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Rough Trade Bristol

3 New Bridewell, Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2QD

Exchange

72-73 Old Market, Bristol BS2 0EJ

Thekla

East Mud Dock, The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB

The Louisiana

Wapping Road, Bathurst Terrace, Bristol BS1 6UA

Strange Brew

10-12 Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3DB

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Frogmore Street, Bristol BS1 6EB

Electric Bristol

15 Nelson Street, Bristol BS1 2JY

Trinity Centre

Trinity Road, Bristol BS2 0NW

Fleece

12 St Thomas Street, Bristol BS1 6JJ

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117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol BS1 3RW, UK

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74-78 Avon Street, Bristol BS2 0PX

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Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR

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30-64 Pennywell Rd, St Jude's, Bristol BS5 0TL

St George's Bristol

Great George Street, Bristol BS1 5RR

Motion Bristol

2 Victoria Terrace, Bristol BS2 0TD, United Kingdom

Old Market Assembly

25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF, United Kingdom

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1-3 Elton St, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EH, United Kingdom

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16 West St, Bristol BS2 0DF, United Kingdom

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157 Whiteladies Rd, Redland, Bristol BS8 2RF, United Kingdom

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Bristol And Bath Railway Path, Bristol BS16 5NG, United Kingdom

Lakota

6 Upper York St, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8QN, United Kingdom

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The South Buildings, Canon's Rd, Bristol BS1 5UH, United Kingdom

The Jam Jar

Unit 4a, The Jam Jar, The Old Malt House, Little Ann St, St Jude's, Bristol BS2 9EB, United Kingdom

Exchange (Stage 2)

72, 73 Old Market St, Bristol BS2 0EJ, United Kingdom

Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom (Old Market)

Unit 11, City Business Park, St Jude's, Bristol BS5 0SP, United Kingdom

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Lantern Hall, Bristol Beacon

Loco Klub

Clock Tower Yd, Under stone archway, Bristol BS1 6QH, United Kingdom

Moor Beer Co

Days Rd, Bristol BS2 0QS, United Kingdom

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117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW, United Kingdom

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Beacon Hall, Bristol Beacon

Attic Bar

1 North St, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3PR, United Kingdom

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108 Stokes Croft, St Paul's, Bristol BS1 3RU, United Kingdom

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Nevil Rd, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 9EQ, United Kingdom

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Canons Marsh Amphitheatre

Harbourway, Bristol BS1 5LL, United Kingdom

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Clifton, Bristol, UK

The Old England

43 Bath Buildings, Montpelier, Bristol BS6 5PT, United Kingdom

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Bristol Folk House

40a Park St, Bristol BS1 5JG, United Kingdom

Mr Wolfs

32 St Nicholas St, Bristol BS1 1TG, United Kingdom

The Foyer

Victoria Court, 8 Victoria St, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6BN, United Kingdom

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Explore Ln, Bristol BS1 5LL, United Kingdom

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Rockaway Beach has unveiled 2027's first lineup additions with The Charlatans, SPRINTS and more

NewsGetdown Services

Rockaway Beach has unveiled 2027's first lineup additions with The Charlatans, SPRINTS and more

The Twilight Sad close the weekend alongside Cockney Rejects, Bis and more.

24 Apr 2026 • 11:21 am

Kneecap, Paul Weller, IDLES, BCNR, Dry Cleaning and more have signed open letter calling for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

Kneecap, Paul Weller, IDLES, BCNR, Dry Cleaning and more have signed open letter calling for Israel to be banned from Eurovision

More than 1,100 artists and cultural workers have signed.

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21 Apr 2026 • 11:15 am

Massive Attack have joined forces with Tom Waits for a politically-charged single, 'Boots On The Ground'

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Massive Attack have joined forces with Tom Waits for a politically-charged single, 'Boots On The Ground'

All vinyl profits will go to the ACLU and US Immigrant Defense Project.

16 Apr 2026 • 9:23 am

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja calls arrest at Palestine Action protest 'total madness'

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Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja calls arrest at Palestine Action protest 'total madness'

The Bristol group's frontman was among 500 detained in Trafalgar Square over the weekend.

13 Apr 2026 • 12:23 pm

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja was among hundreds arrested at a Trafalgar Square demonstration this weeked

NewsMassive Attack

Massive Attack's Robert Del Naja was among hundreds arrested at a Trafalgar Square demonstration this weeked

Del Naja held a sign reading 'I Oppose Genocide' before police carried him away

13 Apr 2026 • 10:41 am

The May 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Eric Cantona and Ruel

NewsGetdown Services

The May 2026 issue of Dork is available now, featuring Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Eric Cantona and Ruel

There's also Dry Cleaning, Slayyyter, Haute & Freddy, The Itch and more.

10 Apr 2026 • 3:00 pm

Grandmas House have shared ‘DOG’, a heavy new track shaped by chronic illness

NewsGrandmas House

Grandmas House have shared ‘DOG’, a heavy new track shaped by chronic illness

The track arrives ahead of Dot to Dot, 2000trees and more this summer.

7 Apr 2026 • 10:07 am

"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

FeaturesGetdown Services

"It does sometimes feel like a private joke": Getdown Services explain themselves

From supermarket meltdowns to broken appliances, Getdown Services are finding meaning in life’s most ridiculous moments ahead of a summer full of festival fun.

1 Apr 2026 • 9:51 am

Dot To Dot Festival has added over 130 local acts to its 2026 Bristol and Nottingham bills

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Dot To Dot Festival has added over 130 local acts to its 2026 Bristol and Nottingham bills

Grassroots artists from both cities dominate the latest wave of announcements.

26 Mar 2026 • 11:00 am

Bilbao BBK Live have locked in their 2026 line-up with FKA twigs and more

Bilbao BBK Live have locked in their 2026 line-up with FKA twigs and more

The full electronic stage programming and daily schedule are also confirmed for the Basque festival.

18 Mar 2026 • 8:32 am

Dork x All Points East: Katy J Pearson is in her element

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Dork x All Points East: Katy J Pearson is in her element

With 'Someday, Now' still glowing and a coveted slot at All Points East on the horizon, Katy J Pearson is riding a year of joy, growth and finally owning the pop star within.

22 Aug 2025 • 11:02 am

Willow Kayne is in control

FeaturesWillow Kayne

Willow Kayne is in control

Independent and able to do whatever she damn well pleases, Willow Kayne has both hands on the wheel with her new single 'I've Got This All Under Control'.

18 Oct 2024 • 10:31 am

IDLES: "All I'm interested in is love. Uncomplicated, uncompromised love songs"

IDLES: "All I'm interested in is love. Uncomplicated, uncompromised love songs"

With ‘TANGK’, IDLES are redefining the punk ethos for a new era

21 Feb 2024 • 5:30 pm

IDLES have released a new single from their upcoming album - check out 'Grace'

IDLES have released a new single from their upcoming album - check out 'Grace'

The single is from their new album 'TANGK'.

7 Dec 2023 • 10:42 am

IDLES have extended their huge world tour with new UK shows

IDLES have extended their huge world tour with new UK shows

The dates are in support of their new album 'TANGK'.

29 Nov 2023 • 5:12 pm

IDLES have announced their new album, 'TANGK'

IDLES have announced their new album, 'TANGK'

They've also shared new single 'Dancer',

18 Oct 2023 • 8:00 am

Heavy Lungs have got a massive head in their new video for 'Head Tilter'

NewsHeavy Lungs

Heavy Lungs have got a massive head in their new video for 'Head Tilter'

It's taken from their forthcoming debut album, 'All Gas No Breaks'.

16 Aug 2023 • 8:14 am

Fenne Lily has shared a new single, ‘In My Own Time’

Fenne Lily has shared a new single, ‘In My Own Time’

The track is accompanied by a video that Fenne co-directed with Jim Larson, and will feature on her second LP, out April 14th via Dead Oceans.

16 Mar 2023 • 10:07 am

Fenne Lily has shared another new track, ‘Dawncolored Horse’

Fenne Lily has shared another new track, ‘Dawncolored Horse’

The new single is inspired by the poem 'The Horse That Had a Flat Tire' by Richard Brautigan.

16 Feb 2023 • 5:14 pm

Fenne Lily has announced her new album, ‘Big Picture’

Fenne Lily has announced her new album, ‘Big Picture’

The news comes alongside new single 'Lights Light Up'.

17 Jan 2023 • 7:25 pm

Watch IDLES blast through 'The Wheel' on Jimmy Fallon

Watch IDLES blast through 'The Wheel' on Jimmy Fallon

It comes after the band received two GRAMMY nominations for their fourth album, 'Crawler'.

5 Jan 2023 • 3:40 pm

IDLES' Joe Talbot explains Notorious B.I.G.’s influence on their most recent album ‘Crawler’

IDLES' Joe Talbot explains Notorious B.I.G.’s influence on their most recent album ‘Crawler’

The band shared a new ‘making of’ video giving fans an inside glimpse into the recording sessions with producer Kenny Beats.

22 Dec 2022 • 7:35 pm

Katy J Pearson: "It’s hard to follow through with your vision when you’re still insecure about what you think you are"

FeaturesKaty J Pearson

Katy J Pearson: "It’s hard to follow through with your vision when you’re still insecure about what you think you are"

Katy J Pearson’s debut album may have put her on the musical map, but with its follow-up, she’s pushing out her horizons and doing it in her own way.

11 Jul 2022 • 8:23 am

The Cut: Carly Rae Jepsen, Jamie T, Maisie Peters and the best new tracks of the week

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The Cut: Carly Rae Jepsen, Jamie T, Maisie Peters and the best new tracks of the week

It's been a week packed with new music. We've sifted through the pile and plucked out a few of the best.

6 May 2022 • 10:57 am

Hype List 2022: Willow Kayne: "I'm surprised at how many people are actually listening to my ideas - even the crazy ones"

FeaturesWillow Kayne

Hype List 2022: Willow Kayne: "I'm surprised at how many people are actually listening to my ideas - even the crazy ones"

Only a few tracks into a promising future, and Willow Kayne already has a bloody Ivor Novello gong in the bank. Not bad going for a popster who has the personality to hit the top.

14 Dec 2021 • 8:54 am

Willow Kayne: "It's ballsy music; I'm very rude in my lyrics"

FeaturesWillow Kayne

Willow Kayne: "It's ballsy music; I'm very rude in my lyrics"

Alt-pop newcomer - and Ivor Novello nominee - Willow Kayne delivers uncompromising takedowns and high-energy bops.

6 Oct 2021 • 8:05 am

IDLES: "We're trying to create less noise, but more volume"

IDLES: "We're trying to create less noise, but more volume"

Their last album saw them take off in a way no one expected - so what’s next for IDLES? The band have a sit down just before the release of their (now) No.1 album, 'Ultra Mono'.

8 Oct 2020 • 8:50 am

Idles: "We’re not going to change the world, but we’re going to change our world”

Idles: "We’re not going to change the world, but we’re going to change our world”

Idles understand that sometimes it feels as though everything’s in the shitter, but they’re going to try their best to make a difference anyway - and you can too.

14 Jun 2018 • 10:50 am

Fenne Lily: "The album isn't just sad ballads about boys fucking me over"

Fenne Lily: "The album isn't just sad ballads about boys fucking me over"

Fenne Lily makes tunes that are heartbreaking yet wonderfully hopeful.

9 Apr 2018 • 8:46 am

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