Echo at Trinity Celebrates 79 Years of Cultural Exchange Between Bristol and Bordeaux
Trinity is proud to present Echo, an international cross-city celebration of sound, creativity and community. Developed in partnership with Le Rocher de Palmer (Bordeaux), and Twin Cities Fest, Echo marks a remarkable 79-year relationship between the two officially twinned cities, bringing together grassroots artists, cultural practitioners and local communities through a free one-day festival at Trinity on 30 May.
Echo is designed to amplify underrepresented voices and remove barriers to cultural participation, supporting people who may face obstacles to taking part in cultural activity, whether due to cost, access or lack of representation. Rooted in one of Bristol’s most culturally diverse communities, Trinity continues its commitment to accessible, inclusive arts spaces where everyone can take part.
This first chapter of Echo takes place in Bristol, with the celebration continuing in France as the programme travels to Le Rocher de Palmer on 19 September for the second half of this unique cultural exchange.
Audiences at Trinity can expect a day of music performances, food, and refreshments available from local vendors and community engagement for all ages as Bristol’s grassroots talent meets exciting artists from Bordeaux. With Trinity Garden‑party vibes, Echo offers a feel‑good day out for the whole family.
Line-up:
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Binbag Wisdom
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DJ Koyla (Bordeaux)
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Josephine Gyasi
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MĀDŁY
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Okali (Bordeaux)
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T L K
Alongside the main programme, pupils from Hannah More, St Nicks, Evergreen and Easton CE primary schools have been taking part in after‑school sessions led by artist Laura. Using recycled materials, each KS2 group created detailed skyline artworks combining iconic landmarks from both Bristol and Bordeaux. These collaborative pieces will be displayed at Trinity during the festival, inviting children, families and the wider community to celebrate their work.
Bristol City Council will also visit each participating school to deliver assemblies and staff sessions, introducing an accompanying classroom activity pack.
“We were approached by Bristol City Council’s International Twinning Manager, to introduce the team to the local primary schools we work closely with through the PHF‑funded Cultural Alliance Programme. Our strong relationships with these schools have enabled us to support them with creative projects and to strengthen communication and delivery.” - Sarah Franke, Children's Programme Manager, Trinity Community Arts
The festival is free to attend, with a suggested £3 donation per person on the door to help Trinity continue delivering inclusive, community‑focused events.
Listing Information
Echo Festival at Trinity
Date: 30 May
Location: Trinity Centre, Bristol
Admission: Free (suggested £3 donation)
About Trinity Presents – Celebrating 50 Years of Music
Echo forms part of Trinity Presents, our in‑house programme spotlighting outstanding artists and fresh new voices, rooted in the communities at the heart of the city.
About Le Rocher de Palmer
Le Rocher de Palmer is a contemporary music venue (SMAC) in the Bordeaux metropolitan area. The 6700m2 venue includes 3 concert halls, a documentary resource centre on world music, a digital studio, a coworking space, a cultural business incubator, and a digital museum with the Micro-Folie label.
https://billetterie.lerocherdepalmer.fr/
About Twin Cities Fest
Through its programme, Twin Cities Fest aims to celebrates the unique cultural identity of each city - spotlighting its music, food, art and wider creative communities. It provides emerging artists with opportunities to perform for international audiences, while building lasting connections with artists and venues in partner cities
