bristol music

• Music / News

  Bristol Beacon welcomes new cohort of resident musicians

  The new cohort represents the city's diverse musical palette

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• Music / community

  ‘Historic milestone’ as grassroots venue comes into community ownership

  The long term future of the Croft has been secured just months away from its 25th birthday

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• Music / bristol music

  ‘Music lets us say what we want’ – Creativity, sub-cultures and keeping Bristol’s scene weird

  Punk band STAR RATS are thriving in the underground and intend to keep it alive and kicking

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• Music / Get To Know

  Get to Know: Binbag Wisdom

  Comedy hip hop with a musical theatre twist - what's not to like?

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• Festivals / Reviews

  Review: Down Stokes festival – ‘A vibrant array of psych, surf and indie-punk’

  From Opus Kink to Wine Lips: Stokes Croft’s venues host grassroots and world-class rock bands

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• Features / diwali

  Kicking off Diwali 2025 at the Bristol Beacon

  “It’s important for kids to see that these festivals also belong in major spaces"

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Ushti, Jam Jar – ‘A riotous celebration of life, laughter and activism’

  The launch party of Ushti's second full-length album was a tour de force

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Nova Twins, Electric – ‘Pop to scream to, rock to dance to’

  Two gigs, one great night

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