Walk Leader Steve Spear, outlines the social and political backdrop leading up to the 1831 riots. He explains how the problematic relationship between military and civic power led to a catastrophic level of destruction which sent a shockwave throughout the kingdom.

Steve Spear is a member of the M-Shed Historic Walks team. Join Trinity's third ‘Rebel Walk’ for a fascinating insight into this dramatic episode in Bristol’s history.

How To Book

Booking in advance is essential - tickets are 'Pay What You Can' starting from £3+ booking fee per person.

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About Art Of Resistance
Rebel Walk is part Trinity's Art of Resistance, a two-year National Lottery Heritage Funded project celebrating Bristol's alternative and activist heritage through a series of workshops, walks, talks, exhibitions, and oral history.

Image Credit: Bristol Riots: The Burning of Queen Square: the Custom House, by William James Müller, 1831. Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives

"St Paul's Riot, that is the name it was known as but, for the Black youths of St Paul's it was yet another attack from the system. After years of Endless pressure of pure pressure, the melting pot spilled over. " Simba Tongogara, Walk Leader.

Community activist Simba Tongogara draws on personal experience to describe the events that led to the 1980 St Pauls Uprising, the subsequent campaign to ensure those charged were legally represented and that the voice of the Black community was heard. Simba also gives a searing assessment of the gentrification of St Pauls.

How To Book

Booking in advance is essential - tickets are Pay What You Can starting from £3+ booking fee per person.

Please check your ticket confirmation for the meeting point.

Art of Resistance is a two-year, National Heritage Lottery Funded project charting 100 years of protest in Bristol.

Image credit: Copyright Bristol Post

Feelings of joy, fear, and endlessness define Porridge's past 2 years. A time spent being championed by major music sites without being able to experience any of it in the real world. In their latest album, Porridge have distilled their myriad of influences into a sound that is unequivocally theirs. With a trip-hop crunch, ghostly piano, and gloriously widescreen distortion, the latest release tests the musicians' limits and explores a newfound playfulness within their music.

Tickets on sale: Wed 23 Feb, 10am

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Produced by Chris Seefried and featuring a stellar band including former Miles Davis pianist Deron Johnson, Lady's forthcoming album, Black Acid Soul, presents a wholly fresh take on the jazz vocal idiom. 2020 single, Blackbird, is a stirring interpretation of Nina Simone's powerful civil rights anthem. The track embodies passion, enthusiasm, and hope from an artist blessed with a bold, unmistakable voice.

Tickets on sale: Fri 25 Feb, 10am

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Over the course of his career, Jackson has worked with greats such as Stevie Wonder, Roy Ayers, and Earth, Wind and Fire; more recently building on this pool of talent with A Tribe called Quest's Al Shaheed Muhammad, vocalist Gregory Porter, and legendary bassist Charnett Moffett.

Jackson looks to both the present and the past for inspiration to honour the ancient tradition of the griot - the African troubadour of truth. In this tradition, Jackson tells the stories of how many of his best-loved pieces came to light.

Tickets on sale: Fri 25 Feb, 10am

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Join writer and historian Mike Manson for a 'Rebel Walk' through a darker moment in Bristol’s history outlining the dreadful sequence of events that led to one of the worst civilian massacres of eighteenth century Britain.

Mike Manson is the author of Riot! The Bristol Bridge Massacre of 1793 (Tangent Books).

How To Book

Booking in advance is essential - tickets are Pay What You Can starting from £3+ booking fee per person.

Please check your ticket confirmation for the meeting point.

Art of Resistance is a two-year, National Heritage Lottery Funded project charting 100 years of protest in Bristol.

Join writer and historian Mike Manson for a 'Rebel Walk' through Old Market, as he reveals the hidden story behind the riot, drawing on recently discovered documents that reveal governmental fears of deeper conspiracies.

Mike Manson is the author of Riot! The Bristol Bridge Massacre of 1793 (Tangent Books).

How To Book

Booking in advance is essential - tickets are Pay What You Can starting from £3+ booking fee per person.

Please check your ticket confirmation for the meeting point.

Art of Resistance is a two-year, National Heritage Lottery Funded project charting 100 years of protest in Bristol.

With child friendly lighting, expect a miniature festival environment with spectacular Raver Tots decor, face painting, tonnes of dancing, and more. Suitable for all ages.

Line up:

• Nicky Blackmarket
• Woody Cook
• Dani Whylie
• Moody Mike
• Hosted by Chalkie White

Raver Tots is widely recognised as the nation's most popular family event, often selling months in advance, with thousands of people attending every week, around the nation.

Raver Tots has an ongoing charitable interest and donates thousands of pounds a year to an array of children's charities.

Entry fees are as follows: under 18 months - free, 18 months to 12 years - child ticket, over 12 years - adult ticket

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Terms and Info:

Strictly no adults admitted without a child (maximum 3 adults to 1 child)
Parents remain responsible for children at all times. Children must remain under adult supervision. We kindly request no running
Music is kept at safe levels at all time. Please note, it is still loud so, bring ear defenders if you wish
By attending, you give permission for Raver Tots to take photos and videos of the event for press purposes. If you wish to have photos of yourself/your child removed, please contact Raver Tot's via their Facebook page
Buggies are welcome but should be kept off the dance floor
No external food or drink permitted
Tickets are non-refundable and not to be resold

Booty Bass, Trinity, 2021. Photo credit: Khali Ackford

This policy has been updated in response to updated Government guidelines, and is designed to help visitors decide whether or not to attend the Centre during the pandemic.

Attending the venue

To keep others safe, we strongly advise all event attendees to:

• take a PCR/lateral flow test prior to coming on site
• wash and sanitise hands regularly
• respect the personal space and boundaries of others

in addition to the above, we strongly advise all other Centre users to wear a face covering when walking around the building.

Please DO NOT come to the Centre if you:

1. have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and/or
2. have been asked to self-isolate via the NHS Test and Trace app and/or
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We are working to take all reasonable, practical steps to ensure the safety of visitors and minimise risk of infection.

During gigs and club nights:

• We will have screens up at the bar
• We have installed hand-sanitiser stations at key points
• We have installed UV air filtration units at key points

What about air?

Trinity is a Grade II* listed building, with neighbouring residents in close earshot. This makes ventilating the building and air filtration difficult. We are being supported by Architectural Heritage Fund to develop a medium and long-term plan to improve ventilation.

We have installed UV air filtration units at key points around our main events space; eliminating high levels of respiratory viruses, bacteria, and pollution from indoor air. For more information on these UV air filtration units, please see here.

We will continue to provide updates as this plan emerges. If you would like to contact us about our advice for attending Trinity, please email us on feedback@trinitybristol.org.uk.

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We want to make sure The Trinity Centre is a safe space, where everyone can enjoy music, art, and freedom of expression, and be themselves, free from hatred and harassment.

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You can read our full Code of Conduct here.

Additional event information

All events will be cashless unless specified otherwise.

Exhibition open from 12.30pm Saturday and 10.30am Sunday.

A series of inspiring talks have been programmed throughout the two days. See below for more details.

Day 1: Art, Roots, Revolution

From reclaiming nature, the landscape and the body to building alternative communities, Bristol’s many protest movements are linked by a common thread. They aim to bring us back to the roots of what makes us human and connected. Across this day we explore the many ways in which creativity is central to protest and reconnection.

Please click through the hyperlink on each talk session that you wish to register for:

• 1.30 pm Performance from Rider Shafique

• 2 pm Arts as Activism - Tom Marshman, Michelle Curtis, Rider Shafique

• 3 pm Digital Keynote - Mikaela Loach

• 3:45 pm Ring The Alarm - Deasy Bamford, Doug Fransisco, Rosina Al-Shaater

• 4:45 pm Special Guest Keynote: Melissa Chemam

• 5:45 pm Reclaim Space - Chris Chalkley, Rita Lynch, Freddy Sygrove

• 6:45pm Performance from Rita Lynch

Workshops led by Bristol City Poet Caleb Parkin, hip-hop artist Craft D, Ruth Ramsay, and more.

Day 2: Call This Equality?

As International Women's Day nears, artists and activists will explore challenging questions around classism and sexism and celebrate female desire, the body, asking how far, if at all, women have made progress in reclaiming the body.

• 11am Pay and Equality – TBC, Angie Belcher, Rhiannon White

• 12pm  Body and Soul - Isadora Vibes, Tamatha- Ann Lovett, Lucy J Turner

• 1pm Key Note - Rommi Smith

Our talks programme will be followed by performance Dry Season by Kat Lyons. Please click here for tickets and more information.

Resistance is never futile

Entry is Free – Walk ups allowed but please pre-register for the session(s) you wish to attend to help us manage numbers.

Art of Resistance is a two-year, National Heritage Lottery Funded project charting 100 years of protest in Bristol.

Credit: Mikaela Loach/Charlie Hyams

In March 2022 Trinity are hosting The Final Frontier, a two-day festival that will explore Bristol’s activism and the connection between art and activism that has affected change on a global scale.

Environmental activist Mikaela Loach, who famously took the UK oil industry to the High Courts in 2021, will share their story of using collective action to ensure that the government is held to account for their response to the climate crisis.

Other guests include Bristol ‘artists and activists’ Doug Francis (Invisible Circus) Chris Chalkley (PRCS) and Michelle Curtis whose iconic paintings of ‘The Seven Saints of St Paul’s challenged stereotypes of the African Caribbean community that make the central Bristol ward their home; comedian, programmer, and tutor Angie Belcher (Aftermirth) & Stockholm Fringe favourite, the ever bold poet, performer, producer Isadora Vibes.

Throughout both days there will be workshops running that attendees can sign up to on the day. These include Hip-Hop, poetry, up-cycling fashion and an opportunity to help make a 'banner for Bristol' as well as an exhibition of artwork that uses creativity as a form of activism, including famous Bristol protest artworks.

Click here to book your tickets

Art of Resistance is a two-year, National Heritage Lottery Funded project charting 100 years of protest in Bristol.

The camera has long played a vital role in producing alternative narratives and creating a counter point to mainstream depictions.  Image from 'Activism Through the Lens' credit Khali Ackford/ Trinity Community Arts

Bristol based photographer Khali Ackford came to prominence following his powerful photographs capturing the spirit of the Black Lives Matters movement in the city. The events of which led to the toppling of Colston and a ripple effect around the globe.

“I’d seen his work and know the level of work that he brings across – that was the main attraction, to aspire to get to that level.” Zack, participant of Activism Through the Lens

In autumn 2021, as part of the Heritage Lottery funded project Art of Resistance, Trinity commissioned Khali to create a hands-on workshop series that would explore the role of photography in challenging the dominant narrative and highlight its power to support marginalised voices.

Khali designed the programme to introduce participants to his own journey as a photographer and offered opportunities to connect with his peers, including bringing leading artists/activists to sessions. He supported the group with key technical skills such as tips for shooting with DSLR’s, how to capture the spirit of protests through a lens, as well as shooting in a studio environment.

The programme included a mini-personal project, whereby participants used the skills they had learnt to create studio images that amplified the issues that were most passionate to them including the role and dedication of front-line NHS staff during the pandemic.

Art of Resistance continues to offer a programme of events and activities throughout 2022, including The Final Frontier, a two-day festival in March. The Festival features Mikaela Loach, who famously took the UK oil industry to the High Courts in 2021, as well as Bristol ‘artists and activists’ Doug Francis (Invisible Circus) Chris Chalkley (PRCS) and Michelle Curtis whose iconic paintings of ‘The Seven Saints of St Paul’s challenged stereotypes of the African Caribbean community that make the central Bristol ward their home. Click here to buy tickets.

A melting pot of indie, rap, rock, and punk, Bakar's music bridges the gap between genres. Drawing influence from Madlib and Foals, his projects illustrate a mastery in creating fresh beats and disrupting genre stereotypes.

Tickets on sale: Feb 04, 10am

Please note, this is a standing show

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Recording music in his bedroom, Joesef enlists a group of musicians to recreate the sound for stage. The young Scot joins Lewis Capaldi in the short list off artists whose first gig sold out before releasing a single track.

Tickets on sale: Feb 04, 10am

Please note, this is a standing show

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Photo: Apple N Spice

Head to Trinity this Spring to get involved with a new season of theatre and dance featuring shows that amplify stories from across the UK and beyond, creating a picture of life in modern Britain.

From shadow puppetry inspired by Indian culture to spoken word, this season is one of highs, laughs and - as always - conversations.

"I loved this from the moment I read this two cultures mixing together with singing and dance and audience participation, great one for the children to get involved in" Forum member feedback on Apple 'N Spice, showing 17th Feb 22

Launching with Apple 'N' Spice (17 Feb), an interactive dance and theatre show inspired by Snow White and Ramayana (an ancient Indian story).

On the Inside (25 Feb) by Untold Theatre transports audiences to a dystopian world where four people are trapped inside and forced to live together and their morals and values are thrown out of the window when their true selves begin to emerge...

Dry Season (06 Mar) is a spoken word show that takes a candid look at the impact of experiencing the menopause in your 30's.

Like Mercury (12 Mar) is a powerful new dance and music collaboration by Emma Houston and Bellatrix. Developed with support from Trinity, the show explores the idea of identity through a queer lens.

The Big Trinity Picnic (26 Mar) is a family show hosted by poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko who will perform alongside a very special invited guest poet and is perfect for children aged 7-11 and their families/carers.

About Trinity Presents

The shows where selected following an open call for artists and companies responding to the theme, 'art of resistance'.

Trinity's programming forum made up of community members and independent representatives chose six shows to feature as part of our latest season of in-house programming.

This work is part of Trinity's commitment to amplifying the diverse voices of groups and communities who make UK culture today. To read more about what this means, see: #67MillionVoices.

All tickets are priced as 'pay what you can' starting at £7 + bf and all shows will feature a BSL interpreter.