395 Alive is more than your average open mic — it's a weekly music night built for artists, by artists. Held every Wednesday 9–11pm at 395 Sounds, this event series brings together Bristol’s best emerging talent across rap, grime, hip-hop, soul, and beyond.

Every night kicks off with The Pit — a cypher-style session where selected performers step up and go bar-for-bar, verse-for-verse, with live feedback from the crowd. It’s competitive, raw, and exciting — and the standout artists earn a slot on The Stage later that night or at future showcase events.

Each week focuses on a different genre:

30th July: Rap / Hip-Hop

6th August: 140 / Grime

13th August: Singers & Instrumentalists

20th August: All-genre Showcase


Expect good vibes, real community, and a night that feels just as much about networking and opportunity as it does about performance.

️ Tickets are just £3.95, available online or £5 on the door — and your entry includes:

A free welcome shot

Professional photos of your performance

Crisp video content to keep and share

Whether you're stepping into the spotlight or just soaking it all in — this is one to be part of.

Entry requirements: 18+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio — Read more — Read less