A event on Saturday 27th September. The event starts at 21:00.
Rave On For The Avon: Party + River Joy Exhibition Launch
Party with Bristol's river spirit puppet Avona.
*** This is an event held at Bristol Aquarium immediately following the screening of Rave On For The Avon ***
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Party
Keep the celebration flowing into the night with our fabulous DJs:
Frankie Mann
Frankie Mann is one of the original co-founders of Alfresco Disco, the electronic music collective from Bristol, UK. These vibrant events started off as one-off outdoor free parties, before progressing to inner-city secret locations, anywhere from art galleries, parks, warehouses, adventure playgrounds to disused sawmills. Frankie is also part of the multi-faceted and eclectic This Must Be The Place crew putting on grass roots events in Cornwall.
@alfrescodiscouk @thismustbetheplacecornwall
Gold Sŵn
The founder of Chiverin Records built his reputation in Bristol by championing rising talent and curating unforgettable nights that blurred the lines between live gig and dancefloor. Beyond running his quietly influential indie label, he also performs as Gold Sŵn, blending global grooves, synth-fused heat, and left-field gems into feel-good dancefloor journeys. @goldswn
Satsuma Sister
Drenched head-to-toe in orange and fuelled by a love of disco, Satsuma Sisters squeeze every last drop of funky goodness onto the dancefloor. Expect a set overflowing with high-energy disco, euphoric house and underground treasures. Their mission? To keep your feel moving, your hands in the air and your Vitamin C levels through the roof!
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Photo and Art Exhibition: “River Joy”
Wander through a curated selection of photography capturing Bristol’s Avon-loving community in action by Bristol Artists. From photography capturing dawn swims to contemporary artwork to video instillation, these images tell the story of grassroots activism harnessing art to spark change. Contributions from
Nic Kane, Charlotte Sawyer, Felicity Flashman, Aggie Nyagari, Becca Drazin, Mrs Meg Avon, Saskia Tomlinson, Jemima Homer, Eva Perrin, Katie Holloway,.
River Joy Exhibit is generously sponsored by House & Co.
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Special Appearance: The Avona Puppet
Come face-to-face with Avona herself. Our fierce and glamorous river-spirit puppet makes her first live appearance. Discover the mythical tales that inspired her creation.
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Event Timings
Doors Open: 8:30 PM
Photo Exhibition & Puppet Meet-and-Greet: 8:30 PM
DJ Sets Start: 9:00 PM
Event Ends: 11:30 PM
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Tickets for the film screening + Q&A are sold separately.
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Important Info
Age Requirement: 18+ (Under-18s may attend the exhibition only when accompanied 1:1 by an adult 21+)
Bar service available until 11:30 PM
Accessibility: The Aquarium foyer and exhibition space are wheelchair-accessible.
Join us for a night of music, art and river-spirit magic—see you on the dancefloor!
Entry requirements: 18+
Party with Bristol's river spirit puppet Avona.
*** This is an event held at Bristol Aquarium immediately following the screening of Rave On For The Avon ***
───
Party
Keep the celebration flowing into the night with our fabulous DJs:
Frankie Mann
Frankie Mann is one of the original co-founders of Alfresco Disco, the electronic music collective from Bristol, UK. These vibrant events started off as one-off outdoor free parties, before progressing to inner-city secret locations, anywhere from art galleries, parks, warehouses, adventure playgrounds to disused sawmills. Frankie is also part of the multi-faceted and eclectic This Must Be The Place crew putting on grass roots events in Cornwall.
@alfrescodiscouk @thismustbetheplacecornwall
Gold Sŵn
The founder of Chiverin Records built his reputation in Bristol by championing rising talent and curating unforgettable nights that blurred the lines between live gig and dancefloor. Beyond running his quietly influential indie label, he also performs as Gold Sŵn, blending global grooves, synth-fused heat, and left-field gems into feel-good dancefloor journeys. @goldswn
Satsuma Sister
Drenched head-to-toe in orange and fuelled by a love of disco, Satsuma Sisters squeeze every last drop of funky goodness onto the dancefloor. Expect a set overflowing with high-energy disco, euphoric house and underground treasures. Their mission? To keep your feel moving, your hands in the air and your Vitamin C levels through the roof!
───
Photo and Art Exhibition: “River Joy”
Wander through a curated selection of photography capturing Bristol’s Avon-loving community in action by Bristol Artists. From photography capturing dawn swims to contemporary artwork to video instillation, these images tell the story of grassroots activism harnessing art to spark change. Contributions from
Nic Kane, Charlotte Sawyer, Felicity Flashman, Aggie Nyagari, Becca Drazin, Mrs Meg Avon, Saskia Tomlinson, Jemima Homer, Eva Perrin, Katie Holloway,.
River Joy Exhibit is generously sponsored by House & Co.
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Special Appearance: The Avona Puppet
Come face-to-face with Avona herself. Our fierce and glamorous river-spirit puppet makes her first live appearance. Discover the mythical tales that inspired her creation.
───
Event Timings
Doors Open: 8:30 PM
Photo Exhibition & Puppet Meet-and-Greet: 8:30 PM
DJ Sets Start: 9:00 PM
Event Ends: 11:30 PM
───
Tickets for the film screening + Q&A are sold separately.
───
Important Info
Age Requirement: 18+ (Under-18s may attend the exhibition only when accompanied 1:1 by an adult 21+)
Bar service available until 11:30 PM
Accessibility: The Aquarium foyer and exhibition space are wheelchair-accessible.
Join us for a night of music, art and river-spirit magic—see you on the dancefloor!
Entry requirements: 18+