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arts council back colston hall transformationThe £45 million transformation of Colston Hall is a step closer after Arts Council England announced in January that £10 million is available for the project, bringing the total committed up to £25 million. From 2019, the main hall and The Lantern will be revitalised to improve acoustics and comfort for audiences. A new third venue will open and the transformation will also deliver state-of-the-art education facilities. Chief Executive of Bristol Music Trust Louise Mitchell said: "It's a huge vote of confidence in our plans," with Mayor George Ferguson adding that the redevelopment "will give a great boost to the rich arts and cultural mix in Bristol – creating a performance and education venue worthy of the 21st century". For more information, visit www.colstonhall.org/news

classical bristol Whether you're a classical music lover who already knows your Rachmaninov from your Ravel or you're simply looking to learn a bit more about the music you love, then sign up to the new Classical Bristol newsletter. Bringing you latest news, a calendar of events, fascinating articles and insightful videos, Classical Bristol is your new essential guide to classical music in the city. Sign up now by visiting www.classicalbristol.co.uk

new website forbristol plays music Bristol Plays Music, the music education hub for Bristol run by Bristol Music Trust, has launched a new website. The hub’s ambition is to inspire, teach and transform lives through music, giving every young person access to music education activities and a platform for musical expression. The website is the first port of call to find out about courses and events for young people, opportunities to learn an instrument or join an ensemble, as well as hosting learning resources for teachers. Take a look now at www.bristolplaysmusic.org

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april

charles bradley & his extraordinairesfri 15 apr p09

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maddy priorfolkfri 1 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £17.75 incl. bfseated show

colston hall record and cd faircommunitysat 2 apr10am – 4pm, free

“One of the hardest-working veterans of the folk scene” (The Guardian) explores the

traditions of the genre she loves in latest album 3 for Joy. The Steeleye Span singer is joined by Giles Lewin (from The Carnival Band) and young accordion player Hannah James to perform the music of the British Isles and Eastern Europe.

The biggest record fair in the South West returnswith over 70 dealers plying their wares over threefloors. Find rare and vintage LPs, 12” and 7”vinyl alongside CDs from most genres. Decks areavailable to check out tunes before you buy andColston St Bar & Kitchen will be open for a breakfrom browsing. Feel free to bring tunes to trade orsell – most dealers are happy to strike a bargain!

freedomprojectcommunitysat 2 aprthe lantern, start 8pm, £15.05, conc. £9.68 incl. bfseated show

Legendary poet and social activist Linton Kwesi Johnson headlines the launch

of Freedom Project, an organisation setting up sustainable social enterprises in Ghana, Africa. An event of poetical activism that celebrates both the beauty and struggles of the country, alongside Linton Kwesi Johnson is a line up of exceptional poets and musicians performing for change. All profits raised support projects in Ghana.

luke jackson, greg russell & ciaran algarfolktue 5 aprthe lantern, start 8pm, £12.90 incl. bfseated show

Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar released their debut album in 2012, won the

BBC Young Folk Award the following year and then, in 2014, nabbed the Horizon Award for Best Breakthrough Act. Luke Jackson was called “the rising star of British folk” by The Telegraph following the release of his “assured” second album, Fumes and Faith, in 2014. “The future is bright and the future is Jackson!” says Louder Than War.

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ycat lunchtime concertclassicalfri 8 aprthe lantern, 1.05pm, £5.50* incl. bf

Today’s lunchtime concert recital comes from pianist Alexander Ullman who will be playing pieces by Haydn, Ravel and Liszt. “He heard the score with immense clarity and vision, and brought it to life as if the composer were watching over his shoulder,” says the Huffington Post.

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gregory porterjazzwed 6 aprstart 7.30pm, sold out

“Gregory Porter fans will already be well aware of the subtle power of his voice, which slips down through the ears, trickling gently into the soul like whisky and honey” (The Express). Porter released the Grammy-winning Liquid Spirit in 2013, his first album on a major record label, and was praised for his “rare ability to combine the subtle intricacies of jazz with a deep, gospel-powered soulfulness” (The Telegraph).

national children's orchestras of great britainclassicalsat 9 aprstart 7pm, £23.65, £19.35, £15.05, £10.75, u16s £5.38 incl. bf

“The UK’s premier symphony orchestra for children” (The Independent) presents its spring concert at Colston Hall. Previous performances have been called “astonishingly mature” (Yorkshire Times) and “genuinely moving” (The Guardian) as the orchestra of 7 to 13-year-olds tackle a challenging programme with maturity and professionalism. OAPs receive a £2 discount and under 5s go free.

pig records launchjazzsun 10 aprthe lantern, start 8pm, £14.51, conc. £10.75 incl. bfseated show

Pig Records was created by “compelling Bristol-based altoist” (Time Out) and

composer Kevin Figes as an outlet for his jazz projects. To celebrate the official launch of his label, Figes presents two new recordings by his Quartet and Octet, and invites fellow Pig artists Jim Blomfield Trio, Balanca and Simon Presto to perform.


the necks & james mcvinnie: the secret life of organsrock and popsun 10 aprdoors 7pm, £16.50 incl. bfstalls unreserved

The Hall's mighty Harrison & Harrison organ gets taken through its paces as music by Tom Jenkinson (Squarepusher), Philip Glass and The Necks is performed by the "fearlessly experimental" (The Quietus) three piece alongside Bedroom Community's James McVinnie. Part of The Necks’ 30th anniversary celebrations, the concert will explore the powerful, intricate and varied sonorities of the organ. Head to our website to see a video about this very special instrument.

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michael boltonrock and poptue 12 aprdoors 7pm, VIP £241.88, £106.43, £63.43, £42.46, £26.88 incl. bfu14s accompanied

Grammy Award-winning superstar Michael Bolton has a staggering 15 UK top 40 singles to his name as well as 13 top 40 albums. His most recent effort, 2013’s Motown-inspired Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Tribute to Hitsville, reached number 19 and featured collaborations with Leona Lewis and Sam Bailey. Support from BRIT Award winner Gabrielle.

bellowheadfolkwed 13 & sat 16 aprdoors 7pm, sold outu14s accompaniedstalls part-standing

that's all folks“Britain’s most successful traditional folk act” (Telegraph) embark on the final leg of their two-part farewell tour. After 11 years, five albums and countless awards, “the exhilarating juggernaut of bombastic, swaggering, buffed, multi-coloured big band folk” (Folk Radio) gives us one last hurrah. “You're guaranteed a good night,” says the Nottingham Post.

newton faulknerrock and popmon 11 aprdoors 7pm, £23.11 incl. bfu14s accompanied, stalls part-standing

Lopping off chunks of those famous red dreadlocks in the video for single Get Free, Newton Faulkner makes a startling return to the scene with a new look and a new album, Human Love. It follows, of course, an incredible run of four UK top 10 records, starting with 2007’s Hand Built by Robots.

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damien juradorock and popwed 13 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £17.20 incl. bfover 14s, standing show

treacherous orchestrafolkthu 14 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £15.05 incl. bfover 14s, standing show

Treacherous Orchestra are an 11-strong folk band whose “membership reads like

a who’s who of the latest generation of Scottish tradition-based music – an exciting and invigorating breath of fresh air” (Folk Radio UK). Hear original tunes delivered with a theatrical rock attitude in this incendiary live show.

Prolific Seattle singer-songwriter whose 2014 album, Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal

Son, was called “a universe unto its own” by Father John Misty. Jurado’s label, Secretly Canadian, calls him “impossible to accurately pin down … with detours into pop, world music, full-fledged electric indie rock, and even found-sound experiments”.

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Life was tough for this former James Brown impersonator who “endured homelessness, grinding poverty, a near-fatal illness and the murder of his brother … while waiting for a musical break that never came” (The Guardian). But then Gabriel Roth, head of soul label Daptone, walked into a New York nightclub and launched his career aged 62. “Bradley has a rare gift of being a singer worth hearing regardless of the material” (Pitchfork).

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the best in uk stand upcomedyfri 15 aprthe lantern, doors 8pm, £12.90 incl. bfover 14s, u18s accompanied, seated show

stephen grant & michael fabbri“Unstoppable, ebullient motormouth”

(Chortle) Stephen Grant performs alongside the “exceptionally funny” (The Scotsman) Michael Fabbri, who delivers “hilarious, clever, sick and completely unrepeatable” (BBC) material.

nerina pallotrock and popsat 16 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £19.89 incl. bfover 14s, standing show

“Across her studio albums and array of EPs, the world has gotten to know and love

her beautiful voice,” says Renowned for Sound of the Brit-nominated singer and songwriter (who’s written tracks for Kylie Minogue and Diana Vickers). Her latest release, The Sound and the Fury, is, says Louder Than War, “a game changer … a beautiful, haunting, thought-provoking album of grand ideas that have been beautifully realised”.

As part of their extended 30-year anniversary tour, Howe Gelb’s Giant

Sand are joined by guests featured on their latest release, Heartbreak Pass. Jason Lytle (Grandaddy), who produced and sang on the album’s first single, takes co-headlining duties, presenting a selection of his own music.

giant sand & jason lytlerock and popmon 18 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £24.73 incl. bfstanding show



criolorock and popfri 22 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £13.50 incl. bfstanding show

oughtrock and poptue 19 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £13.44 incl. bfover 16s, standing show

Glowing reviews abound for the Montreal rock quartet’s sophomore effort, Sun Coming

Down. The Guardian praises its “relaxed intensity”, Consequence of Sound says they “deliver anxiety and resolution with dependable assuredness” and Pitchfork admires “Ought’s fully revved, road-tested engine and increased horsepower” (Pitchfork).

explosions in the skyrock and popsat 23 aprdoors 7pm, £23.65 incl. bfover 14s, stalls part-standing

“Austin moodsetters” (Exclaim) Explosions in the Sky perform following the release of their first non-soundtrack album for five years. The Wilderness follows scores for films including Lone Survivor, Prince Avalanche and Manglehorn, and 2011 album Take Care, Take Care, Take Care.


Former shelf-stacker Kleber Gomes (aka Criolo) “shook up the Brazilian rap scene

by mixing up hip-hop with an adventurous range of music styles” (The Guardian) on album Nó Na Orelha. Its 2015 follow-up, Convoque seu Buda, “is a confident bricolage of beats, berimbau, samples and samba,” says the Financial Times.


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the endWelcome to Sudley-on-Sea where, thanks to

an incident at the local nuclear reactor, the residents are living out their last hours on earth. Max Olesker and Ivan Gonzalez transport us into “an immersive dream-world” (Mirror) in which we meet everyone from a graveyard poet to a corrupt politician. The End is, says The Times, “a thing of startling precision, imagination and crowd-pleasing charm”.

a night at the musicals The Bristol Ensemble and The Westenders present a selection of some of the best-loved songs from top West End shows. Stars of the stage sing classics from shows such as Beauty and the Beast, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Aspects of Love. Under the musical direction of Jae Alexander, the concert promises a magical journey through your favourite show tunes.

bristol ensembleclassicalsun 24 aprstart 4pm, £29.56, £23.11, £17.74, u18s £2.15 incl. bf

max & ivancomedysat 23 aprthe lantern, start 8pm, £12.90 incl. bfover 16s, seated show

nikki lanerock and popsun 24 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £10 incl. bfseated show

“My songs always paint a pretty clear picture of what’s been going on in my life, so this is

one moody record,” says Nikki Lane of her second album, All or Nothin’. The Dan Auerbach-produced record “evokes Dusty Springfield, Loretta Lynn and Jackie DeShannon over a dozen songs that read like Polaroids from a wild heart gone ragged” (Paste).


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chris cornellrock and popsat 30 aprdoors 7pm, sold outu14s accompanied

higher truth tour“There are few voices in rock that are quite as distinctive as Chris Cornell’s,” (Music OMH) the frontman-guitarist of iconic rock band Soundgarden who visits the Hall following the release of his latest solo album, Higher Truth. Cornell worked with prolific producer Brendan O’Brien (AC/DC, Pearl Jam, Mastodon) to “craft a set of sombre acoustic songs … [infused] with alt-rock dynamics” (Rolling Stone).

keep it light“Lock’s gift is that you never quite know where he’s going to go,” says Chortle of the Comedy Store regular and star of 8 Out of 10 Cats. Enjoy “meandering monologues … [and] whimsical and sidewinding wit” (Manchester Evening News).

sean lockcomedythu 28 apr & fri 29 aprstart 8pm, £24.73 incl. bfover 15s

change of heartBritish alto saxophonist Martin Speake is

joined by acclaimed Swedish pianist Bobo Stenson to play music from 2006’s Change of Heart. The album “makes a compelling case that Martin Speake is one of the most interesting and rewarding alto saxophonists now playing jazz”, says Jazz Times.

martin speake & bobo stensonjazztue 26 aprthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £16.25 incl. bfseated show

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julia bieljazzsun 1 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £15.50 incl. bfover 14s, seated show

jamesrock and popmon 2 maydoors 7pm, £48.38, £38.70 incl. bfu14s accompanied, stalls part-standing

Ten years on from her self-produced “excellent debut” (The Jazz Man), Not

Alone, Julia Biel delivers “an unequivocal triumph” in Love Letters and Other Missiles. “Biel remains one of the most underrated vocalists we have,” says Jazzwise Magazine.

girl at the end of the world tourLouder Than War calls James “simply the most thrilling and unpredictable live band in the country”, praising their commitment to mixing big hits with newer sounds. Then, of course, you have frontman Tim Booth who is “a performance all on his own” (Liverpool Echo). They perform following the release of Girl at the End of the World.

stephen johnson & english piano trioclassicaltue 3 maystart 7.30pm, the lantern, £13* incl. bf

chamber concert: rachmaninov Stephen Johnson introduces Moscow State's

(p.19) all-Russian programme followed by English Piano Trio performing Rachmaninov's impassioned Trio elegiaque in D minor. Free for 8 – 25 year olds with CAVATINA, contact box office for more information. *£9 incl. bf when bought with a ticket to Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, see p19.

three trapped tigersrock and popmon 2 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £10.75 incl. bfover 14s, standing show

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From screeching guitars to sci-fi synths, pummelling sub-bass and audacious drum

patterns, the Tigers are a band hard to define. What is clear, though, is that their first record, Route One or Die, is really rather good – Clash calling it “one of the most striking debut albums of a generation”.


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bournemouth symphony orchestraclassicalthu 5 maystart 7.30pm, £36, £30, £24, £18, saver £10, students £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf

titansConductor Kirill Karabits leads the BSO and Violinist Guy Braunstein in Brahms’ colossus of a violin concerto, followed by Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 – a symphonic debut which is a thrilling wake up call to modernism and still packs a startlingly contemporary punch.

craig campbellcomedyfri 6 maythe lantern, start 8pm, £16.13 incl. bfover 16s, seated show

don't look down The “hilarious, engaging and fantastically

loud” (The Skinny) Canadian comedian returns to The Lantern for his second show in as many years. His “ability to blow your hair back with a bellow of hilarity is backed up by a wealth of worldly knowledge that alone is entertaining to behold,” says Fest Mag.

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Following their North American tour with Toto, prog rock pioneers Yes will be back on home soil and heading to the Hall. Formed in 1968 by Jon Anderson and Chris Squire, the band has achieved worldwide success with singles like Leave It, Love Will Find a Way and, of course, Owner of a Lonely Heart. “Music like this, and players of this calibre, should not be missed,” says Technology Tell. There is no support for this show – Yes will perform two sets.

yesrock and popwed 4 maystart 7.30pm, £41.93 incl. bf

vanessacarltonrock and popwed 4 maythe lantern, adv. £17.20 incl. bfstanding show

“Carlton’s inclinations are a lot weirder than they used to be,” says Pitchfork of the

singer-songwriter who is still perhaps best known for her hit, A Thousand Miles. “It’s still comprised of her honeysuckle voice and piano licks, but … [she] lets those components stand alone or accentuates them with mild indulgences.”

Parisian producer Onra calls into The Lantern to present his live show following

the release of his fifth album, Fundamentals. His set saw our foyer packed to the rafters at Simple Things Festival 2014, making this a very welcome return.

onrarock and popsat 7 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £15 incl. bfover 16s, standing show

the last train trackfolksun 8 maythe lantern, doors 7pm, adv. £10.75 incl. bfseated show

featuring john metcalfe & daniel bachman

Our regular dreamy Sunday night series returns with producer/arranger John Metcalfe, who performs his “divinely beautiful” (Clash) solo album, The Appearance of Colour, live. He’s joined by “master guitarist” and “sophisticated composer” (AllMusic) Daniel Bachman.


tindersticksrock and popsat 7 maystart 8pm, £22 incl. bf

the waiting room cine-concert For their latest album, The Waiting Room, “long-running dark-and-stormy British rock project” (Stereogum) Tindersticks have commissioned filmmakers from around the world to create visual accompaniments to each song. The band will play this cine-concert with accompanying screenings following the world premiere at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival.



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producer uncoverededucationstarts tue 10 mayeducation suite, 7pm,£200 incl. bfover 18s

breakin’ conventiondancetue 10 maystart 7.30pm, £16.50, u18s £10.50 incl. bf, buy five or more tickets and receive 20% discount

international festival of hip-hop theatreReturn of the hip-hop festival where breakers perform routines with “booty-shaking, hair-tossing and drop-kicking verve” (The Guardian). The festival will feature France’s Antoinette Gomis, Iron Skulls (Spain) and The Ruggeds (Netherlands), who display “formidable levels of brilliant energy and cool showbiz skills” (NY Times). Local acts, DJs and live graffiti will take over the foyer from 4.30pm.

producer uncoverededucationstarts wed 11 mayeducation suite, 7pm,£200 incl. bfover 18s

ableton live: intermediateGet to grips with Ableton Live. At intermediate level you will build on your understanding of the software and explore the more complex and challenging tools it has to offer. This is a highly practical course lasting 10 weeks, for three hours per week, and is designed and delivered by professional producers. Course attendees receive €140 off Ableton Live software.

logic pro: intermediateLearn the skills you need to fine-tune your tracks and get into new creative areas using Logic Pro, including sound synthesis, digital signal processing and sound design. This popular 10-week evening music production course for adults (three hours per week) will build on your fundamental understanding of the software and is delivered by professional producers.


russian rhapsodyRachmaninov and Prokofiev beam in the hands of their compatriots as the Moscow State Symphony with conductor Pavel Kogan and pianist John Lill take on Prokofiev’s Russian Overture and Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and Symphony No. 2.

moscow state symphony orchestraclassicalwed 11 maystart 7.30pm, £36, £30, £24, £18, saver £10, students £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf

“He is an energetic, engaging and original artist, with a confused jumble of styles that

reflect his own history,” says The Guardian of the Belgian-raised Congolese rapper. Supporting the release of 64 Bits & Malachite, Baloji’s live show combines live programming loops, electro synths and traditional rumba sounds.

balojiworldthu 12 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £14 incl. bfstanding show

“Populated with smartly crafted, passionately performed songs, No Way There from Here

stands as Cantrell’s best work to date,” says Blurt Magazine of the country star’s 2014 album. The highly regarded singer-songwriter counted John Peel among her fans following the release of her debut LP, Not the Tremblin’ Kind. Her latest is “an affectionate blend of Americana, country and indie pop” (PopMatters).

laura cantrellrock and popfri 13 maythe lantern, doors 7pm, £19.35 incl. bfseated show


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arve henriksenthu 12 mayst george’s bristol, 8pm£20, students £5 plus fees*

places of worshipCommissioned by Opera North, this landmark sound and vision project features Norwegian trumpeter/soundscape artist Arve Henriksen and his long-term musical collaborators Eivind Aarset (guitar) and Jan Bang (electronics) as they perform to a film by the video artist Anastasia Isachsen, mapped live onto the walls of St George’s Bristol.

*£1 administration fee charged per transaction plus £1 card transaction fee and 70p postage where applicable. To purchase tickets please visit www.stegorgesbristol.co.uk, call the box office on 0845 40 24 001, or visit St George’s on Great George Street (off Park Street), Bristol, BS1 5RR.

immix ensemble & vesselsat 14 maythe lantern, start 8pm£13.50 incl. bfseated show

The Liverpool-based Immix Ensemble, led by Australian-

born composer and sax player Daniel Thorne, join forces with Bristolian producer Sebastian Gainsborough, aka Vessel, to present Transition, a live incarnation of their collaborative 2016 Erased Tapes release. The Ensemble’s acoustic chamber sounds are infused with subtle yet piercing electronics to create “a remarkable new piece of music” (Mary Anne Hobbs, BBC Radio 6 Music).

Launched in 2014, Bristol New Music sees key venues in the city working together to present outstanding contemporary and experimental music in Bristol. The first Bristol New Music Weekend in February 2014 saw scores of people roaming the city discovering electrifying new sounds, and this year sees the mini-festival’s return for another full weekend of events from Thu 12 – Sun 15 May. The confirmed programme so far includes the following concerts; for latest line-up announcements please keep an eye on our website: www.colstonhall.org

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kronos quartetclassicalfri 13 maystart 7.30pm, £27, students £16 incl. bf

San Francisco’s Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet begin their first national tour for many years when they return to Colston Hall with a trademark programme of exciting new music. The concert will include Terry Riley’s One Earth, One People, One Love, the world premiere of a new piece by Martin Green of Lau (commissioned by Kronos after they saw him at Lau-Land), works by Laurie Anderson and Komitas, and arrangements including The Who’s Baba O’Riley.

max richter ensembleclassicalsat 14 maystart 7.30pm, £27, students £16 incl. bf

Classical training mixes with modern technology in the work of German-British composer Max Richter (below), who will perform From Sleep, his “warm, slow-moving daydream” (The Guardian) of an album. The material is drawn from his larger, eight-hour work, titled Sleep, which Richter describes as his “personal lullaby for a frenetic world." The first half also sees a performance of the composer's landmark album, The Blue Notebooks.

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brian wilson presents pet soundsrock and popsun 15 maydoors 7pm, sold outu14s accompanied

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of his “evolutionary compositional masterpiece” (Rolling Stone), Brian Wilson performs Pet Sounds in its entirety, alongside a selection of his other greatest hits. “Brian Wilson painstakingly crafted a sincere, desperately sad, love-torn piece of pop perfection,” says Consequence of Sound of The Beach Boys’ 1966 album. Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin perform as part of the band.

the fureyslight entertainmentmon 16 maythe lantern, start 7.30pm, £20.96 incl. bfseated show

Performing together for almost 40 years, Irish music legends The Fureys are still best

known for their worldwide hit When You Were Sweet Sixteen and Irish number one The Green Fields of France. Most recently, the band released The Times They Are a Changing, a collection of songs by some of their favourite artists, including I Don’t Want to Talk About It, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and, of course, Bob Dylan’s 1964 protest song.

father john mistyrock and poptue 17 maydoors 7pm, sold outover 14s, stalls part-standing

I Love You, Honeybear, the second album for former Fleet Foxes drummer Josh Tillman, was met with widespread critical acclaim. The Guardian awarded it five stars and Consequence of Sound praised its “45 beautiful but tortured minutes”. “Glastonbury and folk rock go together like bees and honey and there’s no finer practitioner of the genre around today than Father John Misty,” said the BBC following his performance at the celebrated festival.


“Everything At Once is the sound of a band liberated and loving what they do,” says Travis of their new studio album. It follows an incredible run of seven consecutive top 20 albums (six of those top 10) and a smattering of top 10 hits, including Turn, Coming Around, Sing and Closer. “Writing to Reach You and Sing are melodic wonders and no one can say Fran Healy doesn’t know how to write a good tune. He’s simply brimming with them,” says Louder Than War.

travisrock and popwed 18 maydoors 7pm, £26.88 incl. bfu14s accompanied, stalls part-standing

with kelly jones & sunny ozell Rolling Stone called Teddy Thompson and

Kelly Jones’ collaborative album, Little Windows, “mesmerising” with its “long-lost sonic [nuggets] from the ’50s or ’60s”. Hear songs that “explore the joy and sorrows of love and the vagaries of the human heart” (The Daily Country).

teddy thompsonfolktue 17 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £21.50 incl. bfseated show


the revival project Snarky Puppy’s keyboardist Cory Henry

presents his latest release and touring project, which showcases his deep musical roots in gospel, jazz and soul. During his set, Henry will work with his instrument of choice – the Hammond B-3 organ – playing everything from old gospels to Stevie Wonder while showing off his improvisation skills.

cory henryjazzwed 18 maythe lantern, start 8pm, adv. £15.05 incl. bfstanding show

mozart 260 celebrationBristol Ensemble under conductor David Ogden is joined by the extraordinarily talented violinist Gilles Apap and two of Bristol’s leading choirs – City of Bristol Choir and Exultate Singers – for this celebration of the music of Mozart. The programme includes Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, Violin Concerto No. 3 in G and Requiem.

bristol ensembleclassicalthu 19 maystart 7.30pm, £26.88, £21.50, £16.13, £10.75, u26s £8.60, u18s £1.08 incl. bfu14s accompanied

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“Black Lips defined themselves early on with riveting music that breathed new life into

garage rock” (Pitchfork). The band were notorious for their on-stage antics (vomiting and nudity, mainly), and while The Guardian assures us “they’ve polished up their live act … there is still the sense that the wheels could come off this gig at any time”.

black lipsrock and popsun 22 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £16.13 incl. bfover 16s, standing show

the best in uk stand upcomedyfri 20 maythe lantern, doors 8pm, £12.90 incl. bfseated show

carey marx and zoe lyons“Anecdotally debauched” (The Herald)

comedian Carey Marx delivers punchlines at a blistering rate, concerning anything from Snoop Dogg to his beloved cat. He’s “hilariously demented”, says Edinburgh Evening News. Zoe Lyons also takes to the stage for “a fireproof parade of quick-fire observational gags” (Chortle). The Scotsman calls her “a razor-sharp talent”.

plus special guests Britain’s Got Talent alumni present their self-titled debut, which is packed with all the Rat Pack-inspired, big band classics you’d expect from the Syco-signed quartet. Alongside their “flawless cover” (Metro) of The Doors’ Light My Fire, hear the boys reworkings of I Put a Spell on You, Mack the Knife, My Way and Stay with Me Baby.

jack packlight entertainmentsat 21 maydoors 7pm, VIP £106.43, £48.38, £34.94, £24.19 incl. bf



“She pens direct, straight-to-the-gut, piano-led pop songs. She doesn’t bother

with unnecessary frills and she never attaches any pointless strings,” says DIY of Frances following the release of her debut EP, Grow. While still relatively new, “there’s a confidence at work here which is, at times, devastating,” says Clash.

francesrock and popmon 23 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £9.68 incl. bfover 14s, standing show

gary delaneycomedytue 24 maythe lantern, start 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bfover 16s, seated show

“I laughed and I laughed and I laughed,” says The Times of the double Sony Award-

winner. He’s known for his expertly crafted one-liners and boasts “more quality jokes in one hour than many comics have in their entire careers” (The Scotsman). Delaney has written for 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at The Apollo and the Royal Variety Performance and appears on Mock the Week.

adam antrock and popwed 25 maystart 7.30pm, sold out

kings of the wild frontierAdam Ant turns his attention to his Burundi beat-infused “breakthrough classic” (Louder Than War), Kings of the Wild Frontier, promising a repackaged reissue and series of thunderous live shows. “There is simply nothing else like it,” says All Music of the album. “Nothing else has the same bravado, the same swagger, the same gleeful self-aggrandizement and sense of camp.”

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an evening with gordon lightfootrock and popsun 29 may8pm, £51.06, £45.69 incl. bf


greg footcomedytue 31 maythe lantern, start 7pm, £17.20, students/u16s £13.98, family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £43 incl. bfover 9s, seated show

caution: safety goggles required!Very loud bangs and huge flames

guaranteed as Blue Peter’s science guy answers your most pressing questions, like why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath and why baked beans make you fart. Greg Foot has been frozen, shot and buried alive, unleashed flamethrowers on stage and turned 600 potatoes into a battery, all in the name of science. Tweet your questions to @gregfoot, and don’t forget your safety goggles!

“Few modern folk artists have enjoyed as prolific a career as Dar Williams, who has

been consistently turning out some of America’s best songwriting since the ’90s” (Yahoo! Music). For her ninth studio album, Emerald, Dar collaborated with a multitude of musicians (The Milk Carton Kids, Richard Thompson, Jim Lauderdale) to produce “a work of real depth” (The Telegraph).

dar williamsfolksun 29 maythe lantern, start 8pm, adv. £12.90 incl. bfseated show

“An exuberant travelogue dominated by African percussion and keyboard riffs,”

says The Guardian of Owiny Sigoma Band’s album, Nyanza. The musicians travelled to Kenya to explore Luo music and, in doing so, “[reached] some of that phenomenal potential that simmered just out of reach across their two debuts” (The Quietus).

owiny sigoma bandworldthu 26 maythe lantern, doors 7.30pm, adv. £12.90 incl. bfover 14s, standing show

Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Neil Young and Bob Dylan are just some of the artists who have recorded songs by this “septuagenarian Canadian icon” (Winnipeg Free Press) and “folk-rock legend” (Dallas Morning News). Lightfoot was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2012 for penning timeless songs like Early Morning Rain, If You Could Read My Mind, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald and Sundown.

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bonnie raittrock and popthu 2 junstart 7.30pm, £41.39, £36.01 incl. bf

dig in deep tour“Bonnie Raitt is such a class act it’s easy to forget she’s kind of a badass,” says Rolling Stone of the “Harvard African Studies major-turned-world-class-blueswoman, slide-guitar master, platinum pop star and singer-songwriter”. 2012’s Slipstream was her first new album in seven years and gleaned glowing reviews, Paste Magazine praising its “nuanced take on loss and grace”.

fast forward festival 2016classicalfri 3 june

the alternative comedy triocomedythu 2 junthe lantern, start 8pm, £18.81 incl. bfover 16s, seated show

with kevin eldon, josie long & simon munnery

Kevin Eldon is “a doyen of UK comedy” (The Guardian) and star of BBC Two show It’s Kevin. Josie Long is a Guardian columnist who “builds delightful comedy worlds” (The Times). Award-winning stand-up Simon Munnery is “one of the finest, most original comedians in the country” (The Guardian).

The pioneering event that puts accessible music making centre stage returns for its second year. The festival will include special performances by Charles Hazlewood’s British Paraorchestra, the UK’s first disabled-led orchestra, the South West Open Youth Orchestra and will host the One-Handed Musical Instrument Trust awards. For a full line-up of events and more information, please check our website nearer the time.

ben watt feat. bernard butlerrock and popmon 6 junthe lantern, start 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bfseated show

For his second solo album, Hendra (released some 30 years after its predecessor),

Everything But the Girl’s Ben Watt worked with ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler and producer Ewan Pearson to create a 10-track album that “oozes class” (The Telegraph). Tonight, Watt performs his “beautiful, bittersweet solo LP” (The Line of Best Fit) alongside Butler in our intimate Lantern space.

martha tilstonfolktue 7 junthe lantern, start 8pm, adv. £13.44 incl. bfseated show

“Martha Tilston has carved her niche in the English folk scene with sharp, original

songs that dissect the modern world” (The Guardian). For 2014’s The Sea, she drew inspiration from nautical ballads and sea shanties to create a “beautifully crafted album” (Folk Radio). “She has the power to draw an audience into her world, leaving all those present with a smile, and a few issues to ponder too,” says Time Out.


beverley knightrock and popmon 6 jundoors 7pm, VIP £91.38, £37.63, £29.56, £20.96 incl. bfu14s accompanied

“Soul legend” (The Mirror) Beverley Knight has spent the last few years treading the boards, taking the lead in The Bodyguard, as Felicia in Memphis and Grizabella in Cats. But “Wolverhampton’s finest” (The Independent) is back with a new album and new tour.

colston hall record and cd faircommunitysat 4 jun10am – 4pm, free

The biggest record fair in the South West returnswith over 70 dealers plying their wares over threefloors. Find rare and vintage LPs, 12” and 7”vinyl alongside CDs from most genres. Decks areavailable to check out tunes before you buy andColston St Bar & Kitchen will be open for a breakfrom browsing. Feel free to bring tunes to trade orsell – most dealers are happy to strike a bargain!

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sara pascoecomedytue 14 janthe lantern, start 7.30pm, £12.90 incl. bfover 15s, seated show

animalCompletely true stories about Tony Blair,

Oedipus Rex and the wildlife of Lewisham alongside taller tales about Jason Donovan, Henry the Hoover and that time God took over the tannoy in Sainsbury’s. Expect “a lively and super-entertaining tour of the inside of her inquiring mind” (The Guardian) from the “always clever and sometimes exquisite” (Independent) panel show regular.

royal philharmonic orchestraclassicalsat 11 junstart 7.30pm, £42, £36, £30, £24, saver £10, stu. £8.50, u18s £1 incl. bf

martin simpson, andy cutting & nancy kerrfolkwed 15 junthe lantern, start 8pm, adv. £18.50 incl. bfseated show

“Three of Britain’s finest musicians and interpreters of songs and tunes” (The

Telegraph) revisit The Lantern following the release of Murmurs last year. It is, says Folk Radio, “a top-notch album” and shows why The Guardian has named Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr the “leading lights of British folk”.


the planets – an hd odysseyRobert Ziegler, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and NASA’s breathtaking video converge to mark 100 years since Holst completed The Planets. Hear his extra-terrestrial score as Duncan Copp’s stunning HD film is shown on the big screen. Also in the programme are blockbuster pieces including John Williams' Main Title theme from Star Wars.

julian argüelles tetrajazzsun 12 junthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £12.90 incl. bfseated show

From his beginnings with the legendary Loose Tubes to his solo projects, composer/

saxophonist/bandleader Julian Argüelles has always spoken with a unique voice. His music has been described as “supremely lyrical, with beautiful melodies whilst staying cliché free” (Irish Times).



outsider“Britain’s favourite funny woman” (The Guardian) gives us more of that “natural, barbed wit, sympathy-arousing self-deprecation and penchant for smut” (The Telegraph) that has taken her from South Shields divorcee to household name in just over a decade.

sarah millicancomedysat 18 – mon 20 jun8pm, £26.88 incl. bfover 16s

bristol ensembleclassicalthu 23 junstart 7.30pm, £26.88, £21.50, £16.13, £10.75, u26s £8.60, u18s £1.08 incl. bf

the virtuoso pianoExpect a gripping, intense, energetic, passionate rollercoaster ride from the Russian virtuoso Andrei Gavrilov as he performs and directs three demanding concertos in one evening: Rachmaninov’s Second, Prokofiev’s First and Ravel’s Concerto for Left Hand.

mbongwana starworldtue 21 junthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bfstanding show

ode to joyclassicalsun 26 junstart 7.30pm, £21.50, conc. £10.75 incl. bf

in aid of save the children's syria crisis appeal A spectacular evening of music in aid of Save the Children’s Syria Crisis Appeal featuring renowned violinist Tasmin Little, who brings her virtuosity to Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. After, Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra joins forces with the City of Bristol Choir and Bristol Choral Society, and a stellar cast of world-class soloists to perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (Choral Symphony).

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The Congolese seven-piece hit The Lantern after the release of their widely praised

2015 debut album, From Kinshasa. Their fusion of traditional Congolese rhythms with a big fistful of European post-punk bass is “Afrobeat with a solid steel casing” (Fact Magazine).


july

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farewell tourA genius with the guitar, Ernest Ranglin has spent a long career crafting ska, reggae and jazz as we know them. Now, after nearly 60 years, it’s time to say farewell to the stage and his fans. Ernest will be joined for this goodbye concert by an all-star line-up including Tony Allen on drums, Soweto Kinch on sax, Cheikh Lo on vocals and percussion, Alex Wilson on piano and Ira Coleman on bass.

sealrock and popmon 4 julVIP £134.38, £59.13, £48.38, £34.94 incl. bfu14s accompanied

ernest ranglin & friendsrock & popfri 1 julstart 7.30pm, £25.50 incl. bf

gurt summer concertcommunitysat 2 julstart 7.30pm, £10.75, u18s £2.15 incl. bf

Bristol MAN Chorus and special guests join the Gurt Lush Choir as they present their summer spectacular. The night will mark the first major formal concert of the Bristol MAN Chorus, who promise to belt out “mighty male voice classics from the valleys” alongside an “insane Georgian/Bulgarian repertoire”.

“The anger, the acceptance, bliss, sadness, elation and recklessness. These are some of the dynamics of love explored by Seal in his new album” (Independent). Released late last year, 7 sees the singer reunite with producer Trevor Horn, with whom he worked on tracks like Kiss from a Rose, Killer and Crazy. “Seal’s rich, luxurious voice remains a reliable thing of wonder,” says the Evening Standard.


jim jefferiescomedytue 12 juldoors 7.30pm, £26.88 incl. bfover 18s

freedumb tour“What’s too much? Nothing, apparently,” says The Telegraph of the “fiercely offensive” (Chortle) Australian comedian, so be prepared. For the less easily offended, expect “two hours of smart, side-splitting commentary” (Live in Limbo) as Jim Jefferies gets stuck into gun control, immunisation and more. He is, says HBO, “one of the funniest comedians on the planet”.

americana festivalrock and popfri 15 – sun 17 jul

Venture once again into America’s heartland as the Americana Festival returns for its second year. An irresistible line-up of roots and country music will be showcased across Colston Hall, The Lantern and St George’s Bristol. From blues to gospel, country to bluegrass, a range of acts will join together for a weekend of barnstorming live music. For the latest announcements keep an eye on our website or sign up to our e-newsletter at colstonhall.org

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“Mind-blowing guitar virtuosity” (Wales Online) from the bluesman who opened for BB King when he was 12 years old. “Traditional blues themes and motivations run right through Bonamassa’s veins, yet the New Yorker is equally influenced by some of the great British rock guitarists of the ’60s and ’70s,” says the Liverpool Echo. Joe Bonamassa will perform songs from his albums, including 2014’s Different Shades of Blue.

joe bonamassarock and poptue 5 julstart 8pm, £96.75, £80.63, £64.50 incl. bfu14s accompanied


riff raff’s grand night outcommunitysun 24 juldoors 6.30pm, £13.98, conc. £9.68 incl. bf

Amateur a cappella choir Riff Raff perform original arrangements of well-known pop and rock songs in aid of Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal (£2 from each ticket sale goes to the charity). The evening will include performances by the Reduced Riff Raff quintet and the 200-strong full choir.

bournemouth symphony orchestraclassicalsat 23 julstart 7.30pm, £34, student/u18s £17, JSA £17 incl. bf. group rates available

classical extravaganzaBack by popular demand, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra returns with its spectacular Classical Extravaganza. The concert will feature another host of the most popular and recognisable pieces of classical music, as well as fantastic lasers, lights and indoor fireworks. If you’re looking for a different evening out, come and experience classical music in a way you never have before.

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communitystages gala 2016 sun 17 apr, start 5pm, £11.83, conc. £8.06 incl. bf

Over one weekend at the beginning of March, more than 2,000 children and young people aged five to 19 from across the city took part in the two-day Stages Dance Festival, the annual Bristol Youth celebration of dance. The Stages Gala is a celebration of the very best from that weekend. Join us and see why the quality and variety of dance is second to none in the country.

bbc ten pieces II: bbc concert orchestra schools’ concerts wed 20 apr: 5.45pm – 7pm, thu 21 apr: 10.45am – 12pm, free

BBC Ten Pieces II is the second year of the initiative for schools, which aims to inspire young people to get creative with classical music by using a selection of 10 pieces of music as a springboard for creativity. Tickets to these concerts are available to schools on a first come first served basis. For more info, visit www.bristolplaysmusic.org

bristol mayoral hustings thu 28 apr the lantern, 7pm, free

With less than 100 days before Bristol votes for a mayor, Bristol24/7 will be hosting a hustings with all of the mayoral candidates. This will be your chance to make up your mind which of the candidates vying for the city’s

top job gets your vote. For more information on attending, please visit our website nearer the time.

averys wine merchants' summer of wine 2016 sat 4 junsession 1: 12 – 3pm, session 2: 4.30 – 7.30pm, £25 incl. bf

With over 100 wines from around the world, Averys Wine Merchants' Summer of Wine 2016 gives wine-lovers the chance to taste a selection of new finds, new vintages and customer favourites. The event, now in its second year, will feature many of our favourite producers and suppliers from around the world, alongside food stalls from the Arch House Deli, winners of Deli of the Year at the Global Cheese Awards. Tickets include a glass of Champagne on arrival, unlimited sampling and a tasting booklet.

south west dance theatre: lady macbeth sun 3 julfree

Success, but at what price? When positive aspirations give way to cut-throat ambition, the road to the top becomes a highway to hell, and each step more sinister than the last. South West Dance Theatre harness a triad of eloquent dance, dextrous prose and animated signing as they spin a tale of avarice, vice and murderous malcontent. Part of the Bristol Shakespeare Festival.

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Get the most out of your passion for music with MixRadio Remix Academy. If you're a young musician aged 13 – 17, explore your inspirations, develop skills and create music, which you can then record and perform with the help of our professional mentors. Whether you are into singing or MCing, drums, piano or guitar, music production or DJing, get the support you need at the MixRadio Remix Academy. Explore different genres and techniques, be inspired, create completely new sounds and share your experiences in a performance in the Colston Hall Foyer.

vocal collectiveLove singing, MCing or beatboxing? The Vocal Collective focuses on all things vocal - this is the place to learn about how to use your voice as an instrument. digital collectiveIs electronic music your thing? If so the Digital Collective is for you. Here you can immerse yourself in creative technology and discover new ways of both making music and performing it. instrumental collectiveAlready play an instrument? The Instrumental Collective will develop your existing skills but also allow you to explore new and innovative ways to make music through collaborating with others.

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For more information, visit www.colstonhall.org/learning

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stunning modern design meets heritage architecture

• An unbeatable central location right in the heart of Bristol

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• Highly experienced and flexible staff, dedicated to creating your dream day from scratch

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Whether it’s a grand event or an intimate affair, we offer a striking space with bags of potential and great facilities for all your guests to enjoy. From lighting and catering to theme and style, we’ll help you plan everything down to the finest detail so your event is everything you hope it will be.

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weddingsa wedding as unique as you are

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We are hugely grateful to our patrons for their support of Bristol Music Trust:

Gold PatronsNisbet Charitable TrustHM Lord-Lieutenant of Bristol

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Bristol Music Trust (registered charity no. 1140898) relies on the support and generosity of individuals to continue its programme of education and entertainment.

The support of our Patrons will play a key role in building our future as a world-class venue.

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apr

fri 1 maddy prior p05

sat 2 colston hall record & cd fair p05

sat 2 freedom project p05

tue 5 luke jackson, greg russell & ciaran algar p05

wed 6 gregory porter p06

fri 8 ycat lunchtime concert p06

sat 9 national children’s orchestras of great britain p06

sun 10 pig records launch p06

sun 10 the necks & james mcvinnie p07

mon 11 newton faulkner p08

tue 12 michael bolton p08

wed 13 bellowhead: that’s all folks p08

wed 13 damien jurado p09

wed 13 jobs fair

thu 14 treacherous orchestra p09

fri 15 charles bradley & his extraordinaires p09

fri 15 the best in uk stand up: stephen grant & michael fabbri p10

sat 16 bellowhead: that’s all folks p08

sat 16 nerina pallot p10

sun 17 stages gala 2016 p36

mon 18 giant sand & jason lytle p10

tue 19 ought p11

wed 20 bbc ten pieces II: bbc concert orchestra schools’ concert p36

thu 21 bbc ten pieces II: bbc concert orchestra schools’ concert p36

fri 22 criolo p11

sat 23 explosions in the sky p11

sat 23 max & ivan: the end p12

sun 24 bristol ensemble: a night at the musicals p12

sun 24 nikki lane p12

tue 26 martin speake & bobo stenson: change of heart p13

thu 28 sean lock: keep it light p13

thu 28 bristol mayoral hustings p36

fri 29 sean lock: keep it light p13

sat 30 chris cornell p13

may

sun 1 julia biel p15

mon 2 james: girl at the end of the world tour p15

mon 2 three trapped tigers p15

tue 3 stephen johnson & english piano trio p15

wed 4 yes p16

thu 5 bournemouth symphony orchestra: titans p16

fri 6 craig campbell: don’t look down p16

sat 7 tindersticks: the waiting room cine-concert p17

sat 7 onra p17

sun 8 the last train track: featuring john metcalfe & daniel bachman p17

starts producer uncovered: tue 10 ableton live (intermediate) p18

tue 10 breakin’ convention: international festival of hip-hop theatre p18

starts producer uncovered: wed 11 logic pro (intermediate) p18

wed 11 moscow state symphony orchestra: russian rhapsody p19

thu 12 baloji p19

fri 13 laura cantrell p19

fri 13 kronos quartet p21

sat 14 immix ensemble & vessel p20

sat 14 max richter ensemble p21

sun 15 brian wilson presents pet sounds p22

mon 16 the fureys p22

tue 17 father john misty p22

tue 17 teddy thompson with kelly jones & sunny ozell p23

wed 18 travis p23

wed 18 cory henry: the revival project p23

thu 19 bristol ensemble: mozart 260 celebration p23

fri 20 the best in uk stand up: carey marx & zoe lyons p24

sat 21 jack pack p24

sun 22 black lips p24

mon 23 frances p25

tue 24 gary delaney p25

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wed 25 adam ant: kings of the wild frontier p25

thu 26 owiny sigoma band p26

sun 29 an evening with gordon lightfoot p26

sun 29 dar williams p26

tue 31 greg foot: caution: safety goggles required! p26

jun

thu 2 bonnie raitt: dig in deep tour p28

thu 2 the alternative comedy trio p28

fri 3 fast forward festival 2016 p28

sat 4 colston hall record & cd fair p29

sat 4 averys wine merchants’ summer of wine 2016 p36

mon 6 beverley knight p29

mon 6 ben watt feat. bernard butler p29

tue 7 martha tilston p29

sat 11 royal philharmonic orchestra: the planets – an hd odyssey p30

sun 12 julian argüelles tetra p30

tue 14 sara pascoe: animal p30

wed 15 martin simpson, andy cutting & nancy kerr p30

sat 18 sarah millican: outsider p31

sun 19 sarah millican: outsider p31

mon 20 sarah millican: outsider p31

tue 21 mbongwana star p31

thu 23 bristol ensemble: the virtuoso piano p31

fri 24 south gloucester schools music concert

sun 26 ode to joy: in aid of save the children’s syria crisis appeal p31

tue 28 bristol schools music society concert

wed 29 bristol schools music society concert

thu 30 bristol schools music society concert

jul

fri 1 ernest ranglin farewell tour p33

sat 2 gurt summer concert p33

sun 3 south west dance theatre: lady macbeth p36

mon 4 seal p33

tue 5 joe bonamassa p34

wed 6 waycroft schools trust concert

tue 12 jim jefferies: freedumb tour p34

fri 15 americana festival p34

sat 16 americana festival p34

sun 17 americana festival p34

sat 23 bournemouth symphony orchestra: classical extravaganza p35

sun 24 riff raff’s grand night out p35

keyn jazz, folk & world

n light entertainment

n rock and pop

n dance

n comedy

n education

n community

n classical

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