Panel discussion as part of 'Final Frontier'. Image credit: Khali Ackford

In partnership with St Paul’s Carnival/Trinity and Citizens In Power, we have been exploring how a representative group of citizens from across the west of England could create a cultural strategy and delivery plan for the region. Following our research phase we are now undertaking a series of ‘citizens panels’ with people from across region.

We will host three panels during September and October in which we will ask citizens to review the initial model for a Citizens’ Assembly for culture that was developed by the working group. The findings of the three citizen panels will be assembled into a report that sets out how the recommendations have been implemented in the design of the 2024 Citizens’ Assembly for culture. We are then planning follow-up sessions with people and organisations working in the cultural sector during November and December.

The citizens panels will be hosted by David Jubb (Citizens In Power) and small discussion groups will be facilitated to ensure everyone has a voice in the process. The reason for involving citizens in the design process is that we believe that a wide range of citizens can help improve the idea and make it more relevant to more people from across the region.

If you would like to find out more and explore questions about the idea and the process then we will be at the ‘Festival of the Future City’ on Oct 19 at Watershed where we will share our journey so far. The event will be open to questions from and conversation with the audience at this free event.

The citizens panels mark an exciting next-step for the Citizens For Culture project, made possible with the support of the Gulbenkian Foundation (UK Branch) and Arts Council England through the West of England Cultural Compact fund.

Find out more about the project

Akeim Toussaint Buck and Crystal Zillwood invite us to explore their respective heritages and to look for the unexpected interconnections. An invocation of maternal ancestors and land, this hypnotic duet weaves together stories, song and ritual - tapping into the body to find answers about what is universal and timeless.

2.30pm Ticket Link

About Trinity Presents

This event is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.

The band is inspired by the likes of The White Stripes and The Arctic Monkeys, whose influence can be heard in lead vocalist Fran Doran’s tone and lyrical rhythm. Their sound is also somewhat reminiscent of Merseyside’s own The Coral and The Zutons.

+ support from special guests

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

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Image Credit: Alastair Brookes

We’ve had an amazing summer of music, arts and community events at Trinity and we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the amazing things that have happened at Trinity over the last few months.

Garden Party

On May 14, 2023, Trinity Garden Party welcomed the community to our annual, free event featuring live music, arts, workshops, and performances.

The Den, our outdoor stage, showcased a diverse lineup of talented artists from Bristol and the South West. From Laimu's soulful jazz, Ben Baddoo's Ghanaian percussion, and Magugu's Nigerian rap set the musical tone, we had an amazing range of musical talent on display. The day concluded with an energetic performance from jungle legends Ruffneck Ting duo Dazee and Jakes. Upstairs in Fyfe Hall, local poets, comedians, and spoken word artists entertained, including familiar faces and new local talent.

Workshops throughout the day offered diverse experiences for attendees of all ages. Movema's Dance Workshop ignited the Main Hall, while DMAC's Drumming and Storytelling circle was a hit. Crafts, garden activities, and a Recycle City workshop engaged children and the local community.

With over 2,200 attendees and £3000 in donations, your generosity enables us to host more community events like Garden Party in the future.

Movema

We continued our partnership with award-winning Dance company Movema throughout the summer, delivering a programme of Dance and Movement-based workshops with two Hannah More and St Nicholas of Tolentine Primary Schools.

This summer we celebrated the end of the project with a series of weekly after school Carnival Dance workshops. Held at Trinity, children and their parent/carers, along with Movema, created their own carnival procession that celebrated and took inspiration from the rich cultures and heritages of the group.

Day Parties

Day Parties in our outdoor venue, The Den, continued throughout the summer. We hosted a range of in-house day parties, including a Booty Bass x RepresentAsian takeover, as well as fan-favourites Teachings in Dub ran their first ever day party at Trinity in August. Rave on Avon, a multi-venue festival around Bristol, found it's new home on Old Market this year, and we were lucky enough to host the main stage at Trinity.

House of Weaving Song

As part of Bristol’s Playable Cities project, we hosted The House of Weaving Songs in Trinity’s Community Garden, an outdoor interactive artistic installation celebrating Somali culture. The House of Weaving Songs was created by dhaqan collective, a Somali Feminist art collective led by Ayan Cilmi and Fozia Ismail. The installation featured traditional Somali tapestries that when touched ignited the stories and musicality of Somali women’s weaving songs.

We've got loads of amazing events lined up for autumn and winter at Trinity, click here to see what's on.

This month, we have invited Grove to deliver October's Music Masterclass. The workshop will consist of a insight into their career, personal reflections and time for questions.

Although there is no charge to attend and no tickets are required, we do ask that you sign up for attendance tracking purposes.

Friday Lineup:
Dubkasm x King Original
ft Solo Banton, Stryda, Digistep, Footsie, Sir Spyro & Jah Model
Kibir la Amlak (live)
Gussie P (Sip a Cup)
Qualitex Roots Vibration

Saturday lineup:
Mungo's Hi Fi feat Solo Banton
Ashanti Selah
Greensleeves Hi Fi
Pappa Roots (Skyjuice)

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

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

This time, with a Trinity debut with their biggest line up to date. Start to finish, heavyweights of the division, with Manchester’s finest. T-Man controlling the mic.

Line up:

- QZB

- Bredren

- Sustance

- Amoss

- Klinical

- Arkaik

Powred by Method Twenty Four sound system

Hosted by T-Man

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

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Disorder incorporates the darker and harder styles of rave music, taking European influence from some of the biggest producers in the scene. Thie night will showcase their combined wall of sound, along with a huge roster of international artists, many of which rarely make a Bristol appearance. Expect a night of twisted sonics and mind bending visuals, this one is set to be a belter.

Line up:

- Limewax

- The DJ Producer

- Ben (9mm)

- Gade System

-  Disorder Crew TakeOver

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

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Calling all goblins, ghouls, witches, and wraiths! Dress to Impress: Monsters and Villains Edition!

Come cloaked in your most spine-tingling attire as we bring Halloween to life like never before. Whether you're a fiendish fiend, a mischievous monster, or a wicked villain, this is your chance to showcase your dark side with pride.

Dance to the Soulful Rhythms of DnB, Jungle, and Dub! Get ready to move to the rhythm of the night as the Jungle Crooks Brad transforms into a haven for the night creatures. Let the beats pull you into a trance, while the bassline echoes through your bones. Our hauntingly talented line up will be spinning soulful mixes that will make even the ghosts groove.

Spine-Chilling Surprises Await! ️

Prepare to be enchanted by eerie visuals, ghostly projections, and hair-raising decorations that will immerse you in a world where the supernatural is the norm. And beware, for you might just cross paths with some unexpected apparitions on the dance floor!

Hosted by Who Knew & Hands

Powered by Firmly Rooted Sound System

Line up:

• Inja
• Dr Meaker
• Kleu
• Cheetah
• Rebekah Dinnall
• YBOT

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

Last entry: 2 hours before curfew

Growing up in Galway, the four members of the band thank a random band name generator for their unusual moniker. Dark and stormy with undeniably beautiful moments amid the mammoth guitars, their debut EP ‘Waves’ acted as a perfect introduction to the world of Newdad. There is a heaviness to the music, which the band pin to a love of The Cure, pixies, and Slowdive among others. Their music has been compared to The Cure, Beabadoobee, and Just Mustard by NME magazine. But it’s not just in the feedback that the band find their truth, the irresistible appeal of song writing is the opportunity to give voice to the ineffable. For NewDad singer and guitarist Julie Dawson, music has always served as a safe haven for articulating what she struggles to express elsewhere – a place where she can explore her deepest emotions without compromise.

+ support: The love Buzz - The vagrant princes of Cork rock and roll are only hitting their stride.

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

Last entry 2 hours before curfew

Electrikal Sound System is proud to present an exclusive DNB set by the legendary Dick & Dom, alongside secret headliners and hosts, true Electrikal style.

Powered by Electrikal Sound System

Fancy dress encouraged

LGBTQ+ friendly safer space.

We welcome everybody onto the dance-floor without exception. All that we ask is that we treat each other with kindness and respect. If anybody makes you feel unsafe at any of our parties, please let a member of staff know.

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

Last entry: 2am

As part of our Heritage Lottery Funded project, Art of Resistance we have been gathering oral testimonies from people in Bristol who were part of, and shaped by, protest movements in Bristol over the last 100 years.

Now, these have been captured in the new book ‘Art & Activism Vol 1: A Portrait. Edited by historian and writer Dr Edson Burton the book explores how the lives of artists and activists were changed by major social movements in Bristol that changed British society. From Labour movements in the 1930s, the Punk scene in Bristol, Rock Against Racism, through to Black Lives Matter protests in the 2020s – the book explores the hidden stories of the role that art has played in activism over the last 100 years, providing a window into the struggle to create a just, inclusive society.

“The purpose of the Art of Resistance was to give a platform to voices and perspectives that are often misunderstood by, or marginalised from, a dominant media culture” - Dr Edson Burton, Curator Art of Resistance

The book is available to buy from the reception at Trinity, pop in between 9 am-5 pm Monday to Friday or contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk.

Alongside this, bringing the project to life, people can explore the stories further via our interactive Heritage Archive, where you can listen to oral testimonies, watch videos and explore photos and other items gathered during two years of the Art of Resistance project.

Art of Resistance was made possible through funding from Heritage Lottery Fund.

Synopsis

In 2017, police mistook Ras Judah for a crime suspect and as a result he was brutally tasered in the face while he was walking his dog. The officer who discharged the taser, was found not guilty at her criminal trial and in September 2018 was also cleared of misconduct.

If it wasn’t for Ras Judah Adunbi’s neighbour, Tom Cherry, we might never have known what really happened. His story begs questions about how we respect, even notice other people in a modern, diverse, multiracial city.

A twist to the story is that this was not the first or the last time that Ras Judah has been a victim of police harassment and so-called 'mistaken identity'. Ras Judah is determined to speak the uncensored truth of what has happened to him, not only for himself but for all the other victims of these types of injustices.

Using verbatim script, poetry and cinematography to reinforce a deeply personal narrative, the film highlights the danger of system failure, a lack of mindfulness and a closing of ranks that led to a violent incident at Ras Judah’s home. The film isn’t a documentary expose, but a deeper exploration of the meaning of identity through one man’s eyes, with a completely independent approach.

Further information

This film screening will feature a photography exhibition by Mark Simmons, live poetry and will follow with a Q&A featuring guest panellists.

50% of the ticket proceeds will go to Ras Judah and the independent filmmakers behind I am Judah.

About Trinity Presents

This event is part of Trinity Presents - our in-house programme of music and performance, bringing world-class artists and emerging talent to inner-city audiences.

Dem is the half of we spirit that stay on earth.

The other half gone to the ancestors.

Most is good, some is pure trouble.

Some well, they just like mischief.

Download the instruction manual here or click in ticket links to download

A duppy has gone loose in St Pauls and leading duppy hunter, Josie (played by Nadia Williams – I’m Not Running, Broadchurch) needs your help tracking it down. You will be Josie’s eyes and ears, helping her to solve the riddles the duppy leaves on its trail. Zipping past Stapleton Road, cutting through Pennywell Road, crossing the Danny, before heading onto to St Pauls, every location holds a personal resonance for Josie – conjuring up nostalgia and a Bristol of yore. As you travel through St Pauls, you may begin to wonder if this duppy is hiding something. One thing is for sure – you need to find it and fast.

Bubbling with magical realism, Duppy Hunter: A Local’s Guide to St Pauls, Bristol, is the third instalment from ENDS & TALES by Tamasha and Coney – a series of immersive smart phone adventures on foot, inspired by the untold stories and histories around us.

The ENDS & TALES adventure begins at the Trinity Centre (BS2 0NW). Participants will be navigated through and around St Pauls in Bristol, on a journey that lasts 50-90 minutes (depending on how much you want to explore!).

Click here to read the full manual for Duppy Hunter.

This adventure is best experienced with a friend, a fully charged phone, at least 1GB of data and a pair of headphones. Please remember that you’ll be outdoors – so be sure to check the weather before you start, as we all know what the British weather is like. Have a read of the full adventurer instructions.

This ENDS & TALES adventure is open and available to everyone. If you have questions or concerns regarding access, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk or download the event access information here/ 0117 9351200. For any questions or issues regarding tech, please contact admin@coneyhq.org.

More information

This latest adventure is by writer and academic, Dr Edson Burton (Armour of Immanuel, The Chosen One, Deacon), inspired by interviews with the local people of Bristol and their memories. Directed by Hanna Adu-Boateng, Duppy Hunter will feature music by Composer Courtney Beckford, with Sound Design by Jake Gaule. Produced by Tamasha’s Digital Lead, Tuyet Van Huynh (BARBERSHOP CHRONICLES 360° NATIONAL THEATRE 2017) with support from Trinity Community Arts

A Health Care Support Worker is a core member of the UBHW team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care.

During this event you will be able to learn available roles within the Trust and have a chance to interview on the day and start pre-employment checks.