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Movement & wellbeing for local families

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Support from West of England Sport Trust to expand our schools based offer

Movement & wellbeing for local families

by sarah last modified 28/03/2024 04:08 PM
Movement & wellbeing for local families

Movema

Movema

Carnival workshops at Trinity.Photo Alastair Brookes/KoLAB Studios

With the support of West of England Sport Trust (Wesport) we are expanding our creative offer for primary-aged children living/ attending school within the locality.

Through our partnership work with local primary schools, we will be working with Easton Academy to offer key stage 1 and key stage 2 children free-to-access after school activities, a summer school as well as provision for parents/carers.

Building upon previous projects, including last year's Easter Carnival workshops and 2022/23 ‘World in a Box’ programme, leading dance company Movema will embed themselves within the school to deliver the programme that aims to encourage schools to offer their facilities for activities that encourage healthy and active lives.

‘We are thrilled to be supporting local partners through our place-based work. Through supporting schools to open their facilities outside of the school day to both school and community users, we hope to create sustainable change in increased physical activity levels in communities where they are needed most.” Nicole Emmanuel, West of England Sport Trust

Shaping the offer to reach children, who may be living in under-resourced communities, Movema will host after-school clubs that will include dance and movement workshops. They will also work with teachers and children to shape and deliver a creative offer for free activities during the summer break.

Our Children and Young People's team will collaborate with parent/carers at Easton Academy to develop free to access sessions that will take place within the school to encourage movement, active lives and improve wellbeing.

The programme will run until March 2025 and will further support our ‘Cultural Alliance’ a partnership with three-local schools. Developed through conversations with primary school pupils, teachers, governors and community organisations, the Alliance aims to address existing gaps that many children experience in accessing creative activities as well as strengthening the educational growth and wellbeing of children.

You can find out more about our Children and Young People's programme here or sign up to our mailing list to keep-up to date.

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Performance for Children and Families

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We brought Igloo, an interactive early year's performance, to Trinity as part of our Children and Young People’s programme

Performance for Children and Families

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Performance for Children and Families

Igloo Travelling Light

Igloo - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

As part of our Children and Young People’s programme, we brought Igloo, an interactive early year's performance, to Trinity. Igloo was created by Barton Hill-based Travelling Light Theatre. The company created the show specifically to tour to non-traditional theatre venues with the aim of breaking down barriers to accessing theatre.

We connected with our partners, Central Bristol Children Centre, to offer children (and their grown ups) who attend the centre’s weekly Stay & Play at Trinity, the opportunity to watch the show for free. Igloo was shared in a separate space running alongside Stay & Play, allowing families to choose if they wanted to give the performance a try during a familiar group session. In total we welcomed over 100 families/carers to two performances of Igloo.

Through feedback from conversations between children, families and local community groups and building upon our pledges we are looking at ways to create a responsive programme that aims to offer young children the opportunity to take their first steps in their creative journey.

Coming up in the summer we are pleased to host theatre company Tidal Tales who will be bring their latest show, Fairy Forest: Stories from the Trees, for an outdoor performance. This follows the 'The Hare the Moon and the River' that we programmed as part of our Summer Sessions last year.

You can keep up to date with our our Children and Young People's programme here or to hear about upcoming events and activities sign up to our mailing list here

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Celebrating International Women's Day

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All Ah Wi International Women’s Day take over at Trinity celebrating peers and sisterhood all under one roof

Celebrating International Women's Day

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International Women’s Day Celebration - Image Credit: Megan Ip

As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, women's group ‘Al Ah Wi’ took over Trinity for a full day of workshops and discussions to celebrate the talents and interests of women.

“It was a really good day, all who came had a great time and got a lot out of it" Saláma Kefentse

Organised by Saláma Kefentse, who leads the ‘Al Ah Wi’ group, the take over included dance workshops delivered by Penny Avery, Essential Oils demonstrations and live music by DJs Kissan and Delicious. In the afternoon, Carmen Carol delivered a wellbeing workshop and the event finished with a live podcast with the female-led Keep It Real team.

Salama first connected with Trinity after attending Festus celebrations back in December 2023. During this event she shared that she would like to bring ‘Al Ah Wi’ to Trinity and following this our Community and Neighbourhoods team supported Salama to programme the event. This collaborative programming approach is part of our pledge to support people, grassroot groups and artists, living in the locality to deliver grassroots and community-led activities.

Following the success of ‘Al Ah WI's 'International Women’s Day takeover we are pleased to be supporting Salama to host the group regularly at Trinity. Al Ah Wi and will take place every three-months. If you would like to find out more about the group please get in contact with Jen Farmer, Arts Engagement Manager or sign up to our mailing list to keep-up-to-date.

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Emerging Musician performance

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Young People from our Next Gen Sounds programme performed at the opening night of Off The Record's Exhibition

Emerging Musician performance

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Emerging Musician performance

Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

Next Gen Sounds Performance - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

Young people from our free weekly music project, Next Gen Sounds, were invited to perform during Off The Record (OTR)’s exhibition at Trinity. We work in partnership with the OTR team who come along to the weekly Next-Gen sessions as an additional offer for young people.

“It was really great to get the chance to perform live, it’s so much fun, Trinity really give us a lot of chances to perform in front of an audience. It’s really fantastic to be able to play here” - Joe, Next Gen Sounds Participant

On the night, young people from Next Gen Sounds took to the stage for one hour. Giving incredible musical performances, from bands playing covers of much-loved songs by Fleetwood Mac and Radiohead, to acoustic solo performances, rap, and DJ sets, demonstrating the wide range of musical styles that the young people are exploring as part of Next Gen.

OTR’s exhibition featured paintings, drawings, photography, poetry and of course music from Next Gen. Our Next Gen Sounds sessions are supported by staff from OTR who bring their expertise around mental health and wellbeing to the group sessions, ensuring that the support offered by the programme focuses not only on young people’s musical abilities, but also provides a safe space for personal support, in which the young people can develop their confidence, interpersonal skills, and support their mental wellbeing.

As part of our Children and Young Peoples' programme we offer ways in which those aged 0-25yrs can take their first and next steps in creativity. Next Gen creates pathways for young people to develop their musical practice; from supporting song writing, to demystifying music production, and music masterclasses to eventually offering the young people a platform to perform their music to a live audience.

If you'd like to find out more about Next Gen Sounds, or get involved with the sessions yourself, click here for more information.

 

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In Conversation: Liam and Nature Play

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We spoke to Trinity's Nature Play Lead, Liam, about the after-school garden project

In Conversation: Liam and Nature Play

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Nature Play After School Club - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

As part of our children and young people's programme offer free after school provision for children who attend local primary schools. Children who attend are aged 8yrs-11yrs and many may limited access to any green space at home. We caught up with Liam Callaghan, who delivers the Nature Play sessions to find out more.

Hi! Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your background

I’m Liam, the Nature Play lead at Trinity – I have a passion for youth work, having written and illustrated my first children’s book, worked with SEND children for several years and facilitated a variety of workshops for young people.

A How did you get involved with Nature Play at Trinity?

I've been leading the Nature Play project since its beginnings in September 2023. I spent a lot of time at Trinity Centre attending various events before I became a part of the team – I first helped with a Nature Play workshop over the summer of 2023 and through this, Trinity reached out with the opportunity of working together long-term on a similar project, and here I am!

What is the Nature Play project?

The after-school Nature Play sessions we run are a perfect opportunity for local 8-11-year-olds to spend some quality time out in nature, thanks to our beautiful garden space in the heart of Bristol. We operate a walking bus from 3 local primary schools to maximise our outreach and have seen amazing results. We began by having the children create a set of ground rules, which they all agreed on, based around respect and getting involved.

So what do the sessions involve?

After introducing the children to the garden space at Trinty, there was still fruit growing in the garden, so the children would pick apples from the apple tree when they arrived as a tasty snack. Most weeks they would forage flavours to make their own tea, learning about when certain plants fruit, the physics of heat drawing out the flavours and nutrients to make the tea, as well as the communal nature of making and sharing tea together. The group are always very happy to show any newcomers around the garden space – they have found a real sense of security and belonging in the garden and have a great sense of agency within the space.

As the nights grew longer, the children learned about how winter is a necessary part of the life cycle, and how we can relate to the seasons within our own lives, have ‘sunny seasons’ and ‘chilly spells’. They also learned how to safely make a fire to get us through the wintry weather, with some children helping others overcome their fear of flames. The children loved sharing stories around the fire (some scarier than others!), instilling a warm sense of community.

What's the plan for Nature Play going forward into the spring?

As we Spring into 2024, the children have begun making use of their raised bed, dedicated to the after-school club (which they have nearly finished decorating) as well as space in the polytunnel, where the children have been learning how and when to plant different veg (and why) and learning about seasonal changes and the effect climate change is having on us and other parts of the world. Some children have some prior knowledge which they have been happy to share with others during the sessions, building a sense of communal skill sharing.

What benefits do you think the children involved with Nature Play gain?

The children who attend the sessions  have really blossomed over the months, and there’s been noticeable growth in individuals’ confidence, knowledge and overall wellbeing as well as seeing friendships being formed. I can’t wait to see how the children grow over the coming months.

If you are a parent/carer of a primary aged child (8yrs-11yrs) who would like to attend Nature Play click here to find out more and sign up.

Nature Play is held on Monday's during term time and is made possible due to funding from Quartet Community Foundation, WESport and Bristol City Council.


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In Conversation: David Jubb and Citizens for Culture

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In Conversation: David Jubb and Citizens for Culture

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In partnership with St Pauls Carnival, Citizens In Power and West of England Combined Authority we are delivering a Citizens’ Assembly for Culture in 2025.

This ground-breaking initiative will bring together people from across the region, to meet with creative practitioners, cultural providers and decision-makers to shape the future of a cultural delivery plan for the region.

We are currently recruiting for a Producer to help with the successful delivery of the Assembly. We caught up with David Jubb, Co-Director of Citizens In Power, to find out more about the role, the Citizens for Culture project and the plans for the 2025 Assembly.

Hi David! Tell us more about the role and what they'll be working on.

This is a role that I wish had been around when I was developing my practice as a producer. I would have jumped at it. The role will oversee the entire citizens’ assembly process over the coming 12 months. This will include all the current development stages, procuring key partners and laying the groundwork for the UK’s first citizens’ assembly to create a cultural plan for an entire region. The role will work closely with assembly members, supporting their needs and ensuring that each one has a positive and inspiring experience. They will also establish the framework for the assembly’s recommendations to be carried forward. I think one of the many exciting things about the role is that citizen-led decision-making, such as citizens’ juries, citizens’ assemblies and panels, are growing in the creative and cultural sector. So the successful candidate will put themselves in an interesting position in terms of the future opportunities in the sector.

The ideal candidate would be someone who believes in the idea of citizens’ assemblies and cultural democracy, is committed to equity and inclusion in their practice, excels in complex projects with multiple partners, and has an interest in the strategic side of producing. What I mean by this is not just a desire to nail the deliverables each day, but on how those deliverables link to a wider set of strategic aims and partners. This project is a lot about inviting people to work together to lead change – so if they have a passion for supporting change then the role would suit them very well.

Who would the Citizens’ Assembly Producer get to work with?

They would work closely with all the project partners: LaToyah McAllister-Jones, Executive Director of St Pauls Carnival; Emma Harvey, CEO of Trinity; Sarah James, Creative and Cultural Programme Lead at the West of England Combined Authority. Each partner brings different experiences to the project. LaToyah works with Involve to facilitate assemblies as well as her extensive professional experience in and out of the cultural sector. Emma has been a driving force for how cultural buildings can use creativity as a tool for civic participation. Sarah is leading Culture West, a regional programme which brings practitioners together to create a transformational shift to co-created models of practice. The producer would also work with me. My background is in the cultural sector. I was artistic director and CEO of Battersea Arts Centre from 2004-19, before becoming more interested in citizen-led decision-making. Last year I co-founded Citizens In Power as a not-for-profit organisation, with the purpose to co-design ways for citizens to lead decision-making.

In addition to the project partners, the producer would work with the assembly’s Oversight Panel and Advisory Panel, independent groups who will advise on equity and inclusion, and select evidence for the assembly to consider. They will also collaborate with the Lead Facilitator, the Combined Authority and four Unitary Authorities, the assembly’s funding partners, Arts Council England and Gulbenkian Foundation, and everyone involved in the production and logistics of the assembly itself. It’s a big team!

What does success look like for you within this project?

By having a citizens’ assembly for creativity and culture, the project aims to democratise decision-making in the cultural sector. The assembly will empower citizens to co-create a vibrant, inclusive cultural delivery plan for the West of England. It’s important to know that when we say “citizens” we mean people who live, work or stay in a place – i.e. everyone! Success will be a project that constantly challenges itself on issues of equity and inclusion.

Essential success measures are inclusive participation, constructive deliberation and actionable recommendations. We are involving both citizens and practitioners from the sector in the design of the assembly to help us achieve this. Of course, the real test of success for Citizens for Culture will be the delivery of the assembly’s outcomes. This will require the collaboration of lots of different partners: from councils, sector organisations, communities, funders to individuals, all working together to make change happen. We need to grow many of these partnerships in advance of the assembly happening in 2025. We also hope Citizens For Culture provides inspiration for other councils and funders which are seeking to create future delivery plans by putting citizens at the heart of the process.

Anything else you would like to add?

I think this promises to be an inspiring project. I can guarantee that the successful candidate, whether coming with a cultural sector background, or a background in deliberative democracy, will learn lots and widen the kinds of opportunities they can pursue in the future. Come and work with us! Deadline for application is Tuesday 9th April at 5pm and application information is here.

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Historic England awards grant for emergency repairs to Jacobs Wells

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Works are underway to help prevent further deterioration to the building

Historic England awards grant for emergency repairs to Jacobs Wells

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Corinne Fitzpatrick, Conservation Architect and Juliette Butler, Heritage at Risk Project Officer at Historic England, take a tour of Jacobs Wells Baths

Jacobs Wells has benefited from a grant of £56,895 from Historic England to undertake emergency repairs to the Grade II Listed building. The works, which have recently begun, will prevent further deterioration of the external fabric of the building, including the roofs, gutters and downpipes and high-level masonry, in preparation for a phased repair scheme to begin later in the year. The funding will also support surveys of the high-level stonework to inform the main repairs.

We invited Historic England to join Corinne Fitzpatrick - Conservation Architect for the project - on a tour of the building to inspect the works in progress. The tour uncovered the rich social and architectural history of the building, from the lantern roof, side blocks, boiler house, large chimney to its exterior ornate features terracotta dressings. The tour also showed glimpses of the former pump room - a space that has never been open to the public.

“We’re pleased to be one of many partners working to give Jacobs Wells Baths a bright new future. By halting further damage to the building and getting important surveys done now, we hope our investment will give the project the best possible start”. Rebecca Barrett, South West Regional Director at Historic England

During the inspection, Corinne shared that "the emergency phase will prevent any further damage that may increase costs to future phases, and gives us the opportunity to carry out further investigations of the external fabric at height to give us greater cost certainty as we enter the main works phase. This is a great way to start such a major project and lay the foundations for the next planned steps.”

A newly appointed team have been appointed to deliver the first phase of the scheme, including Corinne and Sean Redmond of PH3 Design as well as Richard Ward and Rebecca Gloyn from Burke Hunter Adams.

The first phase of repairs are supported by £1m from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’ (DLUHC) Community Ownership Fund, and £400,000 in match funding from local trusts including Nisbet Trust, the John James Foundation and other funders keen to support recovery efforts and revive the building.

The vision for Jacobs Wells is to develop and deliver a £4m regeneration scheme in keeping with the buildings dance heritage which will see the centre reopening as a vibrant community arts hub that will include much-needed youth provision and services.

This is another step in the right direction for Jacobs Wells whose future was uncertain at the start of 2023. Suport is still needed to ensure this space has a vibrant future. Head over to the Fundsurfer and give what you can and help revive this wonderful building.

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Protecting community Spaces

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Trinity, Eastside Community Trust and Windmill Hill City Farm launch joint manifesto calling to protect shared spaces

Protecting community Spaces

by sarah last modified 13/03/2024 11:22 AM
Protecting community Spaces

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Trinity Garden Party

Trinity's Garden Party. Credit: Alistair Brookes

Trinity join Eastside Community Trust, Windmill Hill City Farm and 13 other organisations to call for urgent action to protect and enhance Bristol’s shared spaces.

The initiative calls for urgent measures to safeguard and improve Bristol’s shared spaces, which are currently under threat due to various challenges, including legislation facilitating council property sales to address budget shortfalls.

“Unfortunately, without changes to how decisions are made about community infrastructure, the future of those spaces will always be at risk. The suggestions we are putting forward will enable us to secure a brighter future for our much-loved community spaces" Steve Sayers, CEO of Windmill Hill City Farm

In a published manifesto we join others in calling for for several changes to ensure community buildings are appropriately valued. This includes:

  • Review the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process, to enable more community organisations to consider this route.
  • Adopt a target and strategy for increasing the number of community owned assets, in line with the One City Plan.
  • Delegate leadership for community assets to a member of cabinet or committee, recognizing the sector’s role across council departments.
  • Delegate authority to officer level to award CAT leases, for 95 years, when these are up for renewal.
  • Include representation from Neighbourhoods and Committees in the CAT decision-making committees.
  • Create a framework for protection and disposal of council owned assets, including creating a new ‘community’ asset class which prioritises preservation of community spaces.
  • Implement a fair rent structure which recognises the social and investment benefits of community-owned assets.
  • Develop a capital investment strategy for organisations with CAT leases

How you can help:

  • Read the full manifesto here
  • Decisions makers, city and business leaders are invited to talk to us directly, understand more about the work we do and see how these changes could enable us to make a much greater impact across the whole city.
  • People of Bristol are invited to share their thoughts and feelings on what their local community space means to them, by writing on a ribbon or sharing a word, sentence or memory on social media using the hashtag #CommunityRoots.

The Community Anchor organisations who created the campaign and manifesto are:

  1. Eastside Community Trust
  2. Trinity Community Arts
  3. Windmill Hill City Farm
  4. Black South West Network (The Coach House)
  5. Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
  6. Knowle West Health Park
  7. Knowle West Alliance
  8. Southmead Development Trust
  9. Redcatch Community Garden Limited
  10. Ambition Lawrence Weston
  11. Bricks/St Anne’s House
  12. Artspace Lifespace
  13. St Werburghs Community Centre
  14. Filwood Community Centre
  15. Voscur
  16. Learning Partnership West

 

 

 

 

 

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Free creative courses for Young People

by sarah last modified 12/03/2024 02:29 PM
Find out more about about Speak Out Free creative workshops for young people

Free creative courses for Young People

by sarah last modified 12/03/2024 02:29 PM
Free creative courses for Young People

Speak Out - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

Speak Out!

Speak Out Celebration 2023. Credit Alastair Brookes

Speak Out is a programme of free creative courses exploring ways in which creativity can be used to shine a light on Future Proofing (or, thinking about our impact on the planet), Neurodiversity and Injustice.

Delivered in partnership with City of Bristol College, Bristol Refugee Festival and Our Second Home, from Feb - June 2024 Trinity will host a series of workshops delivered by a professional artist or facilitator. The sessions will offer a supportive young people to develop creative and craft skills, be inspired by new ideas and build interpersonal and collaborative skills.

The programme was developed following an in-depth consultation with over 150 young people that took place in 2023. This included Trinity's CYP team visiting further education settings, schools, community organisations as well as an in-person event at Trinity.

Speak Out Programme:

Future Proofing – Students of City of Bristol College will explore their impact on the planet. Led by Carene, a sustainable fashion expert, the cohort will explore ways in which they can fight against fast fashion. Running Feb - Mar 2024

Neurodiversity - Kabbo Ferdinand, an African Indigenous storyteller and musician, and Natasha Gatward, an immersive performance artist and costume designer, invite 16 – 18 year olds to explore the ways in which movement and expression can explore Neurodiversity. Running April 2024.

Injustice – Hip-Hop artist Moyah, who has lived experience of the asylum system, will lead workshops for young people affected by the asylum system in order to create a performance piece addressing injustice. Running April 2024.

Speak Out Showcase: Young people who have taken part in Speak Out are invited to come together in celebration of their work at a showcase event at Trinity Centre. Each groups’ practitioners will be at the showcase to support the young people and to guide them through the experience of publicly sharing their art (17th June 6-8pm).

If you would like to sign up to the workshops please contact Liam, Youth Services Facilitator on liamc@trinitybristol.org.uk

 

Speak Out! Is supported by the We Move Fund: Youth Social Action aims to empower Black children and young people through Youth Social Action.


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In Conversation: Saláma Kefentse and All Ah Wi Women's Group

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In Conversation: Saláma Kefentse and All Ah Wi Women's Group

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As part of the celebrations for this year's International Women’s Day, we caught up with Saláma Kefentse from All Ah Wi Women's group ahead of their Saturday 09 Mar event at Trinity. Click here to find out more about Saturday's International Women's Day Celebrations at Trinity.

Q: Hi! Tell us a little about yourself and the All Ah Wi Women's group:

A: My name is Saláma and I started All Ah Wi Women's group last year under my brand name Just Love Hub.

The All Ah Wi Women's group is a space for all women, especially those from the Caribbean and African diaspora. The group offers a sense of sisterhood and freedom to be just as you are without the added titles of mum, daughter, sister, aunty etc. It's an opportunity to spend time focusing on their needs rather than the needs of others.

Q: Where did the idea of the International Womens Day event come from?

After a joint conversation with staff at Trinity the idea was offered for us host an event to celebrate International Womens Day. They offered this opportunity to us and as the women in our group possess such inspiring skills and talents it seemed a great idea to offer them the space to showcase what they can do and show how amazing they are.

The group was developed because we need to have a space to go to with women who looked like me and could relate to the ups and downs life throws at us, have a laugh, a cry and a moan without judgement. Be free to try new things and talk about topics that aren't typical but create awareness and are thought provoking.

Q: What can we expect from the event?

Expect great music from DJ Kissan and DJ Delicious, Essential oil 101 from spiritual healer Michelle Meridith and a workshop on 5 steps to overcoming childhood trauma with Author Carmen Carrol, hosted by the All Ah Wi Women's group.

Q: Why do you think celebrations like International Women’s Day are important?

Events like these give women the chance to shine a light for each other and be seen for who they are and what they do. It brings women together and shares good energy, healing and connection. We get to congratulate our sister's for their hard work and be inspired by them too.

Q: How can people get involved or help All Ah Wi Womens group?

The All Ah Wi Women's group is looking for volunteer session leaders to help organise and run the sessions and board members / trustees to start as a CIC to help with fundraising to bring the ideas these women have created to life.

The All Ah Wi Womens International Womens Day event is on 09 Mar 2024 from 10am – 3pm and features workshops from Michelle Meridith and Carmen Carol, music by DJs Kissan and Delicious and Podcasting form Keep It Real Podcast, click here to find out more.

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Vacancy: Citizens' Assembly Producer

by sarah last modified 27/03/2024 11:33 AM
Apply to join the team for the region wide 2025 Citizens' Assembly for culture

Vacancy: Citizens' Assembly Producer

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Understory

Understory Mapping workshop. Photo Alastair Brookes

Title: Citizens Assembly Producer

Contract type: 12-month contract (with potential for extension) Freelance may be considered.

Reporting to: Citizens' Assembly Project Manager

Hours: Part time 2-2.5 days per week

Rate of Pay: £32, 000 - £34,144.50 (pro-rata)

Trinity Community Arts is seeking an experienced and dynamic Producer to collaborate with us and our partners, St Pauls Carnival, Citizens In Power and West of England Combined Authority, on the successful delivery of the 2024/5 Citizens’ Assembly for Culture.

This ground-breaking initiative aims to bring together citizens from across the region to meet with creative practitioners, cultural providers and decision-makers to shape the future of a cultural delivery plan for the region.

The Citizens' Assembly Producer  is a pivotal role that will successfully plan and oversee the delivery of the Assembly, drive a programme of engagement activities and events and work with the project partners to embed the methodology across the region to enable the planning and delivery of future citizens’ assemblies. ​

We recognise that this role is likely to be suited to candidates with either:​

  • experience of producing large participatory projects in or around the creative and cultural sectors; or ​

  • experience of working on citizens’ assemblies or other forms of deliberative or participatory democracy​

How to apply:

  • Download and read the recruitment pack here
  • Download and complete the application form here and email to info@trinitybristol.org.uk with "Citizens' Assembly Producer" in the subject line.
  • Complete our anonymous Equal Opportunities form here
  • Click here to download a word version of the recruitment pack

Please note we do not accept CV applications.​​

If having read this recruitment pack you would like to ask questions before making an application, then you are welcome to email info@trinitybristol.org.uk with any questions you may have.  ​

 

The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 09 April 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15 April 2024.

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Opinion: Holding Onto Our Roofs When The Sun Ain’t Shining

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CEO Emma Harvey asks: In austere times, how do we retain and maintain community buildings?

Opinion: Holding Onto Our Roofs When The Sun Ain’t Shining

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Preserving and maintaining community spaces is proving increasingly difficult as local authorities grapple with continued budgetary pressures. Some local authorities are facing or have already issued Section 114 notices – which means expected income isn’t enough to cover expenditure. In response, the Government is considering making it easier for councils to dispose of publicly owned assets to cover rising costs of essential services. Financial news provider, Bloomberg, sets out how, “The move would mark a sharp relaxation of the current constraints, which prevent councils from using money from asset sales to meet budget pressures from day-to-day services without approval from the central government.”

"The choices we make now in response to the challenge of preserving civic and cultural infrastructure in the face of financial uncertainty is a decision that will have lasting consequences for future generations" Emma Harvey

Community groups and charities are collaborating to devise shared solutions to protect civic and cultural assets from disposal and loss; from volunteering to manage local allotments and raising money to invest in parks and play areas, to taking on ownership of local pubs or community buildings and developing their own Neighbourhood Plans.

Whilst there are individual success stories of spaces saved, the challenge lies in how we create a national community asset transfer approach that is replicable, scalable and sustainable. As Brendan Conway, a leading voice in community assets, sets out in a LinkedIn post at the start of the year; “we must not valorise small precedents that have hidden foundations and assume that they are replicable.”

The current model places communities under increasing pressure to do more, though they may not equally hold all the necessary resources to convert short-term passion into sustained success. Existing funding schemes tied to short-term political cycles overlook the complexities of such projects, which require a variety of factors to align. Passionate people who care will inevitably overcommit and inexperienced individuals will underestimate what’s necessary to sustain a recovery effort over time. Some communities may hold the aspiration, but struggle to channel the right energy, investment or efforts consistently and continually. Others may just be overwhelmed, fatigued, or disheartened from past failed efforts to save the things they’ve loved and lost. This could lead to an increasingly disproportionate distribution of social resources, unless we proactively lay the foundations required to enhance success rates equitably across the breadth of UK communities.

The solution as to how we preserve civic and cultural infrastructure amidst financial uncertainty requires a nuanced, adaptable and holistic approach. It’s a delicate balancing act that, if we fail to get right, will leave our communities of tomorrow without the infrastructure they need to allow our more diverse, more densely populated neighbourhoods to function. The more we embark on these ambitious, quirky, complex projects, the more we will see projects fail. Should sites revert back to local authority control at a point where resources and capacity has further depleted, this will only compound risk of future asset disposal, not least because now one might also point to how the community tried, but failed to make it work.

In Bristol, there are a number of organisations driving a community ownership movement and a more strategic approach to community asset management, such as Bristol’s Community Anchor Network who have launched a manifesto to ask for more targeted support and investment to protect the city’s social fabric. More widely, Platform Places are collaborating with councils, community asset managers and owners to repurpose vacant high street properties, whilst Locality are continuing to promote their #SaveOurSpaces campaign by launching a new “community power revolution” to place more power in the hands of communities.

The choices we make now in response to the challenge of preserving civic and cultural infrastructure in the face of financial uncertainty is a decision that will have lasting consequences for future generations. To ensure a resilient and culturally vibrant future for UK communities expanding in diversity and population density, we must adopt a nuanced, bespoke and holistic approach to the assets that underpin our daily lives; one that embraces all the complexities, personalities and idiosyncrasies of our changing social and cultural landscape. And we need to do that pretty soon, before we have no space left to fight for.

Emma Harvey, CEO Trinity Community Arts

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Look Back: Models of Listening and Participation in Culture

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Reflections on taking part in Isto é PARTIS & Art for Change

Look Back: Models of Listening and Participation in Culture

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Isto é PARTIS & Art for Change 2024 - Image Credit: Carlos Porfirio

In January, Trinity participated in the Isto é PARTIS & Art for Change 2024 conference held in Lisbon, Portugal, shining a spotlight on the transformative potential of citizen-led approaches in the arts.

The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation and "La Caixa" Foundation are actively working to platform and support the tangible impact of participatory arts initiatives, reshaping cultural dynamics, and fostering more just and cohesive communities. The conference served as a beacon for continued dialogue and action in the pursuit of a more inclusive cultural landscape.

Featuring panels exploring diverse methods of citizen involvement in cultural dynamics, Trinity Community Arts, represented by CEO Emma Harvey, emphasized the significance of creative community spaces in shaping cultural dynamics in the arts. Emma shared insights into Trinity's work managing the Trinity Centre as a publicly-owned civic arts space, alongside efforts to save another publicly-owned asset, Jacobs Wells.

Trinity shared a panel with Lara Seixo Rodrigues, Marta Silva, and Miguel Atalaia, highlighting examples of collaborative and citizen-led cultural activity, including the Largo Residências in Lisbon and the Bons Sons festival in Tomar. Bons Sons - akin to Trinity's annual Garden Party, the annual community festival involves the entire village coming together to deliver a celebration of music, culture and local pride—an inspirational example of true citizen empowerment.

Trinity's partner, Saad Eddine Said, Co-Director of the Citizens in Power initiative, delivered a keynote speech on avenues for active citizen-led decision-making. Trinity, in is working with Citizens in Power and St Paul’s Carnival, to develop a Citizen Assembly for Culture, supporting communities in the West of England Combined Authority to shape their cultural delivery priorities and plans – funded by Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) and the West of England Combined Authority. The conference also highlighted Battersea Arts Centre’s social enterprise programme, The Agency, which uses a co-design model to support young people to unlock their creative potential.

This collaborative effort, led by The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, amplified initiatives that are unlocking the transformative power of citizen-led approaches in the arts. The Foundation's commitment to fostering partnerships between communities, creatives, and institutions, as showcased in the PARTIS & Art for Change initiative, exemplifies a forward-thinking approach to shaping the future of towns and cities. This conference facilitates key conversations and projects that contribute to the creation of more just, cohesive and culturally vibrant communities.

Further reading:

  • Read our blogs on creating a Citizens' Assembly for Culture 12, 3,  4 and 5
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    In Conversation: Subira Joy

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    We spoke to performance artist Subira Joy ahead of their performance of Kill The Cop Inside Your Head at Trinity on 23 Feb

    In Conversation: Subira Joy

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    Subira Joy is a spoken-word performer and activist, based in Brighton, UK. Their work weaves together the personal and political, through experiences and imaginations, spoken with rage, softness, and laughter. Ahead of their performance of 'Kill The Cop Inside Your Head' at Trinity on 23 Feb, we spoke with Subira about the themes underpinning the performance, the influence of their queer identity, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and much more.

    Please introduce yourself and share a little about how you got into performance arts.

    Hi, my name’s Subira, I’m a spoken word performer, writer and artists and I got into performing through the spoken word and poetry scene, and made my way into the queer theatre scene in Brighton.

    What was the inspiration behind Kill The Cop Inside Your Head?

    The phrase Kill The Cop Inside Your Head shows up in activist circles often, and I found myself going over and over this phrase in my head and thinking about police, police violence and oppression, and the way that it impacts particularly Black and queer, Black and trans communities and how we learn to police ourselves.

    How has your queer identity helped shape this work?

    My identity of being queer, being trans and being a mixed Black person definitely shaped the work insofar as I’m really speaking from my experience as an over-policed body. I think I’m interested in how those of us who live at the intersections of marginalised identities are specifically impacted.

    "I’m interested in how those of us who live at the intersections of marginalised identities are specifically impacted" - Subira Joy

    What are some of the themes that you explore in the performance?

    So one of the themes that comes up in my performance is that of ancestral technologies. I’ve collaborated with some incredible people throughout the process of making this, one of those people was Cole Alvers, who was generous enough to share that language of ancestral technologies and really looking at the way that we can reach back through our ancestries and heritages to find tools to resist the oppression and policing that we’ve taken in. That’s featured a lot in my work – looking backwards to find the tools to move forwards.

    What was it like taking your performance to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival?

    It was a really brilliant experience taking my show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. I was supported by Eclipse, a cohort of Black and queer performers, which was brilliant as I think oftentimes Edinburgh can be challenging for artists of colour, but actually I was really supported and had a lot of great people around. I was also supported by my twin because I had recently broken my ankle and couldn’t do a lot of the dancing and physicality which is in the show, so they came through and we reimagined the show for the two of us, and I had a lot of fun with that.

    What can audiences expect from Kill The Cop Inside Your Head?

    Audiences can expect powerful imagery, poetry, dance, movement and fruit, so come through!

     

    Click here to get your tickets to 'Kill The Cop Inside Your Head' at Trinity on 23 Feb.

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    Activities for Children and Young People this Half Term

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    See What's On at Trinity this half-term for Children, Young People and Families

    Activities for Children and Young People this Half Term

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    Movema Easter Workshop - Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

    This half-term at Trinity, we've got an incredible week full of activities for children, young people and families to get involved with.

    Tuesday 13th Feb - The Neighbours Upstairs: Sensation! (Ages 6-10)

    On Tuesday, we've got a multi-sensory activity storytelling experience for 6-10 year olds, exploring sound, sight, smell taste and touch through lots of curious contraptions made to capture the imagination, with the story of the Neighbours Upstairs guiding us through this 90 minute experience. There are three events throughout the day, at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. This is a free event, click here to find out more.

    Wednesday 14th Feb - Music Masterclass: Crack Magazine (Ages 16-25)

    Our Music Masterclass series continues on Wednesday we have invited Femke and Louise from Crack Magazine to deliver November's Music Masterclass. The workshop will consist of a insight into running a music magazine, personal reflections and time for questions. Music Masterclasses are our series of regular workshops and lectures, inviting top professionals from the music industry to Trinity to share their knowledge and experience, and help highlight entries into the music industry for young people. Sign up is free, click here to find out more.

    Friday 16th Feb - Igloo (Ages 0-3)

    Igloo is a non-verbal, playful experience filled with warmth, sensation and gentle exploration, suitable for babes in arms and pre-schoolers aged 0-3 accompanied by their carers. As part of each performance there will be a facilitated play session. The performance is non-verbal, but the play session contains some words. Audience members will also be given an Igloo picture book and other creative ideas to enable families to continue with creative play at home. Click here to find out more.

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    Vacancy: Finance Manager

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    Join the Trinity team

    Vacancy: Finance Manager

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    Vacancy: Finance Manager

    Ends and Tales: Duppy Hunter

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    Kamal photo credit Gemma Ordish

    Contract type: Permanent ​

    Job Title: Finance Manager ​

    Responsible to: Deputy CEO ​

    Team: Middle Management​

    Direct reports: Finance Officer​

    Hours: Full time (part time considered)

    Rate of Pay: £35,000-£39,000 TBD (depending on experience) ​

    Annual Leave: The holiday year runs from April to March. ​Full-time employees of Trinity are entitled to 21 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays, based on 37.5hrs/5-day working week. Entitlement will be calculated on a proportional basis in accordance with your hours and duration of contract. ​

    About the role

    We are looking to appoint an ambitious and self-motivated Finance Manager. Working closely with Trinity’s Leadership Team, you will play a key role in helping Trinity to strengthen organisation resilience and deliver against its charitable objectives.  ​

    The role will require someone who is willing to work flexibly and independently. You will have a background in finance, qualification/accreditation in relevant field e.g. ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, confident and able to adapt your skills, whilst managing two critical finance functions, Trinity’s trading and charitable subsidiaries. ​​

    We recognise that not everyone is able to work full-time. As such, we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times or compressed hours​

    How to apply

    • Download the job information pack here
    • Download and complete an application form by visiting here and email to info@trinitybristol.org.uk with "Finance Manager " in the subject line.
    • Complete our anonymous Equal Opportunities form here.

    Please note we do not accept CV applications.​

    This position will be advertised until a suitable candidate is identified.  Our approach to this hiring process is to identify the most suitable candidate; ensuring that we select an individual whose skills, experience, and values align with our needs.

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    Celebrating Windrush

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    Celebrating the stories of the Windrush generation through a year long programme of creative activity

    Celebrating Windrush

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    Celebrating Windrush

    St Paul's Carnival Film Screening - Image Credit: Donovon Jackson

    Festus market

    Festus Market. Photo credit: KoLAB Studios

    Throughout 2023, we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of Windrush through our community arts programme. Working with key partners including St Paul’s Carnival, Ujima Radio, Eastside Community Trust and the Malcolm X Centre, we created a community-led project to celebrate the communities who moved to Bristol during the 1950s and to give voice to Caribbean elders' experiences, resilience and memories.

    "I had wicked fun. When are you doing it again?" Feedback, Festus

    In partnership with Tamasha Theatre and Coney, we supported the creation of 'Duppy Hunter', an audio adventure set on the streets of St Paul’s. The script was developed during the summer of 2023 with the support of current and former St Paul’s residents and members of Malcom X elders. The listening experience went live in October to coincide with Black History Month. We organised a special listening party in November for the Malcolm X Elders who were unable to experience the walking tour due to their access needs.

    In partnership with Eastside Community Trust, we programmed a screening of 'Barrel Children' at Easton Community Centre. The film explores the challenges of Black families separated by migration during the Windrush era.

    In December, we hosted 'Festus' - an all-day event celebrating Caribbean/Black British culture. During the day we open the door for an indoor craft market led by Black traders and invited acclaimed, locally-based poet, Zaykia Mckenzie to perform to traders and visitors. Alongside this, Ofeila Balogun from Irie Dance Company led a Caribbean/African dance workshop.

    As part of the evening's celebrations we screened 'Inna Wi Carnival', a documentary film commemorating the role of Bristol’s Caribbean elders in establishing the first St Paul’s Carnival. This was followed with a quiz, party games, dance floor 'foolery' and a performance by rapper/spoken word artist Jonny Steel.

    Across the year the project connected with over 500 people - using arts and entertainment to share, explore and celebrate the history and experiences of the Windrush generations in Bristol. Due to the success of the Festus market, we will be working with stakeholders to bring additional events in 2024 - watch this space.

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    Celebrating Independent Venue Week

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    Independent venues in Bristol and their vital contribution to the local music scene

    Celebrating Independent Venue Week

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    Bristol's Idles filmed their video in independent venues

    Trinity is proud to be an grassroots music venue and this Independent Venue Week Marketing Assistant, Sam Prosser, shines a light on some of the other brilliant independent venues the city has to offer and how gig-goers can support the venues in Bristol.

    Strange Brew

    Strange Brew, located on Fairfax Street in Central Bristol, is one of the city’s newest independent venues. Having opened in September 2020, Strange Brew has quickly become of the city’s key locations for DIY bands and promoters, providing an eclectic mix of club nights, gigs, exhibitions and talks. We’re very excited to be bringing Bristol’s own Waldo’s Gift to Strange Brew on 02 March as part of our in-house music programme, Trinity Presents.

    The Louisiana

    The Louisiana is a 140-capacity, family-run venue that takes pride in putting on the best musicians from Bristol and beyond for the last 35 years, becoming a vital space for emerging artists, as well as hosting some of the UK’s biggest artists in their early years, such as Coldplay, Muse and Idles. The Louisiana is now a key part of Bristol’s music scene, as part of Dot To Dot Festival and Harbour Festival.

    Exchange

    Located a stone’s throw from Trinity at the bottom of Old Market, Exchange is a Community Benefit Society focused on supporting a wide range of musical projects and creative endeavours. Exchange opened it’s doors as a Live Music / Club Venue in August 2012. Since opening they have played host to a wide array of artists including The 1975, Haim, Four Tet and many more.

    How you can support independent venues:

    It’s never been more important to recognise the massive contribution of independent venues and their role in the music scene. 2023 was the UK’s worst year for venue closures, with Music Venues Trust reporting that 125 grassroots venues closed over the last 12 months. More than ever, it is vital that we recognise and support the independent music venues that contribute so much.

    Buying tickets directly from venues: By buying tickets directly from a venue’s website, or from a local ticketing platform, you are ensuring that a higher percentage of the ticket price goes directly to the venue, supporting their operational costs and staff. In addition to this, early ticket purchases also make a significant impact, providing venues with crucial upfront revenue and helping them plan and execute events seamlessly.

    Supporting venues through bar sales: Bar sales are one of the primary sources of income for independent venues, so make sure you get down early and buy a drink or two to support your favourite venue. Choosing to enjoy refreshments at the venue, whether it be a locally brewed pint or a signature cocktail-for those who don’t drink, there’s never been more options for non-alcoholic drinks, with many venues providing a wide range of alcohol-free drinks.

    Spreading the word: Many venues depend on word-of-mouth support to promote their events. Without the substantial marketing budgets of larger venues, it is crucial to actively express your support for your favourite independent venues. Sharing photos online and telling your friends about your favourite shows at local independent venues  boosts their visibility and can act as a vital lifeline for these independent establishments.

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    Music Sessions for Young People

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    Find out more about our 1-2-1/ small group sessions for young people

    Music Sessions for Young People

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    Next Gen

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    As part of our Children and Young People's programme we offer one to one or small group (up to three people) music sessions for young people aged 11-25yrs. These sessions are tailored to help young people develop skills, build confidence and support to take their next steps, whether it be to access further music-making provision or to re-engage with the educational system.

    We work with professional music tutors who use a trauma informed approach to support young people to identify the areas they are interested in exploring in the sessions. This could involve anything from learning guitar or piano to recording an original rap track. Tutors facilitate and encourage young people to express themselves in whatever way they feel inspired to.

    ‘I love coming here, it’s a home away from home’ - Feedback, young person, 1-2-1 sessions

    Sessions take part in our fully equipped studio rooms. Our live rooms feature two drum kits, a large electric piano and a collection of bass, electric and acoustic guitars. Our digital studio allows young people to access synthesisers, drum machines and a professional level microphone set up for recording, ideal for vocalists or those interested in music production. Both studios are capable of making high quality recordings which can be shared with the individual (or group) at their request.

    If you are supporting a young person who would benefit from accessing our music provision please contact the Children and Young Peoples team for further information including prices for sessions on info@trinitybristol.org.uk.

    These sessions are supported through funding from NIMBUS Sounds, a partnership between Creative Youth Network (CYN), Aspiration Creation Elevation (ACE), Basement Studios and Trinity Community Arts.

     

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    In Conversation: Waldo's Gift

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    We spoke to Bristol experimental Jazz trio Waldo's Gift ahead of their show at Strange Brew on 02 Mar

    In Conversation: Waldo's Gift

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    Ahead of their Trinity Presents show at Strange Brew on 02 March, we sat down with Bristol experimental trio Waldo's Gift to chat influences, improvisation, what's next for the band, and much more.

    How did you guys meet and form Waldo’s Gift?

    James: You two met at university, and we all met at a jam and we got together and made music for ages.

    Alun: We formed for the residency at the Gallimaufry. So our first five years of being together was playing every week to an audience, which was pretty special.

    For those who don’t know, how would describe your sound?

    Alun: I’ve heard our sound described in a cornucopia of ways, but I would say it’s not math, and not jazz. Maybe that’s the genre; not-math-not-jazz.

    James: It’s weird

    Harry: I like to think it’s a cross between Flying Lotus and Mahavishnu Orchestra.

    Alun: It’s modern music, it’s genreless, we draw from everything.

    James: Let’s remove all the labels – label-free.

    Who are some artists that have influenced your music?

    Harry: Flying Lotus, Aphex Twin, Olivier Messiaen, Johnny Greenwood.

    Alun: Sergei Rachmaninoff, the Russians in general.

    What do you think it is about Bristol’s music scene that sets it apart from other cities?

    Alun: It’s small and dense.

    James: The city’s big enough to support a unique blend of different styles, but it’s small enough to harbour a community and for you to really feel that sense of belonging.

    Alun: The perfect place to go and start a band, which is what we did.

    James: Yep, cheers Bristol

    Alun: I think it’s the amount of stuff going on in a small space. It has pros and cons but lots of lovely stuff burgeoning, frothing, bubbling all the time.

    What role does improvisation play in your creative process?

    James: A large role, a non-negliable role.

    Alun: Improvisation is at the heart of our creative process, because we used to do entirely improvised gigs, because of our residency improvising every week, and it formed our sound that we have now responded to and we have now tried to sculpt it.

    Harry: And monetize it.

    Collaborating with other artists seems to be an important part of your music – which artists would be your dream collaboration?

    Harry: Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Alun: For me, dream collaborator, The Punch Brothers or Chris Heel. Amazing progressive bluesgrass band. It’s them or Johnny Greenwood.

    James: A gig that I saw recently that really moved me was Christine And The Queens at Glastonbury, it wouldn’t be just a musical collaboration it would be theatrical, visual, everything collaboration.

    On the topic of collaboration, we’ve been enjoying your Beat Tape collaboration videos on Instagram – what was the idea behind them?

    James: Thanks! The idea behind them was, because we improvise them a lot, we’re actually very lucky and gifted because we can make a lot of music in a very small amount of time, and what if we played the social media game and created a lot of songs in a very small amount of time, ie one day, record them all and give them out to the world over a large period of time and really encourage collaboration with people and see how other people could augment those arrangements in an online digital context.

    Harry: And to make some bangers

    James: And to serve the algorithm...

    What’s next for Waldo’s Gift?

    Alun: Album. Tour. Another album. Another tour. We’re going abroad. We’re going to places. We’re growing.

    James: Building on the foundations of friendship that we already have.

     

    Waldo's Gift will be performing at Strange Brew on 02 March as part of our in-house music programme Trinity Presents - click here to get your tickets.

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