Created and hosted by the “sublime” and “distinctive” Talia Randall this BSL interpreted and captioned poetry cabaret features a kaleidoscope of performances, from comedians, to sign language artists and rising stars of the spoken word scene.

Performed live on Zoom, What Words Are Ours will be hosted by poetry-clown Talia Randall. She’ll be reading her upfront poetry, popping out her signature silly humour and inviting some very special guests to join her:

Featured on Boiler Room, BBC Radio, Worldwide FM and multi-talented artist Belinda Zhawi will share her stunning poems with you on the night.

Multi slam winner Jasmine Gardosi will perform her electrifying, high energy spoken word, as well as writing an on-the-spot poem based on audience suggestions.

Raffie Julien is a dancer, actor and multi-talented Deaf performer. Raffie will be performing a stunning BSL piece on the night.

Poet and disability rights champion Stephen Lightbown will be sharing a brand new poetry film made especially for the show, as well as performing his captivating poetry.

What Words Are Ours will be BSL interpreted by Becky Bary and Mia Ward. The show will be captioned by Claire Hill.

How to watch: This edition of What Words Are Ours will take place online via Zoom. When you have booked you will be sent an E-Ticket to your registered email address (please check your spam folder), which will contain the Zoom link to enable you to access the event.

Please note that each device needs one ticket each (but you are welcoming to grab a bubble buddy and join on the same device!)

Price: This event is free with a limited capacity; we recommend booking in advance.

If you have any specific requirements, please contact the Box Office at info@trinitybristol.org.uk or  0117 935 1200

Trinity and The Gulbenkian have taken the decision to support artists by paying fees for performances even when we are not charging for tickets.

Please consider donating what you can for your ticket here, to support Gulbebkian and their work during this time.

Supported by Arts Council England using National Lottery Funds.

Formed in 2000, Maximo Park have released 7 studio albums, their latest in line with the announcement of their 2021 headline UK tour. The group's first two albums went gold in the UK and their debut "A Certain Trigger" was nominated for a Mercury Prize.

Please note, this is a standing event

Please read our COVID-19 Safety Policy for information on attending events during this time.

Rounding off Halloween weekend with two sets from Sofa Sound. Pick a time and book a table*

Day Session: 13:30 - 16:30

Night Session: 18:00 - 21:00

Sofa Sound

We welcome Sofa Sound back to the grounds this Halloween weekend with a huge drum n bass line up for two sessions. It’s always about quality with Sofa Sound and bringing the freshest line up, powered by one of the best soundsystems.

Sofa Sound Bristol is back at Trinity again after a forced break, but don't worry they haven't taken any breaks from the studio making sure this event is gonna be nothing but pure vibes. Sinai bringing the sound, so it's only correct to get Digital and Total Science with their dubby rolling beats and deep basslines to rattle the stacks. Whilst The Sauce bring, well.... THE SAUCE and Submotive brings the funk! Submotive is one half of Ulterior Motive, one of the best producers in the game (no doubt), expect nothing but freshness to entertain you at our sunday sit down session!

Day line up:

• The Sauce
• Total Science b2b DIgital - Oldschool Jungle Set
• Submotive (of Ulterior Motive)
• MC Gusto

Evening line up:

• The Sauce
• Digital
• Submotive (of Ulterior Motive)
• Mc Gusto

Powered by: Sinai Soundsystem

*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.

We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.

Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.

The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.

We've got a real treat for you this Halloween.. Two sets from Bandulu Records! Pick a time and book a table*

Day Session: 13:30 - 16:30

Night Session: 18:00 - 21:00 (SOLD OUT)

Bandulu Records

We welcome back the gang in full affect. It’s been a while since we have had Kahn, Neek, Hi5ghost & Boofy at Trinity

Expect the usual antics from the lads.

Powered by Sinai Soundsystem

*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.

We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.

Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.

The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.

Starting the weekend with big tunes from Booty Bass. Get your table booked*

Booty Bass

Line up:

• Adibah
• Bungzo
• Zanna
• Devolicious
• Hannza

Booty Bass; born for womxn and non-binary folk to come together and play big, bad, unapologetic bangers from around the globe.

Booty Bass are collective of femxle/non-binary DJs playing bass music that runs through your body, down to your booty, making it pump from the minute you walk in 'till the minute you twerk out. Since 2018 it’s become a space that celebrates different cultures from across the world, mixed with much loved UK sounds. Afrobeats, Latin, bashment, UK funky, 90's, garage, grime, baile funk, trap, tribal, global, BASS music.

In an industry with predominantly men on the decks and in the crowd, Booty Bass are here to shake things up! Formed to platform and showcase some other DJs, Booty Bass want to celebrate womxn and non-binary folk behind the decks and pon di floor. Empowering womxn, embracing different cultures, creating an environment with good vibes and a safe space for EVERYONE.

*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.

We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.

Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.

The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.

Working with some of the best artists and promoters in the city, our Garden Sessions bring you a series of socially distanced events in a way you've never experienced at Trinity before, in a new outdoor venue on our historic grounds.

There was so much love for their first event, we decided to bring you a second date with Waldo's Gift. Don't miss out again, book your table now*

Waldo's Gift

Formed in Bristol in 2017, experimental trio, Waldo's Gift, have emerged as a new force on the UK jazz scene. Born out of their improvisatory residency at The Gallimaufry, the band quickly gained cult status in their hometown before achieving wider national attention; named 2020 Ones To Watch by Giles Peterson.

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Pete Cunningham (Ishmael Ensemble)

*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.

We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.

Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.

The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.

We are pleased and relieved to announce that Trinity has been awarded £329,363 through public funds from the Government's Culture Recovery Fund.

Trinity’s mission is to empower communities through the arts.The grant enables us to invest in the organisation and continue to support over 70 arts and VCS organisations each year, as well as the many communities who use the centre at this critical time.

Over 80% of Trinity's core costs are covered by income generated by our trading-arm. Following the ceasing of trading in March 2020, due to lockdown measures, we faced a substantial financial loss. The grant provides a critical investment for Trinity, providing stability for the next six months helping us remain financially viable beyond March 2021.

As well as covering core costs, such as staff and infrastructure, we will create a programme of Covid secure cultural activities and invest in the freelance cultural taskforce who have been acutely affected by the restrictions.

Working with local musicians and promoters we will create a programme of subsidised socially distanced events. The grant will enable Trinity to offer artists/companies paid opportunities in performance, residencies and micro-commissions. We will continue our online programme, launched during Lockdown, with live stream events.

We will announce our programme of activities online, through our newsletter and on our social media.

Local families took part in nature based activities

Families took part in 'bubbles'

Over the summer we welcomed local families back to our community garden.

Working in partnership with St Pauls Children Centre and Up Our Street, we invited local family 'bubbles' to take part in nature sessions aimed at learning, play and exploration.

In total, 45 people, aged 0–80, took part in activities that included sensory scavenger hunts, bug hunts and potting up fresh flowers. Trinity’s Associate Artist, Roxana Vilk, led lullaby workshops around a campfire whilst the children learnt how to whittle and toast marshmallows.

“We live on the 7th floor in our flat. I was scared to come as I don’t like bees but I love it here now, I can’t wait to come back!” Abdir, age 7

During lockdown, the garden team, with help from a small team of wonderful volunteers, created and distributed activity packs to local schools. With additional funding from Children In Need we were able to pack and send out an extra 121 ‘Nature To Your Door’ activity packs to our surrounding schools and community organisations; including working in partnership with organisations such as St Pauls Adventure, May Park Primary and Rosemary Nursery.

Our Summer Family Garden Days were made possible through funding from Children in Need.

We are working to reschedule all upcoming events and will contact Trinity ticket holders once we have new dates in place.

All tickets will be valid for rescheduled dates however, if you would like to request a refund, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk with the event name, date and the email used to make the booking.

Garden Sessions

Working with some of the best artists and promoters in the city, our Garden Sessions bring you a series of socially distanced events in a way you've never experienced at Trinity before, in a new outdoor venue on our historic grounds.

Starting the weekend with one limited session from Stanlaey & Jakabol. Book your table*.

Stanlaey

STANLÆY is the brain child and alter-ego of musician, producer, artist, and composer Bethany Clare Mistlebrook Stenning, where Bethany composes music both as a solo artist, and collaborating with other musicians / a live band to bring the music to a live environment. Fuelled by collaboration, landscapes (internal and external), cross-pollination and the synergy between the organic and the synthetic, Bethany is an unstoppable force of nature of multi-disciplinary form.

In just 3 short years, STANLÆY has evolved from a confused solitary musician perusing the streets of Paris to Bethany's role as a highly respected producer, composer and performer in Bristol. Her music has most recently appeared on BBC Radio 6, BBC Bristol, BBC Introducing in the West, RTE Radio, British Airwaves Next Big Thing, and been hailed by local press; described as "Joanna Newsom, Bjork and Janelle Monae wrapped into one woodland sprite." - Monolith Cocktail.

• Bethany Stenning - electric guitar, vocals and weird noises
• Ben Holyoake - bass and bass synth
• Naomi Hill - violin
• Alun Elliot-Williams - electric guitar and brain pedals
• Joe Milkinson - drum kit and percussion

*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.

We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.

Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.

The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.

We've got two sessions from Young Echo. Pick a time and book your table*.

Daytime Session: Cancelled

Evening Session: 17:00 - 21:00 (SOLD OUT)

Set Times:

• 5.00pm-6.00pm Young Echo DJs
• 6.00pm-6.30pm O$VMV$M w/ Bogues LIVE
• 6.30pm-7.00pm Jabu LIVE
• 7.00pm-7.15pm Safe Planet Debut DJ Set
• 7.15pm-7.45pm Ama LIVE
• 7.45pm-8.15pm Ishan Sound and Rider Shafique LIVE
• 8.15pm-9pm Kahn

Young Echo

The eleven-strong Bristol collective of producers, vocalists & sonic provocateurs, create boundary pushing sound with elements of dub, bass, drone, grime, noise & techno all under one roof.

Young Echo protagonist is making waves in their own world, with releases on a spread of labels from Tectonic to Tri-Angle via Blackest Ever Black, as well as a fertile pool of in-house collaborations and offshoots including: Killing Sound, FuckPunk and Gorgon Sound.

Vessel, Jabu, Kahn, Rider Shafique, Ishan Sound, Manonmars, Neek, Sunun, Jasmine AKA Guest, Ossia & Bogues

*Tables are for up to 6 people (adhering to government guidelines). You'll be able to choose your own table on arrival however, to avoid the potential spread of Covid-19, we do ask that once you have selected your table you don't change your mind.

We will be providing table service, with all orders being made through Love My Local. Information on how to order food will be provided at your table.

Trinity are working with external artists, partners and organisations as part of Trinity Presents to provide exciting content, relevant to Trinity's diverse audiences and in line with our Equal Opportunities and Free Speech Policies. Click here for more information about our Policies.

The health and safety of those using our Centre, is our top priority. Please read our Visiting Trinity: Covid-19 Policy for information on what to do when visiting the venue.

Tink applied along with 38 other artists to our joint commissioning opportunity delivering in partnership with Cambridge Junction, made possible using Arts Council England’s Covid-19 Emergency Respond Fund.

“I am delighted to be the recipient of the Trinity and Cambridge Junction commission for my project Bed Blogger: Bed Blocker is a person who occupies a hospital bed long-term, the suggestion being they might be overstaying their welcome, blocking the bed from being used by other patients. I am particularly interested in working with neurodivergent artists and engaging neurodivergent audiences, those with long term health conditions and those who experience disability.” Tink Flaherty

Tink will be working with Efi Ntoumouzi, a multimedia artist to design and curate a brand new online experience /exhibition space and artist Katy Baird, who will work alongside Tink to devise and develop the performance element of the work.

The panel that had the tough decision on which artist to award the £3,000 commission to included community partners and participants from both Trinity and Cambridge Junction. Panel member Sam Ross said “Tink’s project is a worthy commission, and promises to fully exploit the creative demands and possibilities of digital performance, in order to rewrite the social narrative around chronic invisible illnesses and the act of being bedbound.” Other panels members included TV scriptwriter and playwright Jane Carter Woodrow, MAYK Co-Director Kate Yedigaroff, Troop member and Performer Sam Ross, Total Arts participant Mary Ellen and Director and facilitator Gavin Dent.

You’ll be able to check out Tink’s project by following us on our social media channels and keeping an eye on our news page. To find out more about Trinity’s Arts programme head here

*Neurodivergent is a person whose brain does not work as generally expected or accepted by society (Oliver, 2019:3)

Trinity Community Arts Ltd has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer – a commitment that will see everyone working at the Trinity Centre receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 or higher. The real Living Wage rate is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 25s, which currently stands at £8.72 per hour.

"The future might be uncertain, but we're nevertheless committed to ensuring our lowest paid employees and contractors aren't the ones bearing the burden of the challenges we face.”

Emma Harvey, Trinity CEO

In the South West, over a fifth of all jobs (20%) pay less than the real Living Wage - around 456,000 jobs.

Despite this and the current recession, Trinity has committed to pay the real Living Wage and deliver a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work.

The real Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a wage they can live on, not just the government minimum. Since 2011 the Living Wage movement has delivered a pay rise to over 230,000 people and put over £1 billion extra into the pockets of low paid workers.

Emma Harvey, Trinity CEO said: “Trinity isn't just a building - it's people who make great things happen. With restrictions on live-performances still in place, there's a lot of precariousness in the arts and culture sector right now - plus, we're a charity still fundraising to support our direct delivery.

"The Centre is based in one of the most economically deprived, ethnically diverse areas in the South West. If we want the arts sector to reach and represent diverse communities, this starts with paying people properly.

"The future might be uncertain, but we're nevertheless committed to ensuring our lowest paid employees and contractors aren't the ones bearing the burden of the challenges we face.”

Katherine Chapman, Director, Living Wage Foundation said: “We’re delighted that Trinity has joined the movement of over 6000 responsible employers across the UK who voluntarily commit to go further than the government minimum to make sure all their staff earn enough to live on.

“They join thousands of small businesses, as well as household names such as Burberry, Barclays, Chelsea and Everton Football Clubs, Lush, and many more. These businesses recognise that paying the real Living Wage is the mark of a responsible employer and they, like Trinity, believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay."

Rise Youth Dance take part in Ucnehnna Dance workshop

Trinity has delivered youth arts training since 2005, working with over 250 young people from challenging circumstances annually, giving them a chance to realise their potential through participation in arts and culture.

Trinity has been awarded a grant of £30,000 from The Social Enterprise Support Fund.

With over 80% of Trinity's core costs covered by income generated by our trading-arm and restrictions still in place on live music events and club nights, our model of sustaining a vibrant and diverse community programme has been overturned.

Many people know Trinity as a live music venue, but even with live events not happening, we're still very much delivering our wider community arts programming, which includes supporting other grassroots groups with space and resources and delivering activities such as our youth music and community garden projects, so people can develop skills, build confidence, reduce isolation and improve well-being.

Funding from Social Enterprise Support Fund, distributed by Resonance, will help us to remain solvent and support business development activity, in order to explore other ways to sustain our community arts programme.

The Social Enterprise Support Fund provides essential financial support to help social enterprises during COVID-19.

Since 2009, Trinity has supported 33 YP through paid-internships as part of national programmes including the Creative Employment Programme and The Future Jobs Fund.

It will help social enterprises to meet additional demands, change the way they work, make their spaces COVID-secure, and manage liquidity during the next six months.

Five social enterprise support agencies have come together to deliver the fund. Big Issue Invest, The Key Fund, Resonance, the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) and UnLtd will jointly deliver £18.5 million in grants, with support from CAF Venturesome, the Young Foundation and Ashoka.

This has been made possible thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK. The partnership is one of five The National Lottery Community Fund is supporting as part of its COVID crisis response.

Rhiannon Jones, Programme Director of Trinity said; "These are challenging times, but this grant will help us to continue to deliver our services at a time when they're most needed and rebuild for the future. Thanks to National Lottery players for making this possible."