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HIGHLIGHTS

best events this month 22-25

COMPETITION

season ticket to motion 26

PROFILES

the blue aeroplanes 23 anchorsong 23

LOCAL TALENT

RIDER SHAFIQUE 28-29

THE INFLUENCERS ifeoluwa 34-35

PREVIEW

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swx 63 THekla 64 to the moon 65 Trinity 66

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THE THINKING DRINKERS

As seen on BBC's Live At The Apollo, misanthropic observational comedian Andrew Lawrence returns to headline with his trademark self-deprecating navel gazing and weary view of the world. "Highly articulate and deeply sour" The Spectator

With their brand new show, the award-winning Thinking Drinkers take you from the symposiums of Ancient Greece to the classic British boozer via Wild West saloons, Victorian gin palaces and the secret Speakeasy. "Pioneers of alcohol based comedy" Sunday Times

with NIGEL NG

SAT 8 DECEMBER 8.30PM £12 ADV/ £14 OTD*/ £15 DOOR

LARRY DEAN

with KELSEY DE ALMEIDA & NAOMI COOPER

Larry Dean is an award-winning Scottish comedian and writer and has received widespread critical acclaim for his razor-sharp gags and precise timing. "Has the easy charm of an arena comic and the high joke rate too" The Guardian

SAT 22 DECEMBER 8.30PM £15

THE OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS SHOW with ROBERT WHITE & GUESTS

Britain's Got Talent 2018 finalist Robert White headlines The Official Christmas Show with his unique take on music hall-style smut-fuelled comedy. "The only Aspergers, dyslexic, cross-lateral, gay, quarter-Welsh, web-toed comedian on the circuit" The Guardian

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STEPHEN BAILEY

with JOANNE McNALLY & KATE LUCAS Stephen Bailey's friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts in UK comedy today. "When it comes to being funny, he's just got it" Scotsgay

SAT 29 DECEMBER 8.30PM £12 ADV/ £14 OTD*/ £15 DOOR

THE END OF THE YEAR SHOW with CAREY MARX, PHIL JERROD & SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD

Avoid the predictable New Year's Eve shenanigans: Celebrate the last Saturday of the year at The Comedy Box with morally dubious Carey Marx, the elegant rants of Phil Jerrod and the viperish wit of Sally-Anne Hayward. Top comedy all round.

SAT 12 JANUARY 8.30PM £12 ADV/ £14 OTD*/ £15 DOOR

GLENN WOOL

ROGER MONKHOUSE

Canadian Glenn Wool is a cleverly subversive comedian. He tackles a wide range of subjects from religious fundamentalism to current world politics. "Seeing Glenn Wool perform should be made compulsory for the melancholy. Lethally funny" Metro

Roger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. "Unfailingly funny" Chortle

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DECEMBER

HIGHLIGHTS Words: Abi Lewis

1. RIDE

Catch Ride perform a rare, intimate, acoustic show at Trinity this month. Typically known for their shoegaze sound, an acoustic set is a slightly different way to celebrate their 30th anniversary as a band. But with Ride performing material from their large back catalogue, this promises to be a spectacular show. 2 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50 // Trinity

2. VILE CREATURE + BISMUTH + AGE DECAY

Join Stag and Hounds for a celebration of slow, heavy riffs with a unique twist. Featuring Canada’s very own Vile Creature, plus Bismuth, Age Decay and more. 2 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £6 // Stag and Hounds

3. GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN: X-MAS PARTY

Put on your favourite tracksuit and bling, then head down to The Lanes for an unusual festive celebration. Goldie Lookin Chain are hitting the road with their unforgettable Christmas show. 2 Dec // 7.30pm – 2am // £15 // The Lanes

4. MILES KANE

Following the release of his first solo record in five years, Miles Kane is back to thrill his fans with his rip-roaring sounds. Catch him at O2 Academy this month to perform music from his new album ‘Coupe De Grace’. 3 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50 // O2 Academy Bristol

5. DESTINY’S CHILD: A 16-PIECE ORCHESTRA PERFORM THE GREATEST HITS

Question? Ever wondered what it would be like to hear all your favourite Destiny’s Child songs performed by a 16-piece orchestra? Well now is your chance. After their sell out performances in London, this show heads to Bristol to perform ‘Say My Name’ and ‘Survivor’. 4 Dec // 7pm – 10pm // £22.50 // O2 Academy Bristol

6. BRISCO BEANS #4 WITH DJ CHRIS’TMAS ARNOLD

DJ Chris’tmas Arnold will be bringing a festive twist to his usual funk, hip hop, disco and reggae extravaganza at Brisco this month. Come on down and get in the mood for some mistletoe and wine in another instalment of Brisco Beans. 7 Dec // 10pm – 12am // Free // Brisco

7. CLOSEUP PRESENTS: FRANKO FRAIZE

Franko Fraize will be coming straight from Thetford this month to showcase his thoughtful verses and ‘to the point’ delivery at Hy-Brasil. Inspired by the likes of Skinnyman and The Streets, Fraize brings a refreshing twist to an iconic sound. 7 Dec // 7.30pm – 10pm // Free // Hy-Brasil

8. INTRIGUE XMAS SPECIAL: CALIBRE & DRS + PARADOX LIVE + THE INSIDERS

Intrigue will be returning to Thekla this month for some festive celebrations. Accompanied by heavyweights Calibre and DRS for a 2-hour set, plus the legendary Paradox, this is a rare line-up that you won’t want to miss. 7 Dec // 10pm – 4am // £15 // Thekla

9. SOMA

Come and welcome SOMA as they take centre stage for the first time at the Old Market Assembly, to bring a live fusion of afro-latin sounds. You won’t be needing your scarf and mittens when you catch a load of their sun-soaked sound. 7 Dec // 10pm – 12am // Free // Old Market Assembly

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SN Dubstation are a lively 8-piece band with that all-important Brass section. Horning Glory play the duttiest brand of brass you’re ever likely to hear. Together, both bands are going to be dishing up a night of infectious sounds. Plus, Revert will be on the decks ‘till 4am. 7 Dec // 9pm – 4am // £3 - 4 // Mr Wolfs

11. BUMP CHRISTMAS ROLLER DISCO

Grab your skates and bring your mates to Bump Roller Disco, Christmas edition. Look forward to a night of all your favourite Christmas jingles and then some, whilst strutting your favourite moves on the dancefloor. 7 Dec // 9pm – 2am // £8-£12 // Trinity

12. RAZORLIGHT

Yup you read that right, Razorlight are back with a new album. After creating some of the anthems for the noughties indie wave, including ‘Golden Touch’ and ‘Rip It Up’, Razorlight return with a fresh new sound. Re-kindle your indie love when they perform at SWX this December. 8 Dec // 7pm – 10pm // £22.50 // SWX

13. CKY + SUMO + CYCO & BULLETS + OCTANE

16. IN:MOTION FLYING LOTUS 3D SHOW

14. PANTHA DU PRINCE

17. CHRISTMAS FESTIV-AL: THE CUBAN BROTHERS + THE ALLIERGIES + MORE

Back in the day, CKY were the soundtrack to your teenage years of hanging out at the skate park and partying with your friends. This year, CKY returned from the ashes with brand new material that still echoes their authentic hard rock sound. Catch them at Thekla and re-live your youth. 12 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £16.50 // Thekla

Solo artist Pantha Du Prince is heading to Fiddlers all the way from Germany for your listening pleasure. Fusing house, techno and shoe gaze to create a unique spark to his sound, Pantha du Prince will lure you in like a pied piper and keep you dancing all night long. 12 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £14.50 // Fiddlers

15. SNAZZBACK

The Gallimaufry is one of Bristol’s hot spots for live contemporary jazz and hip hop, featuring Snazzback as one of their favourite residents. Concluding 2018’s Thursday takeovers, Snazzback will be paying homage to their hip-hop influencers with their hypnotic grooves, followed by their Christmas party on the 27th with special guests. 13, 20, 27 Dec // 9pm – 11pm // Free // The Gallimaufry

Sequences Festival and In:Motion have teamed up to showcase the return of the legendary Brainfeeder producer, Flying Lotus. Bringing along his brand new 3D show, this will be an evening of visuals and sounds that will stay with you forever. 14 Dec // 7pm – 12am // £35.50 // Marble Factory

Ho, Ho, Ho. Christmas is around the corner and Colston Hall has a treat in store for you this festive season. Teaming up with Pieminister, Colston Hall will be dishing up a Christmas shindig like no other. Featuring The Cuban Brothers, The Allergies, DJ Cheeba and more. 14 Dec // 6.30pm – 12am // £32.70 - £49.05 // Colston Hall

18. PATRICK TOPPING

Northern Powerhouse Patrick Tipping will be heading to Marble Factory for an all-night long takeover. The ‘Be Sharp, Say Nowt’ producer will be hitting the decks to give you the best of British house music. 15 Dec // 10pm – 6am // Sold Out // Marble Factory

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HIGHLIGHTS 19. JINGLE IS MASSIVE WITH ETHER TICKETS

To The Moon have hosted a heap of great events for Ether Tickets this year and to celebrate they will be throwing a Christmas bash to remember. Featuring a mix of Ether residents, up and coming talent and local legends, including John Birch, Charlie Mega, Kamoh, Audiomission & DJ Twisted. 15 Dec // 8pm – 12am // Free // To The Moon

20. HONEYFEET + K.O.G & THE ZONGO BRIGADE

Your favourite 9-piece, K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade are back in Bristol this month, to bring a bucket load of infectious West African vibes, blended with soul, funk and hip hop. Plus, Honeyfeet will be bringing their blues, funk, folk and soul fusion to the stage. 15 Dec // 9pm – 3am // £10-£15 // Trinity

21. SHEBANG: THE SOUND OF RUM PUNCH

DJ Marc Stylus and Bristol’s Ru Robinson have teamed up once again for the third year running, for their annual winter warmer, Shebang. Uniquely combining latin, ska, soul and more. 15 Dec // 9.30pm – 2am // Free // The Canteen

22. SLADE UK

Slade UK have been thrilling audiences across the country since 2011 and now The Fleece are proud to announce they will be setting stage to bring you some classic festive cheer from your favourite 1970’s tribute. It’s Chriiiiiiiistmas after all. 16 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £12 // The Fleece

23. MOLOCH + REGRET + PUNCH ON! + THIS ENDS HERE

All the way from Nottingham, Moloch will be bringing their heavy metal sound, plus support from local talent Regret, Punch On! This Ends Here and more. 16 Dec // 4pm – 7pm // Free // Stag and Hounds

24. LL × BLG: NEST EGG (FUZZ CLUB)

Nest Egg will be joining BLG and Lysergic Limes for a show to remember. Known for their warping sounds and psychedelic rock music, Nest Egg will take you on a musical journey to another galaxy and beyond. Plus, support from Sunset Images. 17 Dec // 7.30pm – 12am // 7.30pm // Crofters Rights

245. THE LAID BLAK XMAS PARTY

After being on the road for the past six months to for their ‘About Time’ album tour, Laid Blak are finally returning home for Christmas. To celebrate, they will be taking over The Attic Bar stage to get you in the Christmas spirit. Plus, DJ Skylion on the decks ‘till late. 20 Dec // 8.30pm – 2am // £8 - £12 // The Attic Bar

26. JINGLEFEST

Christmas is nearly here and Exchange are feeling very generous this year. Exchange are giving you the chance to see all of your favourite local performers, all under one roof for a good old festive kneesup. Featuring artists like Nicholson Heal, Sounds of Harlowe, Jamie Cruickshank and much more. 22 Dec // 7.30pm – 11pm // £9.50 // Exchange

27. MANGO FACTORY + THE MANTIC MUDDLERS

Warm up your soul this winter with Mango Factory, the grooviest funk-latin band in Bristol. Plus, support from The Mantic Muddlers who’ll be bringing their signature sounds of roots, rattle and roll. 22 Dec // 9pm – 4am // £4 // Mr Wolfs

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35. NYE: MR TEA AND THE MINIONS

29. IN:MOTION / SASASAS PRESENTS NXT LVL

32. NYE PARADISCO TAKEOVER

35. GUILTY PLEASURES PRESENTS: NYE FEAT. NEW YORK BRASS BAND

After a busy summer of festivals and gigs around the UK, Bristol based DJ Glade Marie will be heading to No.51 this December to deliver a memorable, soulful set. Get yourself on to the dance floor and appreciate the definition of good music. 22 Dec // 9pm – 1am // £4 // No.51 Stokes Croft

Had enough of eating Christmas day leftovers and lazing on the sofa? Well switch up your boxing day and head down to Motion and join Bristol’s iconic party starters for a night multi genre drum n bass and big bass legends. Featuring The Prototypes, Logan D & Eskman, Bassboy and more. 26 Dec // 10pm – 6am // £13.50 - £23.50 // Motion

30. TREVOR NELSON CLASSICS: THE BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY Join Trevor Nelson at SWX this boxing day, for an evening of soul nation classics. Look forward to the finest selection of soul, rnb, dancehall and afrobeats from Trevor Nelson and special guests. 26 Dec // 10pm – 4am // £10 // SWX

New Year’s Eve celebrations are just around the corner and To The Moon have a treat in store for you. After last year’s big NYE celebration, Liquid Lunar will be taking over the cosy Old Market bar once again, to bring you great vibes and dnb. 31 Dec // 7pm – 2am // Free // To The Moon

Bristol’s favourite disco fever DJ’s Paradisco will be heading down to No.51 this NYE, for one almighty takeover. Expect to hear all your favourite boogie beats of disco, funk, and hip hop, and get ready to welcome 2019 with a hip-shaking bang. 31 Dec // 9pm – late // £5 // No.51 Stokes Croft

33. BAMBI LEGS PRESENTS: THE CAMPAIGN

Bambi Legs are on a mission and they need your help. Kicking off a new series of events, Bambi Legs have a plan up their sleeve to raise enough money for their first indoor festival in 2020. First up is their NYE celebration, featuring Kemek, Ninelives, 3C and more. 31 Dec // 10pm – 6am // £8 - £10 // Jack of Diamonds

34. 90’S NEW YEAR AT BAMBALAN

Bring in 2019 in style at the gorgeous sky-high Bambalan bar, as they turn the clock back 20 years to throw a huge 90’s New Year’s Eve party. With cocktails, great food and 90’s throwback tunes, you’re going to want to channel your inner Zack Morris and party all night. 31 Dec // 7pm – 2am // £10-£35 // Bambalan

Fill your boots with soulful melodies and cheeky, eastern riffs from the almighty Mr Tea and the Minions this NYE. Plus, support from Razzomo, Whiskey Biscuit and Yodelling Sheep. Dance all the way into 2019. 31 Dec // 9pm – 3am // £13.50 // The Golden Lion

Colston Hall have teamed up with the ever-fabulous Guilty Pleasures for a NYE party and unforgettable experience. Dress to impress and prepare to be immersed in unapologetic fun. Plus, New York Brass Band will be hitting the stage for a must-see show. 31 Dec // 8pm - // £35 // Colston Hall

36. SPECTACULAR WITH CRAZY P (DJ SET) & ALFRESCO

After both our huge launch parties at Boomtown and The Crofters Rights, Alfresco are bringing the glitz and glam of the disco to Coroners Court & Stokes Croft Beer Garden this NYE. Bringing a fusion of Studio 54 and Paradise Garage vibes, this really will be a love sensation. 31 Dec // 9pm – 5am // £20 // Lakota

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Free entry to every party at Motion until spring

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competition We’ve teamed up with Motion to offer you the chance to win an exclusive Season Pass that will grant you and a friend access to any party at the converted warehouse between 1 January and 31 March.

Some of the names already booked in for the season include Dusky, Andy C, Noisia, Holy Goof and John Hopkins. Take a look at the full schedule at motionbristol.com.

Currently ranked the world’s 16th best club, Motion relentlessly brings in the globe’s biggest underground artists, with huge lineups almost every weekend and takeovers from international music influencers, as well as some of Bristol’s finest.

For your chance to win, head to nitelifeonline.com/win/ motionseasonpass by 21 December.

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The Blue Aeroplanes

Anchorsong

The Blue Aeroplanes are returning to the stage for the first time in almost two years, for not one but two Bristol shows. After their original show at The Fleece sold out so quickly, they responded to their fans by adding a second date at Exchange. Formed in Bristol in the 80s, art rock group The Blue Aeroplanes has seen countless lineup changes, splits and reconciliations, with founding brothers Gerard Langley and John Langley being the only constant besides the band’s ongoing disregard for boundaries or pigeon holes. Their debut album Bop Art received high praise from NME in their former glory days and saw The Blue Aeroplanes sign to Fire Records, however, they’ve since acquired cult status due at least in part to their tendency to shun the industry almost entirely; popping up now and then with surprise shows and releasing limited edition records via their own website. Gerard Langley answers our 10 questions.

Japanese-born London-based producer Masaaki Yoshida AKA Anchorsong is headed for Bristol this December for a live show and signing, following the release of his latest album Cohesion. Anchorsong creates multi-layered tapestries of explorative, rhythmic music; gaining support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Huw Stephens, Lauren Laverne and Elton John. His latest release draws heavy inspiration from 70s and 80s Bollywood film soundtracks and traditional Indian percussion, intertwining this with his unique take on soundscapes. The electronic producer is known for his compelling live shows, bringing a refined stage presence to the table, having played guitar in rock bands before embarking on his solo adventure, though now using just his MPC2500 sampler and a keyboard to create a haven of sound. Anchorsong has supported the likes of Bonobo and Portico Quartet, and his live show has been described as ‘like watching a painter drawing on a white canvas’. You can pre-order his album via Rough Trade to guarantee entry to the show.

Upcoming shows: 6 December – Exchange // 7 December – The Fleece

Upcoming shows: 11 December – Rough Trade

Band

Producer

THOSE QUESTIONS... 1. What have you learned today? That having this government in charge of Brexit is like putting me in charge of NASA. 2. Favourite track of all time? Blackwaterside by Sandy Denny. 3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? I Heard it Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye or Sister Ray by the Velvet Underground, depending on situation. 4. Who are your top three acts right now? IDLES, Karen, Steve Bush and Fran Fay. 5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? Not working, obviously.

THOSE QUESTIONS...

6. What was the last book you read? Shakespeare’s Dog by Leon Rooke.

1. What have you learned today? What Netflix and chill means.

7. Favourite thing on TV? At the moment, we are into Brooklyn 99.

2. Favourite track of all time? Dreams by Fleetwood Mac. The best songs are always the simplest and Dreams is a perfect example of that.

8. Are you afraid of anything? Donald Trump’s a bit scary, isn’t he? 9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I occasionally played guitar on stage, but people shouted ‘Django!’ at me so I stopped. 10. What are you doing tomorrow? Talking about Bob Dylan.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again? Go Bang by Dinosaur L. 4. Who are your top three acts right now? Yves Tumor, Kelly Moran and Sandunes. 5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? I’d be a translator. Japanese is a very complex language and I find it a challenging but rewarding job.

6. What was the last book you read? Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino. I’m usually not into crime novels, but that book blew me away. 7. Favourite thing on TV? The first season of Prison Break. I wish the series ended with season two though, the rest just ruins its legacy. 8. Are you afraid of anything? I’m afraid of cockroaches. You don’t see the real nasty ones in UK and I’m very grateful for it. 9. Tell us something people don’t know about you… My hometown Tokushima is known for the traditional Japanese dance called Awa Odori, and I used to be called a prodigy. It’s a shame that I quickly lost interest and started playing football instead. 10) What are you doing tomorrow? I’m flying to Leeuwarden in the Netherlands to play Explore the North Festival. I’m collaborating with local string quartet called Risata Kwartet.

theblueaeroplanes.com // @theblueaeroplanes

anchorsong.com // @Anchorsong

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LOCAL TALENT

RIDER SHAFIQUE

Gloucester-based MC Rider Shafique has been influencing the local music scene for over a decade, getting his first taste of the road with Sony Music-signed electronic act Pressure Drop, after being introduced to the group by his cousin – who also had ties with S’Express and Galliano – and another close friend from Gloucester, Martin Fishley AKA Mr Melody. In 2009, Rider and Mr Melody went on to record an album together as Black Canvas, released by Skool of Thought and Tayo’s Cool and Deadly Imprint. ‘I was still doing stuff locally’ Rider explains, ‘but my touring and road experience came with Pressure Drop. Slowly my networks got bigger and different people asked to work together. People like Benga and Chase & Status were around remixing stuff for us, and it all grew from there.’

I don’t think I’ve ever been 100% happy with anything I’ve done. There’s always a compromise when you work with somebody else He’s now one of the South West’s most prolific and versatile MCs, with countless features spanning dancehall, dubstep, reggae, hip hop, drum and bass and more. In 2017, he recorded the 8-track Champion EP with Sam Binga on Critical Sound, which received reload treatment in late 2018, getting

re-released with instrumentals and new remixes from the likes of Enei and Alter Echo and E3. He’s part of Bristol’s Young Echo Collective and supplied the first release on the Kahn and Neek-run label Young Echo Sound, with his spoken word double single I-Dentity / Freedom Cry. Across those releases, though immediately recognisable as Rider Shafique, his style can vary massively, whether it’s a spoken word passage laid over minimalist dubstep for Gantz, or a waist winding, repeating vocal over a dancehall track for O$VMV$M. ‘You have different moods at different times,’ he explains. ‘You’re not always serious, you’re not always sad, you’re not always happy, you’re not always hungry – at dinner time you want to eat, you don’t want candy and sweets and ice cream, it’s not good for you at that time. It’s about having a balance. ‘I’ve got lots of different aspects to my personality. I don’t just listen to reggae, I don’t just listen to dubstep. UK music borrows from lots of different elements, so as a vocalist there are lots of different elements that inspire me. It’s like a melting pot and that’s why my style is how it is, it’s a reflection of who I am.’ He continues, ‘What I want to do, I don’t think I’ve done. I’ve never done my own solo album, for example. I was more attracted to dancehall, hip hop and roots reggae, and I’ve touched on those things but I’ve also taken diversions. I don’t think I’ve ever been 100% happy with anything I’ve done. There’s always a compromise when you work with somebody else.’

Listening across Rider’s entire body of work, you can get a feel for who he is as an artist, but fans can look forward to hearing what happens when Rider has full control of the reigns, as a solo album is already in the works. ‘I’ve started lots of different bits and pieces, but it’s a lot to organise and curate. Like I said before, I’ve got lots of elements to me, so it’s difficult to do in a way that makes sense. For example, some of the tracks I did with Sam Binga wouldn’t fit with a spoken word thing I did with Kahn. So I’ve started a more percussive, stripped back, acoustic kind of feel with some tracks. I’ve started some tracks where I use a drummer and a singer from Senegal and another percussionist who’s based in the UK, but who was born in Jamaica. It takes a lot of work to get all these sounds levelled and organised, it takes time. ‘I never stop making music, I’m doing two or three tracks a week, most weeks. But none of these things would fit into a solo project. ‘The Champion EP with Sam Binga, for example, that only took a few months. Working with him on eight tracks, that’s achievable. So before I do my solo project, I might do something like that with someone else. As well as putting in hours of studio time, Rider Shafique is a round the clock artist, creating visual and performance art to educate and inspire. His I-Dentity release on Young Echo Records, for example, began originally as a spoken word poem and grew into a 45-minute piece of theatre, which he toured across the South West before it was released as a piece of music. He added to the project further with a portrait series

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with Bristol photographer Khali Ackford, showcasing and celebrating the diversity of dreadlock culture. ‘I have a passion for cultural subjects and history,’ says Rider. ‘There’s so much that we don’t have as West Indian people in the UK, so I’m just trying to fill that void and create things that I see a need for.

I’m just trying to fill that void and create things that I see a need for ‘These are works that I do partly for my own personal knowledge of self, and being comfortable with who I am and understanding who I am. And I think there’s need for that for young black and Asian youth, to actually know who they are

and why their grandparents came here, but also for the white youth to get rid of all the myths regarding immigration, so people can form their own opinions based on fact.’ Rider Shafique doesn’t shy away from his reputation as a political MC; as he says, a meaningful message doesn’t feature in every track, but when it’s there it’s palpable and from the heart. ‘I don’t think I have a choice not to be [political],’ he says. ‘If you’re a certain way in this world, you’re very aware of it. Whether that’s regarding your ethnicity or your sexuality or your gender. Throughout time, my inspirations in music have always been those that have a message or inspire me – that makes me want to jump up and do the same sort of thing. ‘I can only relate or speak about how I see the world or how it affects me. I’m not a millionaire, I don’t drink Cristal or have diamonds in my teeth, so I can’t talk about that, because that’s not really me.

‘People might say that I’m political, but I’m trying to make the change I want to see happen instead of just talking about it. If there isn’t history about my people, I’ll create it. If there isn’t children’s books with people that look like my children, I’m going to create that. ‘Musically, I’m collaborating with people all over the world. I want to bring things to light and showcase and educate. The world has changed from when I was young. With social media and YouTube, you can have such a big reach just from your bedroom, so it’s about connecting all those dots and bringing everyone together and trying to do something – making it happen.’

Words: Rachel Morris Photography: Dominika Scheibinger @RiderShafique

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IFEOLUWA

Despite only taking to the decks two years ago, Yewande Adeniran AKA Ifeoluwa has had a big impact on the local scene with her borderless DJ sets, monthly NTS Radio show, 404; and her now-national, free and inclusive DJ workshops, Intervention.

doing philosophy. Once I’d finished my undergraduate dissertation, one of my lecturers took me aside because she’d noticed that I had all this different knowledge that I’d gained outside of university, and asked me to present on it.

Before Yewande began playing records in public, she was already well entrenched in the underground music scene, writing about and studying it inside and outside of her university degree, and is well on her way to becoming an underground club music scholar.

‘I’ve been involved in the new grime studies discipline that is just starting to become a thing in the UK’ she continues. ‘I think of Grime 3.0 as including some of the elements that grime has missed out. Grime 3.0 might sound a bit more queer, it might use different club influences, it won’t just be an aggressive 140 tune.’

I try and facilitate a dialogue between privileged and marginalised people, because I feel that’s the way forward – rather than always existing within a safe space

This questioning nature translates wholly into Ifeoluwa’s DJ sets, which range from ‘emo grime’, as she describes it, to techno, post punk and pop. She’s also an all-round classically-trained musician, playing guitar, bass, violin and piano, as well as previously singing / screaming in an emo band, before making the transition to electronic music.

Yewande is already lecturing second year philosophy students at Bristol University on subjects like black liberation, black feminism, queer theory and transfeminism, though she’s not yet finished her Masters degree. Next year, she’s looking to embark on a PHD dissecting grime music, why it sounds the way it does and how it might sound in future – or Grime 3.0, as she calls it. ‘I’ve always been very bookish,’ she explains. ‘I was always that outsider kid with their headphones on and head stuck in a book. My lecturers could see that I was really, really interested in the subject, but not quite enjoying the curriculum, because it’s very old fashioned

‘I’ve been into music and played in bands since I was really young, but it’s always been as part of a collective sound, so I never had the chance to express just what I wanted to express. When I go to clubs I do enjoy bangers, but you also sometimes want to display more than that – you want to show it as an art as well. So I always try to play Jersey and ballroom to express the queer side of me, grime and dubstep to represent where I’m from, but also the sounds of Bristol, so a lot of UK techno as well, for example. ‘It’s a combination of all of the different club genres, so elements of grime, techno, bass, ballroom... And it’s mostly made by people in really far off countries, so it’s reaching all these different genres from different cultures; now it’s just an amalgamation of different sounds. A lot of it sounds quite dystopian.’ On a personal level, Yewande has had a very difficult year, facing serious legal consequences for calling out an ex partner who is also in the music industry, and feeling pushed out of Bristol. However, she’s managed to channel this into something positive, launching her NTS Radio show, 404, and now her own record label, 404 Records. She’s also massively expanded her Intervention workshops, which by mid next year will be in Glasgow, Sheffield, London, Manchester, Nottingham and Brighton, as well as Bristol. ‘It has been a really, really difficult year, but I have been able to start to see the actual joy in club culture – what club culture is supposed to be about. I started my own community, I’ve been putting on events under my NTS show 404, and building relationships with people who are marginalised, so they can then empower themselves. ‘I don’t want to see anyone pushed out of Bristol again. I’m doing my best at ensuring that as Intervention grows, it remains super inclusive and that we have an awareness that these things do go on and that they’re brushed under the carpet, because they’re very uncomfortable. ‘I started Intervention in 2016, because I’d been really wanting to start DJing. I bought decks when I was 18 and even my friends said “Why are you DJing? Females don’t DJ, they’re not good enough, they’re not as interested...” And it really put me off, because I was young.’ Yewande was encouraged to get back behind the buttons in 2016, when non-binary London collective Siren invited her to support Machine Woman, after she had written a few

pieces on dance music for them – an experience that prompted Yewande to launch Intervention. ‘When I went to DJ, people in the crowd were shocked to see someone like me. When I finished, a lot of people in the crowd came up to me to talk about it and I thought, something needs to be done about this,

Grime 3.0 might sound a bit more queer, it might use different club influences, it won’t just be an aggressive 140 tune because these people want to DJ and they’re being purposely excluded. ‘Intervention is pretty much for any marginalised person, but we also have a part of Intervention where white men can come as well. I try and facilitate a dialogue between privileged and marginalised people, because I feel that’s the way forward – rather than always existing within a safe space. You have to ensure that safe space can widen.’ Part of the reason Yewande feels so passionate about Bristol’s music culture is because that’s what brought her here in the first place, moving from Brighton in 2014. Yewande’s drive and passion to protect and improve the local scene couldn’t have come at a better time, when whitewashing, gentrification and club closures threaten the diversity that Bristol has always celebrated. ‘I’ve always loved dubstep. I love Punch Drunk, I’m a very, very big fan of Pinch and Peverelist. I was already buying Livity Sound records back in Brighton. It was just a really exciting time for music in Bristol. And those are the people who have ended up being the most supportive; their parties have always tried as much as possible to be inclusive and put people like me in the conversation that’s happening around club culture.

I thought, something needs to be done about this, because these people want to DJ and they’re being purposely excluded ‘But I do think that because the scene everywhere across the UK, not just Bristol, has been so whitewashed, people of colour can feel very intimidated to join the local scene or showcase their own art. And that’s definitely something that needs to change, but it’s a structural issue – Bristol hasn’t really even confronted its colonial and slavery past and that seeps into different facets of the city. There’s also an issue with access to resources and that’s one of the reasons I started Intervention and why it will always remain free.’ As for what’s next, it’s a case of more of the same - growing Intervention, throwing bigger parties with 404, and putting out the first release on her newly established 404 Records. ‘Next year, we’ll be throwing really big parties’ she says. ‘404 Records will have its first release with Giant Swan. The label is going to push sounds that you wouldn’t think of working in a club, but that I think will, because I play a lot of stuff in clubs that you wouldn’t expect.’

Words: Rachel Morris photography: MartinThompson @Thefacecollective @ifeoluwaDJ @interventionworkshops

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PREVIEW

NADINE SHAH Having flown the nest at 17 to pursue a career as a jazz singer in London, Nadine Shah is well known for her formidably individual tone and fearless approach to songwriting, as she holds nothing back with her politically infused lyrics. Influenced by artists such as Nina Simone, The Beach Boys, Dolly Parton, Frida Kahlo and Arthur Russel, her sound has often been described as a blend between PJ Harvey and Nick Cave, with her brooding, intensely atmospheric cocktail of stylish gothic pop and jazz-kissed indie rock nodding to the likes of Anna Calvi and Richard Hawley. Nadine has issued a series of evocative singles and a couple of EPs, Aching Bones and Dreary Town, before releasing her debut album Love Your Dum and Mad in 2013. Her 2015 follow-up Fast Food explores both the passionate and dark side of relationships as well as the stigma that surrounds mental illness. On her third studio album Holiday Destination, released last year, Nadine’s darkly powerful and classy post-punk holds little back as the singer songwriter explores the relentless cycle of doom broadcast on the news these past few years, covering everything from the Syrian refugee crisis, Trump’s election, the EU referendum and the rise of nationalism. Released via 1965 Records, Holiday Destination is Nadine’s most political album to date and was nominated for the Mercury Prize alongside some big names in the business including Arctic Monkeys, Jorja Smith, Lily Allen, Wolf Alice and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Nitelife had the pleasure of chatting to Nadine about her third studio album and its influences, her Mercury Prize nomination, as well as what’s in store for her Bristol show on 3 December at SWX. It is clear that Nadine has always been socially and politically aware; her first two records touch on topics such as identity, as she explores her own personal experiences of racism and feeling culturally adrift, as well as serving as a reflection upon the complications of relationships and a world obsessed with instant gratification. In Holiday Destination, Nadine takes a step away from writing lyrics based on her own perspective to document the plight of others. ‘Holiday Destination is a bit of a departure from the other two albums in that it’s more visceral and has more of a political message’, explains Nadine. ‘It’s been a bit of a bizarre year for the album. Despite the fact that it was released last year, it keeps growing, it’s like the plague, it just keeps getting bigger! It is a lovely thing and I think it’s down to the fact that people are generally really frustrated. The political climate is becoming worse and worse and people want their musicians and artists to voice their frustrations for them.’ Unsurprisingly, more and more artists are dealing with political themes and many more young people are getting engaged in politics. In Bristol we are seeing this via bands such as IDLES who are well-known for their aggressive approach to current affairs, presenting political issues that we rarely see from other bands. While the past year is said to have signalled a new dawn for the rock’n’roll protest

Political artists that have been celebrated, I could count on one hanD record, Nadine believes that there are still not enough artists making music that reflects upon the current times; ‘Political artists that have been celebrated, I could count on one hand’ says Nadine, ‘as much as there are bands like IDLES and myself and Shame, really scraping the barrel here – Fleetwood Mac to an extent, Maximo Park... there really hasn’t been that many political artists around, which honestly, I’m pretty appalled by. ‘I respect people’s decisions to not make a political album’ continues Nadine, ‘because it can be quite daunting to do

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so, because it divides people so much. Though I hope that’s changing, I hope people look at what IDLES are doing and take inspiration from that.’ As a British Muslim with Norwegian and Pakistani heritage, Nadine is all too familiar with prejudice and exclusion surrounding concepts of ‘home’. Her brother Karim is a documentary writer and by the time she started writing Holiday Destination, he had been producing films on the refugee frontline for years. Predominantly working for Al Jazeera, Karim was making documentaries before the Syrian refugee crisis was on our screens and it was this that sparked Nadine’s concern and inspired her to write her most politically charged songs to date. ‘I always found the work my brother did very inspiring and I’m very lucky to have been brought up in that household. My brother’s humanitarian work and political work has always been very present in my life growing up and I’ve always been very aware of how lucky I am in comparison to many others all over the world. Also having a Pakistani

father who comes from a very poor background has meant that since a very young age I’ve been aware of other people’s sufferings and have always been reminded and encouraged by my family to work for other people. ‘It was pretty difficult in 2016 to write about anything else, to be honest’ Nadine continues, ‘seeing those really harrowing images of people on the shores of Greece after having made that treacherous journey across the sea. Also, there has been this rise in nationalism and decline in empathy, and being a Muslim woman in that climate is a scary time, so that’s also part of what motivated me to make this album.’ It was a 2014 news report that inspired the album title; as thousands of refugees and migrants arrived on the Greek island of Kos, tourists were interviewed complaining that it was ruining their holiday. The album itself is a brilliantly courageous record and is a collaboration with producer and co-writer Ben Hiller, known for having produced albums for Depeche Mode,

Suede, Elbow and Blur. Hiller has produced all three of Nadine’s albums and the pair’s latest work showcases more of an up-tempo beat than the gothic introspection of her previous records. This time round there is the introduction of a saxophone, courtesy of revered saxophonist Pete Wareham.

It was pretty difficult in 2016 to write about anything else ‘Because there is heavy political rhetoric present on the album, I didn’t want it to sound super down in the dumps’ explains Nadine, ‘I want it to instill hope and inspire people. I was listening to a lot of Stevie Wonder, who is one of the most political writers of all time, but a lot of people don’t realise that, because his music is very uplifting and funky

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and groove-led. Songs like Living for the City and Higher Ground are hugely political songs and that’s kind of what I wanted to do. I wanted to play these songs to a room full of people and for them to leave with their activism charged rather than feeling hopeless. It was really important that we made the music more energetic than my past albums, so we introduced elements like the saxophone and the faster pace. I took inspiration from lots of afrobeat, Talking Heads... all that kind of stuff.’

I was mainly worried about seeming opportunistic more than anything With her music tackling such weighty injustices, I asked Nadine whether she’s ever been nervous about releasing a record that could potentially create such divided opinion, though the Mercury Prize nominee says that she’s mostly preaching to the converted. ‘I guess if I were a bigger artist there would be more of a divided opinion, but the simple fact is that I’m an artist that gets played on Radio 6 Music. A certain type of paper writes about me and I exist within an echo chamber to an extent. That’s only started to change because of the Mercury Prize nomination, so I’m starting to speak to people outside of that echo chamber, which is a really lovely thing. ‘I was never too nervous, because I was very aware of where my music’s place would be in the world’ Nadine continues, ‘I knew the Daily Mail weren’t going to write about it, so I felt kind of safe in the knowledge that I’ve got a really lovely, kind, sound fanbase. I was mainly worried about seeming opportunistic more than anything, that was my biggest worry – people thinking that I was using other people’s stories to my own advantage. But that wasn’t the case and the reception was really lovely and super positive.’ Holiday Destination received much critical acclaim and, as well as the Mercury Prize nomination, was named by BBC Radio 6 Music as seventh-best album of 2017. I asked Nadine how she felt about being nominated: ‘It was about time!’ she says laughing. ‘I was super happy about it, but shocked because every album I’ve released, everyone’s said “this is the one you’re going to get nominated for” but it never happened. One thing I learnt, almost like a defence mechanism, is not to expect anything, because it’s not the most reliable of industries. I never really believe anything is going to happen until the day it does. ‘It was amazing and I’m glad that it was this album, because

to me it feels like the best work I’ve made and I was proud to be a British Muslim woman with a political album nominated alongside much bigger artists, so I was just really proud to be included on that list.’ Holiday Destination hasn’t just received critical acclaim either, her audiences are connecting to it too and her brooding indie rock is finding a swelling fanbase. ‘The responses from the live shows have been pretty beautiful’ says Nadine, ‘and for each album the demographic has grown. I’m noticing more people of colour in the audience, more young women than we’ve ever had before. It’s a really hippy thing to say, but there is a really loving vibe – a kind of solidarity in the room. It does feel like when I’m talking to people after the show, or I’m watching people talk as they leave the venue, that people are leaving with their activism charged. I feel like there is this knock-on effect of positivity that the album has instilled in the audience. Nadine will be coming to Bristol on 3 December to perform in SWX and deliver her powerful state-of-the-world address. I asked her what we could expect: ‘Well hopefully Big Jeff will be there, as he’s my good luck charm! I’ve never played a show in Bristol where he’s not been in the audience. So, if he’s not there (she says laughing) I’ll be very disappointed. I have this amazing artist supporting me, her stage name is Du Blonde and her lyrics are funny and really smart. There is something really inspiring about her and I’m really looking forward to performing together. ‘We’ll be trying out some new material, so I’ll be urging the audience to put their phones away for those ones, because they’re going to be a bit ropey’, she jokes. ‘I really love trying new stuff out live and seeing how they go down with the audience. It’s such an immediate response and people are always kind, but you can tell if they really like something. We’re having loads of fun with the live shows now; the more we play together with the band, the stronger the set is getting.’ Being one of the most visible Muslim women with a guitar, Nadine is constantly asked how she feels about the lack of women of colour in indie music, but it’s a discussion she’ll never get bored of; ‘I find it pretty shocking’ she says, ‘it was the Women in Music Awards the other night and I was presenting Skin from Skunk Anansie with an inspirational artist award. She was a huge inspiration for me growing up, I remember watching her on TV religiously. The genre of music that I loved was always made by men, white men – brilliant white men, even – but there was a real lack of women of colour.

Then along came Skin and there was nobody that looked like her and her performance was so visceral – and I think she’s a hugely important artist in that sense. She did a very beautiful speech about how difficult it had been for her and how difficult it continues to be. ‘But I hope that’s starting to change’ Nadine continues. ‘We get some lovely responses from young South Asian women and young Muslim women who have seen us on TV. This sounds really cheesy, but there is this “if you can see it, you can be it” mentality and I think it’s really important that these people are more visible to encourage other women of colour to get involved in the music industry.

There’s a new solidarity among women that’s not always been present within the music industry, because we were conditioned to be very competitive with one another ‘One thing that I want to say to young women that aspire to get into the music industry currently is that it’s actually an exciting time for us. There’s a new solidarity among women that’s not always been present within the music industry, because we were conditioned to be very competitive with one another. We were fooled into thinking that there was only room for one of us in whatever industry, but there’s a space now for young women to get into the industry and it’s a really exciting time. ‘I want to encourage those women to look out for all the funding and opportunities available, because there are so many of them’ Nadine continues, ‘and I know a lot of people are missing them because they don’t know where to look. Go and check the socials religiously or the PRS foundation and UK Music – there are so many different organisations. I really want to encourage women at the moment to just go for it.’

Words: Georgie Partington 3 December – SWX nadineshah.co.uk @nadineshah

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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.

GLADE MARIE

After a busy summer of festivals and gigs around the UK, DJ Glade Marie will be heading to No.51 to deliver a soulful set. Get yourself on to the dancefloor and appreciate the definition of good music.

22 Dec // 9pm – 1am // £4

NYE PARADISCO TAKEOVER

Bristol’s favourite disco fever DJ’s Paradisco will be heading down to No.51 this NYE. Expect to hear all your favourite disco and funk and get ready to welcome 2019 with a hip-shaking bang.

31 Dec // 9pm – Late // £5 // No.51 Stokes Croft

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Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA | @o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk

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.

MILES KANE

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Following the release of his first solo record in five years, Miles Kane is back to thrill with his rip-roaring sounds. Catch him at O2 Academy performing music from his new album ‘Coupe De Grace’.

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3 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50 Sat 1st Dec

Heaven 17 Sun 2nd Dec

Tremonti Mon 3rd Dec

Miles Kane Tue 4th Dec

Destiny’s Child performed by a 16 Piece Orchestra Wed 5th Dec

Young Fathers Fri 7th Dec • SOLD OUT

Fireball – Fuelling The Fire Tour

Wed 23rd Jan

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Fri 25th Jan • 6pm

Skid Row Sat 26th Jan

Mastodon Tue 29th Jan

Inglorious Wed 30th Jan

Death Cab for Cutie Fri 1st Feb • 6.30pm

Dodgy

Wed 6th Feb • 6.30pm

ft. Flogging Molly, Face To Face, Lost In Stereo

Buckcherry & Hoobastank

Sat 8th Dec • 10pm

Fri 8th Feb • 6.30pm

Nicky Blackmarket & Fatman D Birthday Bash - Casino 2

Fun Lovin’ Criminals

Mon 10th Dec

Sun 10th Feb

Tue 11th Dec

Tue 12th Feb

Wed 12th Dec • SOLD OUT

Sat 16th Feb

Sat 15th Dec

Sun 17th Feb

Mabel

Christmas Queens Blossoms

The London African Gospel Choir Present: Graceland Sun 16th Dec

Orbital

Tue 18th Dec • SOLD OUT

Clutch

Sat 9th Feb

Gorgon City Live The Dead South White Denim H.E.R.

Blue October

Sun 10th Mar

Stiff Little Fingers Mon 11th Mar

Embrace Wed 13th Mar

Dodie

Sun 17th Mar

Deaf Havana Wed 20th Mar

The Wailers Tue 26th Mar

NAO

Wed 27th Mar

The Internet Thur 28th Mar

The Stranglers Mon 8th Apr

Sundara Karma Sat 13th Apr • 10pm

Party With The Greatest Showman Fri 19th Apr • 6pm

Love From Stourbridge 2019

Wed 24th Apr

Steve Aoki

Hollywood Undead

Fri 22nd Feb • 5.30pm

Sun 28th Apr

Wed 27th Feb

Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers

Maribou State

Thur 21st Feb

Fri 18th Jan • 6.30pm • SOLD OUT Tue 22nd Jan

Fri 8th Mar • 6.30pm • SOLD OUT

ft. Ned’s Atomic Dustbin, Pop Will Eat Itself, Miles Hunt DJ Set (The Wonder Stuff)

Mayday Parade & The Wonder Years

Enter Shikari

U.F.O.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Wed 20th Feb

Bjorn Again

Wed 19th Dec

Thur 7th Mar

P.O.D. & Alien Ant Farm Thur 28th Feb

Ward Thomas

Tom Walker Mon 6th May

Dermot Kennedy Fri 31st May • 6.30pm

Cash

Thu 28th Nov

Electric Six

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Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA • Doors 7pm unless stated Venue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm

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Dec • 2018

DESTINY’S CHILD: A 16-PIECE ORCHESTRA PERFORM THE GREATEST HITS Ever wondered what it would be like to hear all your favourite Destiny’s Child songs performed by a 16-piece orchestra? After their sell out performances in London, the orchestra is heading to the O2.

4 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50

the canteen

50 // VENUES

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.

SHEBANG: THE SOUND OF RUM PUNCH

DJ Marc Stylus and Bristol’s Ru Robinson have teamed up once again for the third year running, for their annual winter warmer, Shebang. Uniquely combining latin, ska, soul and more.

15 Dec // 9.30pm – 2am // Free

15th SAT 1st Kosmo Sounds SAT Shebang

Belgium’s Kosmo Sound bring plenty of sax, supersmart organ, crisp drumming and loose-limbed guitar with the jumping basslines that get you up and skanking.

MON 10th DeCyphers

Hip Hop Session

MCs Goose and Social Conscience put out their lyrics but they openly welcome all MC and vocal styles from around the city (and beyond) for a burnin’ freestyle jam. The hard-nosed hip-hop beats come courtesy of piano man Dorian Childs-Prophet with Chris Jones on bass and James Vine’s drumming.

SAT 8th Raise

The Disco

For the third year running and back by popular demand, the extraordinary DJ Marc Stylus (Copperdollar / Glastonbury Lost Vagueness) makes a rare appearance on the decks alongside Bristol’s Ru Robinson for their now annual warming Winter knees up named Shebang.

RTD are back for the festive season and we couldn’t be feeling merrier with what we have planned. Dance the night away with some of the best in house, disco and techno sounds.

It’s Solstice night and what better way to launch ourselves out of the depths of winter than with highly addictive dance grooves brought to you courtesy of an analogue electronic shaman. Come and be immersed in the closest an indoor midwinter thing gets to a free party in the woods.

FRI 21st Acid

House

Therapy

MON 31st NYE EXTRAVEGANZA! To welcome in the New Year, get down to The Canteen where we plan on hosting an array of funky DJ’s and live music. The party won’t stop until you do!

canteenbristol.co.uk * The Canteen, 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3QY

GENDER FENDER’S XXXMAS SPECIAL

What are you waiting for? Get down to The Canteen for a night of riff-heavy music and distorted drag, with a festive twist. Featuring The Menstrual Cramps, Bitch Theme, Sit Down and more.

22 Dec // 9pm – 1am // Free

Colston hall Presents

VENUES // 51

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.

SHEELANAGIG & SHOOGLENIFTY

Putting the groove into a selection of traditional and original European Folk music dating from the medieval times to present day, Sheelanagig know how to throw a party. Plus, some eclectic new tunes from Shooglenifty.

8 Dec // 8pm – 11pm // £14

book

0117 203 4040 colstonhall.org

Colston Hall loudly and proudly presents great shows in venues across Bristol Sun 2 Dec

Sun 10 Feb

Sun 10 Mar

Malcolm Middleton

The Dead South

Colter Wall

Exchange

O2 Academy Bristol

Exchange

Mon 3 Dec

Fri 15 Feb

Thu 4 Apr

Hidden Orchestra Trinity Centre Wed 5 Dec

Dorian Concept (Brainfeeder) + Jameszoo Fiddlers

Penelope Isles Rough Trade Bristol Sat 6 Apr

Courtney Marie Andrews

Sun 17 Feb

Rough Trade Bristol

Colston Hall Foyer

Angelo De Augustine

Tue 9 Apr

Fri 7 Dec

Julia Holter Fiddlers Fri 14 Dec

Christmas Festiv-al ft. The Cuban Brothers & The Allergies Colston Hall Foyer

Bristol Folk House Sun 24 Feb

Kathryn Joseph Colston Hall Foyer Fri 1 Mar

Tank and the Bangas SWX Sat 2 Mar

Piroshka

Georgia Anne Muldrow Fiddlers Fri 12 Apr

Molly Tuttle Bristol Folk House Wed 24 Apr

E.T. the ExtraTerrestrial: in Concert

Thu 24 Jan

Nubiyan Twist

Richard Spaven

Trinity Centre

Bristol Hippodrome

Sun 3 Mar

Thu 2 May

Rough Trade Bristol Wed 30 Jan

Laura Gibson

Martin & Eliza Carthy

John Paul White

The Louisiana

The Station

The Louisiana

Sat 9 Mar

Sat 4 May

The Howl & The Hum

Ibibio Sound Machine

Grant Lee Phillips & Josh Rouse

The Louisiana

Trinity Centre

Fiddlers

Fri 1 Feb

CHRISTMAS FESTIV-AL: THE CUBAN BROTHERS + THE ALLIERGIES + MORE Teaming up with Pieminister, Colston Hall will be dishing up a Christmas shindig like no other. Featuring The Cuban Brothers, The Allergies, DJ Cheeba and more.

14 Dec // 6.30pm – 12am // £32.70 - £49.05

the crofters XX rights

52 // VENUES

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.

LL × BLG: NEST EGG (FUZZ CLUB)

North Carolina’s Nest Egg will be joining BLG and Lysergic Limes this month. Known for their warping sounds and psychedelic rock music, Nest Egg will take you on a musical journey to another galaxy and beyond.

17 Dec // 7.30pm – 12am // £6 adv

SOUL SHAKE: DEMUJA

Soul Shake are back for another instalment of refined music. This month, Demuja will be joining the party starters at Crofters Right, for an evening of dance, electronica. Bring it on.

20 Dec // 11pm – Late // £3-£5

exchange XX

VENUES // 53

72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @exchangebristol | facebook.com/exchangebristol vvv | 0117 930 4538 | exchangebristol.com

Exchange plays host to both gigs most nights of the week with Club Nights most 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.

JINGLEFEST

Christmas is nearly here and Exchange are feeling very generous this year. Exchange are giving you chance to join your favourite performers for a festive knees-up. Featuring artists like Nicholson Heal, Sounds of Harlowe and more.

22 Dec // 2pm – 11pm // £9.50

PUNK ROCK STARS IN THEIR EYES

Deadpunk Promotions presents The Annual Punk Rock Stars in Their Eyes. If you fancy the chance to get on stage and sing your favourite punk bands songs then get in touch with Exchange to get involved.

23 Dec // 6pm – 11pm // £5

the fleece

54 // VENUES

12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol vvv | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk

The 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.

NOTHING

Philadelphia based alt rockers Nothing are heading to Bristol to celebrate the release of their upcoming third album ‘Dance on the Blacktop’. Grab your ticket to catch the indie, post-rockers live in action.

5 Dec // 7.30pm – 11pm // £12

SLADE UK

Slade UK have been thrilling audiences across the country since 2011 and they will be setting stage to bring you some classic festive cheer from your favourite 1970’s tribute. It’s Chriiiiiiiistmas after all.

16 Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £12

THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR

VENUES // 55

vvv 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 pub & Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This 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?

THE ZEN HUSSIES + THE KING DUKES

VP PRODUCTIONS PRESENT

It’s with great sadness to hear after seventeen years, Zen Hussies will be entering into a period of hiatus. But before they say their farewells, Zen Hussies will be having one last knees-up at The Attic Bar.

6 Dec // 8pm – 1am // £8 - £10

2018

DESIGN: INKIE

THE LAID BLAK XMAS PARTY

After being on the road for the past six months to for their ‘About Time’ album tour, Laid Blak are finally returning home for Christmas. To celebrate, they will be taking over The Attic Bar.

20 Dec // 8.30pm – 2am // £8 - £12

the gallimaufry

56 // VENUES

26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol vvv | 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.

SNAZZBACK

New Year’s Eve

December

Strange Frequency

8pm-4am / free entry / no ticke

13, 20, 27 Dec // 9pm – 11pm // Free

Unai Trotti, Jake Hodgkinson, Joel Fisher, Cal Swingler + Dan Coleman

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Wednesday

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Open Mic

Tuesday

Hosted by Mike Dennis

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18th Nuala Hona n + Claire

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5th Synesthesia bo 12th Reworks: Bono its entirety Sands’ album in ‘Black

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Thursday

6th Blase

A conflagration of som e of Bristol’s finest young musicians.

13th Snazzback - Be at Tape

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WALDO’S GIFT TRIO

Another favourite resident from The Gallimaufry’s residency line up is the jazz, groove and electronica trio, Waldo’s Gift. This month they will be reworking Bonobo’s ‘Black Sands’ album and recording their album live before your very eyes.

Every Wednesday // 9pm - 11pm // Free

the golden lion

VENUES // 57

244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ | @goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol vvv | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk

The Golden Lion is a renowned Bristol Music venue offering live music on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday Afternoon. A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on their social media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight Sunday to Thursday.

THE LAZY RIVER BAND

GOLDEN LION

Head down to The Golden Lion this month for an afternoon of pre-40’s jazz with The Lazy River Band. Grab a drink and get cosy, the perfect winter afternoon activity for you and your mates.

9 Dec // 3.30pm – 6.30pm // Free

DECEMBER 2018

BUCKS QUIZZ - EVERY MON @ 8pm OPEN MIC NIGHT - EVERY WEDS @ 8pm SAT 1st FLOWERS FOR FREAKS 60’s Psychedelic Rock n Roll SUN 2nd GREAT BIG FEAT Blues, Boogie Woogie & Swing! 4pm THU FRI SAT SUN

6th 7th 8th 9th

LATIN DESCARGA Latino Live Jam Night BACKBEAT SOUNDSYSTEM Modern Dub Reggae DON GALLARDO (USA) / THE ROSELLYS Country LAZY RIVER BAND Pre 40’s Jazz 4pm

THU FRI SAT SUN

13th 14th 15th 16th

ENTER THE LION Showcasing New Music IMAGINE THAT CHRISTMAS PARTY Allsorts THE BAD LOSERS 60’s Garage & Freakbeat ZAHRA & SAM Folk, Jazz and Bluegrass 4pm

THU 20th FRI 21st SAT 22nd SUN 23rd

JOHN E VISTIC ROCK N ROLL SOUNDSYSTEM HENRI HERBERT & THE FURY Super Boogie £3 KIRRIS RIVIERE BLUES BAND Swingin’ Blues EMILY MUSTO Looping Soul Folk 4pm

THU 27th FRI 28th SAT 29th NYE

PIGSTY HILL BLUES CLUB Open Blues Jam THE GOLDEN BOYS Annual Yuletide DJ set GRANAREUNITED 45 Granary DJ’s Epic Rock Revue Mr TEA & THE MINIONS Plus More Tickets £12 NYE: MR TEA AND THE MINIONS

31 Dec // 9pm – 3am // £13.50

Hy-Brasil XX

58 // VENUES

7-9 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RU | @hybrasilmusicclub | facebook.com/HyBrasilMusicClub vvv | 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.

1% OF ONE PRESENTS: RIVER WHYLESS

This will be a treat for your ears. North Carolina indie-folk four piece released their most dynamic, material to date. This month they will be performing tracks from their album ‘Kindness, A Rebel’ live at Hy-Brasil.

3 Dec // 7.30pm – 10.30pm // Free

CLOSEUP PRESENTS: FRANKO FRAIZE

Franko Fraize will be showcasing his thoughtful verses and ‘to the point’ delivery at Hy-Brasil this December. Inspired by the likes of Skinnyman and The Streets, Fraize brings a refreshing twist to an iconic sound.

7 Dec // 7.30pm – 10pm // Free

the lanes

VENUES // 59

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of 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, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

GOLDIE LOOKIN CHAIN: X-MAS PARTY

Put on your favourite tracksuit and bling, then head down to The Lanes for an unusual festive celebration. Goldie Lookin Chain are hitting the road with their unforgettable Christmas show.

2 Dec // 7.30pm – 2am // £15 // The Lanes

EDM NATION

EDM Nation will be heading to The Lanes to transform into a lazar filled EDM dream. Grab your dancing shoes and your glow sticks and get moving to sounds from Ookay, Nicky Romero and more.

6 Dec // 10pm – 3am // Free

Marble Factory

60 // VENUES

74-78 Avon Street, Bristol | 0117 972 3111 | @MarbleFactoryUK | facebook.com/marblefactorybristol | marblefactorybristol.com

The team at Motion have delivered another cutting-edge live music venue for Bristol, with their recently refurbished, 1600-capacity little sister, Marble Factory. The new warehouse space offers an immersive, all-encompassing audiovisual experience and is set to make its In:Motion debut this year, hosting the likes of Flying Lotus, Enzo Siragusa and Patrick Topping.

IN:MOTION FLYING LOTUS 3D SHOW

Sequences Festival and In:Motion have teamed up to showcase the return of the legendary Flying Lotus. Bringing his brand new 3D show, this will be an evening of visuals and sounds that will stay with you forever.

14 Dec // 7pm – 12am // £35.50

PATRICK TOPPING

15 Dec // 10pm – 6am // Sold Out

mr wolfs XX

VENUES // 61

32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristolvvv | 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.

SN DUBSTATION + HORNING GLORY

SN Dubstation are a lively 8-piece band with that all-important Brass section and Horning Glory play the duttiest brand of brass you’ll hear. Together, both bands are going to be dishing up a night of infectious sounds.

7 Dec // 9pm – 4am // £3 - £4

MANGO FACTORY + THE MANTIC MUDDLERS

22 Dec // 9pm – 4am // £4

the Old Market Assembly

62 // VENUES

25 West Street, Old Market Bristol | @oldmarketassembly | facebook.com/oldmarketassembly vvv | 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.

SOMA

Come and welcome SOMA as they take centre stage to bring a live fusion of afro-latin sounds. You won’t be needing your scarf and mittens when you catch a load of their sun-soaked sound.

7 Dec // 10pm – 12am // Free

Fri 6th

SAT 15

Hejira

Lush expansive soundscapes, hissy beats and soulful vocal lines.

4 SAT 1

Some Chick Called Bob

Some Chick Called Bob is the founder of The Banana Sessions (aka Roberta Banana) is dusting off her record collection for a proper old school vinyl set of total bangers. Her passion for vinyl was born in 2007 and she’s been collecting records ever since from here, there and everywhere. It’s a rare occasion that she takes them out for a spin, so get ready to shake and pop until you drop.

4 FRI 7 Soma

Their sun-soaked compositions and contagious beats will transport you to sunnier climes and their Afro-Latin influences are sure to leave you energised. Expect to dance from start to finish and sing along (even if you can’t speak Portuguese) to their captivating melodies.

4 SAT 8

Midnight Ritual -

Cheeba Xmas Show

Known for his cut and paste style of turntablism, audiences can expect a high paced trip through styles made to make you dance, think and smile. This December he’s back at The Old Market Assembly and ready to get you immersed in the Christmas spirit with some top tunage all night long.

4 FRI 21

Bad Reputation Xmas Special

Bad Reputation is a club night dedicated to playing multi-genre-spanning, female-fronted music ALL NIGHT LONG! Gather your besties and wimmin to the front at this one. Expect a night of absolute bangers with DJs DEE2 & SPICYIVY

4 SAT 22

The Old Market Assembly’s Alternative Christmas Panto With your host Delerium, we are gathering our favourite drag & cabaret performers for a night of fun, frolics and naughtiness all wrapped in a Xmas bow! Expect classic, campy Christmas laughs from 10pm.

Midnight Ritual is a safe space for all those in-betweeners, all of those people who have found love, life and work elsewhere and are now straddling two or more places they call home. Tropical Bass is all about this. It’s music for and by immigrants as well as all other people who identify with its hybrid flavour.

The Old Market Assembly, 25 West Street, Old Market, BS2 0DF bookings@oldmarketassembly.co.uk ; 0117 373 8199

CHEEBA’S XMAS PARTY

Join Cheeba at Old Market Assembly this month as he brings his Christmas cheer to all with a festive cut and paste DJ set. Come and get immersed in the Christmas spirit.

15 Dec // 10pm – 1am // Free

SWX

VENUES // 63

15 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2JY | @swxbristol | facebook.com/swxbristol vvv | 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.

TREVOR NELSON CLASSICS: THE BIG CHRISTMAS PARTY Join Trevor Nelson at SWX this boxing day, for an evening of soul nation classics. Look forward to the finest selection of soul, rnb, dancehall and afrobeats from Trevor Nelson and special guests.

26 Dec // 10pm – 4am // £10

KISSTORY NYE

Kisstory are throwing a 90’s & 00’s throwback house party this NYE. Think red cups and beer pong. Step foot into Bristol’s very own American Pie-style party, with some of your favourite R&B and garage anthems.

31 Dec // 9.30pm – 4am // £10

thekla XX

64 // VENUES

The Grove, Bristol, BS1 4RB | @theklabristol | facebook.com/theklabristol vvv | 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. Playing host to weekly club nights as well as major national and international touring live acts, Thekla is one of Bristol’s best loved venues.

INTRIGUE XMAS SPECIAL: CALIBRE & DRS + PARADOX LIVE + THE INSIDERS

THEKLA

Intrigue will be returning to Thekla this month for some festive celebrations. With Calibre and DRS for a 2-hour set, plus the legendary Paradox, this is a rare line-up that you won’t want to miss.

LIVE LISTINGS The Grove East Mud Dock Bristol BS1 4RB theklabristol.co.uk | thekla.club F L theklabristol | I X theklabris

7 Dec // 10pm – 4am // £15

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WEDNESDAY 21ST NOVEMBER

THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

SKEGSS

IAN FELICE

+ DUMB PUNTS

THURSDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER

THE JAPANESE HOUSE

SHE MAKES WAR + THE MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

FRIDAY 23RD NOVEMBER

SOLD OUT

TANKUS THE HENGE

MONDAY 5TH NOVEMBER

RAYE

SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER

AS IT IS

TUESDAY 6TH NOVEMBER

+ TRASH BOAT + HOLDING ABSENCE + COURAGE MY LOVE

CURTIS HARDING SOLD OUT

WEDNESDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

WEDNESDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

TREVOR HALL

SAM FENDER

+ WILL EVANS

THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

THURSDAY 8TH NOVEMBER

CHAINSKA BRASSIKA FRIDAY 9TH NOVEMBER

MARTIN STEPHENSON & THE DAINTEES

STONE FOUNDATION

FRIDAY 30TH NOVEMBER

MATT MALTESE

SATURDAY 11TH NOVEMBER

THE BLINDERS

+ FUR

MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER

SG LEWIS

+ WHITE ROOM + GUM SOUL MONDAY 12TH NOVEMBER

TUESDAY 4TH DECEMBER

KELLY LEE OWENS SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT

VON HERTZEN BROTHERS

TUESDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

EZRA COLLECTIVE

WEDNESDAY 5TH DECEMBER

PINEGROVE

FRIDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

THE HOUSE AND GARAGE ORCHESTRA

FRIDAY 7TH DECEMBER

THE WEDDING PRESENT

SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER

SOLD OUT

SATURDAY 8TH DECEMBER

LONDON CALLING PLAY THE CLASH

GRAVEYARD

SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER

LUCERO

SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER

KOJEY RADICAL

TUESDAY 11TH DECEMBER

TUESDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

SEUN KUTI & EGYPT 80

SKENGDO X AM

Brixton based rap, drill duo, Skengdo X AM are heading to Thekla this month to unleash their trademark style, sharp lyrics and dark sense of humour. Performing tracks from their debut album ‘2 Bunny The Mixtape’.

11 Dec // 7pm – 10pm // £14

to the XXmoon

VENUES // 65

27-29 Midland Road, Old Market, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0JT | @tothemoonbris vvv | facebook.com/pg/tothemoonbristol | 07845 700194 | tothemoon.cc

A superb little venue off the beaten track of Old Market’s main streets, To The Moon is a bar-comeboutique and vintage shop, serving up awesome cocktails, local beers and Pieminister pies, with a great spirit collection – particularly when it comes to rum, with over 20 top-notch rums to try. To The Moon also puts on a growing range of club nights and gigs and is currently on the lookout for more DJs and promoters to get involved.

JINGLE IS MASSIVE WITH ETHER TICKETS

To The Moon have hosted a heap of great events for Ether Tickets and to celebrate, they will be throwing a Christmas bash to remember. Featuring Ether residents, up and coming talent and local legends.

15 Dec // 8pm – 12am // Free

LIQUID LUNAR SESSIONS: NYE SPECIAL

New Year’s Eve celebrations are just around the corner and To The Moon have a treat in store for you. Liquid Lunar will be taking over once again, to bring you great vibes and dnb.

31 Dec // 7pm – 2am // Free

trinity XX

66 // VENUES

The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW | @trinitybristol vvv | facebook.com/trinitybristol | 0117 935 1200 | 3ca.org.uk

Penetrating Old Market’s skyline and ear drums, Trinity is home of the sound system in Bristol, with their monthly Teachings in Dub nights and regular showings from some of the world’s best underground artists. The Grade II listed converted church also make very good use of their natural acoustics with live performances from a mixture of huge and upcoming names.

RIDE

Catch Ride perform a rare, intimate, acoustic show at Trinity this month. Celebrating their 30th anniversary, Ride will be performing material from their large back catalogue. This promises to be a spectacular show.

2 Dec // 7pm – 10pm // £22.50

HONEYFEET + K.O.G & THE ZONGO BRIGADE

Your favourite 9-piece, K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade are back in Bristol to bring a bucket load of infectious afrobeat vibes. Plus, Honeyfeet will be bringing their blues, folk and soul fusion to the stage.

15 Dec // 9pm – 3am // £10-£15

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