Bristol Pride Ceilidh at The Old Market Assembly
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A gig held at The Old Market Assembly on Friday 5th July. The event starts at 22:00.


Join us for an evening filled with lively music, spirited dancing, and boundless celebration of love and diversity. Let's come together as a community to honour our identities, embrace our differences, and dance with pride! Get ready to swirl and twirl to the electrifying beats of traditional ceilidh tunes, with a modern twist that celebrates the LGBTQ+ spirit. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a first-timer, our inclusive atmosphere welcomes everyone to join in the fun and create unforgettable memories. From the spirited jigs to the heart-pounding reels, every step you take will be a testament to the resilience and strength of the LGBTQ+ community. So grab your dancing shoes, bring along your friends and allies, and let's make this Pride Ceilidh a night to remember! - TEQUILA RAINBOW COCKTAILS! - If you enjoy a Tequila Sunrise, you're gonna LOVE our exclusive Pride Ceilidh TEQUILA RAINBOW cocktail. £1 of every sale goes to Bristol Pride! FEATURING... - Alex Garden (Guitar/Fiddle) - Alex Garden (they/them) is a fiddle player, guitarist, composer and producer with a unique approach as a result of 10 years experience performing folk, classical and improvised music around the UK. Alongside working with The Drystones, Sheelanagig, Tarren, Harriet Riley & Alex Garden, The Terra Collective and The Longest Johns, Alex is a recording artist who produces a variety of collaborative work. - Erin Mansfield (Calling the Dances) - Erin Mansfield (she/her) is a young but very experienced caller who has worked with some of the biggest names in the UK E-Ceilidh scene. Making her festival debut at Warwick Folk Festival in 2018 with Tautas Roks, Erin has since gone on to become a favourite among festivals and ceilidh series alike; calling alongside household names like Whapweasel, The Canny Band and Granny’s Attic to name just a few! Her trademark wit, humour and insurmountable energy places Erin firmly in the realm of the UK’s top ceilidh callers. - Rhiannon Takel - Rhiannon Takel (she/her) is a folk singer and multi-instrumentalist from Cardiff. She performs repertoire from Welsh and English language song traditions and forms one third of the all-trans folk trio Craven, whose crafted takes on traditional songs draw from the sound worlds of electronic music, film scores and post-punk. - Will Bremner - Will Bremner(they/them) is a melodeon player (amongst other things) from Norwich, based in Bristol. They are a member of the folk trio Craven; playing a ballads, traditional songs and tunes with influences from electronic music and post-punk to name a couple. They have also recorded for Isembard's Wheel and have a variety of other projects germinating. This event is 18+ only.

Entry requirements: 18+

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