Monday: Bastille, Colston Hall
Last seen in Bristol playing a guerilla gig next to the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the band with the gravity-defying hairstyles return, this time indoors.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/bastille/
Monday: Laura Mvula, Academy
The critically aclaimed soul singer songwriter is joined by Bristol’s very own Beth Rowley as the stellar support act for her current tour.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/52975/laura-mvula-tickets
Monday-Friday: Hug, Wardrobe Theatre
An immersive musical encounter in which a choir of 30 individually hug each audience member, all in a pitch-black space.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/#/hug/
Tuesday: Evening With the Chefs, Star & Dove
The first in a series of events, which will see six courses prepared by chefs from the Star & Dove, Pony & Trap, Wilks and the Pump House.
www.staranddove.co.uk/index.php/events/coming-soon
Wednesday: Let me Tell you a Story, Jack!, Crofters Rights
A new storytelling club at the currently BYO bar, with stories told in various ways; whether it be reading, song, via pictures or puppets.
www.nettastrophe.wordpress.com
Thursday: Gecko, Exchange
A ska band made in Bristol who have recent airplay on Radio One, with support from the splendid poet-rapper Leano.
Friday-October 20: Festival of Song
Featuring performances, workshops, open rehearsals and ‘song raids’ from classical, community and gospel to seafaring shanties.
Saturday: South West Regional Conker Championships, Creative Common
Whether you soak yours in vinegar or bake them in the oven, bring your prize conker to Creative Common for this inaugural competition.
Saturday: Simple Things Festival
More than 60 acts playing across 10 stages, including Nicolas Jaar, Moderat, Jon Hopkins, These New Purtians and Marcel Dettmann.
www.simplethingsfestival.co.uk
Saturday & Sunday: West Bristol Arts Trail
Approximately 100 artists living in Clifton, Hotwells and Redland open their homes and studios to the general public.
