This Autumn as Trinity we have a host of National and International acts performing as part of their UK tours.

We kick off on Friday 8th October with Hurts, an entertaining evening for all you electric pop fans.

Next in line we have Magnetic Man, Thursday 28th October, who will undoubtedly bring the house down with their new school Dubstep rhythms.

Wednesday 24th November, all the way from the United States the unique Beach House are performing as part of their worldwide tour.

Saturday 4th December we are hosting the massive Dub/Reggae band Dreadzone, With years in the industry these experienced Dub kings are here to entertain with some legendary tracks and cool vibes.

Then on Thursday 9 December we have the unmistakable sound Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit this will be a acoustic set which will defiantly be a night to remember.

Angus & Julia Stone will be performing on Saturday 11th December as part of their worldwide tour. Originating from down under catch them as the fly through the south west.

Check out our what's on page for more information

Women from affected communities have attended courses on the issue staged a march yesterday from Muller Hall in Seymour Road to the Trinity, where an event was held to mark the work that is being done to educate people about the risks of the practice.

Jackie Mathers of NHS Bristol, the designated nurse for safeguarding children has been working with women from ethnic communities and spoke at the event. Ms Mathers told the women gathered at the Centre: "Your voice is really valuable to help with services. We have to protect young people and need your support to say no and help us eradicate this."

Click here to read the full Evening Post article.

Please ensure you check with your bookings coordinator to see what is included within your hire package.

Capacity:

Main Hall: 600

Fyfe Hall: 300

Address: Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW

Dimensions

Downstairs

Main Hall: 18.2m W (11.2m pillar to pillar) x 20.2m L x 3.9m H

Skittle Alley: 4.2m W x 12.2m L

Stage: 7.3m W x 6m L x 2.9m H (1m off floor)

Upstairs

Fyfe Hall: 11m W x 21m L x 9.8m H

Graffiti Room: 11m W x 12m L

Passenger lift access to upstairs hall spaces - max load 8 persons/630kg

L'Acoustics PA

Main left/right system: 6 KARAi Line Source Arrays aside Subs

Bellow stage subs: 8 SB18i Subwoofer Array

Technical information

Load-in: side loading-bay, level access, please contact us to arrange load-in times

Crew: available for hire

Security: available for hire

Barrier: available for hire

Proscenium: none

Fire curtain: none

Special effects: pyrotechnics prohibited

Flying Points: none

Power: 63 amp 3 phase, 2 x 32 amp single phase, 12 x 13 amp single phase

Mixer area: main hall floor (rear)

House spots: none

Equipment

5 x Sure Sm58

2 x Sure Sm57

AKG drum mics

2 x PL07

1 x Souncraft EFX 8

1 x Souncraft 32 channel desk

mic stands

2 x HK audio wedge monitors (active)

2 x Makie Thump 12's (with stands)

LA or BSS DI boxes

We can also supply Projectors and Fast fold Screens.

Other Facilities

Dressing rooms: 1 backstage room, 3m x 7m

Showers: none

Parking: 24hr ANPR pay and display

Catering: kitchen available with electric oven, hot water urn, microwave

Show times: flexible; please notify Trinity of show times in advance

Curfew: Late-licence available

Highlights over the next few months include regular favourites such as Teachings in Dub teaming up with Sublaoded, new club nights such as Bumberbeat as well as live music from the likes of Hexstatic, F**k Buttons, CocoRosie, 65 Daysofstatic and the Bundles.

We will also be hosting our own Rebel Music 1, the first of a series of events celebrating the music history of Trinity as part of 'What's Your Trinity Story' as well as our free Garden Party, Sunday 9th May.

With more events to be confirmed check out our events pages for the latest info and further details about tickets and line ups.

Do you have photos, tickets, memories of the Buzzcocks, Prodigy, Roy Ayers, Pharaoh Sanders or Omar gigs at Trinity? Any other gigs? Happy to share them with our archive? Email us or call 0117 935 1200 to share your Trinity story! For more information about the What's Your Trinity Story? Project, visit: Whats Your Trinity Story?

A music event has raised nearly £3,000 for two charities working to help people living in Ethiopia.

The event, organised by not-for-profit music promoters, Back 2 Its Roots, at Trinity, raised £2,830 for Plan Lalibela and For-Ethiopia.

The headliners Iration Steppas and Vibronics played live reggae to a sell-out crowd.

Back 2 Its Roots promotions manager said: "I would like to thank everyone who supported us, who came out and paid money, to help us raise an impressive amount for the charities. We hope to raise more in the future."

Click here to read the original Evening Post news item.

Roller Disco planned for Friday 19th and Saturday 20th February

Family skating in the daytime followed by 80's School Disco Friday night and 70's Funk Disco Saturday night until late!

More details coming soon

©Khali Ackford

Trinity is a member of Bristol Culture Network (formerly DIY Arts Network); an independent gathering of arts organisations and arts practitioners, large and small, who deliver cultural programmes within the city of Bristol.

We meet regularly to advocate for the sector and to discuss and inform policy, as well as forming working groups in response to specific issues and to develop shared activity. This thinking feeds directly into the wider cultural conversations happening at a high level in the city through the One City Culture Board.

We also have social activities and network meetings - online and in person - so that people working in the arts can share ideas and support one another and to navigate the challenges of the arts sector, together.

The group’s members work across different scales and different artforms; some specialise in participatory opportunities, others seek out an audience; some charge, some don’t; and some provide complex programmes that sit across a number of strands.

Together, we are committed to the successful future of our city, and the creativity of both Bristol and Bristolians. We have developed a set of saraed DIY Arts Culture Standards which aims to make Bristol’s arts sector fair, open and inclusive. Read more about how we're delivering on that commitment, here.

Network members include Bristol Old Vic, Watershed, Bristol Beacon, Knowle West Media Centre, Artspace Lifespace, St Paul's Carnival, MAYK, Bristol Paraorchestra, Zion and many others including independent artists and freelance creative practitioners.

If you are an independent artist, practitioner or smaller organisation unable to attend a meeting, you can share ideas, views and concerns with Trinity. Contact us if you have an idea/issue you would like to raise.

We're what you make us so get involved! #MaketheSpace.

There may also be some small bursaries available for individual artists and practitioners to attend committee meetings. Please contact Theatre Bristol who help to administer the group for more information.

Charity info

What is Trinity's legal status? Trinity Community Arts (TCA) is a registered charity (no.1144770) and Limited Company (no.4372577) and is VAT registered (no.123388420).

When was Trinity founded? TCA began life as a community association in 2001 and registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in 2002. In 2011 the organisation became a registered charity.

Who founded Trinity? TCA was founded by a group of activists. Original members included Kieran Doswell and Nick Fyfe (who Fyfe Hall is named after). Other members included Matthew Hewitt and Ryan Northey.

Who are Trinity’s board members? You can find details of our current Trustees and Directors on Companies House and via the Charity Commission website.

See the Board Biog section of our website for more info.

Funding

Where does Trinity get its funding? Trinity has a trading subsidiary that generates approximately 70% of our turnover from a commercial live music programme, private hall-hires and associated bar sales.

This is used to subsidise our charitable activities, fund repair and maintenance of the Trinity Centre, cover overheads and enable us to provide free and subsidised hall-space to grass-roots and local groups.

We receive project specific grants from trusts & foundations and Lottery grant funders to help us deliver our activities programme. See the What We Do area of our website for more info.

Is Trinity funded by Bristol City Council? Trinity receives a £30,000 grant from Bristol City Council Cultural Investment Programme (2024-26). We have also received support via Community Interest Levy (CIL) for capital works. We are a partner delivering community services with Eastside Community Trust, funded by the Bristol Impact Fund.

What do you need funding for? To repair and conserve the Trinity Centre for future generations; To deliver arts, community, education and heritage projects for those who need it most; To develop people's skills and enhance wellbeing; To provide free/subsidised space for grassroots and local groups.

How much has TCA invested in the building? Since 2007, TCA has invested over £3m in capital maintenance, repair and development of the Trinity Centre. This includes grants from Lottery sourcesel, landfill trusts and private trusts and foundations. Grants have been used to repair the historic fabric and renovate spaces so the Trinity Centre can continue to be accessible to all. See the Renovation area of our website for more information.

How can I donate?

See the Support Us section of our website for more info on how to support our work.

2009 was truly a year of transition for Trinity.

Anyone familiar with team training might have heard of Bruce Tuckman's four stage “forming, storming, norming, performing” development model. With this in mind, it is fair to say that the organisation experienced its share of storming throughout the year.

Though it was difficult and sometimes painful, the team maintained their focus. In spite of the trials faced, we were able to deliver a range of events and activities and continue to sustain and develop the Trinity Centre as a community hub.

We welcomed a new board bringing with them a range of business skills, community knowledge and expertise, which will be particularly important as we grow and expand.

In addition, we welcomed Centre Administrators Rhiannon Jones and Karina Castro, Outreach Worker Edson Burton, Research Assistant Annie Berrie and five young people who will be taking on part-time roles as part of the Future Jobs Fund.

We were also inundated with many dedicated, hard working and highly skilled volunteers, who have helped us increase our capacity to deliver our services.

With minimal resources, we have continued to make improvements and renovations to the facilities. We would like to give a special thanks to all our volunteers from Leyhill HMP who have worked with us throughout the year, helping us with a range of facilities jobs, including redecorating the main hall space and building an additional training room upstairs.

We were also supported by volunteer teams from KPMG and Deloitte, who visited us in the summer and helped us overhaul our garden as well as several other large jobs that could not have tackled without their help.

We would like to thank TLT Solicitors and Graham Partridge at Avon & Bristol Law Centre, who have given us their support and advice throughout the year. Our successes could not have been possible without the ongoing support given to us by the Simon Hewes and the team at Bond Pearce, so a big thank you to them for all their efforts in the face of some huge challenges. Thanks also to the ongoing support from Transparency Life Coaching, who have helped us with management and communication coaching.

There is, now more than ever, such strong commitment and unity amongst the team and clarity of vision that we are set to hit the ground running in 2010. Thanks to all who persevered through all that was thrown at us to keep Trinity thriving.

Check out our Annual Report for more information.

Saturday 12th December saw Trinity host its first Christmas Art Market. The event was a great success with positive feedback everyone involved.

A warm thanks goes to all the artists that took part, selling a variety of exceptional arts and crafts.

The likes of Zen Elephant, Nick Capaldi, Liz Smith, Rufus T Firefly, Duke Chameleon, Rebecca Sanders and Harry Sankey played a musical back drop to the days festivities with DJ Read skillfully filling the gaps.

The event was also supported by a number of volunteers who donated their time and support to ensure that everything ran smoothly.

We hope that those of you who were able to make it enjoyed the chance to buy from some of Bristol's best. If you missed out this time, Trinity is now planning its next Art Market to take place sometime in the spring so keep an eye on the website for more information.

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NYE is one of my favourite times of the year. It's the only night  when true debauchery and hedonism reigns supreme and people are overcome by an “all bets are off” attitude as they see in the coming year.

So I wasn't about to let this one go by without making the night of my dreams happen. Since I love a spot of fancy dress and also bouncing, I thought what better combination that a masked ball with a bouncy castle?

What has since transpired is a full-on skiffle-dub sound clash, with gypsy-faves The Carny Villains and The Mandibles followed by ukulele super-group The Rinky Dinks taking us through midnight.

After that, we'll be treated to the best Bristol dub acts till 5am, including the legends that are Smith and Mighty with MC Kelz – great musicians and what nice blokes they are to boot.

As I know everyone likes their freebies, I'll also be giving everyone a free goodie bag with lots of lovely treats. Special thanks go out to The Entertainer Toy Shop, Lush, Clic Sargent, Terrance Higgins Trust, Boots, Innocent Oils, Elysia Natural Skincare, Venue and Out of Hand who have all helped by providing gifts, goodies and discounts in support of the event. Also thanks to Samantha Peach Masks who are offering 10% off their masks for our guests.

You know what? I'll even chuck in a free glass of bubbly if you arrive before 11pm. Best get in early especially if you want to bounce, because after midnight my bouncy castle will turn into a pumpkin.

Early bird tickets are £20 plus booking fee from Bristol Ticket Shop. Click here for more info.

We now have a brand new training room equiped with a number of IT stations ready for our new courses starting this autumn.

All we need to complete the space are some lovely new chairs. If you know of anyone who is clearing out their office and would like to donate a chair or two or if you would like to make a donation towards our 'chair fund' we'd love to hear from you!

To find out more about all the courses on offer at Trinity Community Arts please visit www.3ca.org.uk/services/education-training

alternatively give us a call on 01179351200

Staff want people's stories and photos of their time spent at the Trinity Centre in Lawrence Hill.

What's Your Trinity Story? will span from the 60s until today and will culminate in an exhibition and booklet of people's memories and images.

Trinity is probably best known for its role in the music scene of the 1990s, when it played host to many top stars.

It hosted many famous artists notably from the punk and reggae genres, and was an important landmark in the globally exported "Bristol Sound" prominent during this era.

The space has also had a number of roles within the community over the years, from a bingo hall to a boxing ring.

ARTISTS WHO PLAYED AT TRINITY U2 The Wailers Public Enemy Bristol's Massive Attack

It is now run as a community arts centre with regular training, projects and events.

Emma Harvey from the centre said: "There is a wealth of Trinity related stories out there and everyone seems to have their own unique memory of the space.

"This is a really exciting project that will document real people's stories, so that they can be passed on to future generations and centre users."

There will also be a series of workshop activities where participants from the local community will be invited to produce a stained-glass window design to represent local people and their history.

Do you have a story or photos you would like to share?

For more information about the project or to get involved, contact 0117 935 1200 or email info@3ca.org.uk

Click here to read the original story from the BBC

The event on 22 August 2009 aims to show Britain the up-and-coming talent the city harbours.

New Roots is billed as "Bristol bands who popularise the traditional musical styles of their influences".

Ten Ton Tongue, Vamos, The Dirty Roger, Zen Elephants and Chandelier Falls all play the six-hour gig.

Bristol has an extensive history of invention and innovation.

Sarah Corfield, an organiser of many music events, expressed her enthusiasm for the city's music scene. "I've always loved Bristol for being a city that harnesses the sounds of all musical genres," she says.

The surge of music, talent and distinctive shenanigans looks set to add to the wave of West Country creations.

Swallowed in the sea

Many of Britain's key music venues are being swallowed up by large organisations and sponsors, and the Trinity Centre is one of the last few remaining independent music centres in the UK.

The centre has hosted many large-scale events in its 17-year history as a music venue, with gigs including Massive Attack and Public Enemy.

For the unsigned performers, gigs at Trinity provide experience of getting out there and strutting their stuff on stage.

"There are so many pubs and venues doing their all to support the Bristol music scene, we just want to make sure we're doing our bit," says Sarah.

The project brought together young people with English as a Second Language from the DICE Project at the City Academy Bristol, supported by Young Bristol, with Elders mainly from Caribbean communities, to share experiences and life stories in six exchange sessions over six weeks.

The focus has been on this positive interaction of age groups and cultures.

The project is in its 2nd phase following the successful creation of a permanent sculpture and time capsule at the Trinity Centre during the 1st phase last year. Through funding from Quartet, Trinity has been able to extend the project, reuniting some of the original participants and welcoming new participants.

Both phases have been developed and delivered by Community Artist Victoria Appleton.

The sessions have involved a wide variety of activities, games and forms of interaction. For instance, each person developed their own box in the shape of as book to hold aspects of their life story that they wished to share, and then there was lots of opportunity to share what each person had written or drawn.

Participants have taken cameras home and captured pictures of things that are important to them, they then shared this with the rest of the group.

How participants have benefited

Elders: the impact of this has been having the opportunity to spend time with young people from other countries, some who had only been in this country for a couple of months. The young people were lively, kind and interested in the exchange and the Elders felt honoured to be part of their lives for the period of the sessions.

Young People: they appreciated that the elders had shown them a lot of interest; given up their time to do this and were willing to support them in their life experiences. They also felt the need to take care of the elders, particularly those who needed more support with mobility and learnt that older people are not boring, and that they don’t always order you around!

The project has been effective in that it offered opportunities for talking together and inter-generational and multi-cultural interaction. It took people out of their comfort zone and got them to open up about issues of prejudice and misunderstanding; showing that such attitudes and beliefs are not necessary – there is always another way to communicated and understand each other. It also provided a safe place for the participants to explore aspects of their own and each others life story, the process of which underlined the value and preciousness of each one of those lives.