Mark Thomas enters the Factory Theatre in unassuming manner. Strolling on with a cup of tea in his hand and the house lights fully on, he thanks the audience genuinely for their lack of applause. A man clearly comfortable… Continue Reading
An early September weekend with thousands of Bristolians flooding northwards across the Downs can only mean one thing – Forwards Festival is back, bringing together the city for a brace of line-ups combining heritage acts with up and coming stars.… Continue Reading
After it’s inaugural outing last year, the second annual Forwards Festival – featuring a healthy line up combining established artists with up and coming talent – returns to Clifton Downs on 1st and 2nd September. A slight format shift sees… Continue Reading
With the pair approaching their ninth decades on planet rock, Pete Townshend and Roger Daltry seem intent on seeing out what may be their final live tour with affability and sonic punches. Famously grouchy and often at political loggerheads,… Continue Reading
SATURDAY Upon entry to Ashton Court, the vibe is calm, bucolic almost. It’s clear that the lush surrounds of Ashton Court allow for a more scenic and spacious festival than the previous editions in the tight pocket of Eastville Park.… Continue Reading
Bristol’s biggest festival rolls around once again, the behemoth that is Love Saves the Day settling itself for the second time in the lush bowl of Ashton Court Estate over the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Boasting yet another power-packed… Continue Reading
It’s 1933, and Waldo’s Circus of Magic and Terror is fighting several battles in Germany. With the National Socialists grabbing power, the performing troupe of deaf, disabled and non-disabled aerialists and acrobats are in the firing line of discrimination, violent… Continue Reading
Love Saves the Day is back once more at Ashton Court for the late May Bank Holiday, and this year big beat royalty Fatboy Slim returns to headline the Saturday night. Sunday, meanwhile, will host stratospheric British electro pop band Years… Continue Reading