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20 things to do in Bristol this week, September 2-8 2024
Monday: Daisy Rickman + Samana, Strange Brew
Daisy Rickman is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and musician from Mousehole in Cornwall.
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Monday-Thursday: Sing Sing, Watershed
Sing Sing is a stirring true story of resilience and humanity, starring an unforgettable ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors.
Sing Sing – photo: Watershed
Tuesday: Tim Peake, Bristol Beacon
A lecture delivered by famed British astronaut Tim Peake. Tim will recount his own stories and those of fellow astronauts, in order to tell the story of space travel.
Tuesday: Marvin Rees, Waterstones – The Galleries
The former mayor of Bristol will be in conversation with Andrew Kelly at the launch of his book, Let’s See What Happens.
Let’s See What Happens is described as “a brutally honest account of power, politics race and class, written by a politician with a remarkable backstory and destined for bigger things”
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Monday-Thursday: Black Dog, Watershed
While working for the local stray dog patrol team, clearing the town before the 2008 Olympic Games, Lang strikes up an unlikely connection with a stray whippet.
Black Dog – photo: Watershed
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Wednesday: Calum Scott, Bristol Beacon
With the arrival of his 2018 debut album Only Human, UK-based singer-songwriter Calum Scott landed at No. 1 on the iTunes album chart in over 20 countries around the world, amassing over 13 billion total global streams and counting. Now certified platinum or gold in 21 countries, Only Human includes his platinum-selling smash You Are The Reason, a track that cracked the top 25 on Spotify’s US Viral 50 and hit the top 10 on iTunes single charts in 38 countries. The album also features Calum’s stripped-back, platinum-certified cover of Robyn’s ‘Dancing On My Own’, which earned a Brit Award nomination in the category of Best British Single. His first new music since ‘Only Human’, Calum’s acclaimed sophomore album ‘Bridges’, features the single Rise which Rolling Stone named “one of the 50 Most inspirational LGBTQ Songs of All Time.”
Calum Scott – photo: Bristol Beacon
Wednesday: Girl And Girl, The Louisiana
Australian band Girl and Girl’s Sub Pop debut, Call A Doctor, “feels like a vital shock to the senses”.
Thursday: Unscripted Celebration, Bristol Old Vic
The culmination of three years of the National Lottery Heritage Fund project, this event will illustrate the history of Bristol through performative art and stimulate conversation around identity and belonging in Bristol.
Friday: Friendly Records Block Party, Lost & Grounded
Everyone’s favourite record store, Friendly Records, are digging deep and bringing their best tunes to the taproom for an all-vinyl session on Friday 6th September! With sets from Boca 45, Billy Fuller and the rest of the Friendly Records crew, this one is sure to get you groovin’.
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Friday: ‘From Friday 6th Sept, Bristol Beer Factory tap takeover, Tobacco Factory
Catch a full tap takeover of local friends and beer legends Bristol Beer Factory, in our Cafe Bar and Yard Bar. Treat yourself to a seasonal dish from our kitchen and escape the rain, beer in hand, under our stretch tent. Summer may be over – but our Yard isn’t giving up! Watch this space for our rescheduled Food Truck Friday… you won’t want to miss the season finale!
Bristol Beer factory takeover – photo: Tobacco Factory
Saturday: Fashion Thrift Society, Ashton Gate
There’s truly something for every fashion enthusiast. But that’s not all! This event also features food trucks, DJs, a beauty booth for tooth gems and body piercings, a henna tattoo artist, nail bar, interviews, and free professional barber cuts.
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Sunday: Kiiōtō, Bristol Beacon
Kiiōtō is the new project from Mercury-nominated, Lou Rhodes and multiplatinum songwriter and pianist, Rohan Heath, whose sound explores musical synergy created with no boundaries or restrictions. Both members of the duo share roots in Manchester’s nineties music scene, where they achieved commercial success. Their debut album defies expectations of the music industry; ‘As Dust We Rise’, explores themes of loss and rebirth accompanied by Rohan’s jazz-tinged piano. Kiiōtō’s debut stands as an intuitive meld of shared histories, united in the desire to explore fresh stories and places. Experience the sound of boundless freedom inside Lantern Hall this September.
Kiiōtō – photo: Bristol Beacon
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September 9: Mark Smith – For Valour – The Story of the Victoria Cross’, Redgrave Theatre
Acknowledged as a Worldwide expert on the Victoria Cross, Mark has written five books on ‘The Great War’ and contributed to many other books and magazines. ‘For Valour – The Story of the Victoria Cross’ will give you the opportunity to witness his extensive knowledge live as he explores and details the instigation of the VC, expel some of the myths and presents some of the most breathtaking stories of those men who have been awarded this country’s highest award for bravery.
Mark Smith – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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September 11: Shane Todd – Full House, Redgrave Theatre
Shane Todd is about to hit the road with his biggest ever tour. The host of Tea With Me podcast is fresh off the back of a world tour and a record breaking run of 16 shows at Belfast’s Grand Opera House. Northern Ireland’s (self titled) price of comedy is returning with a brand new laughter packed show.
Shane Todd – photo: Redgrave Theatre
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September 19: Embrace the Green Future: Attend for Free!, Future Leap
Join us at Future Leap’s Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition at the newly re-opened We The Curious. Discover innovative green solutions, engage with local sustainability leaders, explore interactive exhibits and hear from inspiring speakers including Carla Denyer MP. Free for the public—don’t miss this chance to inspire change and build a sustainable future!
Sustainable exhibition – photo: Future Leap
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September 21: South West Oktoberfest, The Prospect Building
Bavarian charm is coming to Bristol for an Oktoberfest celebration! Indulge in mouth-watering street food from vendors offering Brisket, Bratwurst & more! Enjoy electrifying performances by the Oktoberfest Cymru Band & Bavarian Party DJs. Don’t miss out on this incredible event filled with fun, food, and festivity!
South West Oktoberfest – photo: The Prospect Building
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September 26: Fauré’s Requiem and Ravel’s Bolero, St George’s Bristol
Join Bristol Ensemble and Fitzhardinge Consort on a grand tour of France, taking in two of the timeless pinnacles of French classical music, both shiningly original, deeply dramatic and powerfully moving in their own distinct way. Fauré’s Requiem holds some of the most beautiful and recognisable melodies the composer ever wrote. Far from the sombre tone of many requiems it seems to evoke a serene, very human sense of wonder grounded in a vast, celestial universe. Ravel’s Bolero, by contrast – built from a single theme that came to the composer before a dip in the sea – has an irresistible rhythmic drive that builds into a breathtaking, thrilling crescendo – made famous by Torvill and Dean’s legendary ice skating routine at the 1984 winter Olympics. An epic performance for orchestra and choir. Vive la musique!
Fauré Requiem and Ravel Bolero – photo: St George’s Bristol
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September 27: FUTURES: Up Late at S.S. Great Britain
Part of FUTURES 2024, a FREE festival of discovery this Autumn. Discover interactive exhibits and hands-on activities showcasing cutting-edge University of Bristol research. Explore the historic ship and enjoy talks, demos, and more. Perfect for all ages!
University of Bristol, Futures – photo: SS Great Britain September 2023
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October 5: Hedex: My Home Is The Rave, The Prospect Building
DnB heavyweight Hedex is bringing his critically acclaimed “My Home Is The Rave” show to The Prospect Building. Featuring the likes of Serum B2B with Voltage, Turno B2B Basslayerz, Simula and many more. Prepare yourself for one of Bristol’s biggest DnB parties of 2024.
My Home Is The Rave – photo: Hedex
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October 16: The Eagles Greatest Hits – For Orchestra, St George’s Bristol
The Bristol Ensemble bring you a magical night of The Eagles Greatest Hits specially arranged for the orchestra, keeping the iconic rock feeling whilst fully integrated into the symphonic sound.Having given sold-out performances and 5 Star reviews of Dark Side of the Moon, Tubular Bells and The Beatles at St George’s Bristol, this will be another epic night to remember with the Bristol Ensemble.In August 2018, The Greatest Hits was certified 38 times platinum under a new system that tallies album and track sales as well as streams, surpassing Michael Jackson’s, Thriller (certified 34 times platinum) to become the highest-certified album by the RIAA.
The Eagles Greatest Hits – photo: St George’s Bristol
Main photo: Food Truck Friday, Tobacco Factory
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