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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! Teachings & Deep Medi lock in for a joint birthday weekender - we don't need a lineup to know this will be SEISMIC!!! FRIDAY : THE W/ENDER : MEDi20 x T.I.D.19 at The Trinity Centre.

Thee greatest 2000s disciple of the year 4000 militant warrior stance, King Alpha fires up the Green King subs to celebrate their double digit adventures in community dubswise. Come rally round one of Bristol's best next-gen operations with the rootical steppas of Southall's Eastern Roots; your earplugs won't stop your mind (and your spine) from rumbling to creation. 10 YEARS OF GREEN KING CUTS FT KING ALPHA & EASTERN ROOTS at Green Works.

Sell out warning! Speedbass, jungletek, drag!? It can only be a bloody Mandidextrous album launch! The Bristol icon brings it home in the biggest way possible with 190BPM amen breaks, 8 hours of pounding kicks and proper dancers + a lil help from Saumari Break's footworkin' rave juggernauts. Absolutely HUGE! Lights Out w/ Mandidextrous at Sawmills.

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What our editors say

“From Clock Factory in 2024 to Thekla in 2025, each homecoming has been something special. For 2026, Nu:Motive and Dazed are bringing them to a fresh setting for another night of boundary-pushing electronic music.”
From: KOAN Sound - Bristol

“The pivotal move to Detroit in 2016 marked a new chapter in her journey, and two years later, she established her own record label, Frizner Electric. LADYMONIX swiftly ingrained herself in Detroit's electronic music scene, making her a prominent figure. Her extensive catalog is a testament to her talent, featuring original releases on Frizner Electric and exclusive tracks and remixes for iconic labels like Planet E, Soul Clap Records and more.”
From: Duvet Vous? With LADYMONIX

“Expect our usual perreo eggaeton, dancehall, soca, baile funk, bouyon and all the sounds that make you shake that culo This is a space for our diasporic queens, queers and gyals to let loose, celebrate our cultures and shake off the whole damn year together < 3”
From: Popola: TWERK TEMPLE: XMAS EDITION

“Glade has been a defining chapter in British electronic music, shaping generations of UK rave scenes, soundsystem culture, and the psychedelic underground. Three decades on, its influence lives on as Glastonbury Festival’s longest-standing beacon of underground electronic culture.”
From: 30 Years Of Glade: Winter Solstice

“Back in 2006, Daddy G invited Queen Bee & Mr Benn to join him as residents at his newly opened Tube micro-club in Bristol. The remit was simple - rock the spot with a mash up of top deck reggae, dancehall, hip hop, funk, disco, house, jungle, beats and pieces and whatever else kept it live. ”
From: Bristol Hi-Fi 20th Anniversary Xmas Bash