Autumn Season 2014 by Colston Hall

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woods rock and pop mon 22 sep the lantern, 8pm, £8.60 incl. bf standing show

lulo reinhardt jazz tue 23 sep the lantern, 8pm, £17.20 incl. bf seated show

Brooklyn’s Woods head to The Lantern following the release of their seventh album in nine years, With Light and With Love. “It sparkles with the light and love mentioned in the album title,” says NME, “lending the 10 songs the lackadaisical summer vibe of the Berkeley Street hippies in ’60s San Francisco.” With special guest Kevin Morby (ex-Woods member) plus support from Ryley Walker. “Lulo is a fantastic musician, worthy of the Reinhardt name,” says the London Evening Standard of the gypsy-jazz musician and grandnephew of Django. Tonight, alongside his band, Reinhardt will play his winning blend of gypsyswing, flamenco, tango and bossa nova.

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çigˇdem aslan world wed 24 sep the lantern, 8pm, conc. £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

“Just occasionally, a new artist emerges to throw old music styles into an intriguing contemporary perspective,” says The Guardian of this Turkish Kurd performer. She is one of the rising stars in the revival of rebetiko: the outspoken but outlawed music that flourished in the Balkans in the 1920s. Part of Making Tracks – series discounts available, please contact box office.

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stephen fry comedy thu 25 sep 7.30pm, sold out

live: more fool me

A rare opportunity to see the comedian, actor, presenter, writer and raconteur in his one-man show. Ticket price includes a copy of Fry’s new book.

over 14s only

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katherine ryan comedy thu 25 sep the lantern, 7.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

nell bryden folk fri 26 sep the lantern, 7.30pm, £15.05 incl. bf seated show

the best in uk stand-up comedy sat 27 sep the lantern, 8.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf seated show

glam role model

Pop-culture obsessed Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan received death threats following her appearance on BBC2’s Mock the Week last year. Thankfully, she survived the episode and is ready for her second UK stand-up tour. Expect “warped wit, striking presence, killer lines [and] calm confidence” (Scotsman) from the “assured and impertinent” (Telegraph) performer. The Brooklyn-born “darling of Radio 2” (BBC Music) heads out on tour following the release of her new album, Wayfarer. Bryden has entertained audiences from Iraq to Ireland, New Orleans and beyond with her “charming bluegrass/Americana-influenced” songs (Time Out). In 2012 Bryden supported Jools Holland on tour, playing at the Royal Albert Hall.

with dominic holland and co.

“Dominic Holland is the UK’s funniest notyet-famous comedian,” quipped the late, great Bob Monkhouse of the Perrier award-winner. He has appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, Have I Got News for You and BBC Radio 4. Holland “invokes tears of laugher and recognition”, says Chortle while The Daily Telegraph calls him “a top-notch stand-up who everyone should see”.

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ladysmith black mambazo in inala world sun 28 sep 7.30pm, ÂŁ26 incl. bf

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a zulu ballet

INALA is an artistic collaboration between choral legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo, multi-awardwinning choreographer Mark Baldwin and world-class dancers from the Royal Ballet and Rambert Dance Company. Celebrating 20 years of democracy in South Africa, INALA embraces the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, its present and hopes for the future, delivering an uplifting live storytelling experience through music, song and dance.

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cold specks rock and pop sun 28 sep the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf standing show

Two years on from the “rich, deep and stomach-tighteningly emotional” (Q) I Predict a Graceful Expulsion, Canadian singer Al Spx – aka Cold Specks – returns with her second album, Neuroplasticity. Cold Specks “[boasts] the talents and depth of spirit of an artist twice her age”, says Drowned in Sound. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

claire martin jazz mon 29 sep the lantern, 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf seated show

soaring strauss classical tue 30 sep 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

Drink in the “mellow, lovely tone” (classicalsource.com) of the BBC Radio 3 presenter and ‘First Lady of British jazz’. A seventime British Jazz Award-winner, Martin has been performing for over 27 years, working with some of the world’s leading musicians and orchestras, including The Hallé, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.

bournemouth symphony orchestra

Conductor Kirill Karabits and the BSO celebrate the 150th Birthday of Richard Strauss with a performance of his sumptuous tone poem, Also Sprach Zarathustra, popularised in Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Completing the programme is Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C played by Robert Levin.

sharon jones and the dap-kings tue 28 oct p23

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peter andre rock and pop wed 1 oct doors 7pm, £30.64, £48.38, £59.13, £69.88, £80.63 incl. bf

neil cowley trio jazz wed 1 oct the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

Pop star, reality TV regular and “jaunty host” (The Guardian) Peter Andre returns to Colston Hall to present a “brilliantly exhausting” (Nottingham Post) show filled with his greatest hits, from Mysterious Girl, Flava and I Feel You, to Insania and Behind Closed Doors.

Former Brand New Heavies keyboardist Neil Cowley’s trio visit Bristol following the release of their fifth studio album, Touch and Flee. It is, says Naim Jazz Records, “the trio’s bravest, most daring album to date, spotlighting the everincreasing brilliance of Cowley as a composer”.

seated show New music in The Lantern sponsored by

producer uncovered: beginners education wed 1 oct education suite, 7-10pm, £180 incl. bf over 18s only

A 10-week evening music production course delivered by professional music producers and guest industry specialists. Aimed at people starting out in music production who want to learn Logic Pro.

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lee mack comedy thu 2, fri 3 & sat 4 oct 3.30pm (sat) & 8pm, sold out over 16s only

hit the road mack

The star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You? “cuts to the funny bone like a knife” (Metro) in his new live show. “If I wasn’t laughing so hard, I’d kick back and admire the craftsmanship,” says the Guardian of Mack’s brand of old-school comedy.

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robyn hitchcock folk thu 2 oct the lantern, 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf

Album Love From London was described as “Syd Barrett-via-Edward Lear neopsych-rock whimsy, with a side order of Paisley Underground guitar swirl and chime” (BBC Music). Expect a “brooding, politicised” (BBC Music) set from the former Soft Boy and “eccentric sexagenarian tunesmith” (Pop Matters).

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nik kershaw rock and pop fri 3 oct the lantern, 7.30pm, sold out seated show

nick harper folk sat 4 oct the lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf seated show

the me, myself and i tour: a solo retrospective Elton John famously described this Bristol-born 1980s idol as “one of the best songwriters of a generation”. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his first chart success, Kershaw presents the Me, Myself And I Tour, in which he performs his best-loved songs, shares stories from his career and answers questions from the audience. The son of ’70s troubadour Roy Harper, and former member of Squeeze, has been described as “Dylan for the iPod generation” (Guitarist), “somewhere between Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley” (Mojo), “the closest thing we’ve got to Lewis Carroll” (Maverick) and “one of the musical phenomenons of our age” (The Herald). Gaz Brookfield and Lonely Tourists support.

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shappi khorsandi comedy sun 5 oct the lantern, 8pm, conc. £13.98, £16.13 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

alison balsom classical mon 6 oct 7.30pm, £20.96, £24.19, £26.34, £30.64, £34.94 incl. bf

bonnie dobson folk tue 7 oct the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf seated show

because i’m shappi

The “seriously funny and surprisingly filthy” star of Live at The Apollo and QI – and best-selling author of A Beginner’s Guide to Acting English – celebrates the good things in life. “Shappi is an endearing presence and possesses a charming selfawareness that ensures consistent laughter from start to finish,” says the Huffington Post.

the trumpet sings

First solo show from the multi-award-winning trumpet player, in which she promises a concert “that really shows what the trumpet can do, partly by playing pure classical music without a microphone and partly by using enhanced lighting and sound to present more contemporary music”. Balsom has won the Gramophone Magazine Artist of the Year and three Classical BRITs. “One of the most intriguing singersongwriters to emerge from the North American 1960s folk movement” (The Guardian). Dobson retired from the music industry in the 1980s before returning to the stage at 2007's Meltdown festival. She's now back with a new album, Take Me for a Walk in the Morning Dew. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

brahms in bristol classical wed 8 oct 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

bbc national orchestra of wales

Brahms raises a glass to student drinking songs with The Academic Festival Overture, while the Symphony No. 1 in C minor was hailed as ‘Beethoven’s 10th’. The searing Double Concerto for Violin and Cello, featuring two decidedly ear-opening young soloists, completes this allBrahms programme from BBC NOW.

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paul foot comedy fri 10 oct the lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf over 14s only, seated show

elaine paige light entertainment sat 11 oct doors 7pm, £26.88, £40.31, £59.13, £80.63 incl. bf u14s accompanied

jo caulfield comedy sat 11 oct the lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

hovercraft symphony in gammon # major

Paul Foot returns to the Hall for the second year running to treat us to more of that insightful absurdity that leaves “your sides sore and your face wet with tears” (Edinburgh Evening News). “He seems to be striving for a new language of the absurd,” says Time Out, “prancing from idea to idea like an over-enthusiastic supply teacher.” 50th anniversary farewell tour

She’s performed everywhere from the West End to Broadway, the White House to Sydney Opera House – now the Olivier award-winning actress has decided it’s time to say goodbye in her final concert tour. Don’t miss your chance to see the First Lady of musical theatre sing classics like Memory, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina and I Know Him So Well in her 50th anniversary tour.

celebration of anger

Best Female Stand-Up (Chortle Awards) and Funniest Woman (LAFTA Awards) nominee Jo Caulfield presents her furious new show. The presenter of Radio 4’s Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy asks why anger is seen as a bad thing when having a good rant is the only sensible reaction to vacuous celebrities, drunken girlfriends and TV quiz shows.

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joan rivers comedy sun 12 oct 7.30pm, £32.25, £37.09 incl. bf

ebo taylor world sun 12 oct the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf standing show

level 42 rock and pop mon 13 oct 7.30pm, £29.03 incl. bf u14s accompanied, stalls standing

timber timbre folk mon 13 oct the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf standing show

quick… before they close the lid

“One of the funniest, dirtiest, most daring and transgressive of stand-up comics” (Roger Ebert) returns to “[make] the air curl with malice, mischief and the monstering of pieties” (The Guardian). She “might be considered Sarah Silverman’s spiritual grandmother, sniping viciously, provocatively and even offensively at any target in her sights” (Chortle). The easily offended need not apply. The septuagenarian highlife and Afrobeat musician is known as the ‘James Brown of Ghana’. After collaborating with Fela Kuti in the early ’60s, Taylor become a major figure in the Ghanaian music scene. After a 30-year hiatus, Taylor returned in 2010 with the album Love and Death, followed by 2012’s Appia Kwa Bridge.

It’s been over 30 years since Level 42 released their “fresh and vital” (BBC Music) 1981 selftitled debut. Thirty-three singles and 11 studio albums later, the band has “come full circle” (The Examiner) with a new EP, Sirens, that promises more of that trademark jazz-funk sound that made World Machine, Running In The Family and Staring At The Sun so successful.

“Saxophones are smokin’ and guitars twang making Hot Dreams sound like the soundtrack to a Western directed by David Lynch,” says The Guardian of the Canadians’ latest album. It is, says Pop Matters, “a work of art”. Hear a “concoction of folk blues, Fifties Americana and not one but many ‘cinematic’ atmospheres” (Drowned in Sound).

Jeannie, Tarab Cuts and Cevdet Erek arein The supported New music Lantern sponsored by by the PRS for Music Foundation

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laura veirs folk tue 14 oct the lantern, doors 7pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 14s only, u16s accompanied, standing show

dobet gnahoré world wed 15 oct the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf seated show

“Vestiges of jazz and blues enrich a sparse, rocky soil of folk and country,” says Pitchfork of Veirs’ 2013 album, Warp and Weft, which she wrote while pregnant with her second child. Hear the Portland chanteuse’s “hypnotic, mysterious voice” (Rolling Stone) and “smartly arranged, lyrically cogent records” as she plays songs from her vast catalogue.

The Grammy Award-winning artist and BBC Radio 3 World Music Award nominee is regarded as one of the freshest talents in new African music. Gnahoré sings in seven languages amd embraces a wide variety of musical styles, from the ziglibiti of her native Ivory Coast to West African Mandinka melodies, Congolese rumba and Cameroonian bikutsi. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

tony hadley rock and pop thu 16 oct doors 7pm, £24.19, £34.94, £48.38, £69.88, VIP package £138.68 incl. bf

Spandau Ballet’s frontman embarks on a nationwide tour to perform songs from his new album alongside some of the band’s best-loved hits. The Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra will accompany Hadley as he performs songs like Gold, Only When You Leave and True.

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the necks jazz thu 16 oct the lantern, 8pm, £17.50 incl. bf seated show

“Not so much a trio as a revolutionary consortium redefining music,” says The Guardian of this Australian trio. The New York Times calls them “one of the greatest bands in the world”. Hear “extraordinary magical sounds [emerge] from the ensemble” (Financial Times).

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bristol choral society classical sat 18 oct 11am (concert 3.30pm), singers: u18s £12.90, £23.65 incl. bf, show: £5.38 incl. bf

the best in uk stand-up comedy sat 18 oct the lantern, 8.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

stephen johnson insight classical tue 21 oct the lantern, 7.30pm, free

125th birthday come and sing

Conductor: Adrian Partington Organ: Paul Walton Bristol Choral Society has been singing at Colston Hall for 125 years. To celebrate, they welcome all to come and sing a selection of choruses from well-known works, followed by some birthday cake and a glass of something sparkling. Registration at 10am, rehearsals at 11am. with elis james and co.

Be charmed by this Welsh raconteur’s intricately woven tales about anything from his first kiss to meeting a famous sports presenter. He is, says The List, “a complete joy”, delivering anecdotes with “a hefty dose of charisma and winning selfdeprecation” (Chortle). James has appeared on Rhod Gilbert’s BBC Radio Wales show and The Rob Brydon Show, and at Edinburgh Festival. BBC Radio 3 host and lecturer Stephen Johnson takes a closer look at the programme for the World Changed concert taking place on Thursday 30 October (see page 24) in this free event.

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martha tilston & the scientists folk wed 22 oct the lantern, 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf

“So clear is Martha Tilston’s voice, with its touch of fragility, that it’s easy to think she’s always off greeting clouds,” said The Guardian of the Sussex folk singer’s most recent album, Machines of Love and Grace. “Tilston’s songwriting and the instrumental arrangements have a thought-provoking depth,” says Folk Radio. “[Her] voice is as lovely as ever.”

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arabian nights classical thu 23 oct 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

bournemouth symphony orchestra

The BSO continue on their Prokofiev journey with Piano Concerto No. 3 in C and award-winning pianist Boris Giltburg. Meanwhile Ravel’s La Valse invites you to dance and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade looks to the East.

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seth lakeman folk fri 24 oct doors 7pm, £19.35, £24.19 incl. bf u14s accompanied

an evening with the hank wangford trio rock and pop fri 24 oct the lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf seated show

For his latest album, Word Of Mouth, Lakeman carried out interviews with an array of characters, from dock workers to D-day witnesses. The resulting songs “[straddle] both traditional and contemporary folk” and showcase “Lakeman’s hauntingly melodic style” (The Telegraph).

featuring bad breath & spanner robinson

“If Daniel O’Donnell is the brightly scrubbed face of British country music then Hank Wangford is its guilty conscience,” says the country and western pioneer’s biography. Wangford promises “beautifully crafted, original songs full of class, wit and poignant observations … you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, sometimes at the same time”.

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simple things 2014 sat 25 oct 12pm-5am, £33, £38.50, £44 incl. bf info: simplethingsfestival.co.uk tickets: http://tickets.crackmagazine.net/ Join this celebration of musical diversity as Simple Things festival returns with over 80 acts performing right across the city. Colston Hall joins the fun for the second time, utilising the entire venue to showcase a wealth of music in every area of our spacious and iconic building. Headlining this year is the “deafening and charming” (The Guardian) post-rock instrumentalists Mogwai, who return to the Hall for the first time since their sensational show as part of our foyer opening in 2009. “Almost 19 years on from

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their foundation, Mogwai seem to be approaching a sort of national treasure status,” says NME. Joining them is DJ Harvey, of whom Rolling Stone said: “If Keith Richards was a DJ, he’d totally be Harvey.” Also appearing will be “idiosyncratic dance producer” (Pitchfork) Zomby, UK producer Evian Christ, London’s The Haxan Cloak, French hip-hop beatmaker Onra and many more. Away from the main stage other artists include Turbowolf, Ron Morelli, Esben & The Witch, Seven Davis Jr, Oliver Wilde, October, Eaux, Terekke and Eugene Quell.

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john mayall rock and pop sun 26 oct 8pm, £27.41, £29.56, £31.71 incl. bf

barry walsh country band rock and pop sun 26 oct the lantern, 7.30pm, £10.75 incl. bf seated show

jon allen rock and pop mon 27 oct the lantern, doors 7.30pm, £14.51 incl. bf over 14s only, u16s accompanied, standing show

sharon jones & the dap-kings rock and pop tue 28 oct doors 7.30pm, £26.88 incl. bf u14s accompanied, stalls standing

“One of Britain’s most important ambassadors of the blues” (The Telegraph) embarks on his 80th anniversary tour. With his band The Bluesbreakers, Mayall helped to launch the careers of bandmates Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. Mayall’s latest album, A Special Life, is released this year. He will be joined by King King, a band The Manfreds’ Paul Pond describes as “an indefatigable music machine”. Following support slots for Fairport Convention, Marmalade and Brotherhood of Man, the Barry Walsh Country Band hit The Lantern to perform their fourth album, Grey Heart. Hear original material alongside covers of Rhinestone Cowboy, Gypsy Woman and Country Roads, all with that well-loved ‘Walsh twist’. Supported by Micky John Bull.

He’s the “internet hit man” (The Telegraph) who found renown after his song Going Home was featured on a Land Rover advert. “His yarns and philosophies paint a picture of a grizzled American folk music, decades of abandon behind him,” says BBC Music of his sophomore effort, Sweet Defeat. Allen performs following the release of his third album, Deep River.

After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, “one of the most vibrant stage presences in R&B” (Pitchfork) is now ready to return to the live circuit. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ Give the People What They Want, “draws up a list of vintage-soul styles and methodically ticks each box … [breathing] passionate new life into the past” (The Guardian). Support from Lee Fields & the Expressions.

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najma akhtar world tue 28 oct the lantern, 8pm, conc. £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

Her voice has been described as a “heavensent gift” (Songlines) and “immaculate” and has charmed the likes of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Andy Summers and Basement Jaxx, with whom she has collaborated. English and Irish traditional ballads and songs combine with the romantic poetry of Indian ghazal at this intimate show. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

zola jesus rock and pop wed 29 oct the lantern, 7.30pm, £13.44 incl. bf standing show

the world changed classical thu 30 oct 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

baka beyond world fri 31 oct the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf seated show

Wisconsin-bred, classically-trained singersongwriter Nika Roza Danilova – who makes music under the nom de plume Zola Jesus – describes her latest album Taiga as “my true debut, because it is the first time I have felt so open and liberated”. She “exalts in the murky, gothic boom of her songs, with deep swoops that evoke a sort of modern-day Gregorian chant” (Spin).

national arts orchestra of canada To commemorate the First World War, esteemed Director Pinchas Zukerman leads the National Arts Orchestra of Canada through an eclectic programme that moves from Vaughan Williams through Elgar to Beethoven. Part of The World Changed in partnership with St George’s Bristol.

after the tempest tour

African rhythms merge with Celtic harmonies as musicians from Brittany, Cameroon, Senegal, Sierre Leone, Congo, Uganda, Ghana and the UK create an “irrepressible” (Evening Standard) atmosphere. “Listening to Baka Beyond live is like being transported to a joyful village,” says WOMAD festival.

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john grant with royal northern sinfonia

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an evening with noel fielding comedy sat 1 nov 8pm, £26.88 incl. bf over 12s only

seann walsh comedy sat 1 nov the lantern, 7.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

billy lockett rock and pop mon 3 nov the lantern, doors 7pm, £9.68 incl. bf standing show

sam smith rock and pop tue 4 nov doors 7pm, sold out stalls standing, u14s accompanied

The writer and star of The Mighty Boosh and Luxury Comedy embarks on his first live tour in five years, serving up a magical mix of stand-up, live animation and music. Some of Fielding’s mostloved Boosh characters (including The Moon and Fantasy Man) will also be putting in an appearance. Joining him on the night will be Mike Fielding (Naboo) and Tom Meeton (Lance Dior).

“Sharp, creative observational comedy” (Sunday Times) from the star of Stand Up for the Week and Live at the Apollo. Time Out called Walsh “this generation’s Dylan Moran … with the looks, gags and charm to become something quite special”. Don’t miss your chance to see “one of comedy’s hottest properties” (Standard).

This Northampton singer-songwriter has played his way from the basement to the studio and is now ready to show off his unique and soulful stylings in The Lantern. Radio 1 DJs Fearne Cotton, Greg James and Huw Stephens are fans of this up-and-coming artist. Last seen at Colston Hall supporting KT Tunstall.

He topped the charts with Disclosure (Latch), scored a million-selling single with Naughty Boy (La La La), won the BRIT Critics’ Choice Award and performed the first-ever live music TV advert in the UK. It's a great time to be Sam Smith, it seems. See him perform tracks from debut album In the Lonely Hour, including Money on My Mind and Stay with Me.

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rob newman comedy thu 6 & fri 7 nov the lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf over 14s only, seated show

philip glass ensemble: retrospective classical sat 8 nov 7.30pm, students & u18s £8.50, £30 incl. bf

classical music industry uncovered conference education sat 8 nov 10am, £15 incl. bf

new theory of evolution

“If this world could be saved by a superhero whose superpower was comedy, that hero would be Robert Newman,” gushed The Scotsman of the comedian, journalist, novelist and activist. In his first full comedy show for seven years, Newman talks us through the 150-year controversy in evolutionary theory.

Nearly 40 years since they first visited Bristol to perform as part of Arnolfini’s opening at Bush House in 1975, Philip Glass Ensemble return to the city to present the UK premiere of their Retrospective programme – a partial ‘greatest hits’ that revisits some of Philip Glass’ most important, popular and epoch-defining works. This show is part of Glassfest in partnership with St George's Bristol. Joint tickets available, see website for details. Discover the diverse pathways into a career in the classical music industry. At this one-day conference you can take part in seminars and workshops with orchestral players, session musicians and industry leaders giving you the knowledge you need to turn your passion into a lifelong career. For people aged 14 to 18. This conference is free to recipients of free school meals.

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cole porter in hollywood

the john wilson orchestra

The John Wilson Orchestra and special guests celebrate the works of the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter in this brand new show.

classical sun 9 nov 7.30pm, £28.49, £37.63, £43, £48.38 incl. bf

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anaïs mitchell folk tue 11 nov the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf seated show

james rock and pop wed 12 nov doors 7pm, £38.70, £48.38 incl. bf u14s accompanied, stalls standing

“Mitchell is a skilled storyteller … and her delivery gives an emotional complexity that welcomes and even demands repeated listens,” says Pitchfork of the Vermont-based singersongwriter. Her most recent release, Child Ballads, a collaboration with Jefferson Hamer, won the 2014 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Song.

and special guests starsailor

Following their sold-out 10-date tour of the UK with Echo & the Bunnymen last year, James are back on the road to present new album La Petite Mort. Over the past three decades James have enjoyed 19 top 40 singles, including She’s a Star, Come Home, How Was It for You?, and – of course – Sit Down. With guests Starsailor in support.

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jools holland and his rhythm and blues orchestra

The legendary pianist and his hugely talented orchestra return to the Hall for their popular annual show. This year, they’re joined by special guest Marc Almond.

rock and pop thu 13 & fri 14 nov 7.30pm, £38.70 incl. bf Sponsored by

sara pascoe comedy thu 13 nov the lantern, 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

what the frock! comedy fri 14 nov the lantern, 8pm, conc. £11.83, £13.98 incl. bf seated show

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sara pascoe vs history

“An exhilarating and deeply satisfying show” (The Times) from the star of Stand Up for the Week, Live at the Apollo, Twenty Twelve and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Pascoe shares her romantic history, existential theory and cultural insights, showcasing a “lively mind [that] teases out big questions with intelligence, silliness and selfdeprecation” (The Guardian). aisling bea and shazia mirza

Second show of the season from the award-winning comedy night. Tonight’s show features Aisling Bea, the first woman in 20 years to win the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition. Joining her is Shazia Mirza, whose “laconic one-liners represent something quite unique in modern comedy” (The Guardian). Hosted by Jayde Adams.

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bristol metropolitan orchestra classical sat 15 nov 7.30pm, £10.75, £19.35, £21.50 incl. bf

the best in uk stand-up comedy sat 15 nov the lantern, 8.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

emily barker and the red clay halo folk sun 16 nov the lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf seated show

Conductors: William Goodchild and David Ogden Shostakovich Festive Overture Orff Carmina Burana Dvořák Symphony from the New World Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra, the City of Bristol Choir and additional choristers from Bristol Grammar School Choir, Westbury-on-Trym Choir, St Peter’s Hospice Choir and Bristol Schools Chamber Choir perform in aid of St Peter’s Hospice. john robins & co.

The XFM host and former flatmate of Russell Howard, Jon Richardson and Mark Olver is a “superlative storyteller” (Chortle). His 2013 Edinburgh show, Where Is My Mind?, was “one of the most consistently pleasing hours on the fringe” (The Independent). Don’t miss your chance to see this “sparkling” (The Times) and “truly spectacular” (Broadway Baby) local lad done good.

Bask in “great melodies and Americanainfluenced songs” (The Guardian) as the singer-songwriter and her talented band visit. Album Dear River received rave reviews across the board – Q called it “ambitious and beautifully wrought” while The Times praised its “heartfelt songwriting… bridging the gap between folk, country and Fleetwood Mac”. Swedish singersongwriter Christian Kjellvander supports.

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erasure rock and pop mon 17 nov 7.30pm, sold out over 14s only

raf in concert 2014 light entertainment wed 19 nov 7.30pm, £18.28, £21.50 incl. bf

Evergreen English synth-pop duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke call in to Colston Hall to showcase material from an astonishing 30-year career. After bursting on to the music scene in 1985 with single Who Needs Love Like That, Erasure have consistently occupied the charts, with four number one albums and countless top 20 hits, including Sometimes, A Little Respect and Love to Hate You.

Join the Bands of the Royal Air Force as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the UK’s greatest national icons – the Red Arrows. From the Beatles to Bolero, Queen to Lloyd-Webber, big band to Puccini, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the Royal Air Force in Concert Tour.

10% off when you buy 10 or more tickets

Compered by BBC Radio 2’s Alan Dedicoat.

jon richardson

nidiot

comedy fri 21 nov 8pm, £20.96 incl. bf

“One of our most individual and interesting stand-ups” (The Times) has made a promise to become more easy-going for the sake of his friends and future health. Can the perennial singleton and misanthrope change his ways? “Jon Richardson is developing into a quietly sophisticated comedian who is at turns hilarious and disturbing,” says The Mirror.

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nancy kerr folk fri 21 nov the lantern, 7.30pm, £13.44 incl. bf seated show

and the sweet visitor band

BBC Radio 6 Music’s Mark Radcliffe called this singer-violinist “quite breathtakingly beautiful”. Tonight, Kerr is joined on stage by James Fagan, Tom Wright, Tim Yates and Rowan Rheingans to perform music from her eagerly anticipated solo debut, Sweet Visitor. New music in The Lantern sponsored by

soul II soul rock and pop sat 22 nov doors 7pm, £26.50 incl. bf stalls standing

craig campbell comedy sat 22 nov the lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

featuring jazzie b and caron wheeler

Special 25th anniversary tour from the legendary London group, best known for their 1989 hits Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) and Keep on Movin’. Soul II Soul have sold over 10 million albums, performed all over the world and won two Grammy Awards. Get ready for ‘a happy face, a thumpin’ bass, for a lovin’ race’.

thrilling mic hunt

Chortle calls the Canadian comic “one of the most skilled storytellers and jokesmiths on the circuit” while The Guardian says his “wonderfully well-crafted culture-clash comedy is a real treat”. Campbell has supported Frankie Boyle on his last two sell-out national tours, performed on Dave’s One Night Stand and featured in the acclaimed Edinburgh show Return of the Lumberjacks.

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bellowhead folk sun 23 nov doors 7pm, £20.96, £26.34 incl. bf u14s accompanied, stalls standing

john grant rock and pop tue 25 nov 7.30pm, £18.90, £24.19 incl. bf

english piano trio classical tue 25 nov the lantern, 7.30pm, £9 incl. bf when bought with a ticket to y viva espana!, £13 incl. bf

“With the exception of The Who, Bellowhead are surely the best live act in the country,” says The Independent of the multi-instrumentalist BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winners who this year celebrate their 10th anniversary. “Bellowhead are one of [folk’s] 21st-century success stories,” says BBC Music.

with royal northern sinfonia

John Grant’s second LP Pale Green Ghosts was The Guardian’s second-best album of 2013. “No other record this year sounds within an inch of it,” they said. In this exciting collaboration, the Czars’ former frontman works with Royal Northern Sinfonia to bring added depth to his “regal baritone” (Pitchfork) and trademark confessional lyrics.

stephen johnson insight Borodin Trio in D Saint-Saëns No.1 in F Two piano trios composed within a couple of years of each other preceded by insight into the Y Viva Espana! concert programme (see p34) from BBC Radio 3 host and lecturer Stephen Johnson. Free tickets for 8-25 year olds with CAVATINA, see p46.

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ukulele orchestra of great britain light entertainment wed 26 nov 7.30pm, £22, £25 incl. bf, £20 incl. bf when buying 10+ tickets

pascuala ilabaca & fauna world wed 26 nov the lantern, 8pm, £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf seated show

y viva espana! classical thu 27 nov 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

james acaster comedy fri 28 nov the lantern, 7.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf over 15s only, seated show

a fistful of ukuleles

The world-famous all-singing, all-plucking superstars (whose celeb fans include David Bowie and Brian Eno) return with more toe-tapping tunes and yet more ukuleles. Hear everything from Lady Gaga to Voodoo Chile in this genre-crashing show.

Accordion-wielding Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca “doesn’t sound like anybody else”, reckons Rolling Stone. Ilabaca, accompanied by her band, Fauna, performs a beguiling blend of traditional Chilean songs mixed with elements of jazz, pop and rock. Part of Making Tracks – series discounts available, please contact box office.

brussels philharmonic

It’s off to sun-drenched Spain as Brussels Philharmonic are joined by guitar sensation Miloš Karadaglić to perform Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, while organist Oliver Condy takes charge of Colston Hall’s mighty Harrison & Harrison to present Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony, Symphony No. 3 in C minor. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances completes the programme. recognise

A “curious, original and immensely enjoyable” (The Telegraph) performance from the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee. “One of the sharpest comic minds to have emerged in recent years” (The Guardian) promises whimsical rabbiting on and awkward physicality throughout. The Sunday Times calls it “beautifully constructed ‘art of stand-up’ stuff ”.

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dave gorman comedy fri 28 nov 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf

gets straight to the point* (*the powerpoint)

Following his critically-acclaimed show, Dave Gorman’s PowerPoint Presentation, “the pioneer of docu-comedy continues his love affair with the slideshow software” (Time Out), transforming “the seemingly mundane into hours of unabashed hysteria” (Metro). Sponsored by

elgar: the dream of gerontius classical sat 29 nov 7.30pm, u25s £5.38, £10.75, £16.13, £21.50, £30.10 incl. bf, OAPS 10% discount

royal marines band charity concert light entertainment sun 30 nov 2.30pm, conc. £11.83, £13.98, £16.13, £18.28 incl. bf

bristol choral society & bournemouth symphony orchestra

Conductor: Adrian Partington Organ: Peter King Mezzo-soprano: Susan Bickley Tenor: Mark Padmore Baritone: David Stout A dream team of renowned artists perform one of the finest of all English choral masterpieces. in aid of seafarers uk

A visual and aural spectacle awaits as The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines return for another rousing show of military marches, big band hits and seasonal numbers. This year’s show is in aid of Seafarers UK, the country’s leading maritime charity that supports the maritime sector.

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peter and the wolf & the snowman

december

sat 13 dec p39

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sweet baboo & the pictish trail folk mon 1 dec the lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf

co-headline xmas show

“Trawler-chic beardie” (NME) The Pictish Trail’s two Secret Soundz albums “[skip] freely between Super Furry Animals, Sufjan Stevens, The Magnetic Fields [and] MGMT”. He’s joined by Sweet Baboo, who brings his “funny, heartbreaking and hopeful” (Daily Post) material to The Lantern.

seated show

New music in The Lantern sponsored by

rodrigo y gabriela

“Theirs is the kind of rags-to-riches tale whose telling is increasingly rare in the eternally cynical, clinical music industry,” says WOMAD festival of the Mexican acoustic guitar duo who went from busking on the streets of Dublin to performing for US President Barack Obama at the White House. “Rodrigo y Gabriela are one of those rare acts who can leave you open-mouthed in awe when witnessed live,” says BBC Music.

rock and pop thu 4 dec doors 7pm, £26.88, £37.63 incl. bf u14s accompanied, stalls standing

alan davies comedy fri 5 dec 8pm, £26.88 incl. bf

susan calman comedy fri 5 dec the lantern, 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf over 16s only, seated show

little victories

You wait 10 years for an Alan Davies stand-up show then two come along at once. Hot on the heels of his “effortless return” (The Skinny) last year with Life is Pain, “one of the best stand-up comics out there” (The Guardian) is back with its follow-up, Little Victories. “Alan Davies has lost none of his appeal,” says Big Issue.

lady like

“Confident, compact… [and] cracking” (Evening Standard) comedy from the Scottish stand-up and Chortle award-winner. Known as “the mad cat lady” to her neighbours, Calman discusses being older, wiser and liking yourself no matter what anyone else might say.

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uwe symphony orchestra & singers classical sat 6 dec 7.30pm, £1.08, £8.60, £10.75, £12.90, £13.98, £16.13 incl. bf

brit floyd rock and pop sun 7 dec 7.30pm, £31.71, £42.46 incl. bf

martyn joseph folk sun 7 dec the lantern, 8pm, £17.20 incl. bf seated show

karl jenkins requiem

The University of the West of England Symphony Orchestra and Singers perform a poignant allBritish programme with works by Sir Malcolm Arnold, Sir Edward Elgar, Adrian Hull and Karl Jenkins. The concert features the 170-strong UWE Singers with string orchestra, vocal soloists and a multitude of Japanese and Arabic instruments.

discovery world tour 2014

During this spectacular three-hour show, Brit Floyd will take you on a musical journey through all 14 Pink Floyd studio albums, from the 1960s psychedelic pop of The Piper at the Gates of Dawn to 1994’s The Division Bell and everything in between. The show will also feature the spectacular trademark light and laser show, original video and brand new animation.

“You keep turning up and so will I,” quipped the singer-songwriter who’s penned 31 albums over his three-decade career. Joseph is famed for his “charismatic and electrifying” (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music) live performances, which Mojo describes as “compelling and courageous”. Hear “songs of social commentary as much as love, with a rootsy sensibility” (Time Out).

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bristol post and bbc radio bristol christmas carol concert

Bristol Post and BBC Radio Bristol come together to present an evening of carol singing and performances by local choirs. The concert, in aid of the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children's Appeal, will also feature readings and appearances from BBC Radio Bristol presenters.

light entertainment mon 8 dec 7.30pm, £5.38 incl. bf

bristol cathedral choir school xmas concert

A wonderful evening of festive music from the South West's only music specialist academy, featuring performances from the choristers and the gospel choir. Tickets on sale from 30 September.

education wed 10 dec 7.30pm, u18s £4.30, £8.60 incl. bf

peter and the wolf & the snowman families sat 13 dec 6pm, u16s £13.44, £26.88 incl. bf

the welsh national opera orchestra

Conductor: Neil Thomson Narrator: Sanjeev Bhaskar The stories of Peter and the Wolf and The Snowman are “brought vividly to life” (Bristol Culture) at this festive double-bill. The evening features narration by The Kumars actor Sanjeev Bhaskar and a screening of much-loved animated film The Snowman.

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colston christmas ceilidh

light entertainment sat 13 dec the lantern, 7.30pm, £10.75 adv. incl. bf

jazz, folk & world

light entertainment

A fun and friendly atmosphere is promised at this annual gathering, presented by Bristol Folk Festival. Talented local ceilidh band Skaled will play a variety of Celtic rhythms and, with their own caller, get you up on your feet and dancing. Hear traditional Irish jigs and more.

standing show

christmas with the salvation army

Join the Salvation Army for its 40th annual Christmas spectacular, presented by Pam Rhodes of Songs of Praise. The afternoon will feature carols, readings and festive music, alongside a depiction of the Christmas story. Proceeds help the Salvation Army's work throughout the city.

the human league

a.u. tour

light entertainment sun 14 dec 3pm, £6.45 incl. bf

rock and pop mon 15 dec 8pm, £34.94, £42.46 incl. bf

chris rea rock and pop tue 16 dec 7.30pm, sold out

“Dare is a pop album so perfect that its makers could’ve easily left it there and their legacy would’ve been complete,” says BBC Music of the electropop pioneers’ third and most popular album. Phil Oakey, Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley take us through some of the finest moments from their 35-year history, from debut single Being Boiled to worldwide hit Don’t You Want Me. In 2001 Chris Rea underwent a series of lifethreatening operations. He decided that, if he survived the ordeal, “he would make the gutbucket blues album he had always yearned to record” (The Guardian). He made good on his promise and has presented a series of blues-tinged albums, from 2002’s Dancing Down the Stony Road to 2008’s ‘comeback’ The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes and, most recently, Santo Spirito Blues.

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home for christmas education wed 17 dec 7.30pm, £5.38, £10.75 incl. bf

only men aloud light entertainment thu 18 dec 7.30pm, £29.56 incl. bf

bootleg beatles rock and pop fri 19 dec 8pm, £29.56 incl. bf

Music: Mark Lawrence Words: Claire Williamson Conductor: Ian Holmes Bristol Schools’ Philharmonia, UWE instrumentalists, Gurt Lush Choir and UWE singers perform a moving and dramatic cantata, specially commissioned by Bristol Plays Music to mark the centenary of the First World War.

we need a little christmas

Songs from Hollywood and Broadway with added festive sparkle from the Welsh choral phenomenon and winners of BBC’s Last Choir Standing. Since winning the talent show, Only Men Aloud have gone on to win a Classical Brit Award and perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

xmas show

The hugely popular tribute band return to the Hall to perform “flawless” (Mojo) renditions of The Beatles’ best-loved hits. “The band are as similar to their namesake as it is possible to be,” says NME, “they can safely say they look and sound as good as The Beatles.”

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handel’s messiah & mini messiah

bristol choral society & music for awhile

The cornerstone of Christmas celebrations at Colston Hall, Handel’s famous masterpiece – filled to overflowing with beautiful solo arias and magnificent choruses – is sung from memory with fine soloists classical and stylish period orchestra Music for Awhile. A sat 20 dec bite-sized family-friendly version of the concert takes 7.30pm, u26 £5.38, £10.75, £16.13, £21.50, place at 4.30pm (£7.53 incl. bf, u18s free). £26.88 incl. bf, OAP discount available

john cleese comedy sun 21 dec 7.30pm, £31.71 incl. bf

strauss gala classical tue 30 dec 7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £15, £20, £25, £30 incl. bf

so, anyway

Comedy legend John Cleese returns to the stage as he presents tales from his new book, So Anyway. The star of Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda will share his thoughts on a variety of subjects, from the merits of cricket to the importance of knowing the dates of all the kings and queens of England. Ticket price includes a copy of Cleese's book So, Anyway. bournemouth symphony orchestra

Johann Strauss II is the king of the waltz and the New Year celebrations have become synonymous with the elegance of Viennese style and grandeur. Join the BSO and escape to a world of glittering dance halls in a concert filled with memorable polkas, marches, gallops and waltzes. With the power of a full symphony orchestra, this is Strauss as it should be heard.

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colston hall's new year's eve swing party wed 31 dec hall 1, the lantern and the foyer, doors 7.30pm, balcony £23.50, downstairs £30 incl. bf After last year's rip-roaring shindig with Bellowhead, we once again invite you to see in the New Year with us. Colston Hall’s main auditorium will be transformed into a 1940s-style ballroom for this very special event. The Bruce/Ilett Big Band will recreate the golden era of swing, playing an infectious mix of big band jazz and blues made popular by artists like Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Harry James. Throw on

your finest vintage garms and get set for a night of lindy hopping, jitterbugging and jiving. Over in The Lantern, innovative production company Maison Paradiso will transform the space, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for all. There will be plenty to surprise and delight as evey nook and cranny of the Hall is taken over by DJs and bands, so grab a cocktail and get swinging.

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lunchtime concerts Colston Hall has joined forces with the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) and the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) to present a special series of bite-sized afternoon performances from the rising stars of the classical world. Visit our website or contact the box office for each concert ram lunchtime sessions

ycat lunchtime sessions

tue 7 oct 2014*

fri 3 oct 2014 Piano Ji Liu

Piano Ke Ma Viola Timothy Ridout

fri 31 oct 2014*

tue 14 oct 2014*

Violin Bartosz Woroch Piano Robert Thompson

tue 21 oct 2014* Trumpet Christopher Hart Piano Daniel King Smith

fri 28 nov 2014*

tue 28 oct 2014* Tritium Trio

fri 27 feb 2015*

Vuillaume Quartet

tue 4 nov 2014 Guitar Andrey Lebedev tue 11 nov 2014 Piano Alexandra Vaduva tue 18 nov 2014* Aurora Trio

Cello Michael Petrov Piano Ashley Fripp Violin Benjamin Baker Piano Erdem Misirlioglu fri 10 apr 2015

Mezzo-soprano Anna Huntley Piano James Baillieu thu 21 may 2015* Trio Isimsiz

tue 25 nov 2014* Flute Charlotte Ashton Piano Chad Vindin *Thanks to CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust, free tickets to selected concerts are available for 8-25 year olds. All International Classical Season Chamber Concerts (see our Classical Season brochure) are eligible as well as the lunchtime concerts identified with an asterisk. For more information, please contact the box office.

all concerts take place in the lantern, 1.05pm, ÂŁ5.50 incl. bf

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community concerts bristol and district organist association tue 23 sep, 7.30pm, free

Hear the glorious sounds of Colston Hall’s concert pipe organ at this free concert. You don’t need a ticket – just come along and see solos, duets and groups play music old and new.

62nd festival of male voice praise sat 27 sep, 6.45pm, £8

An evening of praise with traditional male voice singing. Featuring special guest Elizabeth Woollett and guest speaker Dr Steve Brady (Principal, Moorlands College). Tickets available from 01934 842437 and Colston Hall box office.

rotary club of bristol senior citizens charity concert sun 5 oct, 3pm, free

The Rotary Club of Bristol stages it’s 52nd charity concert of music and songs for senior citizens. See The Bristol Male Voice Choir, students from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Brassmatazz, and join a singalong with accordionist Ian Watt and Simon Goodman on the organ. For tickets contact Andrew Barnes on 0117 9681534 or email andrewNbarnes@blueyonder.co.uk

daz's rock 4 charity fri 31 oct, 7.30pm £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf

Since 2007 Daz has organised charity concerts at Colston Hall and has raised more than £100,000. This year’s show is in support of Bristol City FC captain Louis Carey’s charities.

poppy appeal commemorative festival sun 2 nov, 7pm, £10.75 incl. bf

An evening’s entertainment featuring performances by The Military Wives Choir and The Royal Air Force Association Concert Band, in support of the Poppy Appeal.

bristol plays music MixRadio remix academy creative development for 7-25 year olds The MixRadio Remix Academy showcase will take place in December – check the website for more details

MixRadio remix academy 7-10 year olds Saturdays, 10.30-12pm Create. Discover. Explore. Inspire.

Lay the essential foundations for the start of your child’s musical journey through music making, performance and interactive play. Begins Sat 20 Sep and Sat 22 Nov. 11-18 year olds Saturdays, 10.30am-1.30pm in Unicorns Studios at Colston Hall

Songwriting and music technology workshops where bands are formed and performances honed. Young aspiring artists get expert help and guidance to develop their musical talent and the skills they will need to start a career in the music industry. Activities include singing, guitar, drums, music production, DJing, keyboards and MCing. Begins Sat 6 Sep.

remix takeover 16-25 year olds

M Love music but not the limelight? Remix Takeover, Colston Hall’s young Y event producers and programmers CM initiative, could be for you. Learn all aspects of event production, MY including programming bands and CY acts, promotion, artist liaison and stage management. Gain hands-on CMY experience in the music industry with advice and guidance from experiencedK members of the Colston Hall team, by programming and promoting support slots and headline acts for The Lantern. Get the chance to run stages at festivals such as Brisfest, Shambala, Green Man and Bristol Harbour Festival.

For more information and costs see www.colstonhall.org/bristol-plays-music or email colstonhall@bristolplaysmusic.org

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Our take on the charcuterie and tapas bars of Barcelona’s ‘La Boqueria’ Market. We’ve sourced some of the best cured meats and artisan cheeses from home and further afield. To complement these fantastic products we have a drinks list that has been influenced by Spain: 12 wines all available by the glass, a selection of sherries, ports and bottled beers reminiscent of your last beach holiday. @gorditobristol gordito@bathales.co.uk Tel: 0117 204 7130 Mon-Sat 4pm-11pm

With a menu influenced by America and Europe and beers produced locally by Bath Ales, Colston St. Bar & Kitchen is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a great place to meet friends before a show. Food served all day every day. @colstonstbar colstonstbar@bathales.co.uk Tel: 0117 204 7131 Mon-Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 10am-10.30pm

Colston Hall’s stalls and terrace bars open one hour before shows begin and remain open throughout. We serve a range of drinks in comfortable surroundings, the highlight being our third ﬂoor terrace bar.

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venue hire 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.

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

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 Gordito. Find out more at www.colstonhall.org or ring the box office on 0844 887 1500

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sep sat 6

MixRadio terrace sessions

p05

sat 4

lee mack

sat 4

nick harper

p15 p15

sun 5

rotary club of bristol senior…

p45

sat 6

MixRadio remix academy

p46

sun 5

shappi khorsandi

p16

sun 7

sam sweeney’s fiddle

p05

mon 6

alison balsom

p16 p44

wed 10 an evening with art garfunkel

p05

tue 7

ram lunchtime concert

fri 12

danny bhoy

p05

tue 7

bonnie dobson

p16

sat 13

doors open day

p06

wed 8

brahms in bristol

p16

sat 13

MixRadio remix academy

p46

fri 10

paul foot

p17

sun 14

rae morris

p06

sat 11

MixRadio remix academy

p46 p17

mon 15 luke sital-singh

p06

sat 11

elaine paige

tue 16

kinshasa symphony orchestra

p07

sat 11

jo caulfield

p17

thu 18

the axis of awesome

p07

sun 12

joan rivers

p18

fri 19

what the frock!

p07

sun 12

ebo taylor

p18

sat 20

MixRadio remix academy

p46

mon 13 – fri 17 voices in the hall

sat 20

gypsy fire

p08

mon 13 level 42

p18

sun 21

bridget christie

p08

mon 13 timber timbre

p18

sun 21

first aid kit

p08

tue 14

ram lunchtime concert

p44

mon 22 michael palin

p09

tue 14

laura veirs

mon 22 woods

p09

wed 15 dobet gnahoré

p19

tue 23

bristol & district organist assoc. p45

thu 16

tony hadley

p20

tue 23

lulo reinhardt

p09

thu 16

the necks

p20

wed 24 çigˇdem aslan

p09

sat 18

MixRadio remix academy

p46

thu 25

p10

sat 18

bristol choral society

p20

stephen fry

thu 25

katherine ryan

p10

sat 18

the best in uk stand-up

p20

fri 26

nell bryden

p10

tue 21

ram lunchtime concert

p44

sat 27

MixRadio remix academy

p46

tue 21

stephen johnson insight

p20

sat 27

62nd festival of male voice…

p45

tue 21

bristol grammar school…

sat 27

the best in uk stand-up

p10

wed 22 martha tilston & the scientists

sun 28

ladysmith black mambazo…

p11

wed 22 wildscreen event

sun 28

cold specks

p21

p12

thu 23

arabian nights

p21

mon 29 claire martin

p12

fri 24

seth lakeman

p21

tue 30

p12

p21

soaring strauss

oct wed 1

peter andre

p14 p14

fri 24

the hank wangford trio

sat 25

MixRadio remix academy

p46

sat 25

simple things

p22

sun 26

john mayall

p23

sun 26

barry walsh country band

p23

mon 27 jon allen

p23

wed 1

neil cowley trio

wed 1

producer uncovered: beginners p14

tue 28

sharon jones & the dap-kings

p23

thu 2

lee mack

tue 28

ram lunchtime concert

p44

najma akhtar

p24

p15

thu 2

robyn hitchcock

p15

tue 28

fri 3

lee mack

p15

wed 29 zola jesus

p24

fri 3

nik kershaw

p15

thu 30

p24

the world changed

fri 3

ycat lunchtime concert

p44

fri 31

ycat lunchtime concert

p44

sat 4

MixRadio remix academy

p46

fri 31

daz’s rock 4 charity

p45

www.colstonhall.org fri 31

baka beyond

p24

nov sat 1

MixRadio remix academy

sat 1

an evening with noel fielding

p26

sat 1

seann walsh

p26

fri 28

ycat lunchtime concert

p44

sat 29

MixRadio remix academy

p46

sat 29

elgar: the dream of gerontius

p35

sun 30

royal marines band…

p35

p37

p46

dec

sun 2

poppy appeal…

p45

mon 1

sweet baboo & the…

mon 3

billy lockett

p26

tue 2

north somerset music… king’s oak academy…

tue 4

sam smith

p26

wed 3

tue 4

ram lunchtime concert

p44

thu 4

rodrigo y gabriela

thu 6

rob newman

p27

fri 5

alan davies

p37

fri 7

rob newman

p27

fri 5

susan calman

p37

record and cd fair

p37

sat 8

MixRadio remix academy

p46

sat 6

sat 8

philip glass ensemble…

p27

sat 6

MixRadio remix academy

sat 8

classical music industry…

p27

sat 6

uwe symphony orchestra...

p38

sun 9

the john wilson orchestra

p28

sun 7

brit floyd

p38

p46

tue 11

ram lunchtime concert

p44

sun 7

martyn joseph

p38

tue 11

anaïs mitchell

p28

mon 8

bristol post christmas carol…

p39

wed 12 james and starsailor

p28

wed 10 bristol cathedral choir...

thu 13

jools holland and his rhythm…

p29

sat 13

MixRadio remix academy

p39 p46

thu 13

sara pascoe

p29

sat 13

the snowman...

p39 p40

fri 14

jools holland and his rhythm…

p29

sat 13

colston christmas ceilidh

fri 14

what the frock!

p29

sun 14

christmas with the salvation… p40

sat 15

MixRadio remix academy

p46

mon 15 the human league

p40

sat 15

bristol metropolitan orchestra

p30

tue 16

p40

sat 15

the best in uk stand-up

p30

wed 17 home for christmas

p41

sun 16

emily barker & the red…

p30

thu 18

only men aloud

p41 p41

chris rea

mon 17 erasure

p31

fri 19

bootleg beatles

tue 18

p44

sat 20

handel’s messiah / mini messiah p42

ram lunchtime concert

wed 19 raf in concert

p31

sun 21

john cleese

p42

fri 21

jon richardson

p31

tue 30

strauss gala

p42

fri 21

nancy kerr

p32

wed 31 colston hall’s new year’s eve… p43

sat 22

soul II soul

p32

sat 22

craig campbell

p32

sat 22

MixRadio remix academy

p46

sun 23

bellowhead

p33

tue 25

ram lunchtime concert

p44

n jazz, folk & world

tue 25

john grant

p33

n light entertainment

tue 25

english piano trio

p33

n rock and pop

wed 26 ukulele orchestra of great…

p34

n families

wed 26 pascuala ilabaca & fauna

p34

n comedy

thu 27

y viva espana!

p34

n education

fri 28

dave gorman

p35

n community

fri 28

james acaster

p34

n classical

we are here Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5AR

Please note, this programme is correct at time of going to press.

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