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Shortlist for Festival of Ideas Book Prize revealed

The shortlist for the Bristol Festival of Ideas Book Prize has been announced – with a £10,000 prize being offered for the winning author.

March 5, 2010 | Posted in Events, THE GUIDE | Read More »

Festival that will keep you on the edge of your seat

The fourth Bristol Storytelling Festival begins on Saturday, launching a week-long series of events to celebrate stories and storytelling in the city.

January 29, 2010 | Posted in Events, FEATURED, THE GUIDE | Read More »

Dame Kiri to open Summer Nights extravaganza

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, one of the best loved and respected performers of modern times, will open the Summer Nights extravaganza at Ashton Court in July.

January 26, 2010 | Posted in Events, THE GUIDE | Read More »

Chance to back charity close to people’s hearts

Tickets are now on sale for the Pink Charity Ball, a luxury event held at The Bristol Hotel (formerly Jury’s) to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness.

January 12, 2010 | Posted in Events, THE GUIDE | Read More »

Zimbabwean hero to give voice to refugees’ plight

A musical hero from Zimbabwe will be in Bristol on Saturday to support the plight of refugees from his homeland.

November 27, 2009 | Posted in Events, Music, THE GUIDE | Read More »

21-gun salute as TA soldiers receive freedom of city

Territorial Army soldiers will receive a 21-gun salute in the middle of the city on Saturday when they are given the Freedom of the City.

November 13, 2009 | Posted in Events, THE GUIDE | Read More »

Music to show how spirit can triumph over adversity

Staff Benda Bilili, or ‘look beyond appearances’, are a group of paraplegic musicians from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Clearly not your average touring band.

November 12, 2009 | Posted in Events, FEATURED, THE GUIDE | Read More »

Find out where you can watch the fireworks…

Bonfire night is upon us – and here are some of the displays that will be available for the public over the next few days. If there are any missing, please contact Bristol24-7 on 0117 2309 247 or email whatson@bristol247.com.

November 5, 2009 | Posted in Events, THE GUIDE | Read More »

All aboard for artistic trip into the cavern of kitsch

A pink double decker bus filled with the bric-a-brac the nation has thrown into skips and turned over to charity shops is the most eye-catching exhibition at this year’s Royal West of England Academy Autumn Exhibition.

November 2, 2009 | Posted in Arts, Events, FEATURED, THE GUIDE | Read More »