Music

Bristol Takeover ft. This is the Kit & SWU fm

Date: Saturday, Oct 7 2017
Time: 4:00pm
Venue: Colston Hall
Artists
Hot Chip, Francois and the Atlas Mountain, Fantasy Orchestra, Beth Rowley, Susso, Visible Cloaks, Bass Cleff, Moonflowers, EBU, Oro Swimming Hour, ThisIsDA, Smith & Mighty, Pinch, Jakes, Caski, Sir Hiss, Sepia, Bliss Zion, Sasha Steppa, This Is The Kit, Yama Warashi, No Go Stop, Goan Dogs, Om Unit

A mass of Bristol’s bands, DJs, musicians, labels and party makers – along with some good friends from further afield – are set for an ‘all-Hall’ takeover as Colston Hall lines up a one-day mini-festival to raise the roof for their 150th celebrations.

This Is The Kit take to the main hall stage for the first time following the release of their brand new album Moonshine Freeze, and are joined by Bristol favourites Fantasy Orchestra, Beth Rowley, No Go Stop, and heaps more, across all spaces of the Hall.

SWU FM have also announced a rammed line-up of acts for their unique takeover stage of the 1950s box office, featuring Smith & Mighty, OM Unit, Pinch, plus loads more.

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.

Confirmed line-up includes:

This is the Kit
Hot Chip DJ Set
Francois & The Atlas Mountains
Fantasy Orchestra
Beth Rowley
Susso
Visible Cloaks
Yama Warashi
Bass Cleff
No Go Stop
The Evil Usses
Goan Dogs
Moonflowers
EBU
Oro Swimming Hour
ThisIsDA
Hands Of The Heron

 

SWU FM Take Over featuring:

Smith & Mighty
OM Unit
Pinch
Caski
Jakes
Sir Hiss
Sepia
Bliss Zion
Sasha Steppa

Multi-Track Showcase + Panel Discussion

As part of Bristol Takeover, Multi-Track – the into-industry portal for underground music – will lead a discussion entitled’ Bristol Based: The Music Business in our City’, focused on working within the music industry from a local’s point of view.   Line-up TBA, click on the link above for more info.

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By carly heath, Monday, Sep 4 2017

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

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