Trans Inclusion Statement

In conjunction with Trinity’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, Trinity has a Trans Inclusion Policy that sets out guidelines to support trans and gender non-conforming representatives and stakeholders.

We seek to provide a supportive environment for trans representatives and stakeholders and to create a culture and environment where trans people are able to thrive.

Our policy applies to all representatives and stakeholders of Trinity and is applicable to any individual whose gender differs from that assigned at birth; those who identify as trans, gender non-conforming, those who don’t identify with a binary gender (or any gender at all) and those whose gender changes over time.

Definitions and terminology relating to gender identity are evolving. There are many different trans and gender non-conforming experiences and Trinity welcomes each individual to let us know what language they prefer to use.

Trinity does not yet have separate gender-neutral toilets. Trans and non-binary visitors and employees are entitled to access the facilities which correspond to their gender identity, or which they feel most comfortable using.

Trinity will take all reasonable and practical measures to provide facilities and spaces to cater for all our users and are committed to working with individuals to establish what is best for them, this includes varying signage of WCs for specific events and audiences.

Trinity will not tolerate discrimination, victimisation or harassment on the basis of a person’s gender identity, gender expression or trans status. See our Anti-Harassment Statement for more info.

For more information please see our Trans Inclusion policy.

Treat people with respect and dignity when at Trinity (photo from Trinity Garden Party 2018 @ Jessica Bartolini)

Code of Conduct

We want to make sure The Trinity Centre is a safe space where everyone can enjoy music, art and freedom of expression, and be themselves, free from hatred and harassment.

To achieve this, we ask everyone coming to the Centre to act in line with our Code of Conduct. This means: upholding Trinity’s ethos and values; treating everyone fairly, mutual respect and dignity; equality of opportunity, inclusion and cooperation; toleration, appreciation and positive communication.

Types of behaviour not permitted on our premises include, but are not exclusive of: bullying; rudeness or disrespect towards staff, volunteers or other visitors; homophobia; intimidation or threatening behaviour; obscene language; racism; sexism or harassment; theft; violence and abuse (both physical and mental).

CLICK HERE TO READ AND SIGN OUR CODE OF CONDUCT:

If you see or experience any unwanted attention, contact, bullying, harassment, or behaviour of any kind that makes you uncomfortable, please speak out and notify our staff immediately.

Sexual harassment, acts of aggression, racism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, religious bigotry or hatred and discrimination of any kind are not permitted. Anyone found to be committing such acts will be removed from the venue.

Trinity's Code of Conduct applies to everyone using the Centre. After an event, if you would like to share feedback - good or bad - or to report an incident please get in touch or call 0117 935 1200 and speak to a member of our team.

To give feedback regarding your experience at Trinity - good or bad - please get in touch.

For more information please see our Code of Conduct.

For more info about how we use your data, see our Privacy Policy.

Feedback

Trinity aims to provide great services and activities for everyone.

We are committed to gathering feedback to help us improve what we do.

We host consultation events, gather feedback from activities and liaise with Members, local residents and other stakeholders to learn more about what people want and to develop a user-led offer.

Tell us what you like and we'll endeavour to keep doing it.

Tell us where there's room for improvement and we'll look at what we can change to get it right.

Complaints

Anyone is entitled to make a complaint - If we fail we want to know.

We are committed to resolving complaints quickly and effectively, to maintain positive relations, provide the best possible service and learn for the future.

A complaint can be made in person, by phone, by email or in writing through the following channels:

• The on-site Duty Manager; there is always a Duty Manager on the premises when it is open to the public

• Your Key Contact; a staff contact responsible for managing the relationship between you and Trinity

• Via email using feedback@trinitybristol.org.uk and/or chair@trinitybristol.org.uk

For more information please see our Complaints policy.

Welfare

Trinity aims to create a safer space for all Centre users.

We are committed to listening and responding to all issues that go against our Code of Conduct to improve our practises and enable those using the Centre to do so comfortably.

We have a dedicated Welfare Team. You can raise an issue with them in person, by phone, or via email using welfare@trinitybristol.org.uk.

The Trinity Digs project will enable Trinity to host and support more community activity at the centre. Photo Paul Blakemore

We have been awarded a grant of £231,818 from Power to Change to deliver ‘The Trinity Digs Project’ to carry out capital improvements to the site so can host and support more community activity at the centre.

“We want to make sure Trinity’s ongoing development continues to be shaped and informed by those who use it. As part of the project we’ll be running a community activity programme so that people can get involved, have their say and kick-start their own ideas. More news on this coming soon - watch this space” Glyn Everett, Chair of Trustees and local resident

The project will install customised container-units on site, to provide affordable, low-cost, sustainable hot-desk space as a base for community partners, emerging artists and local start-ups. Improvements to the ‘Graffiti Room’ will also mean more activities can be hosted, such as neighbourhood meetings, rehearsals and workshops.

Match funding has been generously provided from local funders including The Nisbet Trust, who have donated £20,053 toward the capital project, alongside generous donations from members of the public. The project has also been supported by Derbyshire Environmental Trust who have supported with a grant of £28,315 towards costs of the container units. A £25,000 individual gift and a grant of £7,624 from the Postcode Local Trust to improve accessibility to our community garden.

The design scheme was produced thanks to support from Backstage Trust who helped us to revise and update our Feasibility Study, 2018-2019, to work out the next priority for capital works. Alongside the capital works we will be helping support people who have ideas within the community to get involved and set up their own initiatives through the Community Kick Start Project. We are particularly interested in working with small voluntary and residents groups with limited or no budget to support getting new ideas off the ground.

Set up to grow and support community businesses in England, Power to Change provides grants to community businesses run by and for the local community. Our aim through the Trinity Dig’s Project is to continue to invest in the Trinity Centre as a key cultural and community asset, and to build a varied and sustainable participatory community arts programme, that reflects the interests of Bristol’s diverse communities and cultures.

View the latest Trinity Digs plans on www.bristol.gov.uk planning portal application ref: 21/05771/F

Mothers, fathers and children learnt to sing lullabies from around the world at the Easton Community Centre workshop in October 2019.

'Lullabies' sharing at Trinity

Roxana is a British-Iranian artist with a background in physical theatre, film and music. In 2018 Roxana Vilk moved to Bristol from Scotland and started teaching English to refugee women at the Malcolm X Centre. After attending a drop-in for international parents at her son's school, she was inspired to use lullabies to bring communities together. Soon after this, Roxana applied to become an IGNiTE resident

“When I walked into Trinity I thought ‘Ok, this is home" Roxana Vilk

Our community-led approach is what made her chose IGNiTE over other residencies that were available in the area. Joining us gave her a sense of grounding that helped her kick-start her artistic work in Bristol. During her four months with us, she grew her idea from “seed” stage to full blown project.

Roxana developed “Lullabies” together with local communities by collecting, recording and sharing songs from the many cultures in Bristol. Here she was filmed by the BBC during a workshop at Easton Community Centre, delivered in partnership with Up Our Street.

The Trinity team members supported Roxana with project planning, producing and time management guidance. This supported her growth as an artist. Roxana also feels like Trinity’s networks and connections benefited her project. The IGNiTE residency also allowed Roxana to develop new skills and take artistic risks, allowing her to "get out of her comfort zone".

“There’s a deep respect for Trinity amongst artists, and an awareness that there is integrity in any work that is supported by the venue.”

With Trinity's support Roxana is continuing to develop “Lullabies” gathering songs with Bristol-based communities and running workshops culminating a “Lullabies” showcase at Trinity in 2020.

Finally, Roxana feels like IGNiTE really benefit marginalised communities in Bristol. Several people at the Trinity sharing said they had never attended a show or been involved in one before because opportunities are usually not communicated to them. Roxana believes the local engagement work Trinity does, makes it the most distinctive community arts provider in the area.

“If the Arts Council is all about prioritising access to the arts, supporting Trinity and more specifically the IGNiTE programme is a no brainer.”

About IGNiTE

IGNiTE is Trinity's in house programme of world-class, innovative theatre and dance about issues that matter to people now, starting conversations and sparking debate. IGNiTE is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and by Bristol City Council.

Photo credits @ Alexa Ledecky www.alexaledecky.com

Support Trinity and help raise £5000 to install secondary solar panels and solar battery storage.

Following our 2015 Green Pledge to improve sustainability and reduce our environmental impact we have already raised funds needed to successfully install solar panels in 2015. Then, with the introduction of our cup deposit scheme in 2018 we reduced our single use plastic waste by 4-5 tonnes year.

Securing the funds to install secondary Solar PV alongside solar battery storage will see a reduction in the use of energy from non-sustainable sources and a significant reduction in energy bills - enabling us to invest more into our charitable activities.

Why we need your help

Community activity makes up over 60% of programming at Trinity, supported through free/subsided hire, enabling communities like Gerry’s Attic a weekly dance group for the over 55’s and The Rhythm of the Night a monthly club-night for adults with learning difficulties to find happiness and opportunity here.

I’m 75 and still dancing – this means so much in term of fitness, socialising and even mental fitness. This wouldn’t be possible without Trinity – who provide amazing spaces for classes” Adrian, participant Gerry’s Attic

Trinity has the backing of M&S ENERGY & Crowdfunder who have committed to supporting the most successful appeal by matching donations £1 for £1 - meaning with your support we could raise an amazing £10,000.

Rewards

By pledging to the Appeal you can bag yourself some great rewards, including a limited edition Trinity Hoodie, a night out on Trinity, a personalised poem,  your name hand painted on our supporters wall + much more.

How you can help

Our Sustainable Energy Appeal runs from Monday 18 Nov until Monday 16 December.

Support our appeal today by heading over to our Crowdfunding page crowdfunder.co.uk/trinity-sustainable-energy and making your pledge.

How the new solar panels/batteries would work

 

Misfits Theatre Company perform their annual showcase at Trinity

Hype Dance juniors perform during Harbour Festival on the Trinity Presents Stage. Hype Dance have been meeting weekly at Trinity for over a decade and are supported through Trinity's Community Kickstart scheme.

Introduction

This page contains the Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) for the sale of tickets through Trinity's in house ticketing system. Please read these T&Cs carefully before ordering tickets and please understand that, by placing an order, you agree to be bound by our T&Cs.

Please appreciate that if you cannot accept our T&Cs then you will not be able to purchase tickets. Tickets for some events will be found through external ticketing sites; before purchasing a ticket, please read their T&Cs as Trinity is not responsible for third party ticket sales.

Ticket purchase

By purchasing a ticket, you certify that you are at least 18 years of age, and that you have the legal capability to enter into a binding contract.

You must comply with all rules and regulations of the event, including complying with relevant licensing and statutory laws; for example, relating age, drugs & alcohol restrictions.

By purchasing a ticket you certify that it is for personal use only. Tickets must not be re-sold and any resale will result in a cancellation of the ticket, without refund.

Check the details

It is your responsibility to check the details of the ticket and the event - including any date/time changes - and to arrive at the event at the proposed time. Ticket holders may be required to queue for entry and will be subject to bag searches.

Trinity will not be held responsible for any late-admissions, or any non-admissions due to late arrival/past curfew. Please make sure you check the details of the event for information on timings.

It is your responsibility to inform us of any change to your contact address, telephone number or email address you provided us with at the time of ordering.

Purchase of multiple tickets

If purchasing multiple tickets in one purchase then all the people on the ticket must arrive at the event at the same time. Failing to do so may result in delayed, or refused entry. If this is not possible, please purchase tickets separately.

Variations to ticket price

Prices of tickets are subject to change, however once a ticket has been purchased, a change in the price of a ticket will not affect an order already processed.

In the event that a ticket is wrongly priced, if the price of the ticket is less than the price it has been sold for, Trinity will refund the difference paid by you. If the price of the ticket is higher than the price sold for, then we will contact you with instructions of what to do.

If you have purchased your ticket via a third party provider, you will need to contact them in regard to any ticket price changes, in line with their ticketing T&Cs.

Venue entry

Please bring your physical ticket or (if virtual ticket) the print-out of the e-ticket confirmation or be ready to display this confirmation on your phone, tablet or other electronic devise.

The Licensee and their delegates reserve the right to refuse ticket holders admission to the venue in reasonable circumstances. This could include, but are not exclusive to, the following: health and safety, public safety, crime and disorder potential breech of licensing reasons (i.e. age, intoxication) if a ticket is invalid (i.e. if any part is removed, altered or defaced) late admission (i.e. past curfew)

Restricted items not permitted into the venue include, but are not exclusive to, the following: your own alcohol or soft drinks bottles, cans or glass containers any illegal substances any sharps/weapons flares/fireworks.

Trinity will not be held responsible for any late-admission or non-admission. No refunds will be given to ticket holders who are refused entry or ejected due to their own behaviour or through breech of any licensing or statutory law.

We reserve the right to refuse and reject entry; in the case that admission could risk the safety and enjoyment of yourself and others.

Please note that Trinity operates a no re-entry policy.

Challenge 25

Trinity operates a Challenge 25 Policy - If you are lucky enough to look under 25 you will be asked to prove that you are aged 18 or over. In line with licensing law, we are only able to accept valid forms of ID.

We recommend anyone who looks under 25 to bring with them a valid passport or EU photo-card driving licence. Identity cards bearing the national Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) hologram may be accepted at our discretion.

You may be asked to provide an additional form of ID (see above). We cannot accept photocopies, photos or scans of your ID.

It is the venue's legal responsibility to refuse entry/service if we are still unsure about a customer’s age.

Age restrictions

Most live events have an age restriction of 14+.

Those under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Club nights are 18+ unless otherwise stated. Although we will use our best efforts to indicate any age or other restrictions, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure they are eligible for entry to the event for which they are purchasing tickets.

Please contact the us if you have any questions about a particular event.

Changes and cancelled events

It is the ticket holder's responsibility to check any deviation from the proposed details of the event, such as time/date changes, or for a cancellation. While we will endeavour to inform you of any changes to the event, we cannot guarantee that you will be informed of such changes/cancellations before the date of the event.

Returns & refunds

Once the order has been approved, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase, unless the event is cancelled.

Any refund for ticket(s) equals the price paid by you to us for such ticket, minus any transaction/booking fee and/or donation made at the point of purchase.

Refunds shall only be made to the person who purchased the Tickets and, when possible, be made using the same method.

In the event that the Trinity has over-sold an event, or in terms of reducing the allocation for any reason, which is down to Trinity's error, you will be entitled to a full refund.

If you have purchased your ticket via a third party provider, you will need to contact them in order to process any returns/refunds in line with their ticketing T&Cs.

We reserve the right to make any amendments to the event detail without the obligation of making a refund or exchange of tickets.

Donation refunds

If you have made an error in making a donation to Trinity as part of your ticket purchase, we will happily honour a request for a refund made within 14 days of your donation being made. After this time, all donations made to the charity are non-refundable.

To request a refund, please contact us and be prepared to provide proof of purchase. Any refunds processed will be returned via the original method of payment.

Data protection

When purchasing a ticket online, Trinity does not receive or store your credit card information; we pass you to a Payment Service Provider (Stripe) to capture this data and process your transaction via a secure server.

Whilst we strive to protect your personal information, no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed to be totally secure. Therefore, we cannot fully ensure or warrant the security of any information you send to us. You include any information via this website at your own risk.

If you have purchased your ticket via a third party provider, you will need to contact them in regard to the data they hold, in line with their ticketing T&Cs.

Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about the data we collect about our centre users.

Concessions

Where available and as advertised, concessions may include the following: TCA Member, Under 18, Student, Senior Citizen (Over 60), Registered Disabled, Unemployed. Please check the individual event listing for further details about concessionary rates.

Proof of status may be requested and must be provided upon request in order to confirm your concessionary status.

Accessibility

We do not have an 'accessible viewing area' tickets, just general admission.

You are able to buy a ticket through any of our ticketing channels.

If you have accessibility requirements and wish to attend an event at Trinity, please contact the venue prior to the show to discuss any specific requirements or to book a free personal assistant ticket.

Visit the Accessibility area of our website for further information.

Lost property

If you have lost an item at an event, please email our team on info@trinitybristol.org.uk with a description of the item.

Trinity accepts no liability for any loss or damage of items left in the cloakroom or lost on the premises.

We keep lost property for three weeks before it is collected by Bristol Textiles Recycling.

Filming/photography

Ticket holders consent to photography, filming and sound recording of themselves as member of the audience. The Promoter and/or Trinity may use such images/recordings without payment and without further notice.

The unauthorised use of a camera, video equipment or any other recording device is strictly forbidden.

Trinity and our associated third parties are not liable for any loss theft or damage to confiscated items.

Legalities

Our liability

We are in no way indemnified from being liable for death or personal injury as a result of our negligence, under section 2 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

Our liability will also not be limited in the case of fraudulent misrepresentation or for any other illegal action taken on our behalf.

Trinity are only liable for personal losses, as a result of our breach of these T&Cs, up to but not exceeding the full price of the ticket.

Transfer of rights and obligations

The contract between you and us is legally binding on you and us, and to whom ever our successors may be.

You must not assign, transfer or dispose of a contract with us with out prior written consent.

During the contract, we may assign, transfer or dispose of a contact at any given time, however we will make you aware of this when such action is taken.

Written communications

As per our legal obligation, it is a requirement that some of the information that we communicate to you be delivered in written format.

When purchasing tickets from Trinity website you accept that the majority of our communication with you will be electronic and in written format.

We shall deliver this information via email or the medium of posted notices on our website itself.

From a contractual point of view, you agree to this electronic method of communication and you accept that all contracts, notices, information and other communications that we provide to you electronically comply with any legal requirement that necessitates such communications be in writing.

This condition does not affect your statutory rights.

Events outside of our control

In the event that there is a failure to perform any of our obligations under contract, in which caused by events outside of our control (force majeure), we will not be held responsible. This includes and occurrence, non- occurrence, event, accident or omission beyond our (reasonable) control.

This includes in particular, but without limitation to (a) civil commotion, act of or threat of war or terrorist attack, (b) industrial action (strikes, lock-outs), (c) natural disasters and fires (d) unfeasibility of use of public or private transport and telecommunication systems/networks, (e) or any act of any government.

In the event a force majeure event occurs, we will have an extended amount of time to perform our operation, up to the time the event lasts. We endeavour to resume full service as quickly as possible and as soon as we are able.

Waiver

If at any point we fail to insist you meet the requirements of these T&Cs, or if in any way we fail to perform the rights to which we are obliged to give under contract, then this shall in no way waiver such rights and obligations from either you or us.

Waivers of these T&Cs shall only be effective if we explicitly state to you in writing.

Severability

If any provisions made in these T&Cs or contract are deemed to be unlawful, unenforceable or invalid then such term will be severed from the rest of the terms, which will continue to be valid fully by law.

Overall agreement

These T&Cs and any documents expressed in them form an overall agreement between you and us in relation to the contract and they supersede any prior understanding, arrangement or agreement between you and us.

We both must agree that entering into such a contract neither party has relied on any prior agreement representation, or promise made whither it to be implied in anything said in oral or written consultation prior to this contract arrangement, except expressed explicitly in these T&Cs. We rely upon everything in these T&Cs and any document expressed explicitly within them in relation to any contractual agreement between you and us.

We accept responsibility for any representations or statements made by our authorized agents, however you must make your you inquire about any deviations/variations to the t’s and c’s to be made in writing.

Our right to amend

We have the right to amend and update these T&Cs as we see fit, in order to reflect changes in the market, or our methods of service or any other major changes whether internally or externally, relating to the service we provide to you. You will be governed by policies within the T&Cs at the time of purchase so you must make sure you read them each time you make a purchase.

Law and governing body

All contracts for the purchase of tickets made though us are governed by UK Law. Any problems or disputes relating to, or arising from any contract will be subject to jurisdiction of British Courts of the UK.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our ticketing T&Cs, please contact us.

Trinity Centre during the Festival of Light event in 2018 Photo Khali Ackford

This year Trinity will not be hosting our annual fireworks display.

Having run the popular free community event since 2004 this year we have decided to take a well earned break to focus on developing our Community Activities programme.

Our newly announced Community Kickstart project will launch on the Nov 3 during our very first Community Feast.

We are calling local residents who have an idea and the passion to start an activity (BS2, BS5) to join us for a hearty veggie meal (cooked by our friends at CoExist Community Kitchen) and to find out more about how to get support and small amounts of funding to get their ideas off the ground.

We also have lots of regular activities happening in our garden including Play & Learn Sessions for 0 – 5 and their carers, as well as regular volunteer work. You can always join us on the Nov 5 at our annual Heart & Soul Celebration as we welcome members, friends and supporters for an evening looking back at all the wonderful events, projects and activities that took place at Trinity in the last year.

This is a great opportunity to ask us any questions about getting involved with Trinity and how to get your own ideas or projects off the ground and out in the community.

During the celebration we will welcome resident artist Roxana Vilk who will be sharing her project 'Lullabies' and our Communities team will be running an easy drop in workshop to create bird feeders. Plus, there will be food from Pieminister who have kindly donated vegan and veggie pies.

Hype perform on the Trinity stage at Harbourside Festival 2019. Photo Alastair Brookes

Young female street dancers will be taking over Arnolfini as part of the Trinity supported 'Let Us Dance' project that runs alongside Arnolfini's 'Still I Rise' exhibition.

Running in the gallery space every Sunday, until Dec 15, 'Let Us Dance' is a celebration of young women. Street dancing teenagers, enter the gallery space, dance to soundtracks from their mobile phones playing their choice of songs and then leave the space. This is a simple act of resistance, defiance and tremendous skill.

Trinity have been working with Bristol-based dance groups to invite young women aged 13-19 to get involved. Some of the groups taking part already have strong connections with Trinity; HYPE meet weekly at Trinity and are supported by Trinity's Community Kick Start initiative and Rise Youth Dance have performed their annual showcase at Trinity. Also performing are BS13 / Storm who took part in Trinity's Dances Stage at Bristol Harbourside Festival last July.

Head down to Arnolfini every Sunday between 1pm and 4pm and you might just catch one of the vibrant surprise performances of young women taking ownership of a space they are usually denied.

Let Us Dance is presented by Arnolfini, with the support of Trinity Centre.

The Community Family Days are an opportunity for families to find out more about nature. Photo @ Paul Blakemore

Children explored the garden finding out about the trees and plants. Photo Paul Blakemore

They had the opportunity time to inspect bugs and worms and creatures living in the garden. Photo Paul Blakemore

At lunch-time children and their grown ups enjoyed a picnic in the sun. Photo Paul Blakemore

Inside the hut children learnt how to make fire by using flint. Photo @ Paul Blakemore

Others took a rest and shared a story-time together Photo @ Paul Blakemore

The children were on hand to help the garden team with planting and digging the flower beds. Photo @ Paul Blakemore

Trinity's music team came down to share some musical moments with families. Photo @ Paul Blakemore

There was wonderful storytelling from Dr Edson Burton. Photo @ Paul Blakemore

We all had a lot of fun making nature crowns. Photo @ Paul Blakemore

This Summer local families came along to our new Community Family Days in the Garden - and it was brilliant.

"I got to try fire lighting for the first time. It was really hard at first but then I managed to do it! I got to toast 5 marshmallows for me and my brother, so yummy!"

The sessions are an opportunity for local children aged 0-12 and their families and carers to take part in nature based play activities. Inspired by forest school our wonderful garden team support children to find out more about traditional heritage crafts - from fire lighting to natural sculpting to foraging alongside finding our more about organic growing.

Would you like to get involved with the garden? Click here to find out about opportunities for local schools, volunteering opportunities and information about taking part in our Community Kickstart project.

The Community Family Day is supported by funding through BBC Children in Need

Performances by young people marked the end of the two day sessions Photo by Jack Offord

Miss Tee taking a break from music production Photo by Jack Offord

Saffron Records hosted insightful conversations about the role on women in the music industry Photo by Jack Offord

Trinity staff hosted workshops in music making Photo by Jack Offord

Students joined in conversations hosted by Saffron Records Photo by Jack Offord

Young people have the opportunity to take part in 121's with music professionals Photo by Jack Offord

Making sound from found sound with Access Creative College Photo by Jack Offord

Over two days young people, who take part in the Making Tracks youth music project, came together to explore new musical possibilities and gain industry insights.

Following on the success of last years sessions we invited Access Creative College back to deliver workshops in music production. This year was all about experimental sound and students went around the building, recorded found sounds that were then sampled and then used to create unique sounding beats.

We also invited Ngaio and Kayla Painter from Bristol based Saffron Records, who work to create more representation of women in the music industry, down. They hosted two motivational discussion based workshops exploring the current roles and opportunities available to women within the music industry.

"Coming here has given me something to look forward to and has helped me with my mental health especially interacting with others. It helps me have a voice." 
Kevin, Making Tracks Participant

Trinity tutors were also on hand to lead sessions in song writing and recording alongside supporting young people during the final live performances. 

Over the two days 28 young people came along – some coming "to meet other musicians and collaborate" and others well,  "because music is life".

These sessions form just part of the many music making opportunities available to young people as part of the Youth Music funded Making Tracks project.

If you are a young person or know a young person who would like to take part in the Making Tracks project then get in touch with Dave Thomas, Trinity’s Youth Activities Manager.

With Summer in full flow, our new Community Activities Co-ordinator Claire along with her assistant Fleur have been busy making the garden ship shape.

Activities Coordinator Claire Goulding briefs volunteers during the morning's induction. Photo @Alastair Brookes / KoLAB Studios

Coordinators, Claire (4th from right) & Fleur (bottom, left), with volunteers from AHMM

Volunteers digging weeds from the beds ready for new vegetables to be planted. Photo @Alastair Brookes / KoLAB Studios

The foundations to the poly-tunnel are laid by the strff from Allford Hall Monoghan (AHMM). Photo @Alastair Brookes / KoLAB Studios

We’ve received a massive help from Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) architecture practice who, not only kindly donated funds to fix the poly-tunnel, but also came down for a corporate volunteer day to help repair it and help with some much needed gardening.

The day was massively successful and the garden is looking fantastic because of their donation and visit!

The garden team have also been busy on working out the new programme for the garden - one of the first events to get back off the ground is our Monthly Garden Volunteer Days.

These will run every last Saturday of the month from 11am till 2:30pm starting on the 28th of September.

Bring a packed lunch and we’ll provide everything else, from tea and cake to practical information about organic growing.

For more information please check out our events page.

We are also developing a new partnerships with St Paul’s Nursery & Children's Centre, Julian House Domestic Abuse Children's Service, Barton Hill Academy, Community Kitchen and Age UK amongst other things - watch this space for more information about our developing programme of activities.

If you have any suggestions about what you’d like to see, want to find out more about how to get involved or our corporate volunteer days pop an e-mail to Claire or give us a call on 0117 9351200

We're what you make us so get involved! #MaketheSpace.

A roundup of images from the Bristol Dances Stage at Harbour Festival 2019, curated by Trinity's IGNiTE arts programming team.

All images © Alastair Brookes - KoLAB Studios

This was the first year Trinity programmed the Festival’s dynamic dance stage. We wanted to give a platform to and showcase the work of some of Bristol’s diverse dance communities.

Well done to everyone who performed on the day - everyone smashed it! Big shout out goes to Trinity's resident dance troupe Hype Dance who wowed everyone with their energetic performance.

Well done to everyone who took part. The audience was visibly impressed by the stellar performances and everyone was getting into the positive vibes of the day.

The stage returned to Millennium Square for its second year, with curation this year by Trinity - we were proud to offer the city an incredible programme featuring everything from street dance to swing!

We hope everyone enjoyed our programme - please get in touch with your images and comments from the day!

We're what you make us so get involved! #MaketheSpace.

Image @ Alastair Brooks / KoLAB Studios

Image @ Alastair Brooks / KoLAB Studios

Image @ Alastair Brooks / KoLAB Studios

Young performers from the Making Tracks project took part in a showcase slot at this year’s Bristol Harbour Festival.

A total of six artists performed in just over an hour as part of the Trinity curated, ‘Bristol Dances’ stage located in Millennium Square. These included: Delocx (ACE) Miss Tee (Trinity) Kevin McKechnie (Trinity) Sam Neal (Trinity) Xyzelle (ACE) Chel (ACE)

This year’s youth music performances proved to be a resounding success and we are all really proud of all our young people who took part. Each artist brought their own unique style and flair to the occasion.

Delocx performed 3 original streetwise hip-hop tracks engaging the crowd with confident stage banter and swagger all topped off with thought provoking lyrical content.

Miss Tee performed 2 original tracks produced at Trinity. Although she was admittedly / visibly nervous Miss Tee managed to keep her composure and the crowd were right behind her all the way.

Kev McKechnie came out and proved his soulful pop voice could win over any crowd as he belted out 2 classics from Lewis Capaldi (Hold Me While You Wait) and John Legend (All of Me).

Trinity Youth Ambassador, Sam Neal wowed the ever growing crowd with a total of 4 songs. 3 original tracks and 1 cover, ‘Wonderwall’ by Oasis. His strummed acoustic singer songwriter stylings certainly managed to get toes tapping and heads nodding.

Xyzelle performed 2 original tracks which proved to be a hit with the audience as the bass drops got heavy and the sass levels rocketed.

Chel finished off a triumphant hour of music by performing 2 uptempo original tracks that had the crowd moving to the perfect blend of summer beats and pop hooks.

Well done to you all - you smashed it!

Special thanks to Roseanna, Liz and Alexa at Trinity and all the crew for providing our young people the opportunity to perform on the ‘Bristol Dances’ and ensuring the smooth running of an absolutely fantastic event!

Making Tracks is a Youth Music funded collaborative partnership project between Trinity, ACE and Basement.

From my heart, I apologise for the terrible experiences our audience members had this weekend at the Thorny Summer Party.

I am absolutely mortified that our venue created such bad experiences for individuals from the LGBTQ+ community who were coming here to celebrate, find joy and make memories together.

I want people who come to Trinity to feel safe, supported and empowered so I feel sick to my stomach reading these statements. This just is not the venue that I have worked to create and I am sorry that our venue wasn’t the safe space it should have been and that we let the community down.

It’s not acceptable for anyone to be made to feel dis-empowered but even more so on this occasion, when we are celebrating Pride together. A community that have had to fight for the right to be respected and heard should not now be having to take this fight to Trinity.

Trinity is yours, not mine. I am just a caretaker for a building. I, the board and the core staff team here are devastated that this has happened to individuals from the LGBTQ+ community. We understand the severity and impact these experiences have had and we are working today to take direct action with all staff and security involved.

Please, if you do want to talk to me about your experiences, I can be contacted in person on 07517 427 557. I am available in the office all week if anyone wants to come in to talk with me in person – Tuesday all day, Wednesday all day and Thurs/Fri AM. I will do everything within my power to put this right in the hope that we can earn trust back again and so that the LGBTQ+ community might once again feel safe at Trinity.

Emma Harvey, CEO

Actions so far

Updated 16/07/19

We have met with the person who experienced sexual harassment and representatives from Thorny to involve them in shaping the actions we are taking. As members of Bristol Night Watch, we have also been liaising with them. It seems clear that there is a wider issue in the city in relation to a shortage of suitable staff for late night events.

This leads to inexperienced bank staff being used in venues during key events. The security guards usually sent to our venue were working for Pride this weekend.

As a result we were sent different guards who were unfamiliar with the venue (though this is no excuse their poor behaviour).

We have taken several immediate steps:

• disciplinary action with the member of Trinity staff involved, removing them with immediate effect from any future events
• meeting with our security company; the three guards involved were immediately dismissed
• we have been in communication with Bristol Night Watch and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) who are in communication with SIA regarding the incident with a view to take follow up action in relation to the individuals involved (revoke badges/retraining).

Next steps

• further review and re-training needs to be carried out at Trinity. This will be something that we will involve Thorny in, to ensure that we are creating structures and processes that ensure people are kept safe and respected at our venue
• we will be conducting a full security tender process and will be interviewing teams with the view of appointing a company that is able to respect and uphold our values and policies
• all Trinity staff attending events will be much more clearly identifiable to members of the public i.e. to wear lanyards identifying them as staff with increased representation and presence at key events such as Thorny
• Emma Harvey, CEO will be attending How Do We Halt Harassment? event at The Loco Klub to help contribute to the wider discussions and solutions being developed in response to the shared challenges we face as the venues, promoters and communities of Bristol’s night-life.

This is an ongoing process therefore we welcome any other suggestions and input from members of the community and those who have been affected by the incidents that took place.

Young people performed at this years Trinity Garden party - you can catch more performances across Bristol this summer. Photo @Alexa Ledecky

Where you can find Making Tracks performances this Summer:

Bristol is always buzzing with Festivals over the Summer so it is great that the Making Tracks partners have teamed up with the three leading festivals to provide opportunities for young people to showcase their talents.

St. Paul's Carnival - Sat July 6th

Youth Music 'Making Tracks' partners ACE have are managing the Unity Stage at this years St Paul's Carnival. St Paul's Carnival is one of Bristol's seminal events attracting a huge crowd across the day. Young people aged 12- 21 will have a 30min slots to perform on the stage presenting an array of talents spanning vocal and DJ sets.

Bristol Pride - Sat 13th July

Making Tracks partners Basement Studios will be managing the 'open mic sessions' at this years Bristol Pride Celebrations on the Downs int dedicated 'youth area'. Expect open mic performances from young people across the day.

Bristol Harbourfest - Sat 20th July, 2pm-3pm, Millennium Square

Trinity Centre are proud to be hosting the Trinity Presents: Bristol Dances stage at this years harbour festival. Harbourfestival is attended by over 300,000 so this is a fantastic opportunity for young people to showcase their talents. Performers on the day include: Miss Tee and Kevin McKechnie.

Good luck to everyone performing!

Making Tracks is supported by Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, as well as support from match funders.

Trinity Presents: Bristol Dances, will include young people from Making Tracks performing. Photo @ Alexa Ledecky

Older people dance group Gerry's Attic will perform. The group are supported by Trinity through the community initiative scheme. Supporting community groups with over 4000 hours of free or subsided hall hire. Photo @ Gerry's Attic

 

Award winning youth urban dance outfit Hype will perform alongside other Bristol performers. Here they perform during Trinity's Annual Garden Party. Photo @ Jessica Bartolini

2 O'Clock Beauty Queens

BollyRed Dance Company: Bollywood with a twist

Swing  Dance and Bristol Swing Dance

Trinity Presents: Bristol Dances Stage

Head to Millennium and get ready to experience dance in its many forms this year at the first-ever Trinity Presents: Bristol Dances Stage (Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July 2019).

The programme offers an exiting selection of performances and workshops from some of the best dance companies and communities thriving in Bristol - from Hip Hop, street dance, Bollywood, swing, salsa, Brazilian styles, funk, cabaret and drag.

Not to be missed moments include a swing dance party hosted by both Bristol Swing Dance and Bristol Swing Riot, a Ceilidh Dance with Mr Medler, and a cabaret and drag extravaganza curated by Eat Sleep Drag Repeat.

Gerry’s Attic, an older peoples dance company who are known for their Dance festival Full Bloom, and the award winning young people’s street dance Hype Dance Company feature on this year's programme. Both are community groups that use Trinity to run regular activities - supported through our Community Initiative a scheme that offers over 4000 hours of free or subsidised hall space each year.

There is also an opportunity for young people who take part in our collaborative music making project Making Tracks to showcase their talents on the Making Tracks Showcase. The project is a partnership between Basement Studios, Aspiration Creation Elevation (ACE@Docklands) and Trinity who offer young people in Bristol who are struggling with challenging personal circumstances life changing music making experiences.

There will also be plenty of chances for younger visitors to move their feet thanks to family-friendly sessions each morning.

Check out the full Harbourfest programme here.

Making Tracks is supported by Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, as well as support from match funders.

People gather in the main hall for this years drumming workshop Photo @Alexa Ledecky

Families taking part in the craft workshops in the Main Hall Photo @ Alexa Ledecky

Almatic's lead singer Katie during their set on the Main Stage Photo @ Alexa Ledecky

Children taking part in Cirque De Silk's aerial workshop Photo @ Alexa Ledecky

All the enjoyment early on in our community garden Photo @ Alexa Ledecky

Miss T, who attends sessions as part of our music making project plays the Making Tracks showcase Photo @Alexa Ledecky

Families enjoying the spring sun and vibes with Trinity and her iconic towers in the background Photo @ Khali Ackford

Wecil Collective perform in the Main Hall, including an cameo from Trinity's Engagement Coordinator Dr Edson Burton who MC'd on the mics Photo @ Khali Ackford

Bristol artist, DJ and producer Dutchie during her set Photo @ Khali Ackford

Rider Shafique and Sam Binga played the end set at this years Garden Party Photo @ Khali Ackford

Trinity T's everywhere! Photo @Khali Ackford

And it ends ... with Lottie Ball & Edson Burton hosts of this years Garden Party Photo @ Khali Ackford

Benjamin Zephaniah poses with young people from Making Tracks, Dave Thomas, Trinity Youth Activities Manager, Roseanna Dias, Assistant Producer and Emma Harvey, Trinity CEO. Photo @Khali Ackford

Benjamin Zephaniah: Poet, writer, musician, actor, Rastafarian and proud vegan, anarchist and political campaigner / activist kindly agreed to take part in an exclusive industry insight session designed to better integrate Trinity’s live event programme with our in house music training provision.

Funded by Youth Music and partner funders, ‘Making Tracks’, is a dynamic city wide partnership between Trinity, Basement studios and Aspiration, Creation and Elevation (ACE) providing 121, small group music sessions, workshops and performance opportunities to young people in challenging circumstances. The focus of this provision is to build confidence, develop and support talented young musicians providing them with realistic progression routes leading them to reengage back in to education, work, tapprenticeship or meaningful activity.

"If you want to be a musician, artist or poet you need to act and think like a musician, artist or poet. Just do it." Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin was in good spirits and smiling broadly. After a brief informal meet and greet / book signing session with 12 students he hopped up on to Trinity’s main stage to join his band, The Revolutionary Minds, finishing off the soundcheck in preparation for the evenings performance. Shortly afterwards Benjamin rejoined our students and spent well over an hour of his own free time to answer questions providing the young people we work with a rare, informative and truly inspirational insight into his life and professional working methods.

From reminiscing about his early years, as a small child disinterested in the usual kids stuff like toys and action figures he would spend hours upon hours amusing himself quietly in the corner, ‘playing with words’, as he describes it. In fact, he became so obsessed by words and the different the ways in which they can be moulded, shaped and misinterpreted depending on context, that his worried mum took him to a psychiatrist at the tender age of 7!

Benjamin spent over 1 hour chatting with young people, answering questions and sharing his story. Photo @Khali Ackford

It wasn’t too long after that his burgeoning rebel spirit coupled with severe dyslexia got him into all kinds of scrapes, which, unfortunately led to him being expelled from school and placed into a pupil referral unit, in which, at that time, the teachers would regularly punish the children and shamefully tell him he would never achieve anything in life. As he got older, his behaviour worsened and he ended up in a Borstal prison for young offenders. It was here that he had a lot of time to think about his life and began to change his ways. Determined to prove the prison officers who taunted him by saying he would be back behind bars within 3 months wrong, he set about changing course in order to focus more seriously on his poetry and performance.

"I could have hung out with these cats all night. I love them. I hope they all stay creative. We need to hear them." Benjamin Zephaniah

He regaled us with often hilarious anecdotes and hair raising tales of performing at Northern miners strike benefit gigs in the early 80s. He talked about being confronted by shocking levels of racism, ignorance and bigotry through to receiving praise from Nelson Mandela to nostalgic recollection of an old much admired tutor who taught him how to build and deconstruct a car engine, for which he is still grateful.

Benjamin chats with Dave Thomas, Trinity Youth Activities Manager and young people from Making Tracks. Photo @Khali Ackford

Benjamin’s main piece of advice to our music students wanting to progress within the music industry was to, ‘think for yourselves’, he could not stress enough how important this is. He also said that despite sounding cliched, it is vital to ‘believe in yourself. If you want to be a musician, artist or poet you need to act and think like a musician, artist or poet. Just do it.’, he enthused. He also went on to talk in great detail about the importance of, ‘understanding how the industry works’, surrounding yourself with the right people (managers / band members, etc) his approach and methods to songwriting, ways to counter creative block and last but by no means least, the ritual of ensuring his teeth are thoroughly cleaned before each and every live / public performance!

This was a truly exceptional and inspirational industry insight and on behalf of all at Trinity, Making Tracks and our partners ACE and Basement, we would like to once again thank Benjamin, his management, band, live engineer and especially his booking agent for helping to make this incredible opportunity a reality.

Written by Dave Thomas, Trinity Youth Activities Manager

Making Tracks is supported by Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Area of Effect play Garden Party in 2018 photo @Jessica Bartolini

Garden Party is one of our most popular events - each year we programme family friendly workshops and some of Bristol and the South West's best bands and DJ's.

Our Making Tracks Showcase is an opportunity for young people, from our music making project, to showcase their talent to a 3,000 person Garden Party audience! The Showcase will be on the main stage from 12:00 - 12:30 then, in the main hall from 3pm - 6pm.

Students will join an awesome lineup including Sam Binga,  Rider Shafiue, Dutchie + Indra and Almatic.

We wish them all the luck x

Singer-songwriter Holly Miller performing in Making Tracks Christmas Showcase in 2018

Holly Miller

Holly has been attending the Making Tracks programme for 8 months and has used this time to hone her singer-songwriter craft to create intimate acoustic songs covering universal themes of love, loss and life.

Miss Tee is prime for a summer hit, watch out for her.

Miss Tee

Miss Tee is a multi skilled singer, songwriter and producer who has progressed in leaps and bounds through taking part with our Making Tracks programme, developing her awesome writing capabilities and finding her own distinctive sound.

Sam Neal has been honing his distinctive sound during 121 sessions at Trinity

Sam Neal

Sam Neal is a Making Tracks veteran. This uplifting singer-songwriter's soulful summer sounds are guaranteed to get the crowd moving.

Meghan

Meghan is a multi-discipline drummer / singer. As a performer she is a ball of energy, that can't be ignored - whether it's rocking out on her drum kit or serving fierce vocals Meghan always packs a punch.

Rob B

Rob proves it's never to late to pursue your passion. Having joined 18 months ago his Drum and Bass DJ stylings have thrived producing a mature sound. Area of Effect - Making their return to the Trinity, Garden Party stage Area's of Effect are a young Indie-Rock band - with oodles of talent and buckets of energy.

Making Tracks is a collaborative partnership between Trinity, ACE and Basement Studios. Making Tracks is supported by Youth Music and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.