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Bristol's Classical Scene

Bristol has a long history of classical music, with new talent emerging year upon year thanks to students at Bristol University’s prestigious department of music. The largest classical music performances see complete orchestras performing at St George’s Hall where natural acoustics continue to wow audiences of over five hundred guests. Contemporary solo performances have found home in Colston Hall’s second room, The Lantern. St Stephen’s church and the Victoria Rooms in Clifton are also essential venues for classical music and orchestras in Bristol.

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Stories of displacement, resilience and hope take centre stage as Bristol City of Sanctuary joins forces with oral history project Child Migrant Stories, sharing the voices of those who escaped war and oppression to build new lives in the UK. With short films, in-person testimonies, and a stirring live performance from local refugee-led ensemble Dovetail Orchestra. Join us for an evening of powerful oral histories, short films, and live music that share the stories of child migrants who made the UK their home. Hear from those who fled war, oppression, and hardship, and learn about their journeys and the impact of migration on their lives.

Essential film screening in Bristol’s celestial home of contemporary dance, the Mount Without. Is this the most radical interpretation of Rite of Spring ever? Seeta Patel revises 100+ years of classical ballet through the frenetic lens of the ancient south Indian bharatanatyam dance tradition - the results are simply glorious. IMPERMANENCE Presents... A screening of Seeta Patel's _ The Rite of Spring

Sell out warning! IWD/LGBTQ+ History Month double celebration showcasing fresh voices in verse, ft: Birmingham Poet Laureate and beatbox maestro Jasmine Gardosi, rising locals Jemma Hathaway and Jaidah, plus Booty Bass spinner Bungzo on DJ duty. All profits to AKT and Refugee Women of Bristol so dig deep! A poetry event for Queer History Month & International Women's Day, hosted by Bristol City Poet Kat Lyons, headlined by Jasmine Gardosi.

Unmissable visionary scenes! Medieval fever dreams meet sci-fi fantasies in the most ambitious exhibition / gig / club union these parts have ever seen. Doozy strings together ceramic tape loop sculpture, DIY dream simulators, experimental film screenings and sword fighting with performances from beloved chamber drone crew Viridian Ensemble and dark age acid from DJ Gregorian. HUGE multi-format day & night art show. Chaos magick artclubbing exhibition & zine launch + new mural unveiling + live AV gig + clubnight

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What our editors say

“The three Keep it Vocal choirs are two community choirs, Nightingale Valley and The Redcliffe Singers, along with auditioned chamber choir, Arnos Vocale, directed by Anya Szreter. Twice a year, we all join forces to present you with a thrilling programme of vocal arrangements from simple 2-part folk songs to 6-part jazz standards alongside sublime classical items and fun Broadway numbers. In the interval, delicious refreshments will be on sale and all proceeds go to the wonderful local charity, inHope.”
From: Keep It Vocal Summer Concert

“The Actors’ Workshop Bristol has built a unique reputation for teaching and performing Shakespeare – it lies at the very heart of our work. All students receive extensive training in classical verse.”
From: Playing Shakespeare - Language & Character by Actors' Workshop

“This performance highlights Yakshagana’s musical soul, where each beat becomes dialogue and every melody, a character. The music is rooted in its own raga system, distinct from Indian classical traditions, giving it a rich, unfiltered energy and raw emotional resonance.”
From: Yakshagana

“South West Dance Theatre are collaborating with Bristol Breakers to create some thrilling dance theatre in response to Being Here. Throughout the evening South West Dance Theatre will be pairing classical ballet with the sizzling high octane displays from Bristol Breakers, playing with the harmonies and contrasts between the two dance styles to express what Walker’s touching and poetic artwork brings to mind.”
From: Arnolfini Late: Being Here

“Tina Hitchens is a flautist, improviser, and composer/sound artist who works largely in the fields of free improvisation, sound art, and contemporary classical music, playing and writing in a variety of musical groups as well as working with artists from other disciplines.”
From: Improv Sounds: Nick Moore, Kay Grant & guests