Live Music Venue

• 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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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Picture Parlour, Rough Trade – ‘An immersive experience’

  The band return to the first venue they ever played outside of London

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• Music / Bristol Folk Festival

  An insider’s guide to Bristol Folk Festival 2026

  The festival's director presents her top seven picks of the weekend

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Joshua Idehen, Electric – ‘Charisma, energy, positivity’

  The artist encouraged the crowd to 'shake it off' by dancing

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Sam Kelly Trio, Downend Folk & Roots – ‘Utterly irresistible’

  A Bristol artist on the rise was in support

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: YĪN YĪN, Bristol Beacon – ‘A fast-paced cosmic disco sound’

  Netherland groove masters provoke a sweat bath in celebration of their latest release

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Rita Lynch, Cafe Kino – ‘A legendary Bristol voice finds new weight’

  Coming up to her sixth decade of punk, Bristol mainstay Lynch has lost none of her conviction

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