Headfirst Editor's Pick
"Sell out warning! The final night of Down Stokes’ psychedelic trip is unmissable for the melted garage rock uber-faithful. Featuring the propulsive, careening, runaway-train rock of Wine Lips; the bammy, notebook-doodle hammock humour of The Bug Club; and Dreamwave’s shimmering psych-pop hallucinations."
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A gig held at The Trinity Centre on Sunday 19th October. The event starts at 19:30.
Returning for its third year, Down Stokes is a four-day independent festival running from 16–19 October 2025 in the heart of Stokes Croft. Curated by Velvet Echoes and Extra Terrestrial, the festival celebrates the fiercely creative spirit of the area with a handpicked lineup of favourite artists. Expect an eclectic mix across the psychedelic rock spectrum—from laid-back lounge rock to hard-hitting psych rock
Welcome all, to the final night of this years Down Stokes festival, where we gather within the interiors of Bristol’s trinity centre, to bask in the glory of the sounds of garage & psych! Wine Lips, The Bug Club, Dreamwave. Yes, you read that right. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be sweaty. It’s gonna be crazy. Let’s do it!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
Welcome all, to the final night of this years Down Stokes festival, where we gather within the interiors of Bristol’s trinity centre, to bask in the glory of the sounds of garage & psych! Wine Lips, The Bug Club, Dreamwave. Yes, you read that right. It’s gonna be fun. It’s gonna be sweaty. It’s gonna be crazy. Let’s do it!
Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio
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