What's On Saturday 1st August in Bristol

Events on Saturday 1st August

“Now in its third year, Bristol Proms is back, continuing its tradition of inviting world-class artists to explore the classical repertoire in an informal, accessible atmosphere, and embracing the intimacy and unparalleled acoustics of Bristol Old Vic's Theatre. This year's line-up features today's most celebrated performers including Daniel Hope, Milos Karadaglic, Alison Balsom and Pumeza Matshikiza.”
From: John Rutter In Conversation

“Bristol Proms Associate Jonathan James returns with the last of six talks, exploring the beauty and secrets of the evening's programme and providing fascinating insights for newcomers and the initiated alike.”
From: Six With Jonathan James Talk 6

“Bristol Harlequins RFC is proud to announce that our annual and 5th Cider Festival will take place on Saturday 1st August 2015 from 2pm this year. We have also renamed the event to QUINS FEST and hope to be bigger and better with more music and entertainment for all!”
From: Quins Fest

“Their name may include the UK's capital but their sound goes far beyond the British Isles. A line up including members from as far flung as Nigeria and Iran makes for a unique, global sound sharpened through constant gigging and captured in a self-titled debut album.”
From: London Afrobeat Collective

“A breakdown is actually a good thing in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, meaning one of those hell-for-leather bluegrass instrumentals that takes fiendish skill to deliver. It's a pretty good thing in Norwich, too, thanks to joyous Americana outfit Feral Mouth who hail from those parts.”
From: Feral Mouth