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A gig held at Strange Brew on Sunday 15th February. The event starts at 13:00.
On Sunday 15 February 2026, Power Town Festival will take place at Strange Brew, Bristol, from 1pm to 11pm.
Power Town Festival is a full-day, family-friendly celebration of music, culture and community, created to champion Black and Global Majority artists and celebrate African and Caribbean culture in Bristol. The festival is delivered by Creative Power Town, a Black-led organisation based in St Paul’s, with a strong focus on turning community talent into professional opportunity.
Night Lineup [7pm - 11pm]:
Donae'o LIVE
Kenny All Star
Kwazi LIVE
Olivia Rose LIVE
Bristol vs Birmingham DJ Clash
Daytime Lineup [1pm - 7pm]:
Elijah A.M
Xyzelle
Sashca
DJ Eazy
Marns
Danny A
Khiah Lou
Khadija Palmer
Nyamka
The festival is headlined by Donae’o, one of the most influential voices in UK music, alongside Kenny Allstar, Kwazy fresh from Glastonbury Festival, and a showcase of Bristol Grassroots artists and Creative Power Town’s Artist Development Programme graduates.
Alongside live music, the programme includes a Bristol vs Birmingham DJ clash.
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This event has been made possible thanks to West England Mayoral Combined Authority, public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England and The Nesbit Trust.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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