Destination Old Market - A Sound Odyssey 12th Oct at Old Market
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"Sell out warning! Free entry….with a lineup this good? Mandatory urban treasure hunt for local experimental sounds buried somewhere amongst Old Market’s maze of shops, restaurants and little-known spaces. Featuring electro-dream pop apostle t l k, concrète techno outfit Copper Sounds collabing with hyper-chamber gremlin Sarahsson, bass-heavy mutant 140 from Medis + more TBA."

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A gig on Saturday 12th October. The event starts at 19:00.


Come to a gig in a shop, a DJ in a vintage store or a musical ensemble in the hairdressers! Destination Old Market - A Sound Odyssey is a new and innovative pop up music programme taking place in some of the most beloved shops and spaces along Old Market. For two days this Autumn hairdressers, restaurants and retail venues in Old Market will become DIY venues - hosting performances from some of Bristol's finest live music, experimental sonics sounds & DJs. The twist – you must uncover the locations and embark on a sound odyssey across this vibrant city Centre location. While we advise buying a deposit ticket to gain priority entry to Destination Old Market, Walk Ups depending on capacity will be accepted. Meeting point - Stag and Hounds where you will get a map to find the locations! Line up: Copper Sounds + Sarahsson Hibiscus Hiphoppapotamus Lexx Medis Mossfellow Nervio Cosmico t l k Zoobers - more to be announced Dates and times Saturday 12 Oct, 7pm - 10pm Saturday 2 Nov, 7pm - 10pm More Information This event is part of "Destination Old Market", which features a wide range events including pop-up gig performances and promenade theatre hosted in unique DIY venues and businesses throughout Old Market. A £5 deposit is required when booking. This deposit can either be refunded or exchanged for a voucher that can be spent in Old Market business taking part in the Destination Old Market. Destination Old Market is produced by Trinity Community Arts and is part of the City Centre and High Streets Culture and Events Programme, funded by Bristol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority. The initiative aims to attract more visitors to the City Centre, boosting local businesses and the economy.

Entry requirements: 16+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio

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