bristol music

• 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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• Music / Bristol Sounds

  Bristol Sounds announces first headliners for 2026

  The series back, taking over the week that usually hosts Glastonbury festival

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• Music / independent venues

  Indie venue launches ‘groundbreaking’ promoter school

  The New School will tackle the music industry's lack of diversity

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• Music / Get To Know

  Get to Know: Nile Robinson

  Gearing up for a special live show, the alt-folk artist digs deep into his subconscious

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• Music / News

  Club395: A home for South Asian artists, queer communities and Bristol’s creatives

  From house parties to Glastonbury, co-founder Ridwanul has built more than just a music venue

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