What's On Saturday 16th August in Bristol

Events on Saturday 16th August

“Using the powers of top of the range audio and stunning visual design, SURROUND will bring back the thunderous feeling inside your ribcage you had at your first warehouse party or rave. Using only domes overlooking a mesmerizing forest landscape, prepare for a day and night like no other. Join Entirety and Global Domes on this intimate 14 hour journey in to our dream world.”
From: Surround Festival

“The World Government are a dirty hyper-funk improvising collective incorporating Afrobeat, Funk, Bristol sound, Boogaloo, Drum n Bass, and more, 'Nothing with Government in the name should be this good!' this is music to dance to!”
From: The World Government

“With front man comedian Ade Edmondson and folk music legends, Troy Donockley, Tim Bryant and Terl Bryant, The Bad Shepherds revisit punk era classics and add arrangements inspired by traditional music. Expect to hear folked-up versions of hits by The Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Stranglers. The Bad Shepherds really are an experience.”
From: Bad Shepherds

“There's a hard-rockin' streak been running right through Ireland since the time of Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore and Phil Lynott but it's rarely found such a steel-capped bunch of exponents as the fivesome line-up of Hot Sprockets who riff it till it bleeds (and then some).”
From: Hot Sprockets

“This powerful gang of seven packs a big band punch thanks to its all-star line-up of seasoned players and the mighty vocals of Pete Coggins. Expect original soul and R'n'B with slick grooves and big brass flourishes.”
From: Soul Ingredients