Countdown to Our Big Gig!
Join us for Our Big Gig Sunday 13 July
As part of Superact's UK wide Our Big Gig over 7,000 musicians will be performing as part of country’s biggest music festival, between 11-13 July.
“Just as football has united people this summer at the World Cup, so too will music, and we hope Our Big Gig will bring communities closer together.” Katharine Lane, Director of Superact
“Live music is a great way of getting people from all different backgrounds and from right across the country involved in their local community. With a weekend of free entertainment thrown into the bargain, the Our Big Gig weekend will help turn strangers and neighbours into friends and encourage lots of people to get involved in music, in some cases for the first time.” Stephen Williams, Minister for Communities
"Our Big Gig is a fantastic platform for aspiring and talented musicians to showcase their music within local communities. With music making opportunities for all and a wide variety of musical genres being performed, Our Big Gig will support the musicians of tomorrow and entertain all who attend" Janie Orr, Corporate Social Responsibility, Universal Music Group International
“For the second year running government, Superact and the music industry have worked together to arrange this huge series of free concerts to bring thousands of people together through music. This year’s line ups will be the most exciting and diverse we have seen yet.” Darren Henley of Classic FM
Here in Bristol, people of all ages are invited to attend Our Big Gig at the Trinity Centre, this Sunday, 13 July 2pm-6pm. Emma, Centre Manager at Trinity said: “Our Big Gig is a great chance for families and people of all ages to come down and enjoy our lovely outdoor space here at the Trinity Centre. Our new playground will be open for kids of all ages to explore and the garden offers a city centre green oasis, perfect for bringing communities together.”
With a range of great acts and activities scheduled including Future Dub Orchestra, Baraka and African Blues Connection, Wild Lu Trek performances: Bubble Lady & Bumble Bee Lady, C-Froo, Hi Life Hi Fi plus stall holders, food and themed cocktails, it promises to be a day to remember. We also have activities for children and families including mask making and drumming workshops, as well as great food from Fi-Real Caribbean Food, The Spotless Leopard and plenty of cakes!
Jamell, Community Event Organiser at Trinity said: “Our Big Gig is going to be a great day. Our new Creative Interns have done a great job at pulling together the perfect line up on a limited budget to create a family friendly, fun and exciting programme for the afternoon. In keeping with the Samba World Cup Trinity will be hosting a Carnival themed afternoon of fun and celebration for all the family featuring Carnival themed drinks, decor and live music in the build-up to the Big Final.”
About Our Big Gig
Across the country between 11-13 July, Our Big Gig is expected to attract audiences of over 200,000 to free events designed to promote wellbeing and bring together communities through music. 2,000 volunteers will be helping to host 177 performances, workshops and communal events offering opportunities to listen and to take part. Click here to view event locations on the interactive map.
Our Big Gig is an Inspired by 2012 project which aims to keep the legacy of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics alive by bringing communities together. In 2012 more than 200 community-led performances attracted 200,000 people on the closing day of the Paralympics, and last summer’s Our Big Gig saw over 200,000 people attend free concerts.
About Superact
Our Big Gig is organised by Superact, a not-for-profit organisation which uses participatory arts and music to deliver social impact projects nationally and internationally.
