Books & Spoken Word

The Island takes over Bristol Music

Date: Saturday, Jun 23 2018 - Sunday, Jun 24 2018
Venue: Various venues
Artists
Bridget Hart, Malaika Kegode

This year, The Island is ten years old and as part of its celebrations, the team is taking over the M Shed’s Bristol Music: Seven Decades of Sound exhibition, showcasing some of the alternative elements of Bristol’s storming music scene.

Activities are being added all the time, but already confirmed are:

Spoken word performances by acclaimed local poets Malaika Kegode and Bridget Hart, based around locals’ music memories of Bristol, as well as their own original work.

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.

Getting Ready workshops by Bristol-based headdress brand We Creatures – a Pom Pom Crown Headdress session and a Geometric Glitter Goddess session – that will evoke the excitement of preparing for a big night out in the city!

Bristol small venues talk

Music performances and live radio broadcast

Sat 23 & Sun 24 June, 10am-5pm, M Shed, free. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/events/1781492855250038

By steve wright, Saturday, May 19 2018

EATDRINK24/7 LAUNCH PARTY
CALLING ALL FOODIES!

Bristol's only truly independent food & drink guide is back, and we're throwing a party to celebrate on July 8 2026 at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom, Old Market.

  • Exclusive collaborations from Bristol's favourite food vendors (you can't try these special dishes anywhere else)
  • Be the first to pick up your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 Guide
  • Music + great drinks
  • Each ticket includes a beer from Wiper and True, a special limited-edition can created just for the occasion.

One night only - don't miss out

Get Your Ticket

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