The Courts:  Launch Festival at The Courts, Bridewell St, BS1 2QD
Pay-what-you-can-afford

A event on Saturday 8th June. The event starts at 13:00.


A daytime festival celebrating the arts and creativity in Bristol's new venue The Courts.

Theatre. Circus. Film. Workshops. Exhibitions. Digital Art. Music. Dance. Promenade & Immersive Performances. And more.

[Lineup]
The Invisible Circus
The JAM! Collective
Music and DJ sets with Dmango @dmango_music & Saffron @saffronrecords throughout the afternoon and evening
Young Peoples Stage with best new local acts:
Harlem - @wavey_h1_ “I rap/make music to tell parts of my life due to me dealing with things in the past which make it easier and more comfortable for me to communicate and express my art through my words.”
Monica Wat - singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary artist from Hong Kong, now based in the UK. Her music, films and stories are often intimate snapshots of her life. Her music is a delicate blend of lyrical poetry and a sonic palette of pop, indie, R&B with a sprinkle of folk.
Sennen Uma - 17 year old poet, born and bread in Bristol. "I write about the joys and pains of growing up in this city, love and politics.
Mya The Third is a UK-based RnB singer-songwriter based in Bristol with a passion for crafting soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics. With a captivating voice and a unique musical vision, she has quickly made her mark on the music scene. Her music is a fusion of the rich, layered sounds of gospel with the sensuous and emotive vibes of RnB.


The Courts will be a new event and workspace where creativity meets opportunity. It is a groundbreaking initiative in the center of Bristol that will bridge the gap for disadvantaged young creatives and the creative industries.

Entry requirements: no age restrictions

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