What's On Friday 20th July in Bristol

Events on Friday 20th July

“The Western Boat Show is at the heart of the Bristol Harbour Festival being held at Hannover Quay, Bristol Harbour from 20 to 22 July 2018. Endorsed by Bristol Harbour Festival, this three-day boat show will put sailing boats, canal boats, power boats, ribs and marine products, systems and services in front of serious boat buyers and more than 250,000 visitors to the Festival.”
From: Western Boat Show

“When asked by her little sister for some career advice, Faye realised she’d spent the last half of her 20s trying to make trombone comedy work. Join Faye for an idiosyncratic tale about a South London foster family, why she’s decided she wants to become a step-dad and what it’s like to be quite often the only woman in the band. As heard on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4 Extra.”
From: Faye Treacy & Evelyn Mok

“With a strong grounding in upbeat African dance rhythms from Soukous to Afrobeat, The Mankala Band can be relied upon to catch that rolling instrumental good-time sound and run with it. Their jazzy guitars and soaring brass lift the tunes above urgent percussion to make proper tropical party music.”
From: Mankala

“Join composer pianist Edward Bettella and cellist Jonathan Stabler for an evening of modern, new music written especially for the cello and piano. Your musical hosts will guide you through a bombastic and epic selection of music from the composer himself, plus short pieces by a diverse range of other composers, from Purcell to Stevie Wonder. No knowledge of music history required!”
From: EP Launch

“Get set to go old school at the biggest party of the summer. Colston Hall brings the sunshine to the opening night of Bristol Harbour Festival 2018 with laid-back grooves and legendary performances from Jimmy Cliff, Grandmaster Flash and Trojan Sound System.”
From: Jimmy Cliff, Grandmaster Flash, Trojan Soundsystem