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Electronic Music in Bristol

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Bristol's Electronic Scene

As synthesizers, drum machines and sequencers become more affordable, it’s becoming rare to see live music performances without at least some electronic component. Bands are embracing new technology and unlike the every-band-needs-a-turntablist movement of the 2000’s, synthesizers are here to stay.

At the other end of the spectrum lies electronica and dance music where producers live shows have also hugely benefitted from the increasing access to physical hardware. Gone are the days where a “live” set involved watching a producer awkwardly staring into their laptop pausing for the occasional hit of bit-crush and reverb. From one man shows to co-ordinated digital masterpieces, we are for the first time we’re starting to see electronic producers making truly engaging live shows. James Blake, Mount Kimbie, Flying Lotus, Gold Panda and Luke Abbott are just a few of the artists to bring their MPC’s, patch bays and stunning live shows to Bristol.

If we set dance music to one side, then it’s relatively easy to highlight a few key venues for live electronic music in Bristol. Start The Bus, The Louisiana and The Exchange typically pick up artist’s first live tours while you would want to pick up tickets to The Trinity Centre, The Fleece or Thekla for larger, more established artists.

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Sell out warning! Dissonance ascends the highest peaks of amen culture for their 7th birthday with the hardcore continuum’s own Silver Surfer. Sully’s been fueling the junglist revival with his mutated strains spliced with acid squelch, industrial-grade techstep and rampant bass music experimentalism. Screw the golden era nostalgia, the future is now, and these are the twisted rhythms your world deserves. Dissonance turns 7 years old, featuring heavyweight jungle king, Sully!

The local bastions of future-facing rave manoeuvres and footwork jungle mutants reconvene at the Crown with shadowy Rephlex-related renegade Disco Assault in a live hardware meltdown + L-Major’s full frontal junglist massacre. No-brainer weekend warm-up FFO: Sully, Tim Reaper, Denham Audio, Samurai Breaks Extstatic Junglists team up with L-Major and the Birmingham massiv to hype your thursday night. No Rewinds, it a throw down!!

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Legendary MC and dancehall don Thunda Banton heads up this sizzling winter warmer from the Back A Yard crew. Joined by a stacked bill of regulars including Nymfro, Sky Lion, Jonesy Wales and Stormy J, expect roots, reggae, amapiano, dub and bashment with all the trimmings. Last Back A Yard for 2025!!

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What our editors say

“Bringing a fresh new vibe to Bristol, expect non stop energy from start to finish with the best in house, garage, dancehall & RnB. Good people, good music & nothing but feel good music all day. Come ready to move, connect & be a part of something new.”
From: Keep It Movin

“Tim Garcia is a London-based DJ, radio broadcaster, and label owner known for his genre-spanning selections and deep-rooted commitment to underground music culture. With a weekly residency on Rinse FM, Tim continues to champion cutting-edge sounds across electronic music, jazz, hip hop, and global club styles. He previously held down a five-year weekly show on national station Jazz FM and was a regular on Worldwide FM until its closure.”
From: Balance w/ Tim Garcia

“Anwar - It is a real pleasure and privilege to have our good friend Anwar cause mayhem at A Messy Western. Coming off the back of his breakthrough album “Corfu 2013”, everyone’s favourite Uncle will be blasting out cowboy boogies and breakbeat barnstormers for the bandits and outlaws. He is an incredibly talented producer and performer, and honestly one of the weirdest people we know. It’s hog-killin’ time!”
From: Stamp On Em presents: A Messy Western

“Coren is a queer DJ known for their irresistible energy and commitment to the colour orange. Their dance floors are a place to release your struggles, remember why you’re alive, and connect through joy and sweat. Come as you are, bring your rage, bring your tears, and shake a$$ til you’re out of your head and into your body. Their obsession with all flavours of dance is infectious. They fuse playful, groovy and euphoric sounds from funky, afro and tech house, bass, breakbeat, garage, nu-disco and more.”
From: NONBINARAVE

“A well-respected figure on the European electronic music scene for over a decade, James is renowned for exploring the more melodic side of Electro, Braindance, Acid, Breakbeat and Rave. First gaining wider recognition with his Ball & Chain EP on Null+Void Recordings back in 2015, he has not looked back since.”
From: We're Going Deep w/ James Shinra + Lifeisfeedback