Trinity Community Arts

Nights to remember

2011-11-04T13:48:51Z

We're picking up the pace as we head towards the end of the November with two unmissable gigs and Trinity's first high-profile comedy night.

Americana outfit Okkervil River kick off the week as the quintet make their way from Texas to Bristol bringing with them dark brooding narratives and their own take on American roots music."They're the Wilco waiting to happen" say the BBC. Catch them here on November 21. Doors open at 7.30 and tickets are £15 in advance.

Following in their footsteps on November 22 is CW Stoneking. Drawing influence from jazz, pre-war blues, calypso and folk, Australian-born CW is a unique artist, guitarist and banjo player who will be accompanied by brass band, the Primitive Horn Orchestra. Doors open 7.30 and tickets are £12.50 in advance.

Closing the week on Friday 25 November is all-female comedy trio Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Jen Brister. Touring their first live show since storming Edinburgh Fringe, the threesome will be accompanied by live music act, Amity. If you're up for a laugh, come down to Trinity on Friday 25th November. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets costs £13.50 in advance.

Head to Bristol Ticket Shop to purchase tickets.

The Maccabees, reviewed!

2011-11-04T12:25:00Z

The Maccabees

2 November 2011

The Maccabees are happy to be back and the crowd are pleased to see them. It hasn't been that much of a hiatus, but the cheers that greet them when they wander on to the Trinity stage is undoubtedly a warm embrace.

Kicking off with new song, Child - a more ambient track for the strum-based janglers - Orlando Weeks’ vocal is as free and jittery as ever. Still, Child feels a little more considered than the tracks from their last album, Wall of Arms. It feels, well, a little bit more grown-up with the musicians having to focus to reach the crescendos that make the crowd really jump. And, they jump... a lot - especially when the band start to haul out old favourites like First Love and Precious Time and a throng of people race to the front for a glimpse of the angelically bashful frontman.

For newcomers to the group, fresh fare such as Child and Pelican could well be highlights, but for stalwart fans these tracks hint towards The Maccabees' upcoming album, Given to the Wild (due January 2012), containing the Brighton-based outfit's best work to date.

This show is part of a mini UK tour in the build-up to the release of Given to the Wild, and the album looks set for success. On one side of the stage people are calling guitarist Hugo White a sexy beast, on the other side his brother and fellow six-stringer Felix White is thrusting and lunging at the crowd over the amplifiers to generate the fever pitch they clearly want.

The Maccabees' chemistry is still raw with band members pairing off while playing new tracks to make things sound as impeccable as possible. The encore begins with the urgent X-Ray sending the crowd into absolute overdrive before another newbie, Grew up at Midnight closes the show with a thrashing finish. These songs are locked down and ready to be released.

The Maccabees have matured, but not grown up. They’ve held on to the mischievous performance style that a lot of bands lose when their sound develops. The Maccabees are happy to be back, because they know they won't be going anywhere.

Duncan Harrison

Trinity has been hosting gigs since 1980. Head to the Trinity Archive to find out more about our rich musical heritage

West Street Mural Brings Splash of Colour to Old Market

2011-10-27T16:17:04Z

Excitement is building around Trinity Community Arts' latest project in the Old Market area. The new centre at 6 West Street, due to launch early November, will be a hub for community and arts activities with low-cost office space, a café with free wi-fi and exhibition space.

As part of the building's redevelopment, Bristol graffiti artists Silent Hobo and Mr Riks have just completed a dynamic makeover, painting a mural which depicts the cityscape of Old Market spotted with emerging butterflies - and a friendly looking pigeon! Covering the entire face of the building, the Bristol artists' work means 6 West Street should attract plenty of positive attention.

Silent Hobo is a traditional graffiti artist whose work featured in the 2009 Crimes of Passion Exhibition at the RWA. His characters can be seen around Bristol on walls, in community centres, pubs, libraries, train stations and at festivals. His work has been exhibited across the city and beyond.

Mr Riks is part of the Elusive Collective a group of professional graffiti artists who design graphics, murals and deliver workshops in the art form.

This year both artists took part in creating the BrisFest mural and also worked on the recent See No Evil en mass graffiti-art pop-up-gallery along the length of Nelson Street, Bristol. Both artists have also led courses for young people at the Trinity Centre in how to become a professional artist.

"We hope that our new mural will bring a new creative energy to Old Market and encourage people to take a different look at the area", says centre manager, Emma Harvey.

Our work at 6 West Street is part of a wider development plan for the Old Market area. The Old Market Community Association have been working with the Princes Foundation to lead interactive public workshop sessions exploring the key issues for local people and the vision for the future of Old Market. The sessions will culminate in a final report outlining the phased development plans to reinvigorate the high street and improve services. For more information email oldmarket.future@gmail.com or visit www.oldmarket.org.uk.

The Horrors POSTPONED

2011-10-24T11:28:27Z

The Horrors have unfortunately had to postpone their gig, scheduled for Sunday 23rd October 2011. However, don't despair, they will be announcing a replacement date very soon and all orginal tickets will still be valid.

Keep an eye on our website where will we post full details as soon as we find out.

If you have any questions regarding your tickets, please contact the ticket issuer direct.

Believe the Hype!

2011-10-21T13:15:00Z

Hype Dance Company have opened for big-name acts including Sean Paul, they've won a string of awards and accolades and they've been involved in nearly every major Bristol event from the Balloon Fiesta to the Harbour Festival.

They are also one of the most established community street dance groups in the country and they hold classes in Trinity every Wednesday between 6-8pm. The evening is divided into three groups: Lil Hype is for younger dancers between five to 10 years. This session kicks off at 6pm and finishes at 7pm. Hype Juniors and Swoop (11-30 years), with choreographer Lewis Norman, starts at 7pm and finishes at 8pm.

Hype has been running for seven years and the group has had a positive impact on its students: "It's an exciting and vibrant street dance training which is not only fun but a good way of keeping fit," says instructor Natasha Benjamin, who also says that 90% of students between 2007 and 2009 went into further education - some to study dance.

Each session costs £4 per session and Hype are keen to get new recruits, especially younger dancers to join Lil Hype.

If you'd like to come along, contact Natasha Benjamin on 07789212804 or email thype@hotmail.co.uk.

Stand out

2011-10-07T13:35:00Z

As well as hosting some of Bristol's best gigs, Trinity is now up for a bit of a laugh as we open the doors to three of the UK's funniest female stand-ups, Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell and Jen Brister.

The trio are out on the road on their first live tour having each stormed Edinburgh Fringe with their respective shows. "Lyons has personality and real skill," said The Guardian of Zoe while Time Out called Jen Brister "gorgeously talented".

The threesome will also be accompanied by live music act, Amity. Stand Out, Trinity's first high-profile comedy tour, will take place on Friday 25th November. Head to our Events page for full details of the night.

Calling music writers

2011-10-07T12:50:00Z

Trinity has been home to some of the world's biggest and best musicians in every genre from punk to dubsteb, folk to electronica. Acts that have performed at Trinity range from international names such as Public Enemy, grassroots artists like Laura Marling, timeless 80s superstars Duran Duran to local heroes such as Massive Attack.

With more great gigs coming up we need fantastic writers to review the gigs for our website and e-newsletters. If you love music and are keen to get experience writing music reviews, we'd love to hear from you. Although, we can't pay for reviews you will get free entry into gigs as well as seeing your work published.

To apply to be a Trinity music reviewer, email katen@3ca.org.uk with a 100-word review of a recent gig.

The deadline for applications is Friday 21st October.

Who Wants To Live Forever...

2011-10-07T12:15:00Z

November will mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. To celebrate his life, and to raise money for AIDS charity the Mercury Phoenix Trust, Trinity will be hosting a night of Queen-themed burlesque on November 26th.

Who Wants To Live Forever will have host and compere Tiger Tiger at the helm to introduce a bevy of burlesque acts including Lady Lace and Cherry Blush, live music will come courtesy of Miss Terri Davies and The Dolly Mixtures plus there'll be boutique stalls from Polly Darling, Smutters and Snells and Pomegrante Boutique.

"If you're a fan of Freddie Mercury, Queen and burlesque, then this event is going to feel like heaven!" says Tiger Tiger. "There are going to be sexy routines, silly routines and a bit of drag thrown in, all accompanied by boutique stalls and a raffle which will include a Freddie-themed Christmas cake - all in the name of charity!"

The fun starts at 8pm and tickets costs £12. Head to our Events page for full details of the night.

Pop Will Eat Itself

2011-10-07T10:35:00Z

After a six-year sojourn, Pop Will Eat Itself will be celebrating their 25th anniversary this month with a tour to support their new album, New Noise Designed By A Sadist. As part of a nationwide tour, the Poppies will be playing a mix of classic tracks and new material at Trinity on Friday 21st October.

PWEI were one of the first groups to blend heavy rock sounds with rap and electronica in the late '80s. The four-piece from Stourbridge made their name with tracks such as Bulletproof and Get The Girl! Kill The Baddies! and they became notorious for their incendiary live shows, sharing the stage with the likes of Primal Scream, Public Enemy and Run DMC.

For reviews of Public Enemy's gig at Trinity, or for features on Trinity's rich heritage of hosting alternative music, go to our Archive section or head to our Events page for details on how to buy tickets for what promises to be an unmissable gig.

Hula Hoop Extravaganza Hits Bristol

2011-10-05T13:46:59Z

Following the huge success of the sell out SWhoop in 2010, Hooping Mad are proud to announce two 3 day SWhoop events for hooping enthusiasts. The event last year was truly amazing, with over 500 hoopists from across Europe and the US coming together to practice and celebrate their craft. Tickets for SWhoop 2010 were exclusively promoted via SWhoop internal networks, however this year's event, which will run twice across two consecutive weekends, has allowed the event to be accessed by even more hooping fans.

The hoop has come a long way since the 1950s, when it was predominantly marketed as a toy for children. Over the past few years, hooping has become a true art and dance form, sparking trends including fitness regimes, an International Holiday and even fire hooping!

SWhoop 2011 will see two weekends of workshop events, led by the best and most renowned hoopers and teachers from across the UK and the US. International teachers will be the same for both weekend and include Anah "Hoopalicious" Reichenbach, Malcolm Stuart, Emma Kerr and Loz Becausebut. We will also see sessions delivered by UK teachers including Satya Bella (11^th-13^th) and Angie Mack (18^th-20^th).

There will be additional optional dance and circus workshops from complimentary disciplines as well as ample social and playing time. Each weekend will feature a Saturday night showcase and LED Ball. This is truly a unique opportunity for those with a passion for hooping and one not to be missed.

For more info, and to reserve tickets, check out the Hooping Mad website.

SW Hoop 2011

karina — 2011-10-04T15:35:00Z

Following the huge success of the sell out SWhoop 2010 Hooping Mad are proud to announce that the 3 day SWHoop this year will run twice on two consecutive weekends!

There will be workshops from some of the best hoopers/teachers from the UK and the US. Additional optional workshops will include Fire Hooping, Yoga for Hoopers & Hoop Burlesque.

The international teachers will be the same for both weekend but the UK teachers may differ slightly between the two.

For both events: Anah "Hoopalicious" Reichenbach; Malcolm Stuart; Emma Kerr; Loz Because
plus 11-13th wknd: Satya Bella & 18-20th wknd: Angie Mack

Full ticket price(£225)includes: full access to all workshops; all food and snacks for Friday to Saturday; Showcase and LED Ball
DOES NOT include accommodation.

Buy tickets directly from Hooping Mad website

Click here to read Trinity's related news article on this event.

Dinnall 'Love 4 You' Track on BBC 1Xtra

2011-10-03T14:23:43Z

Dinnall is a Bristol born singer, rapper and producer who has been making music for the last 4 years at Trinity Bristol.

He is influenced by Neyo, Usher, Dot Rotten, D Double to name but a few. Dinnall currently works with us part time as a music mentor, providing support to other younger artists as part of our Music Training Programme.

The track, Love 4 You is currently being featured on 100% Homegrown as Target's selection for Unsigned Track Of The Week. The station promotes new black British music, every Sunday courtesy of BBC Radio 1Xtra.

To check out the track and download visit: BBC Radio 1Xtra - Homegrown

Zun Zun Egui album launch

2011-09-30T13:14:46Z

There'll be joined on October 29th at club night How Come... by a host of DJs and live bands for what promises to be a night of eclectic fun at Trinity. Genre-stepper Green Gartside, aka Scritti Politti, should get the crowd warmed up. AJ Holmes will be proving his skills on the decks while Goan Dogs will be airing their brand of atmospheric rock live on stage. Head to our events page for full line-up details on the night.

Zun Zun Egui are currently wowing the music press with their African-influenced, experimental sound, with The Guardian describing Katang as an “unselfconscious and exhilarating" album. Book now to avoid missing out. Doors will open at 7pm. Tickets costs £6 in advance plus booking fee.

The Maccabees announce new gig in November

2011-09-23T13:40:00Z

Tickets can only be bought at the following places, in person, so get them while they last!

Bristol Ticket Shop - 26 Union Street, Bristol, Avon BS1 2D

Fopp Record Shop - 27-29 College Green, Bristol BS1 5TD

Rise Records - 70 Queens Road, Clifton Bristol BS8 1QU

On sale 12 noon Saturday 24th September

The Maccabees announce low key dates at intimate venues to perform tracks from eagerly awaited third studio album.

‘The Maccabees are entering the prime of their musical lives’ - NME

The Maccabees have today announced a run of low key dates to perform tracks from their eagerly anticipated, as yet unnamed, third studio album.

The five-piece from London, Orlando Weeks, Hugo White, Felix White, Rupert Jarvis and Sam Doyle, are putting the finishing touches to the follow up to their critically acclaimed 2009 album Wall Of Arms at their Elephant and Castle studio space.

The bands decision to play smaller intimate shows to road test new tracks comes in the wake of electrifying performances at Portsmouth Wedgwood Rooms and the Phoenix in Exeter. As with both of these recent shows and the forthcoming dates the performances will also include songs from the bands much loved first two records.

The run of shows begin on 21st October in Gloucester, ending in Bristol on 2nd November and includes one off small, capacity London show at the Village Underground on November 1st.

Tickets will go on sale this Saturday 24th September. The band have decided to keep booking fees on tickets low by making them available through local records shops wherever possible.

For more info on this and other upcoming events, visit our events page

M83 SOLD OUT

2011-09-23T10:45:00Z

M83

+ Porcelain Raft

Visiting Trinity as part of a full UK tour, M83′s forthcoming double album, Hurry Up We're Dreaming is now available to pre-order and due for release in October 2011

M83's (aka Anthony Gonzalez) “influences range from My Bloody Valentine, Sigur Rós, New Order, Psychedelic Furs, Talk Talk, Cocteau Twins and Spacemen 3 to the less cool Tears For Fears, Toto, Thompson Twins and Vangelis. But it is his first musical inspiration, Jean Michel Jarre, that shines through.” The Observer, 11.09.11

£13.50 adv (+BF) *SOLD OUT*

14+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

available from:

Alt-Tickets

Bristol Ticket Shop

0117 929 9008

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