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]]>The Lovers Rock Tour
Presenting Glen Washington, in the Bristol leg of the three-date 'Reggae Lives: The Lovers Rock Tour'.
Also featuring: Glen Washington / Mikey Spice / Frankie Paul / Jimmey Riley / Lukie D / Claire Angel
Early bird tickets £10 + booking fee
Advance tickets £20 + booking fee
More on the door (unless it sells out sooner!
Tickets:
Idle Hands / Genesis Records / Frontline Video
]]>"Anything is achievable when you believe in the power of possibility."
Possibility is a performance collective of emerging artists:
"We believe in taking risks, experimenting, the transformative power of performance and creating authentic art."
The performance event explores notions of the Self, suffering, loss, unity, and decay.
Come and join us to experience something beautiful and powerful.
"We believe in the power of possibility."
]]>Creative Play at Arts West Side
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30am
Free weekly drop-in session for under 5's and their carers at Arts West Side
Places can be booked in advance. Contact Sarah: bentleg@3ca.org.uk, 07714 036 505
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm and 7pm-8pm
Classes suitable for ages 5 to 11 and 12 to 30 yrs old
£5 per session (please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in). Contact Natasha Benjamin: thype@hotmail.co.uk, 0117 935 1200
Summer Podcast Project: The Old Market Odyssey
Mondays, 28 July - 25 Aug
Free weekly course for young people aged: 11-15 & 16-21
Contact Edson to book a place: story@3ca.org.uk, 0117 935 1200 - Places still available!
Children's Adventures in Nature
Mon & Wed 2pm - 5:30pm, 28 Jul - 27 Aug
Activities for children aged 6-12 at the Trinity Community Garden
£5 per session, but free places available. Ask for more information, contact lisat@3ca.org.uk, 07791 140 916
Girls In Tune
Mondays, 4pm-6pm, 28 Jul – 29 Sep
Free music workshops for young women aged 14-21
Contact Phoebe for more details: phoebe@3ca.org.uk, 07432 794 717
Tue – Thur, 9.30am-3.30pm
Free 6-week programme for young people aged 15-18, not in education, employment or training
Contact: training@3ca.org.uk, 0117 935 1200
LitterArti
Tue – Sat, 11am-12.45pm or 1.15pm-3pm, 5 Aug – 9 Aug
Free creative workshops & exhibition for young people aged 8+
Places must be booked in advance, contact Annali: bookings@litterarti.com, 0117 935 1200
Herbs for a Healthy Tasty Life!
Wed 13 August & Wed 20 August
Free family sessions (children aged 5+) at the Trinity Community Garden
Places must be booked in advance, contact Sarah: bentleg@3ca.org.uk, 07714 036 505
Youth Music Makers: Summer Sessions
Aug 2014 (times and exact dates TBC)
Free music sessions for young people aged 13-18
Contact Phoebe for more details: phoebe@3ca.org.uk, 07432 794 717
]]>Activities include den building, fire lighting, cooking, gardening, natural arts & crafts, herbal first aid, games and much more.
Just £5 per session however there are free spaces available - just ask.
Contact Lisa for more info: lisat@3ca.org.uk or 07791140916
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An evening with Miriam Margolyes in Trinity's Fyfe Hall
Taking a break from filming the new series of SKY ONE's Trollied, Miriam visited one of Bristol's most-loved arts venues. She met with the Trinity team, young people from The Truth About Youth project and theatre group Sedated by a Brick.
BAFTA winning veteran of stage and screen, Miriam has achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic. Despite her globe-trotting success, Miriam has maintained a strong commitment to supporting grass roots theatre and arts and received her OBE in 2002 for her services to drama.
Miriam was introduced to Trinity by Ujima FM host, local activist and Trinity board member, Paulette North. Miriam was impressed by the Centre's work nurturing young talent, commenting that, “young people need encouragement and a nudge”.
In a statement about her new role, Miriam said; “It’s a privilege to be invited to be a Patron of the TRINITY CENTRE. These days, the Arts have to fight for their place in our society & I saw when I visited Trinity that it is not only committed to encouraging and fostering the Arts in Bristol, but also to ensure young people from diverse backgrounds experience all aspects of Art & enable them to realise their dreams. And the Trinity Centre building is a delight-the theatre space is one I look forward to inhabiting.”
Emma Harvey, Centre Manager for the Trinity Centre said: "It was fantastic to meet Miriam and see such genuine enthusiasm for our activities. Working with Miriam will help to raise the profile of theatre created at a community level and support the development of talented young actors. We are incredibly grateful for her support.”
Born in Oxford, England in 1941 and educated at Newnham College, Cambridge, Miriam Margolyes is a award-winning actress who achieved success on both sides of the Atlantic.
Winner of the BAFTA Best Supporting Actress award in 1993 for The Age of Innocence, she also received Best Supporting Actress at the 1989 LA Critics Circle Awards for her role in Little Dorrit and a Sony Radio Award for Best Actress in 1993 for her unabridged recording of Oliver Twist.
In 2002, H.M The Queen awarded her the Order of the British Empire for her services to Drama.
Contact: United Agents, 020 3214 0800 info@unitedagents.co.uk
Photo: Kyte Photography
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Venue Accessibility
The venue is accessible on both floors.
People with disabilities can arrange for priority entry by contacting us in advance.
The stage is 1m high.
The hall floor has level access to all areas creating good sight lines throughout the venue and good visibility depending on crowd density.
We have a viewing area (floor level), house-right for wheelchair users and those who require seating.
The smoking area is wheelchair accessible.
Accessible toilets are located on both floors and a radar key system is in place. A radar key can be borrowed from the duty manager for the duration of the event you are attending.
We do not have an accessible bar yet; We can provide bartender service assistance upon request.
Seating
Most live music events are standing room only, unless otherwise stated.
Limited seating may be provided upon request.
We do not have a viewing platform but we can arrange a seat in our viewing area, at floor-level house-right.
Seating arrangements for theatre and dance performances vary.
Guide dogs
As a public space, guide dogs and personal assistance dogs are always permitted at Trinity.
Please be advised, the volume of music at live music events and club nights can reach continuous sound levels max 107db / peak level max 140db. As this could pose harm to your dog's hearing, we recommend seeking advice from your guide-dog school.
We also offer personal assistant tickets for all events.
Personal assistant tickets
We have a 2 for 1 Ticket Policy for personal assistants.
Please contact us to arrange a personal assistant ticket, providing one of the following documents, along with proof of your ticket purchase:
. Access Card or equivalent with a +1 symbol.
. Front page of DLA/PIP (no specific rate required).
. Front page of Attendance Allowance letter (no specific rate required).
. Evidence that registered severely sight impaired (blind).
Performers' accessibility
Trinity has a mobile accessible lift to enable wheelchair users and other users with mobility issues to access our Main Stage.
Users who would like to access the stage via our lift should speak to their Events Organiser as part of the bookings process.
Deaf & visually impaired users
Currently we do not have an Induction Loop.
Visually impaired customers, deaf or hard of hearing customers are welcome to stand at the front of the event and we can make security are aware of individual requirements.
People with photosensitive epilepsy
Some events use strobe and flashing lighting. Get in touch if you have any questions
Parking at Trinity
There are four accessible parking bays located next to the daytime entrance, which are situated on the left-hand side of the building.
Please note our Car Park in managed by Car Flow and an ANPR system and charges apply for all people parking at Trinity, including Blue Badge holders.
There is a 10 minute grace-period for drop-off /pick-up access.
There is free on street parking available for Blue Badge Holders within a 50yd radius of Trinity including areas of Stapleton Road and Old Market.
You can find out more about Bristol City Council’s rules on Blue Badge parking on their website here.
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Trinity is proud to have achieved Bronze status in line with Attitude is Everything's Venue and Festival Charter of Best Practice.
"Trinity Bristol is a fantastic space with endless possibilities and a truly musical spirit."
Supporter, Trinity Community Arts
Image by Bryan Angelinetta
]]>In January of 2014, the fourth album from The Rifles arrived,‘None The Wiser’, a full decade since their first ever gig.
This is a return to the original line up and symbolic of something bigger, a band who are now comfortable with what their classic sound is, and how to expand upon it. Opener ‘Minute Mile’ may bring in slightly more jagged, art-rock guitars, but the soaring melody and soft harmonies of the chorus are unmistakably Rifles. “I think for me,” says Lucas, “I’d started to miss that original Rifles sound a lot, so we wanted to get back to that on this record.”
Second single ‘Heebie Jeebies’ as well is exactly two minutes of perfect power-pop, a simple tale of the amazing night before. “I feel much better when I realize life is sweet,” goes its closing line, “I think we all agree, you’ve gotta have a good time.”
Without pause for breath, you’re into ‘Go Lucky’ – another classically Rifles-sounding tune – and the chiming, acoustic guitar-driven ‘All I Need’. These kind of simple, direct, positive sentiments are reflective of where The Rifles are at now, it has the freshness of a new band.
There are more acoustic guitars out on ‘You Win Some’, a song that builds into a kind of tribal rhythm, and is a great example of a song that retains the Rifles sound but pushes it further into new ground. And while the more melancholic likes of ‘The Hardest Place To Find Me’ (“There’s a line upon my face and a new one that awaits me every morning”) and ‘Eclectic Eccentric’ (“My life is fast going nowhere”) may quite literally deal with the unavoidable truth of getting older, a song ’Catch Her In The Rye’ shows that this is still a band who are capable of venom, its lyrics taking aim at the kind of fly-by-night people who are only interested in the hot new shit, or what’s happening this second, without ever really being committed to anything real. Similarly, ‘Shoot From The Lip’, where Joel pipes that “nothing quite says it like a four letter word”.
Catch them here at Trinity as part of their UK tour this Autumn.
]]>The project will suit young people with an interest in their local area: music or radio production and in creativity generally. We are looking to recruit two groups of young 11-15 and 16-21 yrs old and have allocated up to 7 spaces for each group.
Course leader, musician and sound editor David Thomas, will introduce participants to media professionals and help them gain practical and technical experience that is relevant to working within the music & media industry. These will include:
Booking A Place:
If you would like to book a place on the project contact Edson Burton:
story@3ca.org.uk / 0117 9351200
or inbox the Trinity Centre on facebook.
The Summer Podcast: Old Market Odyssey is part of the Vice & Virtue project.
More info regarding the Vice & Virtue, events & opportunities linked to the project can be found here
“Just as football has united people this summer at the World Cup, so too will music, and we hope Our Big Gig will bring communities closer together.” Katharine Lane, Director of Superact
“Live music is a great way of getting people from all different backgrounds and from right across the country involved in their local community. With a weekend of free entertainment thrown into the bargain, the Our Big Gig weekend will help turn strangers and neighbours into friends and encourage lots of people to get involved in music, in some cases for the first time.” Stephen Williams, Minister for Communities
"Our Big Gig is a fantastic platform for aspiring and talented musicians to showcase their music within local communities. With music making opportunities for all and a wide variety of musical genres being performed, Our Big Gig will support the musicians of tomorrow and entertain all who attend" Janie Orr, Corporate Social Responsibility, Universal Music Group International
“For the second year running government, Superact and the music industry have worked together to arrange this huge series of free concerts to bring thousands of people together through music. This year’s line ups will be the most exciting and diverse we have seen yet.” Darren Henley of Classic FM
Here in Bristol, people of all ages are invited to attend Our Big Gig at the Trinity Centre, this Sunday, 13 July 2pm-6pm. Emma, Centre Manager at Trinity said: “Our Big Gig is a great chance for families and people of all ages to come down and enjoy our lovely outdoor space here at the Trinity Centre. Our new playground will be open for kids of all ages to explore and the garden offers a city centre green oasis, perfect for bringing communities together.”
With a range of great acts and activities scheduled including Future Dub Orchestra, Baraka and African Blues Connection, Wild Lu Trek performances: Bubble Lady & Bumble Bee Lady, C-Froo, Hi Life Hi Fi plus stall holders, food and themed cocktails, it promises to be a day to remember. We also have activities for children and families including mask making and drumming workshops, as well as great food from Fi-Real Caribbean Food, The Spotless Leopard and plenty of cakes!
Jamell, Community Event Organiser at Trinity said: “Our Big Gig is going to be a great day. Our new Creative Interns have done a great job at pulling together the perfect line up on a limited budget to create a family friendly, fun and exciting programme for the afternoon. In keeping with the Samba World Cup Trinity will be hosting a Carnival themed afternoon of fun and celebration for all the family featuring Carnival themed drinks, decor and live music in the build-up to the Big Final.”
Across the country between 11-13 July, Our Big Gig is expected to attract audiences of over 200,000 to free events designed to promote wellbeing and bring together communities through music. 2,000 volunteers will be helping to host 177 performances, workshops and communal events offering opportunities to listen and to take part. Click here to view event locations on the interactive map.
Our Big Gig is an Inspired by 2012 project which aims to keep the legacy of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics alive by bringing communities together. In 2012 more than 200 community-led performances attracted 200,000 people on the closing day of the Paralympics, and last summer’s Our Big Gig saw over 200,000 people attend free concerts.
Our Big Gig is organised by Superact, a not-for-profit organisation which uses participatory arts and music to deliver social impact projects nationally and internationally.
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Minneapolis is known for many things — pretty lakes, the Mall of America, lutefisk. But 17 years ago, hip-hop act Atmosphere transformed the city into something else entirely: a nexus from which underground rap spiraled-out to the masses. And thanks to the duo’s indefatigable touring habits, Top 20-charting albums, and their galvanizing artist-owned label Rhymesayers (MF Doom, Aesop Rock), they’re still pushing the boundaries of what indie rap can mean.
14+ only. 14s to 16s must be accompanied by an adult
]]>The exhibition is open to all from 11am to 5pm, where we'll display the art and design pieces made from the familiar materials we find around us in the form of “litter”.
Everybody is welcome to join this great holiday activity for families, youth groups, charitable groups and individuals.
The workshops are suitable for ages 8+ and you can book your space in one of this 2 slots:
11am-12.45pm or 1.15pm-3pm, from Tue 5th to Sat 9th
To book you place on the free workshops please contact LitterArti at: bookings@litterarti.com or fill in the online form here
If you are a recycling artist or a designer interested in exhibiting, selling your work or just getting involved, please get in touch!
This event follows the litterARTI sculpture Trail that took place during the popular Easton Arts Trail, where litter sculptures co-created by local students and professional recycling artists, like Peter Margerum, were exhibited in Chelsea Park. We also exhibited works created during educational workshops by students from City Academy, and Whitehall Primary and cleaned the park in fancy dress!
]]>Over the past few weeks our much-loved project - which provides a unique inner-city oasis and is a base for activities with children and families, adults with mental health issues and refugee groups - has been hit by a spate of vandalism attempts and fires, one of which has caused serious damage to our Outdoor Kitchen.
Following these incidents, many people have come forward to show their support. We would like to give thanks to all those who have offered to help. Special thanks must go to Incredible Edible Bristol who have generously donated £200 towards repairing the kitchen, as well as The Bristol Wood Recycling Project who have offered to donate wood needed for the rebuild.
We are calling on willing and able volunteers to take part in the mass volunteering day this Sunday, to help clear the site ready for the kitchen-rebuild. Come along, lend a helping hand and share in a celebratory communal lunch made from home-grown ingredients.
If you are unable to help out on the day but would like to show your support you can Text TGDN13 £[the amount you want to donate] to 70070 to make a donation to the Trinity Garden Project.
We are also looking for donations of the following materials to repair the Outdoor Kitchen:
We are also hosting Our Big Gig Sunday 13 July with all donations collected on the day going towards the garden project.