mr Wolfs
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30. COLSTON HALL PRESENTS: LUCINDA WILLIAMS
28. FIVE10 X DEFECTED: DAY & NIGHT SUMMER PARTY
31. FORTH & BACK HIP HOP JAM
It’s official, this lineup is boots the house down! Drag Explosion presents an evening with some of your favourite Drag Queens from Rupaul’s Drag Race and Dragula, including Miss Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Nina West, Morgan McMichaels, Monique Heart and Meatball. 27 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £30 // O2 Academy
Defected are returning to Motion this July following last years’ sell-out all-dayer, for their annual and definitely memorable Day & Night Party. If house music gives you life then this event will give you everything. Head to the Crane Yard to catch Oli Welch, Nautica, Crawford and Easy People. 27 Jul // 1pm – 4am // £22.43 - £45.43 // Motion Crane Yard
29. THE SUGAR HILL GANG & THE FURIOUS FIVE
The Sugar Hill Gang & The Furious Five will be taking centre stage at The Fleece this month for an unforgettable show. Transport yourself back to the late 70’s where hip hop all began, and prepare to get a history lesson from the founder of the hip hop sound. 27 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £17 // The Fleece
Lucinda Williams first landed herself in the spotlight with her ground breaking 1988 album ‘Car Wheels On A Gravel Road’, since then she has gone on to become one of America’s most recognised country, rock and blues singers. Come and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album that changed it all. 28 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £29.98 // O2 Academy
33. KIKO BUN & BAND + GARDNA
Kiko Bun AND his live band? Erm, yes please! The one of a kind North Londoner will be bringing his unique presence and contemporary reggae infused style to Bristol this month, with his live band in tow. Plus, support from Bristol’s local treasure, Gardna. 2 Aug // 7pm – 11pm // £13 // The Fleece
34. SNAZZBACK
Forth & Back will be hitting The Gallimaufry this month to celebrate the golden era of hip hop with their personal soulful flare. Grab a drink and check out this explosive performance from the much-loved Galli residents. 28 Jul // 8pm - 11pm / Free // The Gallimaufry
If you’re sadly not heading to any festivals this season, then never fear because Snazzback’s Thursday night residency continues this month to keep your FOMO blues away. This month, they will be joined by China Bowls and special guests Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange. Every Thursday // 9pm - 11pm // Free // The Gallimaufry
32. DAKHABRAKHA LIVE
35. ROOTS DEN
Dakhabrakha are getting ready to return to The Lanes this month after their 2017 sell-out show. This quartet bring another layer of sound to your traditional Uktranian folk and soul, delivered by their powerful vocal range. 30 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £18 // The Lanes
Introducing a new addition to your weekly routine. Brighten up your Thursday evenings with some of smoothest reggae sounds and kicked back vibes and kick start your weekend’s a little early. Every Thursday // 8pm – 12.30am // Free // The Den – Dockside
36. SOULFUL SETTINGS
Head on down to The Den on a Sunday to experience flawless performances from some of the most flawless artists around. Start making your Sunday something extra special. Every Sunday // 11pm – late // £7 // The Den – Dockside
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BRISTOL LABEL FOCUS While Bristol’s live scene quietens down over summer, we take a look at some of the influential independent record labels coming out of the city – from the globally renowned, to game-changing younger imprints. Though, this is only a handful of dozens more DIY labels burgeoning out of Bristol’s creative underbelly.
AFT RECORDS
Captained by Bristol’s best loved drum and bass MC Carasel, Ambush Family Tree has been pushing quality drum and bass from his Ambush crew and associates, including Khemikal, Oz, Octo Pi and Critical Impact, since 2012. Their regular parties at Attic Bar aren’t to be missed either; bringing in big names, as well as family tree.
BANDULU RECORDS
The powerhouse of progressive grime, Bandulu Records is a vinyl only imprint from Kahn, Neek, Hi5ghost and Boofy, with Commodo also being shuffled into the ranks. Individually and collaboratively, these producers have played a big part in shaping the current 140 sound – though you need to set your alarm to be in with a chance at getting your hands on a new release.
BOOM SOUND
Headed by one of Bristol’s most exciting musical exports, dubwise MC Gardna; the growing Boom Sound family can be easily pinpointed by their positive vibes, which spill freely into their recordings and parties.
DURKLE DISCO
Marrying forward-thinking dance music with underground MCs, Durkle Disco thrives on challenging expectation. Headed up by Bristol stalwart Koast, it’s no wonder they tend to be first on the ball with catching rising talent. Their recent collaboration from Kouslin and Logan holds testament to this.
GREEN BRICK RECORDS
A UK hip hop label from Split Prophets’ Res One and Bad Habitz with a penchant towards the experimental. While keeping hold of a respect for boom bap, Green Brick Records explores the future of UK hip hop, taking strong influence from modern jazz.
HOLD TIGHT RECORDS
Roots-rooted label-come-family Hold Tight Records pay homage to roots reggae, while bringing it bang up to date. Made for the sound system, Hold Tight have proven themselves a reliable source for the heaviest dubs sounds.
HOWLING OWL RECORDS
Though Howling Owl seem to be on pause (with a promise that more eggs are incubating), we can’t not mention the DIY anarchists. Headed up by two of Bristol’s Spectres, Howling Owl are committed to the dissemination of confrontational music, from lo-fi fuzz to all-out noise.
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TECTONIC RECORDINGS
Pinch’s influential, forward-thinking label found its beginnings in classic dubstep, but has since branched into different tempos. Keeping weighty bass moods at its core, Tectonic can be credited with helping bridge the gap between dubstep and more technoid sounds, with key releases from Mumdance & Logos and Hugo Massien.
TIMEDANCE
Experimental club music label Timedance comes from Batu. Bassweight is the common thread running through a discography of boundary-breaking music from the likes of Lurka to Giant Swan, creating a multilayered tapestry of dark techno, jungle, dubstep and more.
YOUNG ECHO RECORDS
Young Echo is the signature of an 11-strong crew of producers, vocalists and poets, with members including Kahn, Neek, Ossia, Rider Shafique and Jabu. They launched the label in 2016 as a place to house their collective sound, including the substantial 24-track Young Echo LP.
VRBL RECORDS
While Bristol is well established in the fields of electronic music, VRBL is a young hip hop label to look towards for upcoming vocal talent, representing MCs Press1, Sylla B and Fabien Darcy, who are all beginning to make ripples.
FRIENDS AND FAVOURITES ELSEWHERE IN THE UK
With an operative to push Bristol’s underground to all corners of the globe, electronic music label Idle Hands launched a decade ago with early releases from Peverelist, Kowton, Kahn and Shanti Celeste. While the label is not exclusive to Bristol artists, the local focus remains a strong one and the record shop holds semi regular release launch parties from some of Bristol’s best emerging talent.
BROWNSWOOD RECORDINGS
INVADA RECORDS
Bristol being the second home of dubstep, it goes without saying that Mala’s luminary Deep Medi is part of the fabric of Bristol’s underground music culture. Medi makes an annual voyage South West for the huge TID x Deep Medi Weekender events, as well as hosting a stage at Sequences each summer.
From Portishead’s Geoff Barrow and Bristol promoter and venue owner Paul Horlick, Invada is a far-reaching, independent label with no guiding genre or sound other than appreciating the alternative. Releases span the likes of Sleaford Mods and The KVB, to movie and video game scores including Black Mirror, Ex Machina and Far Cry.
INVISIBLE LLAMA MUSIC
Housed within Bristol’s Exchange, label and promoters Invisible Llama appreciate the softer scale of punk-influenced music. The young label has brought us releases from Toodles and the Hectic Pity and Jake & the Jellyfish, and puts on regular live gigs across the city.
LIVITY SOUND
A label and collective from Peverelist, Kowton and Asusu, Livity Sound is rooted in techno, but with a more than keen exploration of dub, jungle and house beats.
NOCORNER
Coming out of the same camp as Young Echo, cassette and vinyl label NoCorner puts out slow-listening, experimental music from many of Bristol’s major underground artists under different, no holds barred guises and collaborations.
SAFFRON RECORDS
All-female youth label Saffron Records has helped launch the careers of China Bowls and Mercy’s Cartel, as well as facilitating DJ and production courses for womxn in Bristol, including Mix Nights, whose alumni include Bethbethbeth and Billie George.
Putting out much of the best in jazz, soul and world music-influenced electronic music, the Gilles Petersonrun label holds a special relationship with Bristol that’s reciprocated by their swelling fanbase.
DEEP MEDI MUSIK
NINJA TUNE
Ninja Tune has proven itself among the best in evolutional electronic music across three decades and most genres. It’s home to many Bristol-beholden artists, who while not based here, share key musical influences and a steady fanbase.
HOSPITAL RECORDS
Drum and bass leaders Hospital Records count Bristol as a spiritual home, with some operations being run out of the city. Bristol(ish) producer Danny Byrd was among the first to sign to Hospital at the turn of the millennium and remains one of the label’s key names, alongside a roster of veteran and fresh talent.
WHITE PEACH
140 appreciators White Peach were first to catch on to Bristol’s Bengal Sound with his Wushu Hand EP and also housed early releases from Bristol’s Sepia and OH91, as well as some of the best on the worldwide circuit, such as Eva808 and Hebbe. When White Peach drop a release, you’d do well to pay attention.
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DAKHABRAKHA “Ukranian Ethno Chaos”
RUN LOGAN RUN 19:30 30/07/19 The Lanes, Bristol
Hip Hop || Grime || Soul
Artists: Res One Lazy Eyez Mac lloyd Badhabitz Joe Burn Springa Crossbow T @greenbrickrecords www.greenbrickrecords.com
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Win 4 x tickets to Sequences DJ EZ • Headie One • Mefijus • Kasra • Mala • Sicaria Sound competition Sequences is back with a fourth instalment this August and their biggest lineup yet, with original garage superstar DJ EZ topping the bill. Taking over the Motion complex all day and night, EZ is joined by Headie One, Jaykae, Koan Sound and a special performance from ultra group Kings of the Shadows.
KoLab-Studios
Critical Sound and Deep Medi also return with their own stages. The Critical camp are bringing in Mefjus, Kasra, Halogenix and Levela,
while the Deep Medi stage features a two hour set from label boss Mala, Kahn, Sicaria Sound and Mungo’s HiFi with Eva Lazarus. We’ve got 4 x tickets to give away to Sequences 2019. For a chance to win, head to nitelifeonline.com/win/sequences2019.
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Cruelty
SALMONELLA DUB
Handpicked right from the womb by IDLES to play the after show to their Joy as an Act of Resistance homecoming show, the elusive Cruelty arrived on the Bristol scene late last year. Their debut single Disgraced spun our heads in a big way. The frenetic two-minute track is as aggressive as it is vulnerable, with tummy-tying instrumentation just holding together themes of mental heath and romanticism. The five-piece post punk outfit have already been featured on impressive lineups including Thekla’s 35th birthday celebrations, and they’re set to join Bad Breeding and Uniform at Crofters Rights this month. Cruelty’s vocalist Will answers our 10 questions –
Salmonella Dub are considered Kiwi music legends. The crew have been mashing up concerts around the world for 26 years with their massive blend of dub, rock, jazz/dub horns, drum and bass, electronica and reggae; and helped paved the way for other New Zealand talents such as Fat Freddy’s Drop and Katchafire. The group have come a long way, from using DIY solutions to hook up an on/off foot pedal to the motor of a cassette player in order to drop samples on stage, to their 2001 album Inside the Dubplates going triple platinum. UK fans were thrilled with the news that the group will be touring these shores for the first time in 13 years ahead of the release of a new EP. Ahead of their show at The Fleece this month, we had 10 questions for Salmonella Dub’s head honcho, Andrew ‘Rudeboy’ Penman.
Upcoming shows: 21 July – Uniform, Bad Breeding & Cruelty, Crofters Rights
Upcoming shows: 17 July – Salmonella Dub, The Fleece
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THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? That Fall Out Boy had to pay cash to Wes Eisold of American Nightmare for using his lyrics. 2. Which song by another artist most inspires you? Killing Joke - Love Like Blood. 3. Who are your top three acts right now? Beheading, Punch On!, Ratbags. 4. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Scooter - Nessaja. 5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? Probably the same jobs we’re doing now, making music is a luxury that we work towards through our day jobs.
6. What was the last book you read? The Hammer of the Witches. 7. Most recent binge watch? I’ve not really watched a lot of TV recently. I sat through Lords of Chaos twice though if that counts. 8. Do you have a party trick? Collectively as a band we can quote the entire script of I’m Alan Partridge. 9. Tell us something people don’t generally know about you... I only listened to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea in full about a month ago. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Visiting family.
THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? It is nice to be important, but more important to be nice. 2. Which song by another artist most inspires you? The Birthday Party’s Mutiny in Heaven. Nick Cave’s line ‘hands up who wants to die’ is a great switch on a drum and bass set. 3. Who are your top three acts right now? Tuis, bellbirds and Kereru wings flapping over our Kowhai. 4. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Primal Scream, Higher than the Sun. We toured with Primal Scream and David Holmes (who produced this beauty) alongside a bunch of suspects for the Big Day Out in Oz. Tall lads at the back of the plane called themselves Chemical Bros. We got on better with the Chili Peppers though. Anyway on that tour, Metallica were C*NTS and cost Ken West 200k a show for going over time with the 50,000 cap stadium’s curfew.
6. What was the last book you read? Keri Hulme - The Bone People. She was my writer in residence when I studied NZ lit at Canterbury University. 7. Most recent binge watch? Seagull frenzies on our beach after throwing all the old bread out. I don’t watch, I do. I played a digital game once. It was in 1993, NBA Basketball… ‘He’s on Fire!’ 8. Do you have a party trick? Don’t turn up. 9. Tell us something people don’t generally know about you... I am a Sagittarius Firehorse. Had I been born in China 200 years back, I would have been killed at birth. Potentially brilliant… but too risky. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Getting our boy Mani to school, hopefully before morning break. Then shopping for my Dad’s 82nd birthday present.
5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? I don’t work in music. I work with our Rangatahi as a mentor and teacher. Music is for fun!
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PREVIEW
THE BUG
Kevin Martin has been busy. So far this year, he’s dropped projects via his most recent JK Flesh collaboration Zonal, King Midas Sound, as well as a solo album under his new, most personal moniker yet, Kevin Richard Martin. Though fans of his club music will be pleased to hear that he is now working on not one, but two new The Bug albums.
It’s strong talk, but fans have every reason to believe that he will shake things up. When London Zoo crashed into our world in 2008, its deeply futuristic take on dancehall and UK club music felt like something entirely new and is to this day regarded as one of the most important UK albums of the past two decades.
With nearly three decades in the music industry and numerous critical projects under various names, Kevin doesn’t feel the pull to release music for the sake of it and works on his terms.
His 2014 follow up Angels & Devils too had a critical impact on the music scene, finding common ground between Grouper’s Liz Harris and Death Grips. Still club-orientated music and certainly with a few club bangers, Angels & Devils says as much in its void spaces as its pared-back, grime and dubstep influenced beats.
a lot of club music is pretty stale ‘The way festivals, agents and the industry generally works is that they want a product every year. You’re lucky if you get six months’ give out of that project and you can end up in the never ending slew of dropping an album a year. ‘I think it’s too much. I think it means that there’s not enough resonance or time given to any release. And I just think their sell by date is just accelerated too much as well. ‘For me, I like the idea of spacing out The Bug albums. I also like devoting headspace when I feel that’s where I want to devote my head – and right now, I really want to devote myself to The Bug records. Partly, that’s because I feel that a lot of club music is pretty stale, and that adds fuel to my fire.’
The Bug’s most recent album Concrete Desert, a collaboration with Earth’s Dylan Carlson, is his most challenging yet, where drone metal guitar meets The Bug’s crushing bassweight. Though different as the record is to London Zoo, similar threads – dark dub, dancehall, heavy bass, spatial manipulation, drone noise – run through all of his projects, across all his monikers. The one most immediately attached to The Bug, however, is his take on dancehall; and while its influence might be abstract in Concrete Desert, dancehall is right back in front and centre on the two new The Bug projects he’s working on. ‘It’s like a personal obsession’ he tells us. ‘I think reggae, dub and dancehall literally changed my DNA a little bit. ‘My first experience of a sound clash just after I first moved
to London really made me see electronic music differently, and realise what was possible in a live environment with that intensity of sound.
it’s a really twisted, new variant of dancehall ‘I’d come from working in bands, which is largely about show and entertainment. Going from that to this gladiatorial sound clash in the East End of London, with two producers, two sound systems facing off with each other – no stage, no lighting – it was an eye opener for me. It was about full sonic immersion and just getting lost in sound.’ Having grown up in the predominantly white seaside town of Weymouth, Jamaican dancehall was a very new obsession for Kevin. The music he first connected to as a kid came from post punk bands like Joy Division, Public Image Ltd and Killing Joke; though again, common themes occur through his whole life’s musical journey. ‘There’s a sort of punk spirit to dancehall, an extremity sonically and lyrically that is definitely connected to everything I’ve ever loved. ‘I became absolutely addicted. I was going to reggae stores in Stonebridge Park or in Harlesden or Ladbroke Grove every
PREVIEW // 31 week and buying the latest 7-inches that were coming out. It was such an avalanche of ideas and the music sounded so futuristic – it just hooked me totally. ‘Part of the tradition of dancehall that I fell for is unpredictability and quality combined – body music that’s futuristic. I’m just releasing a single by Mr. Mitch, which is what he calls techno dancehall, and it’s absolutely fucked up in the best way possible – it’s a really twisted, new variant of dancehall. ‘In general, a lot of dancehall in the last few years has left me pretty cold, because it’s become so commercial and so linked to hip hop that it’s lost its identity. I’ve been struggling to find fresh producers that smash it. But that’s good, because it just means that I can continue my obsession – I’ll do it if no one else is trying to do it. ‘I’m working on two new The Bug albums and they’re both extremely different, but they’re both going to be very much centred around dancehall. The fact of the matter is, I’m finding little to inspire me that’s come from Jamaica in the way I once did, but that inspires me all the more. ‘It would be safer for me to not be involved in dancehall in any way, but it’s an honest enthusiasm and a genuine obsession. Working with Miss Red has been an eye opener, because she’s as much of a freak as I am. She’s also very much got her own style and is very original in approach, but neither of us come from Jamaica.
it’s an honest enthusiasm and a genuine obsession ‘The dancehall I make is filtered through my past and my sonic desires, and when I started making mutant dancehall and went on to initiate a label like Acid Ragga, it was very much with the idea that I wanted to make what no one else was making, I wanted to end parties with a bang. ‘When I first started making dancehall, or my version of Bugstyle dancehall, it was insane because suddenly there’d be people like Aphex Twin, Grace Jones, Thom Yorke and Massive Attack praising shit that I was doing.’ While he might have been putting his creative efforts into other projects in the last few years, this obsession never left Kevin’s periphery and even before beginning work on new material from The Bug, he inadvertently started his new label Pressure, which came out of a sound system night he runs in Berlin. Launching with his Burial collaboration Flame 1 in 2018, Pressure has released music from Israel’s Miss Red, Kingston Jamaica’s Vex, Japan’s G36 and London’s Mr. Mitch. ‘I had my own reggae sound system that I’d brought over from London, that I’d never used until I came to Berlin, hilariously. With the Pressure label, I wanted to release music that I would want to play over my rig. It’s a simple equation, because I was struggling to find music that was blowing my head off and inspiring me generally, I thought “I’m going to have to go out to find it myself and promote it myself.” ‘I’ve probably chosen the worst time in music history to start a label, because people just don’t fucking want to buy music anymore, they want to stream it and get it for free. But like everything I do, it’s a labour of love. It’s about passion for sound, passion for an aesthetic and it’s all interlinked for me – the label, my music and the club nights.’ His original Pressure nights were inspired by London’s Subdub, which followed a similar format to Pinch and Blazey’s Bristol institution Subloaded, where sound system reggae in one room and bass-laden 140 music in another created a new middle ground that inspired a generation of artists who came after. That’s perhaps one of the reasons why The Bug’s music feels as though it was made for Bristol. ‘I was brought up in Weymouth as a kid and my choice was to go north to Bristol or East to London and I chose London, but I still feel an affinity to Bristol – apart from the fact that whenever I speak to Bristol my West Country twang comes back fully to hit me between the eyes. ‘There’s a warmth to Bristol. I generally find people to be friendlier and obviously the musical heritage of the city is incredible, so it’s a major city for inspiration for everyone, not just me. And I’ve been lucky enough to work with or know a lot of people in various Bristol music scenes.’ The Bug comes to Trinity Centre this month with incredible US vocalist Moor Mother. They recently hooked up for Zonal track On The Range, as part of the Adult Swim Singles series. They’ve also toured together under the Zonal project, but this will be their first run of shows via The Bug. ‘Moor Mother is also a total devotee of noise, punk, electronic, hip hop musics and she’s hardcore to the core. It was one of those times where you meet someone and instantly hit it off.
‘She’s actually quite tiny in real life and very quiet, but when she’s on the mic – and certainly lyrically – she’s just explosive and inspirational too. ‘I first discovered her through her first album and was just blown away. The first video that accompanied that I thought, wow, this is intense as hell. It sounds like Throbbing Gristle mixed with Death Grips, with this incredible female gorgon on the mic. It’s a joy to be able to work with her. ‘I’m already thinking what I’m going to do to shift the shows towards her. I’m probably going to even twist my sets up more
than normal for those collabs. I know she’ll want me to and I know we both like confrontation, so I think it’s going to be super intense. She is an incredible artist and live presence, so I’m madly excited about it.’
Words: Rachel Morris Photos: Fabrice Bourgelle 19 July – The Bug, Trinity @thebugofficialpage
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PREVIEW
KIKO BUN Ahead of his debut album release, the genre-defying, rising reggae star Kiko Bun touches down at The Fleece this August for a full-band live show. Having graced the stage at the likes of Outlook, Glastonbury, Boomtown - and even the Royal Albert Hall - Kiko comes from London to Bristol promising a taste of the sun with his soulful, roots-inspired reggae.
I’ve tried to make every tune catchy and danceable this time Thanks to his own contemporary take and unique spin on the genre, influenced by anything from dancehall to golden era hip hop, this will be a show fans can really bop to – and his first live band show in Bristol since 2016. ‘It’s been a little minute as I’ve been tucked away writing and finishing my album’ he says. ‘My girlfriend is actually from Bristol so I’m there quite a bit, but it’s good to come back and do a gig with my band. ‘I feel like musically, Bristol is home, because we’ve got so many similarities. Me and the people of Bristol, we’ve got the same tastes – and I’ve never seen anyone get down to a reggae gig like the Bristol lot. ‘The live band is a four piece, with five of us in total. We’ve got bass, drums, guitar and keys. I love those chaps, they know what they’re doing.’ As well as an overdue live band performance, this show will also be the first chance for fans to hear some unreleased Kiko Bun music from his forthcoming album, alongside some old favourites. The album will be his first solo release since his The Clubs EP in early 2018 – with some huge MC features having kept him busy in the meantime – and he gives us more than a flavour of what we’re in for… ‘I’m working with Dan Smith from The Noisettes in Brighton, we’ve done the whole thing together. It’s quite soulful and obviously reggae as well, but I love touching on different genres of music, because I don’t want to limit myself to one thing. ‘I’ve tried to make every tune catchy and danceable this time. When I was writing, I imagined it being played in a venue. The first few singles I put out were quite bassline heavy and repetitive, which was cool, but I feel like I’ve learnt a bit more since then. Everything is a little bit more musical this time as well. ‘The album is about falling in love with a girl, who is now my girlfriend, and it’s also about having a voice in the world as an artist. It’s a bit closer to the heart in terms of story. ‘The album is almost ready to go, but I want to write a couple more tunes. Me and Dan are on a good creative streak at the moment, as everything we’re writing is something we like, but I know I can’t just write tunes forever and not finish the album.’
David Rodigan has taken me under his wing Away from roots reggae though, Kiko has found major success in 2019 in contemporary hip hop, providing a chorus for Loyle Carner’s track, You Don’t Know – which has now amassed over five million streams on Spotify. It’s not the first time they’ve worked together, with Kiko Bun featuring on the Mercury Prize-nominated artist’s debut EP back in 2014. ‘The Loyle Carner feature came about as his producer Rebel Kleff is my best mate, so we were jamming one day. We made the beat for it and I wrote the chorus over the top of it – and Loyle said “I like this”. It came about quite organically, just between friends. ‘I’m well happy with it and it’s nice to create with mates as well,
PREVIEW // 33 as its proper laid back and you have a laugh.’ Kiko Bun also carved out an important presence on Swindle’s seminal No More Normal this year, with features on three tracks and a place on the live tour – where his natural stage presence came to life. ‘Me and Swindle have become good buddies after that project, so we’re going to do Glastonbury, Boomtown and a couple of other shows, but we are talking about getting back in the studio. ‘I truly feel like I have a sense of belonging with roots reggae, but I grew up with old school hip hop and nothing can beat gangster for me. But then again, I listen to King Tubby every day.’ In 2018, Kiko toured with the legendary David Rodigan and his Outlook Orchestra as a guest vocalist alongside veterans including Tippa Irie and Winston Francis, producing unforgettable shows at festivals and arenas alike – a bucket list experience for any reggae artist. ‘David Rodigan has taken me under his wing and given me a massive opportunity. I was singing Junior Murvin’s Police and Thieves and Sun is Shining by Bob Marley, even Ganja Farmer by Marlon Asher and Dangerous by Convoy Smith; so I was singing these tunes – reggae classics – everyone’s singing it back and it’s sick. ‘We did a show at The Royal Albert Hall – I felt like Pavarotti, it was so good. My mum came to that one as well. I was wearing an all-white suit, I looked fresh.’ A testament to his continued rise as an artist, Ellesse have clocked Kiko Bun as one to watch, joining forces on some special Ellesse X Kiko Bun garms that he’ll be bringing with him for sale at his show at The Fleece this August. Kiko Bun will be getting the warmest of warm ups at his Bristol show from Boom Sound boss Gardna. Their synergy was tried and tested across Gentleman’s Dub Club and The Nextmen’s 2018 collab Pound for Pound, as the two resident MCs across the 12-track project – yet more evidence that the industry’s eyes are fixed on Kiko Bun as a rising vocal star, though he remains humble as ever: ‘I just can’t wait to play these new tunes and have a little dance with you.’
Words: Alfie House 2 August – Kiko Bun & band, The Fleece kikobun.com @kikobun
34 // LOCAL TALENT
BIMM BRISTOL PRESENTS LOCAL TALENT
LUCY
Since self-releasing her Mixtape 01 back in 2017, Bristol producer Lucy Helyer aka L U C Y has enjoyed a fast ascent towards the top of the underground music scene. Her genre-bending sound has already earned her a spot on some bucket-list lineups, with big support from Butterz, Bandulu and Swamp81, as well as B2Bs lined up this summer with Pinch and Loefah. Lucy’s sound has always been difficult to categorise, with the dark and dubby influences often associated with Bristol producers from the school of Kahn and Neek, but also a distinctive experimental side across an abundance of sounds.
There are no rules with production Although she has made a name on the 140 scene, over the years this experimentalism has only grown and Lucy believes she will never have a preferred genre or tempo.
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‘I don’t think I have a definite sound; I’d say recently it’s gotten a lot darker and more club focused. I don’t think I’ll ever find a genre or a preferred bpm – I don’t think I could ever make one genre as I don’t listen to one genre.’
the prestigious Boiler Room London, where she dropped a trademark mix of vibes that the crowd instantly took to.
Lucy is also blessed with mesmerising technical ability on the decks, and keeps all of her DJ sets unique and original. Some of her recent sets have featured a bouncy blend of grimy and melodic beats ranging from 100 to 160bpm. But although she has a love for both production and mixing, Lucy feels more comfortable in the studio.
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‘There are no rules with production, it’s whatever is in your head and you get full control. DJing involves a little bit of playing to please the crowd – the ball is in everyone’s court, not just in yours. ‘DJing is like a social activity, I always connect with people at events and met loads of cool people through it. I’ve definitely grown to see DJing as more of an art form, whereas before I found it more of a tool – mixes are definitely their own entity.’ At the beginning of this year, Lucy made her debut with
‘I was so scared before – like having a borderline panic attack. I was practising the whole week before, I quit my job in order to have time to practise. It was the most stressed I’ve ever been, because I thought, “If I fuck this up, it’s going to be so detrimental; I won’t get bookings anymore...’ But I took some CBD oil for the first time and luckily that calmed me down a lot. I didn’t plan the set at all, which I now wish I did, as I regret a few of my song choices – although it was still really well received. I’m just so overly critical.’ Although still a regular on the Bristol scene, Lucy is now based in London, where she says the competitive nature of the capital draws quite a contrast with the close knit support of
LOCAL TALENT // 35 surrounded by guys with ‘misogynistic takes on production’ during her university days, but believes that the recent rise in the number of female DJs and producers getting the attention and credit they deserve is a step in the right direction, although there are still wider inclusivity issues that still need to be addressed. Referring to an interview with Nitelife a couple of years ago, Lucy says: ‘I’m super gassed, it’s honestly a dream come true, because back then, I was just surrounded by guys all the time. ‘Since then, I’ve come to realise that it’s not just about females. There’s a whole spectrum of other people that are missing out, such as LGBTQ people, and I feel that’s a much broader issue. It never really ends, so I think the best you can do is do your own bit by being as supportive and inclusive as possible’. Furthermore, she feels that the inclusiveness of females in the scene has only really taken hold in London at the minute, as other regions of the country are yet to see their female artists gain the right level of attention. Lucy wants to tackle this through working with females all over the UK –
I quit my job to practise for Boiler Room ‘Me and a few other girls in the scene are looking to try to branch out further than London and see if we can do projects with more females across the UK. It’s very important for them to get their chance too, as it would be sad to think about the amount of music that wouldn’t be created just because the girls don’t believe in their ability.’ As part of 6 Figure Gang, what started off as ‘a fun, jokey group’ has morphed into regular Rinse FM appearances, and performances with Boiler Room across the country. The development of the group has felt ‘very natural’, according to Lucy, who has enjoyed the opportunity to work alongside some of her closest friends in the scene.
the Bristol music community. Lucy puts a lot of her success down to the people around her in Bristol in her early years. ‘From my lifelong friends, to the people I call my heroes giving me a co-sign, and my associate DJs, producers and artists all on the same grind who show me love when I am fortunate enough to visit, the love and support that Bristol holds is one of my favourite things in the world.’ Although the support system offered by the Bristol music scene is regularly cited as its greatest strength, it has also led to some local artists including Jay0117 and Ace Brown describing Bristol as a ‘bubble’, where artists don’t often get to take their talents elsewhere.
‘It can be a bit of a bubble because everyone’s so lovely, you can think you’ve come so far and then when you go to London or elsewhere you realise that you are completely unheard of. ‘But I think it’s beautiful in that respect, because I wouldn’t want it to be as competitive as London. And I think the artists that do reach out of Bristol, Eva Lazarus for example, still stay authentic and don’t get caught up in the competitive savagery or lose their wholesome music focussed goals’. In recent years, Lucy has found herself surrounded by a number of talented female artists, and has teamed up with Sherelle, Dobby, Fauzia, Yossy Mitsu and Yazzus to form all-female DJ collective 6 Figure Gang. Lucy recalls being
‘It’s escalated quite rapidly. I think it’s because individually everyone in the group is doing so much and making waves, as a unit we’ve boosted each other.’ The gang boasts talented producers and DJs that span across a variety of genres from house and techno, to 140, footwork and jungle. And Lucy believes when they all come together it creates a perfect synergy. While she is concerned with putting a strong female foot forward, what’s most important to Lucy as an artist is being viewed as just that – an artist in her own right. From the beginning, there’s been a level of mystery and anonymity surrounding her. A lot of thought goes into the artwork and imagery accompanying her projects, and the photos accompanying this interview are painted on by her. As for new music, Lucy revealed that there is a new EP on the horizon: a dark, 140-based, seven-track project; though it came very close to never reaching our ears. ‘Luckily, I just got it off my hard drive before the backup – and the backup’s backup – crashed beyond repair. So, by the skin of my teeth, I’ve got the EP!
do your own bit by being as supportive and inclusive as possible ‘It’s going to be more 140-based, all darker-influenced tunes. A few of them I’ve played in my sets and there are a few fresh ones. I’m very excited to put it out, because it’s been a minute since I’ve released anything.’ Even more exciting is that it will be released on her own new label SZN 7 – something Lucy has been wanting to do for some time. ‘It’s not going to be completely perfect from the beginning, but I’m going to work for it’ she says. It’s difficult to believe that L U C Y is still only in the dawn of her career, but it’s evident that there is still so much more to come from this young producer. Expect her to continue putting her authentic Bristol stamp on everything she does, and hopefully inspire a new wave of talented producers to follow in her footsteps.
Words: Brad Penhaligon Photos: @eyelusive & painted by L U C Y soundcloud.com/lucyproduction @lucyproduction
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36 // VENUES
51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP | @51StokesCroft | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 01179 148 048 | 51stokescroft.com
Located in the heart of Stokes Croft, No.51 offers cosy dining, late night dancing as well as community minded events like charity fundraisers and quiz nights. Here you can grab a tasty woodfired pizza, sip on a delicious cocktail, listen to great music and chill out with friends in their spacious garden.
ST PAULS CARNIVAL AFTER PARTY
No.51 will be throwing an after party that’ll finish off your carnival experience in style. Glade Marie will be hitting the decks, plus live performances from Jamma De Samba across the night.
6 Jul // 9pm – 4am // Free
SPRUNG AFTER PARTY
After you’ve enjoyed a day at Blue Mountain for Sprung’s annual UK funky day party, nip over the road and get involved in No.51’s after party, curated by Sprung themselves.
13 Jul // 9pm – 4am // Free
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VENUES // 37
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The O2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. They’ve established themselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest, while also being home to some of Bristol’s most notorious weekly club nights.
PUDDLE OF MUDD + THE VIGIL
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24 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £25 Mon 1st Jul
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Wed 13th Nov
Wed 3rd Jul
Thur 17th Oct • SOLD OUT
Sat 16th Nov • 10pm
Fri 18th Oct • 6pm
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Tue 19th Nov
Kate Tempest
Yungblud
Mon 21st Oct
Wed 20th Nov
Jacquees Nahko and Medicine for the People Wed 24th Jul
Puddle Of Mudd Sat 27th Jul
#DXP19 Drag Explosion Sun 28th Jul
Lucinda Williams Mon 19th Aug • SOLD OUT
Skunk Anansie Fri 30th Aug • 6.30pm
The Divine Comedy Slowthai
Guns 2 Roses Sun 8th Sep • 6pm
An Evening with The Steve Hillage Band
Hot Chip Tue 22nd Oct
Gary Numan
Fri 22nd Nov • 6.30pm
The Macc Lads
Wed 23rd Oct
Fri 25th Oct • 6.30pm
Charles Esten Sun 27th Oct
Jason & The Scorchers / MoStack Dan Baird & Homemade Sin / The Kentucky Headhunters Tue 29th Oct • 6.30pm Refused + Thrice Fri 13th Sep • 6.30pm Pearl Jam UK Fri 1st Nov • 6.30pm The Smyths Sat 14th Sep Femi Kuti Sun 3rd Nov Opeth Wed 25th Sep Fetty Wap Mon 4th Nov AURORA Sat 28th Sep • 5.30pm Volbeat Wed 6th Nov Kodaline Tue 1st Oct New Hope Club Thur 7th Nov Rival Sons Wed 2nd Oct Richard Hawley Fri 8th Nov Snarky Puppy Sun 6th Oct Hootie and The Blowfish Sat 9th Nov Thur 10th Oct Elvana: Black Star Riders Elvis Fronted Nirvana Fri 11th Oct • 6.30pm
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Festival Of The Dead The Amazons
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Heels Of Hell Laura Jane Grace and The Devouring Mothers & Frank Thur 24th Oct Iero and The Future Violents The Selecter Fri 6th Sep • 6.30pm
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Mon 11th Nov
Sat 23rd Nov
Happy Mondays Tue 26th Nov • SOLD OUT
Lewis Capaldi Thur 28th Nov
Electric Six Wed 4th Dec
Sam Fender Sat 7th Dec
Aldous Harding Mon 9th Dec • 6pm
Dan Reed Network / Gun / FM Thur 12th Dec • 6pm
The Wonder Stuff Sat 14th Dec
Motionless in White Wed 18th Dec
Shed Seven Fri 20th Dec • 6.30pm
Alabama 3 ...A Celebration of Coldharbour Lane Mon 27th Jan 2020
Caravan Palace Mon 24th Feb 2020
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Sat 14th Mar 2020
Periphery
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DXP19 DRAG EXPLOSION
July • 2019
Drag Explosion presents an evening with some of your favourite Drag Queens from Rupaul’s Drag Race and Dragula, including Miss Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Nina West, Morgan McMichaels, Monique Heart and Meatball.
27 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £30
Bambalan
38 // VENUES
Podium Level, Colston Tower, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 4XE | @BAM_BA_LAN | facebook.com/bambalanbristol | @bambalanbristol | 0117 922 1880 | bambalan.co.uk
Arguably the best roof terrace in Bristol, Bambalan boasts amazing views over the city centre as well as great food, drinks and regular sets every weekend from some of Bristol’s best DJs playing funk, soul, house and disco.
BRISTOL 24/7 PRESENTS: CELEBRATE BETTER BRISTOL Bristol 24/7 and Bambalan are teaming up this July to celebrate one year of Bristol 24/7’s mission to make a ‘Better Bristol’. Grab your ticket to be part of the celebration, with great food, drink and music.
31 Jul // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // £10
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Podium Level party | Colstonticket Tower |for Colston WHYBambalan NOT buy|Bristol an after justSt. £10! | BS1 4XE | 0117 9221880 come and party with our dj from 9pm, including cocktail on arrival!
ROOF TERRACE SESSIONS
Join some of Bristol’s finest DJs and soak up the evening sun at Bambalan’s weekly Roof Terrace Sessions. This month’s artists include J.Morrison (Alfresco), Loco 99, Disco Stu (Mr Whompy) and Jon Leisure (Invader FM).
Every Friday & Saturday // 7.30pm – 11.30pm // Free
the canteen XX
VENUES // 39
Hamilton House, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY | @IntheCanteen | facebook.com/thecanteenbristol | 0117 923 2017 | canteenbristol.co.uk
The Canteen emerged out of the creative inspiration and collective efforts of a bunch of Stokes Croft and Bristol brilliants. With free live music every night, expect gentler tones from Sunday – Wednesday spanning folk, jazz and acapella ensembles, then Thursday – Saturday sees things ramp up from 10pm, when the tables are cleared for the unavoidable rip-roaring dancing times.
SAMANTHA LINDO
Samantha Lindo first came to our attention with the release of her life-affirming single ‘Shine’. Since then, she has continued to display her craft of poetry and lyricism with a jazz inspired flare and thoughtprovoking delivery.
11 Jul // 9.30pm – 11.30pm // Free
Mon 1
Tue 16
Canteen Jazz Session
Roberta Pia
Mal Webb & Kylie Morrigan
Orphic
Tue 2
Wed 3 Jouis
Wed 17
Thur 18
Thur 4
Elvis McGonagall and his Resurrectors
Fri 5
Saoco Collective
Sat 6
Datura Roots Collective
Fri 19
Hegemono The King Dukes
Sat 20
Sun 21
Downbeat Melody Soundsystem
Chicken Shed Zeppelin
A Different Thread
Slim’s Blues & Roots Session
DeCyphers Hip Hop Session
Joe Strouzer
CalleJondo Flamenco
Daniel Newberry Quartet
Hippo
25 TBC -
Samantha Lindo
Baraka
Baila La Cumbia
Nebula Sun
Talisman
Diamond Family Archive
Eastern Strings
The Scarlet
Sun 7
Mon 8 Tue 9
Wed 10
Mon 22 Tue 23
Wed 24 Thur
Thur 11
Fri 26
Fri 12
Sat 13
Sun 14
Sat 27
Mon 15
Sun 28 Wed 31
Canteen Latin Session canteenbristol.co.uk * The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY
BAILA LA CUMBIA
Baila La Cumbia’s 9-piece lineup deliver the perfect upbeat balance of classic cumbia and contemporary ska. Put your dancing shoes on for this one because you won’t want to leave the dancefloor.
12 Jul // 9.30pm – 11.30pm // Free
Colston hall XX Presents
40 // VENUES
Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR | @Colston_Hall | facebook.com/ColstonHall | 0117 203 4040 | colstonhall.org
While Colston Hall undergoes a major redevelopment, Colston Hall Presents sees Bristol’s largest concert venue taking flight – loudly and proudly presenting great live music at independent music venues across Bristol. From the best emerging talent to international superstars, you can count on Colston Hall Presents to keep providing Bristol with eclectic and quality shows all year round.
KIEFER SUTHERLAND
Kiefer Sutherland is renowned for his acting, but his musical career that took off in the nearly 2000’s snowballed into a successful collaboration with his friend Jude Cole. Come witness his rock and blues sound live.
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Colston Hall loudly and proudly presents great shows in venues across Bristol Tue 11 Jun – Sun 28 Jul
Wed 17 Jul
Mon 22 Jul
River Town
k.d lang
Various Venues
Bath Forum
Tim Eriksen + Mama’s Broke
Mon 1 Jul
Thu 18 Jul
Keb’ Mo’ + Martin Harley River Town
The Wardrobe Theatre
New Order
Thu 25 Jul
The Amphitheatre, Bristol Harbourside
The Crofters Rights
Daddy Long Legs
Tue 9 Jul
Fri 19 Jul
Fri 26 Jul
The Shires
Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Robyn Hitchcock
St George’s Bristol Tue 9 Jul
Gwenifer Raymond The Wardrobe Theatre Wed 10 Jul
Will Hoge
Bristol Folk House Fri 19 Jul
The Specials The Amphitheatre, Bristol Harbourside
The Crofters Rights Sat 20 Jul Tue 16 Jul
The Hot Sardines
Roosevelt Collier Bristol Folk House
St George’s Bristol Sun 21 Jul Tue 16 Jul
An evening with Cowboy Junkies Trinity Centre Tue 16 Jul
JD McPherson
The Long Ryders Fiddlers Mon 22 Jul
Kiefer Sutherland
Bristol Folk House Sun 28 Jul
Lucinda Williams O2 Academy Bristol Wed 14 Aug
Lee Fields and the Expressions Fiddlers Thu 29 Aug
Steve Gunn Exchange Fri 6 Sep
John Paul White Bristol Folk House
SWX
Fiddlers
LUCINDA WILLIAMS
Lucinda Williams first landed ithe spotlight with her album ‘Car Wheels On A Gravel Road’ and went on to become one of most recognised country singers. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album that changed it all.
28 Jul // 8pm – 11pm // £29.98
the crofters rights
VENUES // 41
117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW | @Crofters_Rights | facebook.com/croftersrights | 0117 2310079 | croftersrights.co.uk
Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, The Crofters Rights has an ever changing list of 17 keg and cask, draught beers and ciders. Ray’s Neapolitanstyle pizzas are served every day and the back room hosts everything from punk gigs to storytelling, comedy to experimental noise.
UNIFORM + BAD BREEDING + CRUELTY
This is a gig not to be missed. Damnatio Memoriae, BLG Promotions and Gravy Train have teamed up to present Uniform. This band march to their step and never hold back in their live shows.
21 Jul // 7pm – 11.30pm // £10
SUBTLE FM RESIDENTS
Subtle FM are making their return to Crofters this month for an evening of explosive beats and electric treats from the Subtle FM residents, for your listening pleasure. Guaranteed belters that will knock your socks off.
25 Jul // 11pm – 3am // Free
The Den XX - Dockside
42 // VENUES
57 Prince street, Bristol, BS1 4QH | @DenDockside | facebook.com/thedendockside | 0117 929 1261 | thedendockside.com
New music venue and multi-use space, The Den on Harbourside is inspired by London jazz cafes and hosts live music and DJs all week long. The intimate 180-capacity venue brandishes an impressive 7am-3am licence and is the new go-to spot for jazz, soul and funk; as well as vegan grub from the award-winning Beets N Roots.
ROOTS DEN
Introducing a new addition to your weekly routine. Brighten up your Thursday evenings with some of smoothest reggae sounds and kicked back vibes and kick start your weekend’s a little early.
Every Thursday // 8pm – 11.30pm // Free
SOULFUL SETTINGS
Head on down to The Den on a Sunday to experience some of the finest sounds from some of the most flawless artists around. Start making your Sunday something extra special.
Every Sunday // 7pm – 11.30pm // £7
exchange XX
VENUES // 43
72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @exchangebristol | facebook.com/exchangebristol | 0117 930 4538 | exchangebristol.com
Exchange plays host to gigs most nights of the week with club nights weekends. Having opened in September 2012, Exchange has already hosted performances from a varied array of internally revered artists including The 1975, Four Tet, (the) Melvins, Jungle, Diplo, Haim and Sick Of It All to name but a few.
CRYWANK
Anti-folk band Crywank take it to the next level with their live shows. Check out their sombre but out-there live show, with support from Bristol’s very own riot grrl inspired Menstrual Cramps and Live, Do Nothing.
19 Jul // 7.30pm - 11pm // £6
SUNFLOWER BEAN
New York based indie rock trio, Sunflower Bean have that feel-good vibe you can’t get enough of. The lead vocalist’s charm and voice along with catchy pop riffs is enough to get anyone’s foot tapping.
21 Jul // 7.30pm – 11pm // £5
the fleece
44 // VENUES
12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk
This legendary live music venue has previously hosted the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and massive club nights like Propaganda, The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues, so follow them all on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on their upcoming gigs.
WHOLE LOTTA LED
This month, Whole Lotta Led will be heading to The Fleece to celebrate 50 years of the phenomenal ‘Led Zeppelin II’ album. In our eyes, Whole Lotta Led are hands down one of the best Led Zeppelin tribute acts out there and a must see for any Led Zep fan.
13 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £15
KIKO BUN & BAND + GARDNA
Kiko Bun AND his live band? Erm, yes please! The one of a kind North Londoner will be bringing his unique presence and contemporary reggae infused style to Bristol this month, with his live band in tow. Plus, support from Bristol’s local treasure, Gardna.
2 Aug // 7pm – 10.30pm // £13
THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR
VENUES // 45
1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/pages/The-Full-Moon-and-Attic-Bar | 01179 245 007 | fmbristol.co.uk
The Full Moon & Attic Bar really is a hub for all nightime activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?
DON LETTS PRESENTS
VP PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
Finish off your St.Pauls carnival experience in style this year, with the legendary Don Letts. Head down to the Attic Bar to dance your heart out, with Don Letts, Mr Benn, Queen Bee and Skylion.
6 Jul // 7pm – 2am // £5
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DESIGN: INKIE
RUN TO RUFFNECK TING
Pioneering DnB crews, Run Residents and Ruffneck Ting will be going head to head this month in an unforgettable dub plate battle. Featuring D*Minds, Jakes, DJ Dazee, JINX, Kieran K Jah, Jenni Groves and more.
19 Jul // 9pm – 2am // £4
the gallimaufry
46 // VENUES
26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 01179 42 7 319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk
An independent bar, restaurant and music venue on the Gloucester Rd. A relaxed coffee shop vibe in the day, ‘The Galli’ serves food and drinks all day with live music and DJs 7 nights a week (always free entry). Working with local suppliers, artists & artisans wherever possible. Check their website for up-to date info on menus and events.
FORTH & BACK HIP HOP JAM
JULY
Forth & Back will be hitting The Gallimaufry this month to celebrate the golden era of hip hop with their personal soulful flare. Grab a drink and check out this explosive performance from the much-loved Galli residents.
thegallimaufry.co.uk
every single night
28 Jul // 8pm - 11pm // Free
MONDAY
FRIDAY
Hosted by Mike Dennis
Through soul, jazz & electronica Hosted by Manami & Neathway 5th Tilly (Noods) 12th Manami & Neathway 19th Chivs 26th Marlon Clark (Albeit Records)
Open Mic
DJS
Feel Flows
TUESDAY
Galli Live
2nd Lewis Creaven’s Dharma Blues 9th Nicholson Heal 16th Seedling Sessions 23rd Attack Horse 30th Captain Jamaica & The Mellotones
WEDNESDAY
Waldo’s Gift
Hip-hop, math, jazz & electronica 3rd Waldo’s Gift: Improvisations 10th Waldo’s Gift & Maya Jazz 17th Reworks: Bjork ft. Bethany Stenning Reinterpreting music from the iconic artist featuring the band leader of Stanlæly
24th Open Collaboration 31st ft. Chris Hyson (Snowpoet)
SATURDAY
DJS
Satta Lites
Withdrawn, VMO$ & guests play beats, bumps & bass 6th Monts Mosaic (Centre for Better Grooves)
13th Bossman (Idle Hands) 20th Jiinx (Noods) 27th Matt Light (Slack Alice / Plaque)
SUNDAY
7th The Jazz Sessions
Hosted by Craig Crofton
14th More Soup
Comforting vinyl selections spanning half a century with a range of ingredients from Soul to Hip Hop to Jazz to Blues
THURSDAY
Snazzback
Afro-funk & psych-jazz 4th Snazzback 11th Global Groove Experiment East Africa
18th BeatTape ft. special guest 25th presents Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange (from Melbourne)
21st Sydney Sessions 28th Forth & Back Hip Hop Jam
Hosted by MADLY Reigniting a time when it seemed every single reinvented the genre. Golden era hip hop, originals & special guests
SNAZZBACK
Snazzback’s Thursday night residency continues this month to keep a smile on your face this summer season. This month, they will be joined by China Bowls and special guests Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange.
Every Thursday // 9pm - 11pm // Free
Hy-Brasil
VENUES // 47
7-9 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RU | @hybrasilmusicclub | facebook.com/HyBrasilMusicClub | 0117 930 4370 | hybrasilmusicclub.com
Named after a mythical island off the coast of Ireland, Hy-Brasil is a late night music venue located in the heart of Bristol. Join them for 2-4-1 burgers on Tuesdays, awesome drink deals and an array of live and electronic events throughout the week.
HARBOUR FESTIVAL TAKEOVER: BIMM X TAP THE FEED X AUDIOPHILES Harbour Festival is back and to celebrate, Hy-Brasil are hosting a BIMM X Tap The Feed and Audiophiles takeover. Grab a drink and a spot on the dancefloor and we’ll see you there.
19-20 Jul // 1pm – 12am // Free
LIVE NATION PRESENTS: LAUREN ALAINA
Lauren Alaina’s country-pop charm is a listen that hits you right in the feels. Check out this singer-songwriter perform her latest single ‘Ladies in the 90’s’ at Hy-Brasil this month, plus other gems.
25 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £16.50
theXX lanes
48 // VENUES
22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk
Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of the city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.
BOOGARINS
The Lanes have a special treat lined up for all the brasilian, pysch-pop fans out there this month. Get ready for an exciting performance Boogarins, who’ll be coming to Bristol all the way from Brazil after a stream of sell out debut live shows.
19 Jul // 7pm – 10.15pm // £8
DAKHABRAKHA LIVE
Dakhabrakha are getting ready to return to The Lanes this month after their 2017 sell-out show. This quartet bring another layer of sound to your traditional Uktranian folk and soul, delivered by their powerful vocal range.
30 Jul // 7.30pm – 12am // £18
mr wolfs XX
VENUES // 49
32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 923 2565 | mrwolfs.com
If your looking for a live music and a late night party then look no further than Mr Wolf’s. Open 7 day’s a week It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, watch talented artists paint live, hear some quality musicians come together and jam your heart out.
STONE JETS
Taking a classic rock influence and combining it with African infused rhythms and soul, Stone Jets create the perfect blend of distinctive sounds that are magical to the ear at a live show.
19 Jul // 9pm – 4am // £3
HEAVY BEAT BRASS BAND + THE COOL BEANS ROADSHOW Heavy Beat Brass Band have drummed up a lot of attention in not only the music scene, but on ITV’s This Morning too. Check out Birmingham’s answer to Rebirth Brass Band alongside The Cool Beans Roadshow.
26 Jul // 9pm – 4am // £3-£4
the Old Market Assembly
50 // VENUES
25 West Street, Old Market Bristol | @oldmarketassembly | facebook.com/oldmarketassembly | 0117 373 8199 | oldmarketassembly.co.uk
The Old Market Assembly is a completely independent restaurant and arts venue situated in the heart of one of Bristol’s most up-andcoming nightlife hubs. Hosting everything from local bands to wild parties with touring artists. The Old Market Assembly perfectly combines locally sourced affordable food and hospitality with a wide array of live music and club nights.
TEOTIMA
Come and join the London-based ensemble Teotima at The Old Market Assembly this month, for an evening of soul, jazz and a celebration of friendship, love and creativity.
5 Jul // 10pm – 2am // £8
Fri 5th
Sat 13th
Teotima
London-based soul/jazz ensemble Teotima are celebrating friendship, creativity, love, meditation, progress, and the work of being happy.
Sat 6th
DisGraceful Behaviour
PUNKA-AN OFFICIAL PRIDE AFTER PARTY
For the second year in a row Punka will be celebrating Bristol Pride in the only way they know how- with a raucous, diverse and alternative EXTRAVAGANZA!
Fri 19th
Carnival Collective
DisGraceful Behaviour is BACK! This celebration of fierce political cabaret returns to the Old Market Assembly for an evening of out of this world entertainment.
Carnival Collective boasts up to 35 musicians and delivers a tidal wave of energetic music.
Fri 12th
Queerly Talented
Diabel Cisokho
Senegalese musician Diabel Cissokho is part of the great line of Cissokho griots. Growing up in Dakar and Tambacounda, surrounded by a rich musical heritage and a family of musicians, Diabel began playing a number of traditional instruments.
Sat 20th
Bristol & the South West is brimming with untapped talent and they want to find it!
Fri 26th
Broken Brass Ensemble
Waggles - Broken Brass injects the brass sound with a fusion of hiphop, funk, soul, dance, jazz and turn it into a blazing mixture of energy. The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF bookings@oldmarketassembly.co.uk ; 0117 373 8199
PUNKA – AN OFFICIAL BRISTOL PRIDE AFTER PARTY The Old Market Assembly is one of the many booming places to be on the evening of Bristol Pride. For the second year running, Punka will be taking over OMA for a huge Pride celebration and raucous extravaganza.
13 Jul // 10pm – 3am // £7
SWX
VENUES // 51
15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY | @swxbristol | facebook.com/swxbristol | 0117 945 0325 | swxbristol.com
SWX is a live music venue and event space in Bristol city centre. Equipped with a state of the art sound & lighting system, they host some of the biggest gigs the city has to offer. It’s also home to two of Bristols most loved club nights; Far Fetched every Friday and CODEC every Saturday night. Head to SWXBristol.com for their latest listings.
ESDR PRESENTS: MANILA LUZON
Yes henny, you read that right. The living legend and arguably should’ve-been winner of All Stars 4, Manila Luzon is coming to Bristol for Pride and we cannot wait. Hosted by Alfie Ordinary.
12 Jul // 6pm – 10pm // £22
JENNY LEWIS
We love Jenny Lewis’s new album ‘On’, so we couldn’t believe it when we found out she was playing at SWX this month. Come and witness this incredible singer songwriter’s soulful indie-rock sounds live.
23 Jul // 7pm – 11pm // £18.50
to the XXmoon
52 // VENUES
27-29 Midland Road, Old Market, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0JT | @tothemoonbris | facebook.com/tothemoonbristol | 07845 700194 | tothemoon.cc
A superb little venue off the beaten track of Old Market’s main street, To The Moon offers tasty cocktails and top quality spirits at reasonable prices. Check out their rum collection boasting over 20 excellent choices, the Space Pirates rum events and delicious Italian food from Grano Kitchen. The venue also hosts a range of top DJ nights and the team are always on the lookout for more promoters to get involved.
SPACE PIRATES
Space Pirates are back for another rum-filled spectacular, featuring great beats and tasty rum-inspired treats. Choose a drink from their menu of 25 quality rums, grab a 241 cocktail and get dancing.
5 Jul // 7pm – 12am // Free
MUTUAL VIBES: BRISTOL PRIDE PARTY
Come and celebrate your Pride after party at To The Moon with the Mutal Vibes family. Back by popular demand, expect upbeat house and disco for you to get your groove on to ‘til the early hours.
13 Jul // 9pm – 1am // Free
thekla
VENUES // 53
The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB | @theklabristol | facebook.com/theklabristol | 0117 929 3301 | theklabristol.co.uk
Located on board a converted German cargo ship, Thekla is an award-winning live music and club space. From live toe-tapping Americana to banging house and techno, the crew have all musical tastes covered. While the ship is undergoing a £1m overhaul over the summer months, you can catch all their regular parties at their Thekla Faraway pop up. See Facebook for details.
PRESSURE POP UP
Pressure are heading to Thekla Faraway on the 4th July for another instalment of alternative indie anthems. With great drinks offers and free entry before 10pm, this is the perfect way to spend your Thursday.
THEKLA
4 Jul // 9.30pm – 3am // Free before 10pm
LIVE LISTINGS
The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris alttickets.com • gigantic.com • bristolticketshop.co.uk
SUNDAY 13TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER
CHASTITY BELT
BREAKFEST FEAT. BIG JEFF, DOGEYED, EMILY ISHERWOOD, GORK, JAMIE CRUICKSHANK AND LOADS MORE
MONDAY 14TH OCTOBER
PIP BLOM
THURSDAY 17TH OCTOBER SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER
REAL FRIENDS
FRIDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER
ROZI PLAIN
FEROCIOUS DOG
FRIDAY 18TH OCTOBER
DIZRAELI
SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER
SATURDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER
MARIKA HACKMAN
ADAM GREEN
MONDAY 21ST OCTOBER
STRIKING MATCHES & TENILE TOWNS
MONDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER
JOE NICHOLS THURSDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER
ICE NINE KILLS FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER
GARDNA ALBUM TOUR
SOUP OF JURASSIC 5 PRESENTS FULLEE LOVE COLLECTIVE
SATURDAY 26TH OCTOBER
TUESDAY 1ST OCTOBER
CASSIA
RALPH PELLEYMOUNTER
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER
WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER
HÆLOS
EARTHGANG FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER
SUNNDAY 28TH OCTOBER
PIERCE BROTHERS WEDNESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
KOVIC
FRIDAY 11TH OCTOBER
HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER
WHENYOUNG
LITTLE SIMZ TUESDAY 29TH OCTOBER
HONEYBLOOD
FRIDAY 1ST NOVEMBER
THE ICICLE WORKS
SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER
COCO AND THE BUTTERFIELDS
THE LOCK IN WITH CHADDERS
If you love all-things metal, punk and rock then this is will be your haven. Chadders will be taking over Thekla Faraway each Friday to bring you all the heavy bangers.
5 Jul // 10pm – 3am // £3 after 12am