Bristol Live Music

• Music / Reviews

  Review: CMAT, O2 Academy – ‘A masterclass in artistry’

  The country-pop singer performed for nearly two hours

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Leo Nathan, the Mount Without – ‘Wholesome togetherness’

  The former church is the perfect location for this communal gathering with added groove

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: The Soft Machine, Jam Jar – ‘Much more than mere nostalgia’

  The music seemed equally pleasing to grey heads and younger folk alike

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Peter Knight & John Spiers, Downend Folk & Roots – ‘More than a little extraordinary’

  The roll-call of brilliant musicians that have made their way to Downend just keeps getting longer

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Home Counties, Rough Trade – ‘Charm, angst and punk excitement’

  Support came from homegrown favourites My First Time

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• Music / Bristol Sounds

  Final Bristol Sounds 2026 headliner announced

  The Australian duo will be closing out the festival on the Sunday night

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• News / live music

  Preview: Paint by Numbers, Thekla – ‘A hard-hitting, unabashedly unique lineup’

  Is this Bristol's next annual spotlight on the new musical talent being fostered by arts scene?

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• Music / Live Music Venue

  In the Know: Hadie Abido, the Jam Jar – ‘We do things because they feel good’

  The team behind the St Jude's global music venue have overcome a barrage of obstacles

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