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Expect: cumbia, salsa, highlife, congotronics, lovers rock, new orleans jazz, bhangra, calypso, soca, gospel, merengue, baile funk, dancehall, ragga, middle eastern bangers, samba, forro, batucada, champeta, benga, singeli, soukous and lots of other lovely music.

Guests are encouraged to bring earplugs and a towel.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and epilepsy friendly.

£5 tickets are available for people on no or low income please be honest.

Please note this is a standing event, accessible seating is available.

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

They’ll be celebrating the only way they know how: preparing delicious food, decorating the room full of colour, and warming up our sound system ready to dance into the night!

As usual at Precious Energy, a lovingly prepared meal is included with advance tickets and available from the start until food runs out.

As well as their standard ticket price, they have a limited number of no/low income tickets. For every solidarity ticket purchased, they make a no/low income ticket available. Please only purchase a no/low income ticket if the standard ticket is unaffordable for you.

They do not want ticket prices to ever be a barrier to our parties. If the no / low income option is also unaffordable for you, just email us at preciousenergy.party@gmail.com (no later than 48 hours before the party please, to ensure we have enough time to respond).

Please send any questions to preciousenergy.party@gmail.com

Accessibility and safer space policy here.

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

Jonathon Porritt is a veteran climate campaigner, advisor and writer, and has consistently highlighted the environmental crisis and its threat to social and ecological justice - over 50 years of constantly looking for solutions.

His newly published, eleventh book, 'Love, Anger & Betrayal', visits the latest generation of climate activists and documents the experiences of 26 insightful young people - his co-authors - who joined Just Stop Oil's Nonviolent Civil Resistance. The book reveals their passion for a just and sustainable transition away from our global economic and cultural dependence on fossil fuels. But who, with the political power, is listening?

The evening includes a book signing with the book on sale.

For more information, please click here

After two decades of being a band, La Dispute released their cinematic fifth studio album, ‘No One was Driving the Car’, in September 2025 on Epitaph. They sound more unified than ever. It’s the first album the band produced entirely by themselves. La Dispute marked the records release with a completely sold-out UK tour in Feb 2026, in their biggest rooms to date no less. For those that missed out on tickets, we are stoked to be bringing them back to Bristol for their first show here in MORE than three years - since their sold-out headline of 2023. Joining them is Philly emo outfit, Sweet Pill for a sublime summer bill not to be missed.

Please note this is a standing event. For accessibility requests, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

Tickets at the gate (event day only):

• £5 for children aged 6–13 (must be accompanied by an adult)

• Children under 5 enter free

Get involved:

• For stalls, sponsorship, or partnerships:
  Email: contact@afrobeatfridays.co.uk
  Phone / text / WhatsApp: 07534 491330

• Artists, dancers, volunteers, or anyone who would like to contribute to AfroFest:
  Email: contact@afrobeatfridays.co.uk

Please note this is a standing event. For accessibility requests, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk

Last entry for ticket holders at 6pm

Achieving almost unanimous acclaim for their Mercury Prize nominated debut album In Limerence, before becoming the first Scottish artist to be awarded the BBC Introducing Award, and then commencing 2026 being heralded with the BRITs Critics’ Choice award.

+ support: MAYLA

Please note this is a standing event. For accessibility requests, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk

Last entry 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

Dry January is in full swing once again and has many people are rethinking what a night out can look like. Bristol Sober Spaces, based within Creative Communities at Bristol Drugs Project (BDP), are challenging the idea that alcohol is essential to nightlife. Ahead of their second annual Dry January Rave at Trinity, we caught up with BDP to talk sober partying, community, and why these events are striking such a chord in Bristol.

First things first... what are Bristol Sober Spaces?

Bristol Drugs Project (BDP):

Bristol Sober Spaces is an events project offering great nights out with one simple twist: no alcohol or other drugs. Whether you’re sober for religious reasons, identify as being in recovery, or just fancy a change of pace, everyone’s welcome.

Why was Bristol Sober Spaces set up?

BDP: We launched Bristol Sober Spaces in 2022 with a really straightforward mission: to host regular, high-quality, accessible and affordable live events that are completely drug and alcohol free. We originally began with National Lottery funding through Not Saints (the world’s only recovery record label) and are now firmly established within Creative Communities at Bristol Drugs Project.

Some people still assume sober events are niche, what’s your response to that?

BDP: Our events stand up as great nights out in their own right. People come for the music, the atmosphere and the energy, and then appreciate the added benefits afterwards: no hangovers, saving money, enjoying music with a clear head, and feeling part of a growing community and scene. The audiences are really engaged and present, and that creates a special vibe on the dancefloor.

What kind of events have Bristol Sober Spaces hosted so far?

BDP: We’ve collaborated with venues and partners including Trinity, Rough Trade, Loco Klub, Jam Jar, Basement 45 and Bristol Beacon. Musically, our events have covered drum and bass, garage, world, hip hop, house, metal, punk and queer club nights, there really is something for everyone.

You’re teaming up with Trinity again for the Dry January Rave, what can people expect?

BDP: We’re absolutely buzzing to be back at Trinity. This year’s Dry January Rave features an incredible line-up, headlined by drum and bass hall-of-famer Jumpin’ Jack Frost, alongside Savannah and Costlycover. Expect a properly high-energy night of heavy drum and bass and jungle — just without the booze.

Why is Dry January such an important moment for these kinds of events?

BDP: January can be one of the darkest, coldest months of the year, and people still need spaces to dance, connect and release some dopamine. Our Dry January events show that you can still go out, party, and feel part of something — without alcohol being at the centre of it.

How has the response been from audiences and artists?

BDP: It’s been amazing. Each event seems to grow, with more new audience members, more artists getting in touch to perform, and more venues wanting to collaborate. Our Dry January Rave at Trinity has seen tickets fly, which really proves there’s a space for sober events in Bristol’s nightlife.

“Bristol Sober Spaces just keeps getting bigger and bigger – more new audience members, more artists getting in touch to perform, and more venues wanting to collaborate. Our Dry Jan Rave at Trinity is looking like it’s going to sell out which just proves there’s a space in the Bristol nightlife scene for sober events.”

— Sophie, Bristol Sober Spaces

What do people say about attending sober events?

BDP: The feedback is incredibly positive, from both participants and performers.

“These events are not just for people that are sober because maybe they've had a problem in the past, but also for people that just don't want to wake up tomorrow with a hangover.”

— Event participant

“There's something really special about playing at sober events. People are so engaged and so present.”

— Milly on Air, DJ

“You're surrounded by people that are present and engaged. It's just one of the best feelings being on the dancefloor without alcohol.”

— Event participant

Event details

What: Dry Jan Rave with Jumpin' Jack Frost

Where: Trinity Centre (Fyfe Hall), Trinity Road, St Jude’s, Bristol, BS2 0NW

When: Sat 24 Jan 2025

Time: 6–9pm

Tickets: https://hdfst.uk/e140394

Age: 18+

Free entry is available for personal assistants/carers, please get in touch to register.

Contact:

bristolsoberspaces@gmail.com | 07593 259 257

www.soberspaces.co.uk

Instagram: @bristolsoberspaces

Trinity launches Seedling Sessions 2026 with International Women’s Day showcase celebrating women shaping Bristol’s music scene

Trinity will mark International Women’s Day 2026 by launching a new chapter of Seedling Sessions, spotlighting women shaping Bristol’s grassroots music scene both on and off stage.

Taking place on Sunday 8 March 2026 in Trinity’s Fyfe Hall, Seedling Sessions: Celebrating Women in Music continues the Trinity Presents 2026 programme with a bold, women-led showcase as part of Trinity’s 50th year of community arts.

Founded in 2016 by Bristol artist MĀDŁY, Seedling Sessions was created to address the lack of accessible platforms for emerging artists and creatives, particularly women and people from underrepresented backgrounds. This celebration builds on that legacy with a renewed focus on off-stage pathways, alongside live performance for women and non-binary local talent.

This iteration of Seedling Sessions launches at a time when gender inequality remains deeply embedded across the UK music industry.

Despite women making up over half of the music workforce, they hold just “27% of CEO roles” within the UK live music sector (LIVE & Women in CTRL, 2025). On stage, representation remains similarly uneven, “63% of acts were male, compared to around 21% female or female‑fronted acts,” equating to roughly one woman for every three men booked (A2D2, 2024). Behind the scenes, the imbalance is most extreme, with women making up just “5–7% of audio engineers and producers” (Birmingham City University / UK music technology sector estimate).

This edition of Seedling Sessions showcases local independent artists working across hip hop, pop, dance, punk and alternative music, while recognising the technical, creative and organisational roles that make grassroots music possible, reflecting the depth and diversity of women driving the city’s grassroots music scene today.

Line-up announced:

Badliana

A Bristol-based artist known for her dark and alternative sound, blending grime, rap, and alternative R&B with haunting vocals. A fearless performer, she has gained support from BBC Radio 1, BBC 1XTRA, and BBC Introducing. Currently part of Big Team's Next Level program, she is gearing up for 2026 with new releases, including the single "Bright Lights."

RED

RED is an exciting new voice in pop and dance music. Based in Bristol, this singer, songwriter, and producer blends infectious beats with emotionally charged songwriting and self-created 3D visuals. Her unapologetically queer, genre-defying music fuses glossy pop, underground club energy, and personal storytelling.

Moxie Dolls

An all girl alt/indie rock band from Bristol, advocating for feminist change in the music industry. Known for their catchy riffs and heavy sound, they have sold out venues like The Louisiana and Café Kino while building a strong presence in the local scene.

Speaking about Seedling Sessions, founder Cassie MĀDŁY commented:

“Seedling Sessions started 10 years ago as a response to seeing how many talented people were being overlooked or excluded from opportunities in music, especially women and people from underrepresented backgrounds. This International Women’s Day show isn’t about box-ticking – it’s about recognising the women who are already shaping our scene, on stage and behind the scenes, and creating space for them to thrive.”

One previous sound technician, Eleri Hewitt commented:

"Breaking into live sound can feel really closed-off, especially if you don’t already have connections. Seedling Sessions opened a door for me, it wasn’t just about helping out, it was about being supported and taken seriously."

This show forms part of Trinity Presents, Trinity’s in-house programme bringing outstanding performers and exciting new voices to communities at the heart of the city. The announcement follows previously revealed Trinity Presents shows, including Grove (sold out), and Mia Kodan & Friends.

As Trinity celebrates 50 years of music, community and empowerment, Seedling Sessions 2026 reinforces its ongoing commitment to nurturing talent, amplifying underrepresented voices, and supporting the future of grassroots music in Bristol.

Event listing details

Seedling Sessions: Celebrating Women in Music 
Date: Sunday 8 March 2026 
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm 
Venue: Trinity Centre, Fyfe Hall 
Tickets: Available via Headfirst
Age: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) 
Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Powerful and provocative, Mandala's new play exposes the lies societies have been fed by organised religion and politics, exploring who controls the narrative and what truth got buried along the way.

Through their unique brand of theatricality, humour, innovative staging, compelling characters and powerful epic storytelling, Mandala tell the story of Eve....Accused, suppressed, abused, silenced, but now rising, waking up to her full power as creator, nurturer, wisdom-keeper - restoring the balance between Masculine and Feminine energy, to ultimately suggest new vision and hope.

About Mandala Theatre Company
Mandala Theatre Company is an ethnically diverse-led company based in East Oxford. They are committed to using theatre as a force for social change and to working with young people and artists from the global majority and disadvantaged backgrounds. This play has been developed with young people, student groups and women's groups in Oxford, Luton, Salford and Bristol, in line with Mandala's trademark dedication to co-creation with those with lived experience, and telling the stories that so often go untold.

Length: 1 hour 15 show + 30 min Q&A panel

Back by popular demand is the mighty Ital Power bringing their deep spiritual vibration. They will be meeting Freedom Masses, the original dub advertisers from Manchester who will be making their debut at TID.

This promises to be a rootical session full of unreleased dubs and up fulvibes. Big up to everyone already onboard, the 100 Bun the Cost of Living tickets flew out and they're now onto the First Release tier. Grab yours and join them for this massive sound meeting on Friday 30th January.

Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year!

Please note this is a standing event, accessible seating is available. To reserve a limited seating spot contact Trinity, but to arrange a companion ticket, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk

Last entry 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

Bristol Salsa Congress is a celebration of salsa and bachata, packed with workshops, parties, shows and lots of social dancing.

Amazing instructors will be leading a variety of workshops during the day including:

Cross Body Salsa On1&On2, Bachata, Kizomba, Cuban Salsa, Cha Cha, Pachanga, Latin Jazz, Musicality, Boogaloo, Dips and Tricks, Leading and Following Technique.

The workshops are designed for all levels - from beginner to advanced.

Beginners will be able to get the right knowledge from instructors who have taught for years in different countries, but above all, they will understand all the techniques and tips necessary to get ready for the world of dance.

More info here

Since October, our much loved Friday morning early-years drop-in sessions have been back and thriving! Under the new Story and Craft format.

Led by the talented team at Colourful Minds, families have been enjoying a wonderful mix of play, creativity, and storytelling.

Hosted in our Main Hall, these sessions run during term time from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, offering parents and children the chance to connect through arts and crafts inspired by a different storybook each week. Each session ends with a cosy reading circle, bringing the story to life and creating a shared moment for everyone.

We’ve loved seeing familiar faces return and welcoming new families into the space.

We caught up with Laura Clifford, the CEO of Colourful Minds (and general wonderfully creative human). Here's what she had to say!

Q: When was Colourful Minds created?

Laura: I started Colourful Minds in 2016. At that time, I was a mum of two young children with a passion for making things. I wanted to create relaxed, hands-on art sessions that fit around family life. What began as a small idea at my kitchen table has grown into a variety of creative workshops for people of all ages in schools and venues across Bristol.

Q: What is the Colourful Minds ethos or mission?

L: At the heart of Colourful Minds is the belief that creativity brings people together. Our mission is to spark imagination, build confidence, and encourage play through art and craft, with a special focus on different generations creating side by side and discovering the joy of the creative process.

Q: Where else can we see Colourful Minds in Bristol?

L: You can find me running a monthly Saturday Art Club at The Bristol Loaf at Bristol Beacon, Holiday Art Clubs at Campus Skateparks, and a Grown-Ups Sketchbook Club at Kiln Workshop, along with many more pop-up sessions around the city. To stay updated on new workshops and tickets, follow Colourful Minds Bristol on Eventbrite.

As we wrap up a fantastic term of creative mornings, we want to thank every family who has joined us and helped make Stay and Play such a warm, welcoming space.

We can’t wait to continue this journey in the new year with more stories, crafts, and community connections.

Sessions run every Friday until the 19th December, come along!

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19 December 2025

Little Folk Music concerts spark the imagination with heavenly harmonies, sweet sounds and beautifully crafted willow props.

A gently interactive, joy filled sensory adventure for music fans of all ages!

About Trinity Presents:

This is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.

This time they’re keeping it in the family, with music selections from their multi-talented party team who’ve been helping us from day one. They’ll be playing tracks on their ever developing sound system, and turning up the heat on our winter dance floor.

As usual at Precious Energy, a lovingly prepared meal is included with advance tickets and available from the start until it runs out.

As well as their standard ticket price, they have a limited number of no/low income tickets. For every solidarity ticket purchased, they make a no/low income ticket available. Please only purchase a no/low income ticket if the standard ticket is unaffordable for you.

They do not want ticket prices to ever be a barrier to our parties. If the no / low income option is also unaffordable for you, just email us at preciousenergy.party@gmail.com (no later than 48 hours before the party please, to ensure we have enough time to respond).

Please send any questions to preciousenergy.party@gmail.com

Accessibility and safer space policy here.

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

Trinity is proud to be a partner in Where It All Began, a brand-new, not-for-profit festival with a bold new approach to festival organisation.

Set up by our friends at Chai Wallahs, and supported by Music Venues Trust, The Association of Independent Festivals, and Arts Council England, Where It All Began is designed to look after and represent the grassroots while providing an affordable, accessible festival experience for everyone.

In response to the challenges facing the UK’s independent festival scene, grassroots venues, and artists, Where It All Began aims to bring creative communities together, provide platforms for underrepresented artists, and celebrate the heart of grassroots culture. This is a festival model built on collaboration, inclusion, and sustainability, one that puts people and community first.

“This is a strong project that we’re proud to be part of, and a great opportunity for Trinity to continue driving the work we’ve championed for many years. It allows us to showcase more of the incredible artists from our city, Bristol, while creating greater opportunities for underrepresented artists and events staff.

"A festival like this is needed, as many line-ups are headliner driven. This model creates a level playing field and, I feel, will offer a better overall experience, without the mad rush to see huge artists. There are already smaller festivals hitting the nail on the head, but this will add to the wonderful ecosystem of grassroots festivals that help build a real sense of community for years to come,” said Jamell Ackford, Director of Culture at Trinity.

"Where It All Began" is set to take place from June 18th to 21st, 2026, at Grange Farm in Cambridgeshire, the home of the legendary Secret Garden Party. The event will showcase a wide array of exceptional musicians and artists, featuring some of the finest sound systems in the UK. Attendees can also look forward to an impressive selection of innovative, eclectic, and delicious food and drink vendors.

Before the festival launches, the team behind Where It All Began want to hear directly from you. Your feedback will help shape how the festival is organised, what it represents, and how it can best serve the grassroots community.

By completing a short 2-minute survey, you’ll also have the chance to win some brilliant prizes, including:

• Festival tickets

• Chai Wallahs & artist merch

• Chai bar tabs

• Exclusive DJ mixes

• Local gig tickets

“We’re excited to support a project that puts artists, audiences and communities at the centre of the festival experience,” said Cassie Madly, Music Program Manager, Trinity.

“Where It All Began reflects the same values that drive everything we do; collaboration, creativity, care and support for the grassroots.”

Your voice and opinion matter. Join the movement and help shape a festival where true festival culture can thrive once more.

Complete the survey here

Watch the video & visit the Crowdfunder here

About Chai Wallahs

When it comes to supporting the Grass Roots Music scene, providing consistent platforms for Independent artists, and the perfect performance environment, there really is only one festival venue capable of delivering.

Through years of careful curation, the preservation of relationships between stage, artist, and industry, and the steadfast, unquenchable desire to provide the festival audience with the finest acts that the Grass Roots scene has to offer; Chai Wallahs has become the UK’s Unrivalled, Critically Acclaimed, Independent, Festival venue. The alternative to the mainstream.

Throw truly unique, limitlessly characterful, ethically sound, bar and catering capabilities into the mix, and you have an all-encompassing space, adept in fulfilling all your festival desires.