What's On Friday 5th August in Bristol

Events on Friday 5th August

“We are delighted to have Eric Ngalle Charles reading from his debut collection “Homelands”. hedraws on his early life raised by the matriarchs of Cameroon, being sent to Moscow by human traffickers, and finding a new home in Wales. Rich in tone, subject and emotion, Charles’ poetry moves between the present and the past, between Africa and Europe, and between despair and hope. It discovers that historical injustices now play out in new forms, and that family tensions are as strong as the love within a family. Despite the difficulties Charles has faced, Homelands contains poems of fondness, warmth and humour and, as he returns to Cameroon to confront old ghosts, forgiveness.”
From: Bring Down the Haus

““Fika breathe fresh air into lyrical topics projected in a way that encourages and enlightens the listener. Their music is soulful with heart-warming melodies and powerful riffs soaring over hypnotic grooves and delicious basslines.” - Tim Cook of TC & the Groove Family.”
From: Fika Album Launch

“Bristol based producer, DJ and founder of Women*s Producer Group, Bex will be selecting ambient driven tunes which are emotive and evocative. Following up on the decks will be Nathan Worm, founder of Worm Disco Club, expect jazzy tunes and sun-kissed grooves.”
From: New Forms hosted by Bex & Nathan Worm

“The Slimline Shufflers bring their dynamic brand of New Orleans-style blues & boogie woogie to the Ill Repute for the first time, featuring special guest Adam Newton on dbl bass alongside the core trio of Henry Slim (vocals, harmonica), Eric Arthur (keys), and Max Harrison (drums, vocals).”
From: The Slimline Shufflers

“Last entry with a ticket at 11:30pm, but all tickets holders are welcome to stay for the after show DJ until close. If you are planning to arrive later for the DJs, then payment will be taken on the door.”
From: Off The Lights