Jeremy Deller’s superb, politically-engaged ‘English Magic’ show is an eclectic mix of installation, film, painting and photography, reflecting the artist’s interest in the diverse nature of British culture. Subjects range from pioneering Victorian designer and socialist William Morris to… Continue Reading
Ahead of his ‘English Magic’ show at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, The Fix had a quick chat with Turner Prize-winner Jeremy Deller to get his thoughts on English folk tradition and what it means to be English. A lot… Continue Reading
Somewhere there is a record for the hottest gig venue. For Molotov Jukebox’s set, the record has been absolutely smashed as the crowd drips aboard Bristol’s floating Thekla venue. Still the gypsy-step outfit aren’t satisfied – vocalist Sam Apley tells… Continue Reading
In recent years, Metronomy, the electronic four-piece fronted by Joseph Mount, have progressed from cult indietronic band to festival headliners, and tonight sees them touring their most commercially successful album to date, ‘Love Letters’. The sell-out crowd at Bristol’s O2… Continue Reading
‘In Each and Every One’ is the fifth studio album by experimental jazz band Polar Bear, following on from their well-received ‘Peepers’ in 2012. The Mercury-nominated five-piece features twin saxophones, bass and electronics/guitar, led by the precocious drummer Seb Rochford.… Continue Reading
View Art Gallery is one of the largest independent galleries in the South-West, situated in one of Bristol’s affluent districts and just a short walk from the city centre. The Gallery space itself is clean and adaptable comprising of two… Continue Reading
The University of Bristol welcomed Alexander Butterfield, former White House staffer to Richard Nixon, for the first in its Festival of History: Past Matters programme of events. What resulted was a fascinating insight into the workings of a paranoid, if… Continue Reading
By Conal Dougan The Bristol Festival of Ideas is now in its 9th year and starting to become something of a local institution. It started in 2005 as part of Bristol’s bid to become the Capital of Culture. Despite the… Continue Reading