folk and roots

• 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 / Bristol gig listings

  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – November 2025

  As the nights draw in, it's time to get cosy with some fiddles

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Shackleton Trio, Downend Folk & Roots – ‘Gloriously intricate, full of potential’

  It's all about the power of three at the north-east Bristol folk club

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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 / Bristol's month in folk and roots

  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – October 2025

  There's no rest for folk fans this month with a slew of great gigs coming up

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• Music / folk and roots

  Bristol’s month in Folk and Roots – September 2025

  After a summer of flying free at festivals, Bristol gigs are back with a vengeance

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• Music / folk

  Bristol’s month in Folk & Roots – August 2025

  A quiet month for gigs means the more intimate events take the spotlight

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Ham Farm Festival – ‘A hidden gem’

  A folk festival hidden in a garden tucked in a suburban corner of Emerson's Green... Who knew?!

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