Get your hands on a limited edition artwork!

If you want to get your hands on an original artwork by some great artists whilst supporting a good cause, then look no further.

From 6pm on Tuesday 14 March you can visit our Ebay page and bid for one of the following works to help us fund essential repair works to the Trinity Centre:

Andy Council

Andy is a renowned Bristol urban artist and illustrator, best known for his ‘creature-creations’ that incorporate the built heritage of Bristol’s cityscape.

The Trinity Fox features prominent historical buildings in Bristol’s Old Market Quarter.

You can get your hands on a limited edition hand-finished digital print, by supporting Trinity’s Crowdfunder, to raise funds for the Trinity Centre Conservation Project.

This original pen drawing (pictured) will be available to bid for via our online auction in March this year to raise funds for Trinity’s Conservation Project.

Jimmy Cauty & L-13 Light Industrial Workshop

Internationally renowned artist and musician, of KLF, The Orb, and Justified Ancients of Mu Mu has been supporting Trinity’s work since a visit to the centre as one of the first stops on the 2016 ADP Riot Tour. The work featured ‘a vast post-apocalyptic landscape populated only by the police and media crews’ housed inside a 40ft shipping container.

Jimmy’s politically insightful artwork has been exhibited around the world and in collaboration with Banksy at the 2015 Dismaland exhibition.

God Save the Trinity Centre is a punk-inspired poster that celebrates Trinity’s rich 40 year musical heritage, produced in collaboration with L-13 artists Billy Childish, Harry Adams and Jamie Reed.

Limited edition digital-print and screen-print versions of the artwork are available via the Trinity Crowdfunder to raise funds for The Trinity Centre Conservation Project. The original collage (pictured) will be auctioned in March...

Stewy

Street-artist Stewy’s work includes stencils of iconic figures, including Bristol legends Tricky and DJ Derek.

DJ Derek was a much loved Reggae DJ, who played his sets in pubs and clubs in the Bristol area, as well as at Glastonbury Festival and across the country.

Stewy’s stencil of Derek became synonymous with the DJ’s disappearance in 2015. A full size version of the stencil can be found in our Main Hall, to provide a lasting legacy of Derek for his family, friends and those who loved his music. A limited edition version of this print help to raised over £1,000 for Trinity’s Youth Music Training Programme in 2016.

Knowle boy Tricky is a music producer and influential artist in the ‘Bristol Sound’ movement. He pioneered the 'trip-hop’ style of music that rose to prominence in the UK during the 1990s. Stewy’s original stencil of Tricky was made on a screen print plate and is signed by Tricky and the artist. The limited print, number 20/20 (pictured), will be available to bid for via Trinity’s online auction in March this year, to raise funds for the Trinity Centre Conservation Project.

Second versions of these prints are planned for September 2017, to help raise funds for Trinity’s Youth Music Programme.

Visit the Renovation area of our website for more info about our repairs project.

Auction will close at 6pm on 23 March.

Bristol Samba is a community band that welcomes new and experienced drummers and dancers from all backgrounds and abilities. They hold regular weekly sessions and occasional workshops throughout the year. Even if you've never drummed or danced before, come and give it a try! Sessions are held on Mondays at Trinity 6pm - 10pm.

DRUMMING:

If you are interested in joining the drumming band please email: newmembers@bristolsamba.co.uk (enrollement in advance is necessary)

6-7:30pm Beginner Drummers (Main Hall)

8:30-10pm Later Drummers (Main Hall)

DANCE:

The dance classes are aimed towards performance, but you don't have to be a performer to take part - you can join us for the fun and the exercise. Learn samba reggae, ijexa (afoxe) and samba carnival style.

8-9:00pm Dance Class (Fyfe Hall)

For more information about the Dance Classes please email: dancers@bristolsamba.co.uk

Please note: Trinity operates a 24hr Pay & Display Car Park and all Visitors are required to Pay & Display.

As an iconic Arts Centre with forty years of music programming experience under their belt it should come as no surprise to you that the Trinity team are continuing to push boundaries with their IGNiTE programme of performance in 2017.

Ranging from the playful to the sometimes hard-to-swallow realities of life, the newly announced spring selection of programming is destine to challenge and excite audiences. Fergus Evans, Trinity’s theatre and dance producer says that all the shows presented are ‘a celebration of the spaces we make for ourselves when none of the boxes fit quite right.’

Mixing the exciting with the unexpected, the season’s five shows set out to provoke conversations. In I-Dentity Rider Shafique explores being mixed race and what it is like when you are neither but also both. Liz Aggiss’ giddy and sometimes sinister Slap and Tickle cheekily explores female sexuality and growing older. What you see is not always what you get in Alesandra Seutin's  C'eci n'est past Noire (This is not Black) - a journey through identity politics, Beyonce and, a few parlour games. Putting the Band Back Together is a playful story about why we give up on our dreams and how we find them again. Gather the round dinner table in Daughters of the Curry Revolution and find out what it means to be the daughter of a migrant.

At Trinity you're never just a member of the audience, and this carefully selected programming certainly reflects this. From picking up an instrument and joining Unfolding Theatre’s house band to learning new ways to move with Alesandra Seutin (Vocab Dance Company). You can sign up to be a member of one of our test audiences and see work in development from our resident artists. Let us know what you think of the show you’ve seen or volunteer as a steward. The message is clear: Don't just come see a show. Take part. Speak up. Start something.

Alongside our regular programme of live music and community events, we present world-class, innovative artists whose work is about issues that matter to people now, starting conversations and sparking debate. IGNiTE is supported by funding from Arts Council England.

Further Info:

Tickets go on Sale 10am Friday 3rd Feb http://www.3ca.org.uk/ignite ​ ​

Slap and Tickle, Liz Aggis 18th March 7.30pm £10 / £8

Ceci n'est pas Noire (This is not Black), Alesandra Seutin I Vocab Dance Company 25th March, 7.30pm £10 / £8

Putting The Band Back Together, Unfolding Theatre 21st April, 7.30pm £10 / £8

I-Dentity, Rider Shafique 28th April, 7.30pm £10 / £8

Daughters of the Curry Revolution, Afreena Islam 5th/6th/7th May : 3pm / 5pm / 7pm £12 / £10

God Save The Trinity Centre

Click here to get to our Crowdfunder & support Trinity Community Arts

Artists Jimmy Cauty and Andy Council have created original and exclusive pieces of artwork to support The Trinity’s Crowdfunder Campaign, to launch on Wednesday 1^st February. Funds raised will support our Conservation Project to carry out urgent repair works to the Trinity Centre roof, towers and stained glass windows.

Elecro-pioneer and founding member of The KLF, Jimmy Cauty has produced an original poster, God Save The Trinity Centre (pictured, left). Following their visit to Trinity last year as one of the first stops on the ADP Riot Tour, artists from Jimmy's L-13 Light Industrial art collective - Billy Childish, Harry Adams and Jamie Reed - have all collaborated to produce the punk-inspired artwork.

Cauty said God Save the Trinity Centre was, “inspired by the rich musical heritage of the Trinity Centre, particularity the punk bands who played there in the late 70s, and it reminds us of posters we used to make in those days.”

Jimmy's support comes at a time when it has been rumoured that KLF are set to  reunite in 2017 – Sorry to disappoint! But a full denial has been reported in the NME and The Guardian.  However, it is also reported that 'something is coming' in August to mark the end of a self imposed moratorium that silenced them for 23 years.

The Trinity Fox

Local urban artist and illustrator Andy Council, best known for his Bristol Dinosaur and Creature-Creations featuring Bristol’s historic buildings, has also produced an original piece in support of Trinity's emergency repairs appeal.

Titled Trinity Fox the illustration features some of the historical buildings in Old Market. Speaking about the work, Andy said; “The Trinity itself is an iconic building in the city and it's been a while since I've included it in any of my Bristol ‘creature-creation’ pieces. Also included in the ‘urban beast’ are buildings from the nearby Old Market area. I've been wanting to focus on Old Market for some time now, the buildings there are really interesting and have so much history.”

As one of Bristol's leading community arts spaces, Trinity is proud to have the support of the city's arts community. In 2016, graffiti artist Stewy also provided his support, producing a series of limited edition prints and mural in memory of DJ Derek and in support of our youth music programme.

These latest original artworks will be auctioned online to raise vital funds to save the Trinity Centre - so watch this space for further announcements!

Donations to our Conservation Project can be made through Just Giving at or by Text Giving ROOF31 £5 to 70070. Click here to read more about The Trinity Conservation Project and the work Andy and Jimmy are supporting.

Led by dance tutor, Barry Shields, the sessions are friendly and relaxed on a large dance floor.

From club style social dancing to ballroom, Latin and music across the decades.

Everyone is welcome, no partner is needed and open to absolute beginners.

Just turn up!

Suggested donation £3 which helps to cover the dance tutor.

Please note this class doesn't run on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Accepting Macmillan Taster Tokens! Find out how you can access this activity for free by calling the Macmillan Prevention and Re-enablement team on 0117 353 3042

Please note: Trinity operates a 24hr Pay & Display Car Park and all Visitors are required to Pay & Display.

Led by dance tutor, Barry Shields, the sessions are friendly and relaxed on a large dance floor.

From club style social dancing to ballroom, Latin and music across the decades.

Everyone is welcome, no partner is needed and open to absolute beginners.

Just turn up!

Suggested donation £4 which helps to cover the dance tutor.

Please note this class doesn't run on Bank Holiday Mondays.

Please note that there is no class on 04 Nov 2024

Accepting Macmillan Taster Tokens! Find out how you can access this activity for free by calling the Macmillan Prevention and Re-enablement team on 0117 353 3042

Please note: Trinity operates a 24hr Pay & Display Car Park and all Visitors are required to Pay & Display.

We announced the call out for the first round of Artists Residencies at the end of last year. Part of the core of our IGNiTE project, we were looking for Artists or Companies whose work has engagement and participation at the core and who could work with our community groups in exciting and radical ways.

Our commitment to safeguarding

At Trinity, we believe everyone has the right to feel safe and supported. We take the safety and wefare and Safety of Children, Young People, and Adults at Risk very seriously.

We follow clear safeguarding and child protection policies, processes and procedures to help keep everyone safe while taking part in our activities, events and programmes.

What to do if you have a concern

If you, your child, or someone you know feels unsafe or has a concern, no matter how small, please speak to a member of staff. All staff and relevant volunteers are trained to help if someone has a concern.

You can also ask to speak with our Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputies.

We will always:

• Listen to your concern
• Take it seriously
• Act in line with our safeguarding policy, processes and procedures

How to report a concern

We encourage anyone with a safeguarding concern relating to Trinity's activities to report this, no matter how minor:

• If the concern is urgent and someone is at immediate risk, call 999

• For all other concerns, follow Trinity’s procedure and contact a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) via welfare@trinitybristol.org.uk

• Anyone can make a direct report to Bristol's First Response via 0117 903 6444 (Monday–Friday) or by calling 01454 615 165 (Out of Hours)

• You may also call the NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 for confidential advice

Safeguarding contact

If you have a Trinity related safeguarding concern or question, please contact:

Emma Harvey, CEO and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

welfare@trinitybristol.org.uk / 0117 935 1200

We want to make sure every young person has a chance to access music learning. We work with young people from a range of backgrounds, from across Bristol and the South West, to help them achieve their potential.

“I found the Trinity to be brilliant and I had great support from the staff” Mitchell, Music Student

Trinity specialises in engaging those who face barriers to participation. Since 2005, we've worked with some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded young people; from young people who feel they are not ready for full time work or education, to referrals from youth offenders and young people in care and hospital.

“This was the first activity that I was interested in, I had not been out my room until this point! I met some of the other young people and got to know them. I really like Al and Dave, they have helped me settle in.” Teenage Cancer Trust Inpatient

Young people referred to us have become disengaged from mainstream learning due to their complex learning needs, behavioural and health issues. After facing exclusion, young people are left feeling isolated from society, leading to anger management, youth-offending and other destructive behaviours.

“I really enjoy the drumming. It’s the first time I’ve ever done any sort of drumming and find smashing on the kit helps me to release my anger. I feel good when I come to Trinity. It gives me something to look forward to every week.” Under 16 who had been excluded from school

Young people either self-refer or are referred to us by youth organisations, including the local council authority social care teams, mental health trusts, pupil referrals units, foster carers, youth offender teams and other charities. These agencies have fed back to us about the positive changes they have seen in the behaviours and attitudes of the young people who we’ve supported.

“My staff at St Matthias are extremely happy to have found this brilliant and rare session, that has had a hugely beneficial impact upon the social and educational progress of our students. I can't rate the experience highly enough and can only commend the Trinity staff and their incredible understanding and patience in working with SEN students. Long may it continue!” St Matthias Pupil Referral Unit

We provide intensive music courses - music production, lyric writing, composition, guitar and percussion - helping young people to develop skills and abilities, achieve accreditations and re-engage with mainstream learning.

“The song writing session that Dave from Trinity delivered last week has inspired her so much that she has gained the confidence to go to voice coaching lessons at school!” Tact Care Foster Carers

Click here for more information about our courses for young people.

Peaches, however, took that crown. She blew my socks off. And her own.

The costumes (Dancing vaginas - every show needs them. Who knew?) - or, at times, lack of them! - were eye popping.

The crowd were a sea of ecstatic faces, wowed by Peaches’ utter lack of inhibition which was, of course, infectious.

Strangers became dancing partners as we funked the night away; her growling, encompassing, electro punk sound and attitude forcing us all to let it all go. So we did.

This was a night to remember: one for the grand-kids; one for sweet dreams; a unifying spectacle of a night.

Thank you, Peaches, please keep f**king that pain away.

Would you like to write a review of a Trinity gig? Get in touch to find out more!

Another year over and a big thank you to all those who have worked with and supported Trinity throughout 2016.

It’s been another amazing year - so many fantastic events, activities and people, making Trinity a special place to be.

Last week, an ex-offender who's been taking part on a volunteer work placement said;

“Thank you for making me feel part of the team and treating me like a human being again.”

It’s people like this and such inspiring stories that make me want to work to ensure Trinity carries on into the future, providing a vital community space for everyone.

In 2017 we’re planning some essential repair works to the Centre - without this work, Trinity’s future will be at risk.

That’s why I’ve donated toward the Trinity Centre Conservation Project.

I hope that this will inspire you to support our cause in whatever way you can.

Thank you all for your continued support and love - have a great festive season!

Emma Harvey, Centre Director

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“Thank you for doing such powerful and difficult stuff! Great to see Political Art and Social Change”. Audience Member Cathy, Cardboard Citizens

A HUGE shout-out to all the companies and artist who have been part of Season One.

To recap: Ultimate Dancer brought: Holy Smoke, a surreal exploration of shamanism that filled Fyfe Hall with, a lot of smoke, while Jo Fong’s An Invitation… , playfully and delightfully enticed audiences.

“Warm, friendly, powerful and outstanding performance”. Audience Member An Invitation, Jo Fong

Peter McMaster explored masculinity and age with: 27, An Ecstatic Ritual of Life and Death. Cardboard Citizens brought debate and conversation with Cathy and we were immersed in a New York Club with Uchenna Dance’s: Our Mighty Groove.

“Excellent. Really got the club vibe and the personalities of the dancers where excellent! Had a great time! Thank You”. Audience Member Our Mighty Groove

Programme Manager, Rhiannon Jones, and Producer, Fergus Evans, have been busy presenting Season Two to our programming forum, so eyes peeled everyone to early 2017 when we will launch this to the public.

Behind the scenes

“Very useful workshop with Jo Fong. Always useful to be exposed to how others work.” Workshop participant

Our building is used by many different groups in many different ways (through the Trinity Community Initiative) and we are dedicated to improve how our communities participate and engage with performing arts.

Alongside our main IGNiTE programme Uchenna Dance delivered two open classes, including one to HYPE Dance, Trinity’s weekly street dance class for 5-25yr olds. Jo Fong worked with with Gerry’s Attic, a new resident older people’s Dance Company to deliver a workshop that explored participants relationship to dance.

Team IGNiTE are super excited to be continuing to connect artists and communities in the New Year.

“Our work together comprised of sensory exercises, partner work and an exploration to our own relationships to dance … what I saw there was something like a real curiosity about sensation and presence, inhabited bodies, thinking bodies, a hyper awareness and yet a directness, an honesty of approach and a committed attention.”

Jo Fong reflects on working with Gerry’s Attic

2017 (and beyond)

We do tell subscribers of the IGNiTE mailing list FIRST about shows, tickets offers, workshops and opportunities. So if you are not subscribed, you definitely should be. Email us at info@3ca.org.uk and we can pop you on.

If you are on that list you will be the first to know about our first batch of resident artists, which we will be announcing soon who have been selected with help from our fabulous Programming Forum:

On board we have Tom Marshman (Independent Artist) , Kate Yedigaroff (MAYK), Dr Edson Burton, Natasha Benjamin (HYPE), Julie Thorneycroft (Gerry’s Attic) and Jasmine Haque (Awaz Utoah).

& for now, a very merry signing off from me (Sarah), Fergus, Edson and Rhiannon and the rest of the team.

See you in 2017.