Bristol Music Scene
Welcome to Bristol Music Scene — your guide to the city’s vibrant sounds. From legendary venues and underground clubs to iconic festivals and rising local talent, discover the artists, events and culture that make Bristol the UK’s beating heart of music.
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A Little Sound
A vibrant drum & bass singer-songwriter based in Bristol, A Little Sound has recently won Best Vocalist at the Drum&BassArena Awards 2022 and both Best Vocalist & Best Female DJ at the Drum & Bass Awards 2024.
Artio
This alternative rock–electronic band has released a new remastered album, Shapshifted, on 25 August 2025, along with high-profile festival appearances at Glastonbury successors like Reading & Leeds, Great Escape, and Download Festival.
Katy J Pearson
Based in Bristol, Katy J Pearson released her third album, Someday, Now, on 20 September 2024, earning positive reviews and recognition in UK indie circles.
Iconic Bristol Venues
Explore top music festivals and events in Bristol.
Bristol Beacon
Formerly known as Colston Hall, it reopened in 2023 after major refurbishment and aims to become the UK’s first net-zero concert hall by 2030. Capacity: ~1,800 seated / 2,100 standing.
Famous Artists: The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Queen, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Bob Marley.
Official Website: bristolbeacon.org
Thekla
A former German cargo ship turned iconic floating venue, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. Capacity: Variable (intimate boat venue.
Famous Artists: Massive Attack, Portishead, Roni Size, Franz Ferdinand, Stormzy, Phoebe Bridgers.
Official Website: theklabristol.co.uk
Top Bristol Festivals
From massive dance weekends to street carnivals, Pride parties and underground raves. Each year, the city’s parks, harbourside and venues come alive with global stars, local talent and the best of Bristol’s bass culture.
Love Saves the Day
Love Saves the Day – (Est. 2012) Flagship dance festival at Ashton Court. 🌍 60,000+ attendees, 10+ stages, 300+ artists. Fact: Has moved 3 times due to growth. Past headliners: Fatboy Slim, Chase & Status, Little Simz, Andy C, Disclosure, Shy FX.
Tokyo World
Love Saves the Day – (Est. 2012) Flagship dance festival at Ashton Court. 🌍 60,000+ attendees, 10+ stages, 300+ artists. Fact: Has moved 3 times due to growth. Past headliners: Fatboy Slim, Chase & Status, Little Simz, Andy C, Disclosure, Shy FX.
About Bristol Music Scene
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