They will also be joined by GoodGood PleasureSub, a creative collective exploring physical storytelling through multidisciplinary creative platforms. There will also be drawings, prints, zines, t-shirts & other GoodGood goodies for you to tuck into on their stall. Stalls by Tamatha-Ann Lovett and GoodGood PleasureSub and Chipper Leather Co

Club Love socials are open to members and non members. Non members will also have the opportunity to be vetted for Club Love Membership in person at the event.

Club Love are also initiating the KINKY CLOTHES SWAP. Bring all the bits you don’t wear anymore, don’t fit ( we’ve all bought stuff we’ve forgotten to return) or the some beloved items you want to share with someone else. In the spirit of being conscious about fast fashion let’s start a community rotation of all our kinky clothes which gives us the opportunity to revive or reinvent our current Club Love looks.

Everyone is subject to our vibe checks on entry. This is not a cruising event. You will be turned away if we feel your intentions are misaligned or your vibe is off. Low income tickets or free PA tickets available via email clubloveltd@gmail.com.

Everyone is subject to Club love's vibe checks on entry. This is not a cruising event. You will be turned away if we feel your intentions are misaligned or your vibe is off.

Low-income tickets or free PA tickets available via email here.

• No Dress Code
• No under 18's
• Club Love Event Etiquette Applies
• Not a Play Party
• Last entry 7:30pm

Please ensure you visit Club Love's website for event etiquette and guidelines.
Visit here for more info on accessibility and parking.

Foxy Brown, directed by Jack Hill, stars Pam Grier as a voluptuous vigilante who takes a job as a high-class prostitute to get revenge on the mobsters who murdered her boyfriend.

A night to remember with a warm fire, mulled wine and snacks.. Stick around for an informal post screening discussion with a selection of black female and non binary guests.

Book now as tickets are limited.

Afrika Eye is South West of England’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture. We present the 19th edition of the festival this year with screenings from autumn to spring with a programme featuring new and classic films, spoken word, music at city-wide venues! See the full programme here.

About Trinity Presents:

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

Coffy (directed by Jack Hill) tells a story how a sexy Black nurse takes vigilante justice against inner-city drug dealers after her sister becomes their latest victim.

A night to remember with a warm fire, mulled wine and snacks.. Stick around for an informal post screening discussion with a selection of black female and non binary guest around the fire (if the weather holds out for us).

Book now as tickets are limited.

See Afrika Eye's 2024 programme at www.afrikaeye.org.uk.

Afrika Eye is South West of England’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture. We present the 19th edition of the festival this year with screenings from autumn to spring with a programme featuring new and classic films, spoken word, music at city-wide venues! See the full programme here.

About Trinity Presents:

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

Mandala Theatre Company presents Seed Guardians, a powerful new play blending storytelling, innovative staging, and social justice. This play highlights seed guardianship as well as the struggle for food sovereignty, both globally and in the UK, where millions rely on food banks to survive.

Show Times

1pm - Book Tickets

7pm - Book Tickets

More Info

Mandala Theatre Company, based in Oxford, is a trailblazing organization committed to utilizing the power of storytelling and performing arts to bring about positive social change. They are focused on creating work with artists from the Global Majority and White working-class backgrounds.

About Trinity Presents:

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

We'd like to apologies to all our friends who had already purchased tickets, and our extended team who have worked on these shows. [...] We promise we'll be back as soon as we can. We are so sorry.

Love from HD"

If you are curious about their play parties this is the perfect event to meet likeminded people and have all your questions answered with no pressure or judgement. Club Love socials will be open to members and non members. Non members will also have the opportunity to be vetted for Club Love Membership in person at the event.

This month Club Love will be having the American seductress, Miss Erika Rayne and her partner doing a talk called “Ties that bind” Love, Marriage and Sex Work followed by Bunny also knows as Clay Daddy who will be talking about being Poly and dating with disabilities. There will be Stalls by Tamatha-Ann Lovett and Clay Daddy

Club Love are also initiating the ;Kinky Clothes Swap'. Bring all the bits you don’t wear anymore, don’t fit (we’ve all bought stuff we’ve forgotten to return) or the some beloved items you want to share with someone else. In the spirit of being conscious about fast fashion start a community rotation of all your kinky clothes which giving everyone the opportunity to revive or reinvent current Club Love looks. 

There will be an area to sign up to Pervy Book club and at the end of every social one of the club members will read an exert from the book of the month. There will also be a small bar with a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as a tea and coffee station. There will be no food at the venue so make sure you eat beforehand or better yet catch a late-night takeaway after the event with all your new friends. 

Everyone is subject to Club love's vibe checks on entry. This is not a cruising event. You will be turned away if we feel your intentions are misaligned or your vibe is off.

Low-income tickets or free PA tickets available via email here.

• No Dress Code
• No under 18's
• Club Love Event Etiquette Applies
• Not a Play Party
• Last entry 7:30pm

Please ensure you visit Club Love's website for event etiquette and guidelines.
Visit here for more info on accessibility and parking.

Experience the magic of sand animation as Oksana creates breathtaking pictures in real time from sparkling grains of sand, all accompanied to beautiful musical compositions. With a simple wave of her hands, she transforms the sand into enchanting worlds conveying her soul and artistry

In the first act, you'll be mesmerized by a sand animation that brings to life the story of Oscar Wilde's The Star-Child, with audio narration in both Ukrainian and English.

Finally, in the second act, the sand animation will present a Prayer for Ukraine, which is the artist's interpretations of current events aimed to raise awareness about the war in Ukraine.

All funds raised at the event will go to support Ukraine.

For inquiries, please contact here.

Bethany Ley - Image Credit: Giulia Spadafora

As part of our in-house programme, Trinity Presents, we are pleased to be bringing Bristol-based Bethany Ley to Strange Brew on 13 Sep.  Bethany will be performing their new EP, Sundial as part of a new Audio-Visual live show in collaboration with visual artist Alfie Dwyer, who recently worked with Aphex Twin creating the visuals for their 2023 tour.

We sat down with Bethany for an in-depth conversation about Sundial, exploring their creative process and what's next on their journey.

Hi! Please introduce yourself

B: Hello! I am Bethany Ley (FKA. STANLAEY), an independent producer, vocalist, and sound designer based in Bristol. I write music that explores the cross section of my background as a classical musician, with electronic production, improvisation and sound design.

"Trinity is such a big part of the tapestry of the Bristol music scene and I am grateful for the continuous support. If I step back, it’s nice to see the musical evolution in myself and the city – and that Trinity has been a constant force in that throughout the years" - Bethany Ley

You previously released music under the name STANLÆY - can you tell us the thought process behind changing your name as an artist, and how this has been reflected in your music?

B: Changing the name has felt like a natural progression of stepping into myself as an artist. I wanted to release music under a ubiquitous name that can constellate the hue of what I do in a way that makes sense to me. Stripping it back has given me a different type of excitement to explore production within my recorded and live work.

Your debut EP ‘Sundial’ was released a couple of months ago – can you tell us a little about the inspirations behind the project, the process of creating the EP and what the response has been like so far?

B: Sundial stemmed from a love and exploration of acousmatic sound design, and the visualisation of sound. The project actually started off as an imaginary OST to a sort of visual landscape, or generative video game. It then mutated and merged with structure and song-writing. Other topical inspiration was Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic model which thinks of each person having several modes of self within themselves. The response has been heart-warming. I feel grateful for Lo Recordings for taking it on to a label that it feels very at home at! Also very grateful to my friends and new people I have met and chatted to when performing these songs live!

This project has seen you working with AV artist Alfie Dwyer to create animations for Sundial, what was that process like and what do you think the visuals add to the overall experience of the EP?

B: I experience and make music really visually and recently have been writing my music alongside creating visual scores, so working with a visual artist has felt really natural; especially someone I am so close with. Alfie and I have overlaps in our interests and art, so I think our work compliments each-other well and we both get inspired by each-other when talking about ideas. I feel like visuals and sound give each-other so much, and together create something bigger than each part individually. It’s Alchemy. Putting them together in this way for my debut EP ‘Sundial’ has felt like we are able to invite people into the universe of the music in a more physical way.

You’ve been on our radar for a while now – performing at Trinity several times including at our Garden Party – what has this journey been like for you as an artist?

B: I played at The Garden Party in 2021 (Post-Covid) and we absolutely loved that show! I also played with Ishmael Ensemble as part of their ‘Visions of Light’ tour at Trinity in 2022, and most recently supporting Waldo’s Gift at Strange Brew back in March. Trinity is such a big part of the tapestry of the Bristol music scene and I am grateful for the continuous support. If I step back, it’s nice to see the musical evolution in myself and the city – and that Trinity has been a constant force in that throughout the years.

What can audiences expect from your show at Strange Brew on 13 Sep?

B: You can expect sonic and visual gemstones and crystals being gently hurled about the room. I will be playing electric harp, electronics and singing alongside a band on stage with me, whilst Alfie Dwyer performs his live bespoke visuals alongside Matteo Amadio on lights. I am so excited to be joined by musical angels James Storm (sax, synth & voice), Isla Greenwood (voice), Laura Wilson (violin) to bring to life the songs in a new and expansive way just for the Bristol show.

What’s next for Bethany Ley?

B: I am slowly working on an album or new body of work which I am excited about. I am saving up to go to Indonesia & plan to deep dive into the sound of bells, harmonics, and hopefully learn more about soundwaves in the process.

Bethany Ley will be performing at Strange Brew on Friday 13 Sep 2024 - click here to get your tickets.

This event is supported and commissioned by Joseph Rowntree Foundation as part of the 100 days of Hope project. Making it possible for Of The Wild to offer this event for free to the community.

Gather for an immersive and participatory performance to embrace the changing seasons. There will be guided meditation, embodied movement, singing and drumming. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you want in the ritual. Emerging from the ritual we have some beautiful circus and dance performances, featuring the breathtaking performances from some of Bristol's best circus artists. As well as incredible vocal performances from various artists spoken word poetry and live music.

Ritual held by Evva Semenowicz.

What to bring?

• A small offering from the living world, a seed, a leaf etc. to add to the alter
• Water from your local spring, river, stream, ocean to conrtibute to the water bowl ritual
• A cushion, a blanket and wrap up warm so you can be comfortable and cosy throughout the ritual

About Of The Wild

Of The Wild - An Ecological Circus Collective. An innovative collective of acrobats, aerialists, dancers, singers, and musicians, dedicated to exploring the intersection of ritual, performance, and ecology.

Through a unique blend of earth based ritual and performance they tell new stories of wholeness & interconnection. Encouraging a sense of care & custodianship through acts of celebration and gratitude for life upon this planet.

By returning performance to its roots, Of The Wild hope to weave together the metaphorical language of visual art with ecological activism to deepen our connection to the earth and a sense of kinship with all beings.

For more information about the collective and there vision, visit their website here

Doors will close promptly at 2:00. People will not be allowed to enter after this time.

There is enough nastiness in the world and whilst sometimes it feels like there's not much we can do to combat that, we can still get together in a room, move our body's as freely as they will allow us to and enjoy each others company for a night of dancing and making friends and that feels like something to celebrate.

We want this to be a space where people can feel held, throw their limbs about and enjoy each other. 
We hope this party gives you a twinkle in your eye and a place to forget about the things that may weigh you down on a day to day basis.

Line up tba

Expect:Cumbia, salsa, highlife, congotronics, lovers rock, New Orleans jazz, Bhangra, calypso, soca, gospel, merengue, baile funk, dancehall, ragga, middle eastern bangers, samba...etc
This is going to be gorgeous.

£5 tickets for people on no/low income (please be honest!)

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

Epilepsy friendly

Last entry 2 hours before curfew

Mungo's Hi Fi performing at Sequences Festival with Eva Lazarus and Charlie Hands

We are working with Bristol-based external promoters and artists to platform local grassroots artists alongside internationally renowned musicians. Teachings in Dub have been a staple of Trinity's programme for the last 15 years, honouring Trinity's legacy as a soundsystem venue by bringing some of the best Dub soundsystem operators and MCs to Trinity with monthly events at The Trinity Centre.

Ahead of our Day Party with Teachings in Dub and Mungo's Hi Fi on Sunday 18 August, we sat down with Mungo's to chat soundsystems, summer plans, up-and-coming artists and much more.

Q: Hi! Can you introduce yourself and tell us a little about how Mungo’s Hi Fi formed?

A: Hello - we are Mungo's Hi Fi, a Soundsystem based in Glasgow and named after Glasgow's founder, St Mungo. We started collecting vinyl, playing out, organising club nights, free parties and protests in the 90s. We saw the music as part of a social movement, and developed a DIY culture around what we did, starting to build our own soundsystem at the time.

"Bristol is the capital for UK soundsystem culture at the moment, fed by the deep enthusiasm for the festival and party scene, far enough away from London to have it's own scene, but still close enough to be involved with what's going on there" - Mungo's Hi Fi

Q: Your soundsystem is pretty legendary – can you tell us how it was developed?

A: We helped out with other people's sounds to begin with, and then found some old speaker boxes discarded in a skip. We bought an old amp, fixed them up and started building from there. We had a monthly gig in a bar which we took the sound to and played music at, as well as our own promotions in an old working man's club. We used the money from these events to pump back into buying more and better speakers and amps, as well as building speakers ourselves, some of which we are still using nearly 20 years on. It has improved over the years, and we have become more experienced in every aspect of using it.

Q: How did you first link up with Stryda and Teachings in Dub?

A: I am ashamed to say I can't remember. We used to listen to their radio show and they helped promote the releases we were putting out since we founded Scotch Bonnet in 2005...so we have been in touch for around 20 years. They have always been supportive of what we do, and vice versa.

Q: You’ve been a staple of Bristol lineups for some time now – is there anything about Bristol that sets it out from other cities in terms of Soundsystem culture?

A: Bristol is the capital for UK soundsystem culture at the moment, fed by the deep enthusiasm for the festival and party scene, far enough away from London to have it's own scene, but still close enough to be involved with what's going on there.

Q: What else does the summer have in store for Mungo’s?

A: This summer is pretty crazy for gigs. It started off with tours in Australia, New Zealand, America and Canada, and since then has been a whirlwind of festivals in the UK and Europe, from Latvia and Croatia, to the depths of the Scottish countryside. It is such a privilege to be invited to these sacred gatherings of various tribes. Got to say Boomtown will be a highlight this year with our first ever soundclash with David Rodigan.

Q: Who are some reggae and dub artists you think more people should know about?

A: Tough question, which depends on how much your ear is already to the ground. Coming from Jamaica right now you have to rate Samori I and Lila Ike as bringing something fresh and exciting. I'm a big fan of Johnny Go Figure from New York who I met for the first time a couple of weeks ago. As for the UK, I love what Joe Yorke is doing right now.

Q: Anything else you’d like to add?

A: I'm really keen to find out what the next generation will bring, and to see if there are ways that those of us who have been through it all can support them, cos I know it's harder than ever to make a name for yourself, let alone a career in the music industry. We help run a project in Scotland called The Soundsystem Project where we share some of the skills we have learned in building speakers, DJing, song writing, production and everything around that with young people. It really feeds my soul to see fresh faces getting involved, feeling inspired and growing as individuals and groups through the joyful act of making music together.

Mungo's Hi Fi will be playing at our Day Party with Teachings in Dub on Sunday 18 Aug alongside Solo Banton, Housewife's Choice and more - click here to get your tickets.

Are you ready to experience a weekend like no other? Immerse yourself in the vibrancy and depth of West African and African Diaspora cultures over a jam-packed weekend of:

• 25+ artists from Senegal / Guinea / Burkina Faso / Nigeria / Brazil and More
• Dance, Percussion & Singing Workshops
• Live Music Concerts
• Saturday “Come Together As One” Performance Evening & Party
• Sunday  "Teranga" Closing Event Celebration with all our artists
• African Food & Stalls
• Visual Art Installation

Acclaimed actress Miriam Margolyes took time out of her busy tour schedule to visit Jacobs Wells Baths, showing her support for the ongoing recovery efforts of this historic building. As an early supporter of the campaign, and a patron of Trinity Community Arts, Miriam's visit highlights the importance of restoring Jacobs Wells as a vital community and cultural heritage hub.

“I’m thrilled to have a chance to visit Jacob’s Wells Baths and encourage the Council and my fellow-supporters with their exciting plans to return this listed building to the service of the local Community. This will help so many to have a go - opportunity knocks at last.” Miriam Margolyes

During her visit, Miriam Margolyes met with our team and some of the professional team from PH3 Design who have developed the recently approved planning scheme to restore the space. Planned works include a street-facing main entrance and modernisation of the previously unused ground floor Pump Room, transforming it into a new cafe-bar and studio.

Miriam's visit comes as we complete key milestones for the project, including securing planning and lease completion. This means we can now begin crucial Phase 1 Repairs including works to the main hall roof, funded by £1.6 million secured from the DLUHC Community Ownership Fund and match funders.

We are excited to now be able to move forward with our efforts to bring the building back into use as a multidisciplinary venue for arts, heritage, youth, community and educational use.

We want to give thanks to everyone who has so far shared in our journey to make this vision possible, including our Patron Miriam, Bristol City Council, local stakeholders and the Hotwells & Harbourside Community Association, who led campaign efforts to save the building from disposal.

Completion of the 35-year leasehold is still to be confirmed by asset owners, Bristol City Council.

Find out more about our Jacobs Wells mission:

• Discover our vision for the building to be restored and reopened
• Learn about our Community Asset Transfer offer by Bristol City Council
• Donate to our Fundsurfer to help raise much needed funds for our phased plans to restore the building

Oh Miriam! Live is at Bristol Beacon, 12th July – Click here for tickets

Get ready to laugh and learn as you venture on a comedic journey through the fiery furnace of hot flushes and the foggy forest of brain fog with Zeph Churchill a Registered Nurse, Licensed Menopause Champion and member of the British Menopause Society.

Described as "The perfect blend of humour and education in the fine British tradition of sauciness and cheekiness," Zeph’s ‘EDUcation-COMedy’ is not your average menopause show. Learn about the science behind the symptoms, laugh at the absurdities of hormones and leave feeling empowered, enlightened, and just a bit more like the  ‘Marvellous menopausal Queen’ that you are!

So, pucker up your pelvic floor, grab your friends, your sisters, your mothers, and your sense of humour (and maybe an extra pair of knickers). Join Zeph at Trinity for a night of menopausal fun that you didn’t know you needed. Oh and who doesn’t love a naughty story from A&E!

Tickets are selling faster than a menopausal woman searching for a fan, so don't miss out!

Event schedule

Doors 7pm

Show start: 7:30pm

Break: 8:20pm

Show resumes: 8:40pm

Finish: 9:30pm

People in our area are struggling to pay for the essentials they need to live. The social security systems set up to protect them aren’t able to provide for their basic needs.

This shouldn’t be the case.

Bristol & South Gloucestershire Trussell Trust food banks have invited the local Parliamentary Candidates to join us for an evening to discuss what they, if elected, will do to tackle the root causes of poverty and food bank use.

This is your chance to hear directly from the electoral candidates running for Bristol East, engage in a lively discussion, ask questions, and hear about their plans to support people in the community.

For more information on this event visit here.