Fuelled by a lack of relatable artists to look up to, the heavy, alt-rock renegades celebrate difference, with songs full of power and fight. Their Mercury shortlisted album, Supernova, plays with genre, textures, and mood, bringing a whole lot of energy and ferocity to their live shows.

Support:

- Witch Fever

- Uninvited

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

Creative Community Play - Photo Credit: Sam Prosser

Creative Community Play was a 12-week pilot project that targeted parents and carers of babies and toddlers born in, or significantly impacted by, the isolation caused by Lockdown. The project was created in partnership between Trinity, creativeShift and Central Bristol Children’s Centres as part of a city-wide initiative connecting partners working in arts and health.

“I've had a chance to really connect with my child in a way that I don’t think I really had before and I wanted to before he went to school […] I feel a lot more connected to him and more calm”. Participant Feedback

Central Bristol Children’s Centre identified nine families with children aged from four months to four years who would benefit from taking part. All participants lived in Trinity’s locality with many families living in high-rise flats with little or no access to green spaces.

CreativeShift director, visual artist Barbara Disney and puppeteer and artist Araceli Cabrera Caceres looked at how to use natural objects, crafts and outdoor spaces to support connections between parent/career and children as well as with one another.

As part of the pilot participants watched a puppet show performed by Araceli Cabrera Caceres. For many this was their first experience of live performance.

Participants fed back that this has been the first time they had “really got to know [their] child” and others commented how the sessions really helped improve their wellbeing through connected with each other “there’s something very special about integrating that positive experience from my wellbeing with a positive  experience for his wellbeing. I feel like that has been really holistic and I really  appreciate that”.

During the sessions community health workers were also on hand to offer guidance for families or to signpost to other services.

Due to the success of the pilot project, we have secured funding for further sessions. These will be running from until March 2023. Referrals to Creative Community Play are via Central Bristol Children’s Centres. If you would like to find out how to take part please visit their website.

This project is part of Thriving Communities

Their obscure mix of psychedelic riffs, mantras, and rock and roll mysticism laughs in the face of 90's Britpop orthodoxy and, combined with their revision of the swirling, guitar-heavy sounds of late 60s psychedelia, brings crowds an energetic, impassioned live experience.

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

The cream of London's contemporary jazz scene play the album, in it's entirety, with DJ and live support taking you back to the height of the scene in 1997. Expect an unmissable show with everything you love about Baduizm, propelled by the sound and urgency of our time.

Line up:

• Ava Joseph - Vocals
• Akin Soul - Vocals
• Axel Kaner-Lidstrom - Trumpet
• James Mollison - Saxophone
• Mark Mollison - Guitar
• Eriksson Kaner - Keys
• Piké Ambrose - Bass
• Jordan Hadfield - Drums

Please note this is a standing show

Trinity have partnered with Coexist Community Kitchen to deliver a series of community gardening and cooking sessions. The sessions are aimed at bringing people together from a wide range of backgrounds to learn more about gardening, harvesting and cooking in our beautiful garden.

“I’ve loved learning to cook authentic meals from different parts of the world, coming together with people from different backgrounds and learning about their food” - Toby, Participant

Coexist Community Kitchen work with individuals who are accessing support for mental health issues, addiction, loneliness, and anyone who would benefit from taking part in outdoor activities to improve their personal well-being. The group learn about and take part in harvesting fresh produce such as carrots, marrows and radishes, before coming together to cook a meal as a group. In one session, participants made Vietnamese-style vegetable spring rolls and pancakes with vegetables and herbs picked garden.

Over the summer we delivered six weekly sessions, with around 30 people taking part. Participants spoke about how these sessions help with mental well-being, reduced isolation and loneliness, and offered the chance to learn more about cooking and gardening. Being able to offer free, outdoor sessions is something that has become increasingly important, especially post-pandemic when isolation has become more common.

We launch a new series of Community Cooking Sessions on 13 Sep. Click here to find out more.

These events are part of Eastside People and Places, made possible through funding from Bristol Impact Fund.

Eastside People and Places is three-year project delivered by Trinity, Eastside Community Trust and Somali Kitchen (CIC). Together, we are delivering a programme of events and activities aimed at bringing people together; reducing loneliness and isolation and helping people feel included and welcome.

As part of the project, Trinity is offering support, help and guidance to people who have an idea for a community activity. Community Activities Coordinator, Stefan, works closely with community groups/ individuals to help shape ideas, create connections and plan activity.

"I never have have thought I would ever enjoy doing anything like this, but I've absolutely loved it - thank you". Creative coffee morning participant at Rosevear House

Stefan has helped residents of retirement housing Rosevear House establish a regular creative coffee morning following Trinity's Community Arts Project - The Wish List. In these coffee mornings an established artist supports participants to develop their creative ideas. Alongside this, local families whose children attended our Green Shoots After School Club will be launching their community-led regular playgroup for early years in the new term.

Regular groups have also been supported to re-ignite or establish activities, including 'Rhythm of the Night', a club night for people with learning disabilities and their friends, the new community-led LGBTQ+ theatre group, AmQueer, plus a new a relaxed and friendly social for over-55s East Central Mingle.

We are now looking to programme our Autumn/Winter activity and invite Community groups/ Individuals who have an idea for an activity that brings people together to contact stefan@trinitybristol.org.uk for a chat.

Click here to find out more about the Eastside People and Places

Eastside People and Places is supported by The Bristol Impact Fund

The night welcomes Afrobeats pioneer Juls for his debut headline show, supported by the innovative and percussive Goddess of rhythm Karen Nyame KG, See No Evil, and Peachin’ residents.

Come and celebrate with Trinity at our Heart & Soul Celebration on 06 Oct from 6.00pm to 7:30pm.

We will be hosting a fun-filled evening to celebrate the achievements of Trinity's communities over the year and sharing our latest report of activities and accounts for 2021/22.

This event is a great opportunity to come and celebrate our collective achievements, meet our Trustees and ask us any questions about Trinity and our future plans.

AGM Papers

Annual Report 2021/22

AGM 2021/22 Notice

AGM 2020/21 Minutes

AGM 2021/22 Accounts (Draft)

Become a Trinity Member

Membership at Trinity is for those who take an active interest in the Centre as a community and cultural hub.

Whether you are a local resident, a regular hirer or a promoter, or you just want to give a bit back to the community - if you want to have your say in shaping the organisation and building plans we're inviting YOU to become a Member.

Click here to find out more and to sign up.

Since its launch in 2006, Rupture has quickly become one of the most respected events in the UK for showcasing the jungle and breaks side of drum and bass.

Line Up

• Paradox - Live
• J:Kenzo - Jungle Set
• Mantra
• Double O
• Stretch
• Asha Binx
• Hosted by Blackeye & Chickaboo

Powered by the world renowned Sinai Flex Sound System

In true Electrikal style the line-up is being kept under wraps, with an insane selection of secret headliners to be announced when you get in. Trust us, it's all killer no filler.

Ahead of their day party takeover at Trinity on 27 Aug, we sat down with Club Djembe co-founder Ryan Foster (DJ Stolen) to chat about the label's beginnings, thoughts on the Bristol music scene and what's next for Club Djembe.

Trinity are collaborating with Club Djembe as part of Trinity Presents, our in-house programme celebrating our diverse city and platforming emerging talent, to host a day party in The Den, our new seasonal outdoor venue situated in the historic grounds of Trinity.

How did Club Djembe start?

Ryan: Club Djembe started all through a lack of events within Bristol that were pushing & promoting our music. We were playing UK Funky, Afro House & a lot of percussion led music on radio but never heard/saw of anything happening within the clubs in Bristol, so myself (DJ Stolen) & Jake decided to launch Club Djembe. Luckily for us at the time Josie was working behind the bar at The Love Inn so we managed to throw our first party and it all kicked off from there back in 2017.

What do you think Club Djembe offers to the Bristol music scene?

We know for ourselves and hear from our community that it is hard to find these genres of music in the events scene. Consistency (which is always key), as we guarantee that no night will stray from the vibe and atmosphere that we like to create - we have an open the door attitude and welcome a variety of people/cultures We also want ticket prices and venues to be affordable and accessible for everyone. And mostly, which we are most proud of, is that we love to support and put on new artists, that's something that excites us the most.

What kinds of events do you think are missing from the Bristol club scene?

Bristol has pretty much been the epicentre for Drum & Bass in the UK for as long as I can remember. It’s really refreshing to see a few more nights popping up that are pushing and promoting the same kind of music as us, Amapiano, UK Funky, Afro House like Lockmars for example. However it would be good to see more of these across Bristol, I think a lot of would be promoters get afraid by the prospect of an event not going well, however the best events from our experience are the ones you put on through a love & passion for the music rather than focusing on the monetary side of events.

What's next for Club Djembe?

The remainder of 2022 is looking RAMMED for us can’t lie. We’re throwing our first proper London event in September which is going to be massive, it’s falling inline with the release of our next compilation, Club Djembe Vol. 3 which is also huge! We then have one more release to go for the year which is from one of our favourite Bristol producers and we also have three more Bristol events in the pipeline including a big Christmas knees up with another sick London/Bristol based promoter so keep your eyes firmly planted on Club Djembe socials over the next few months as we have a lot going on.

Club Djembe will be playing at Trinity's outdoor venue The Den on Sat Aug 27. Click here to grab your tickets.

Based in London, the UK afro supergroup bring together a depth of musical knowledge, culture, and life experience with their DJ set with live percussion becoming something of a phenomenon in clubs, radio, and festivals across the world.

Please note, this is a standing event

Established as a free, volunteer-led event with a sole focus of bringing together people from recovery communities, along with local peer-led communities, and drug and alcohol treatment providers. Recovery Festival includes opportunities to listen to the stories of people in recovery, and explore the many avenues that are available to those seeking help, be that through mutual aid, creative arts, or any one of various therapies.

Recovery Festival is jam-packed with inspiration, music, and fun for all.