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t-mobile jam / gig / advert shoot! Print E-mail
Hi, my name is Josh Ward, I'm filming in Bristol for a t-mobile advert on Thursday with the aim of getting as many musicians together as possible to jam a song. The song is on my myspace page www.myspace.com/joshward84. If you want to take part it's easy, just learn the song and pitch up with an instrument. Even if you don't want to learn the song, or are not musical at all you're all more than welcome :0) We film from 11am, and will probably only go on until 2. The time will be spent teaching the song and then running it a few times to see what we can come up with. I did it in Birmingham on Saturday and everyone had an amazing day! Contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you fancy joining in, whether this is to play, clap, sing, dance or even help with organisation. All the Best, Josh
 
Play Me, I'm Yours - pianos to be dotted around Bristol Print E-mail

Playing a street pianoFrom 4th September, 20 "public pianos" will be distributed across Bristol by local artist Luke Jerram. The street art event has been organised by the Colston Hall in celebration of their newly refurbished facilities. The pianos will be chained to lampposts and trees in various locations with the intention of livening up the city, bringing music to our ears, and generally getting people talking more. Luke has taken his project around the world, and now Bristol gets to feel the effects. On the 16th June 2009,  'Play Me, I'm Yours' was discussed in the House of Lords regarding the absurdity of the UK music licencing laws.

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Musicians wanted for Notes From Terezin! Print E-mail
We’re looking for good amateur musicians (we have no budget!) who’d be interested in playing some of the chamber music composed by Gideon Klein, Hans Krasa et al in Terezin. We're looking at violin, viola & cello – a string trio! The event is soon (24th May) and is linked to the Anne Frank + You exhibition. It would be at the Pierian Centre in Portland Square – and we’d love to hear from anyone with energy & enthusiasm! Please contact Nick Thomas on 0117 924 4512 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More details on www.annefrankbristol.org.uk
 
CoriTap to win Music Pub of the Year? Print E-mail

The CoriTap ciderhouse in Clifton has always had a fantastic reputation for its cider – but it’s now become incredibly popular and well-known as a great live music venue. So much so that they were encouraged by customers and musicians alike to enter The Publican "Music Pub of the Year" Awards back in October and they have just got through to the finals!!! A massive achievement! The CoriTap enjoys huge support from the most amazingly talented musicians not just from Bristol but Europe and Canada too … Phil King, Beth Rowley, James Morton, Andy Sheppard, John Fenlon, Gary Alesbrook, Cliff Moore – the list goes on and on. The finals will be held at The Grosvenor Hotel, London, on 24 March – We wish them the best of luck!!! www.thecoronationtap.com

 
Broadmead Brainstorm – How to Animate the Streets! Print E-mail
thumb_bb pics 1.jpgMonday 2nd February 7–9pm at the Pierian Centre. Artists and performers of every type are invited to a brainstorming evening to discuss the “animation” of Broadmead. We’re looking for the ideas, imagination and experience that will create a street life full of seduction and surprise! The evening is a partnership between Broadmead and the Pierian Centre – and a real opportunity to create a street culture that will make Broadmead a vibrant and individual place to be. Artists, actors, performers, musicians, dancers, live street art, foot/hand/head massage, hand painting, mandala-making, sculpture – you name it, we’re interested!
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South Bank Arts Trail End of Trail Party Print E-mail
electricguitar.gifThis year's End of Trail party will take place on the Saturday following the Arts Trail weekend, 17 May 2008. The party will be at Southbank Studios (formerly Holy Cross Social Club) on Dean Lane, BS3 1DB. It will run from 8pm until midnight and feature music from the Blue Mangoes who were a huge success at last year's party. You will need a ticket, so read on for details of how to get hold of one.
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Bristol Festival Public Meeting, Thurs 10th Jan Print E-mail
Bristol Festival LogoA second public meeting is being held to debate plans for the Bristol Festival, a new summer event to replace the now-bankrupt Ashton Court community festival. To make your views known, you can attend the meeting on 10 January at The Folk House on Park Street from 1900 GMT onwards. Organisers of the new Festival hope that it will become a South West version of the Edinburgh Fringe. The group behind the festival is made up of volunteers and is open to new members and partnerships. The festival will include various aspects of Bristol culture with events and activities taking place across the city, including art exhibitions, workshops and educational talks as well as club nights and gigs.
 
Myles Rudge Passes Away Print E-mail
myles rudge smoking a cigaretteSadly, Bristolian Myles Rudge has passed away aged 81. Now you may not know of Myles, but the chances are that if you grew up in the 60's his lyrics are indelibly burnt into your synaptic pathways. Myles wrote the lyrics for a string of novelty songs in the 1960s, including Hole in the Ground and Right Said Fred (both 1962 and sung by Bernard Cribbins) and A Windmill in Old Amsterdam (1965). Rudge's witty lyrics helped all three numbers to define the golden age of comedy records in Britain.
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Bristol Radical History Week 2007 Print E-mail

bristol radical history week logo Not entirely music related, but we really like the sound of Bristol Radical History Week 2007 which started yesterday (28/10/07 - 6/11/07). This year Bristol Radical History Group turns its single beady eye on Pirates, Witches & Smugglers, icons of the past, so deeply reviled by the rulers of their time. Who were these 'outcasts'? Why are we so fascinated by them? Do their villainous representations carry clues to their real nature? Get answers to these questions and more during this year's Bristol Radical History Week, more details after the link.

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Bristol Festival Public Consultation Report Print E-mail

Bristol Festival Public ConsultationThe Public Consultation for the Bristol Festival took place on Thursday, 25th October, from 6pm at the Trinity Centre, St Phillips, Bristol. The consultation raised and discussed many issues and ideas. A vote was held on the festival name, and it was decided to stick with the Bristol Festival, whilst some of the other names suggested may be used for stages. An online forum has been set up to allow the discussions to continue, so everyone is encouraged to visit the website, sign up and add their voice and opinions. A Bristol Festival logo is needed, so a competition has been launched for which submissions are invited. Read on for further details.

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Cabot Circus Cantata Print E-mail

Cabot Circus Cantata, Bristol Choral Culture The Cabot Circus Cantata is a collaborative project developed by Neville Gabie, Bristol Alliance’s Artist-in-Residence and Bristol composer and conductor David Ogden. With fifty-nine nationalities represented on site, construction workers from the Cabot Circus development, including builders, secretaries, foremen, security guards, and canteen staff have been invited to contribute traditional songs from their native countries. The songs are combined into one set, and performed either by the contributor from the construction site or the City of Bristol Choir. If you missed the performance on 14th Oct there is now a video available online.

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A Banksy or a Pranksy? Print E-mail
bristol-childrens-hospital-banksy.jpgThere is speculation around the Children's Hospital about the new graffiti that appeared over the road on Monday morning. In the style of a Banksy, but without his signature, the hospital fundraising office is wondering if they can auction off the work. We hope it will stay around long enough to raise a few smiles on faces in the hospital, which was hopefully the point of the work in the first place.
 
Bristol Festival Public Consultation Print E-mail

Ashton Court, Bristol's Community Festival The Bristol Festival is a brand new event being organised for 2008 by volunteers who feel it's what the community needs, especially in light of the unfortunate but inevitable demise of the hijacked and obstructed Bristol Community Festival at Ashton Court. A Public Consultation Evening at Trinity aims to get your views and support for a community festival celebrating the region's music, performing arts and local culture. Briefly - 25th Oct at Trinity, more details after the link. 

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