Bristol Live Music

• Music / new releases

  New release: Elder Island’s third album marks ‘a new era’

  Bristol's premier leftfield electro-pop outfit talk origins, inspirations and their new record

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• Music / Trinity Centre

  Trinity launches celebrations marking half-century of music

  The venue's renowned garden party signals the start of summer for many

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• Music / Bristol gig listings

  Bristol’s month in World music – May 2026

  It's getting warmer and there's plenty of tropical beats to match the weather

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• Music / art

  Renowned artist turns venue into gallery

  Artist Pete McKee is bringing his exhibition to the Exchange

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• Music / Bristol gig listings

  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – May 2026

  May is the most folk of months and Bristol's exemplary live music scene doesn't let it down

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• Music / Bristol gig listings

  Bristol’s month in metal and prog – May 2026

  Jethro Tull, Tim Bowness, Philip Sayce, Temple of Doom, Howling Giant, Moon Reaper

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Kneecap, the Fleece – ‘The trio never fail to surprise’

  The notorious Irish hip hop trio launched their new album with an unusually intimate show

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Smerz, Bristol Beacon – ‘Big city living with lazy pop duo’

  Norwegian pop duo drop into the Lantern

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