In our time of crisis, how do we support the survival of artists and venues at the sharp end who are faced with a downturn in income, a cash flow crisis, a reduction in administrative capacity, and audiences that have vanished?

Trinity is very much still here and we're working hard as a team to find ways to support artists to make work and get paid, through our projects and wider venue activity. We don't have all the answers, so if you're an artist in Bristol and have an idea that you would like to share with us, please get in touch. We might not be able to work miracles, but we're willing to try our best.

This is our call to our bigger brothers to see if there's anything you can do to help a sector under threat.

Would PRS and PPL consider suspending or delaying the reporting of licenses, for example? Perhaps there could be a strategy developed that looks at redistributing music royalties from those most established and successful artists in consultation with artists? Some sort of scheme that seeks to safeguard the future of those whose livelihoods have been suddenly severed, that could be supported and endorsed by those who may not in the short term need to draw on their royalty revenues so as to help ease the pressure felt by venues across the world? Standing up for music rights for the long-haul.

Whatever the mechanism, our sector urgently needs its more resourced partners to consider their strategy giving empathy, leniency and grace and providing practical support to grass-roots venues and creatives who are most in need and are at the coal face of this industry crisis. Let's come together to build some solutions.

Thank you, big love and stay safe.

Emma, CEO

With the city quickly going into lock down due to Covid-19, what happens to those who are not able to easily self isolate?

Whether it be older people who are already isolated, families on low income, refugee communities or Bristol's rough sleeping population, there are many who for whom self-isolating is a luxury not a choice they can easily make.

In spite of everyone feeling precarious and uncertain, we've been hugely heartened by the many people getting in touch with us to express their concerns and offering to help and volunteer to support others.

Bristol City Council is already putting a plan together as to how to support vulnerable groups.

Trinity is liaising with city sector groups, including Voscur and Up Our Street, other community spaces such as Wellspring Settlement, agencies supporting vulnerable groups such as Caring in Bristol and In Hope, as well as national partners such as Locality to look as to how our building will play a part in this plan.

We will keep people posted via our website and mailing lists as these plans evolve. If you would like to register your interest in response to supporting in the delivery of this plan, you can register your interest via Bristol City Council's official registration page.

Thank you to everyone who is working to support those most vulnerable through this unprecedented global crisis. We will continue to do what we can help too.

Emma, CEO

Please note: this statement was issued prior to the Prime Minister's latest statement on 16/03/2020. We are working as a team to respond to this latest information and keep everyone updated - click here for the latest information available on our website.

The health and safety of the people using the Trinity Centre is our top priority. At present we remain open, but are reviewing this regularly. We are working with hirers and promoters on a case by case basis and taking steps to postpone and reschedule events. We will update everyone via our mailing list and social media channels, as well as providing a list of any cancelled or postponed events on our website.

To ensure continued activity at the Centre is conducted as safely as possible:

• We recommend Centre users use the hand sanitiser provided at Reception on arrival and exit. You can wash your hands with soap and water in the toilets.

• Common areas are regularly cleaned and sanitised by staff, including surfaces that are regularly touched such as door handles, accessible door button, and lift buttons.

• People involved in serving refreshments should take particular care to ensure hands are washed with antibacterial soap/gel and Centre users should use paper disposable cups.

• Centre users should suspend handshaking, hugging or other direct physical contact that are part of a greeting or activity.

We will continue to closely monitor Public Health England guidelines in relation to the Covid-19 situation, in order to respond as necessary and will keep people updated with the latest information available on our website. We reserve the right to act in accordance with our organisational assessment of risk and may therefore feel it is advisable to take additional measures where appropriate that, whilst may not proscribed as part of national guidance, may be identified by us as necessary in order to safeguard our people and our charity.

As a community Centre, Trinity is giving particular attention and consideration to the needs of high risk groups such as Older People, rough sleepers and people who may be immunocompromised. This includes: people with a respiratory condition such as asthma, those have a long term health condition, those who are in recovery from surgery and those receiving treatment for a life threatening illness.

We are liaising with our user groups and risk-assessing their activities. Our risk assessments will be updated in accordance with official government guidance. We will take additional steps where necessary and in consensus with our users. Any decision taken to suspend a group or activity will be made with the explicit involvement of those affected.

It is likely that, as the situation escalates, we may have to advise the majority of our users not come to the Centre. However, as part of our duty of care to the most vulnerable, we aim to continue to provide low-risk activities where possible, to support the most vulnerable members of our community.

We want to protect vulnerable people. This means balancing stopping activities to reduce infection alongside taking care to avoid pushing those most vulnerable into extended periods of isolation, for which they may not be prepared and which may have a detrimental impact on their mental and physical health. We are liaising with our community partners to develop a plan to provide low-risk support activities and exploring options for the redeployment of casual staff in order to maintain sufficient capacity to ensure Trinity can remain an open door for as long as possible for those who need us most.

Now more than ever we need to build our sense of what it means to be part of a community. Let's come together, in the ways we still can, look out for each other and keep each other safe.

Team Trinity - 2pm 16/03/2020

Click on the links below for details about specific cancelled and postponed events. For more information about general Centre activities, please click here.

Dance for Parkinsons (regular activity)

Stay and Play (regular activity)

Hype Dance (regular activity)

Volunteer workdays  (regular activity)

Gentle Dance (regular activity)

Ilu Axe (regular activity)

14/03/2020 - Planet Shroom

17/03/2020 - Hope For Rohingya

17/03/2020 Changing Times For Old Market

18/03/2020  - Jade Bird

19/03/2020 - Move Dance Feel

20/03/2020 - Honeyland

20/03/2020 - Symmetry Recordings

26/03/2020 - Rhythm of the Night

27/03/2020 - Teachings in Dub

28/03/2020 - Livity Sound

29/03/2020 - Richard Dawson

30/03/2020  - Taking Flight Creative Showcase

31/03/2020 - Workshop with Opposable Thumb

02/04/2020 - Submotion Orchestra

03/04/2020 - Danny Brown

04/04/2020 - Full Bloom

09/04/2020  - Brizzle Boyz

10/04/2020 - Devising Theatre for Young Years

23/04/2020 - Gary Bartz + Maisha

24/04/2020 - Yo Arts Fest

24/04/2020 - Dance Connect Meeting

24/04/2020 - Mystery Jets

25/04/2020 - 808 State

26/04/20 - Jimothy Lacoste

05/05/20 - Shabaka and the Ancestors

10/05/2020 - Garden Party

18/05/2020 - Civilisation

20/05/2020 - Nubya Garcia

22/05/2020 - Enablers

23/05/2020 - Browntown Abbey

30/05/2020 - Area 11

31/05/2020 - Reggae Tots

14/06/2020 - Tom Rosenthal

19/06/2020 - Soccer Mommy

02/09/20 - Richard Dawson

03/09/20 - Nubya Garcia

01/10/20 - Submotion Orchestra

31/10/20 - Whyte Horses

17/11/20 - BC Camplight

02/12/2020 - Mystery Jets

25/02/21 - Sun Kil Moon

Sound on for this film of Let Us Dance....

Back last year we teamed up with Arnolfini and young female dancers to takeover institutional spaces. Running alongside the ‘Still I Rise’ exhibition, a large scale exhibition that documented women’s experiences and acts of resistance in the last 150 years, Let Us Dance invited young dancers from across the city to take over a space with Flash Mob style dances.

We will be continuing to programme dance activity throughout 2020 as part of the #MovingBristol Dance Hubs project. Keep an eye out on our website for activity you can get involved in, including Dance Classes for Women who have experienced or currently experiencing cancer.

Since graduating from Southampton University in 2017 with a 1st in BA Music, Making Tracks Tutor Bethany has been a working professional multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and the creative director/song-writer of her own artistic project, STANLÆY.

"I like to teach practical music making, and experimentation"

Bethany is an avid producer, producing and recording nearly all of her own music and videos, and is keen to inspire other young women to get into producing their own music. She has toured the UK with her band, and played festivals such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, and Shambala.

Her latest solo EP has recently been featured on BBC radio 6. She is currently working on her next new full length album. Bethany has been working professionally as a teacher since graduating, at schools, with trinity, and as a private tutor (she also teaches piano, viola, violin, guitar, harp and vocals.)

She is an advocate of young people finding their own voice (be it vocally, instrumentally or in musical production) and offers an informed but creative space for young people to explore this in.

Rise Youth Dance take part in a workshop with Uchenna Dance at Trinity as part of IGNiTE. Photo @ KoLAB Studios.

Arts Council England have awarded a grant to Bristol Dance Futures - a consortia of South West arts organisations and practitioners - to develop the city’s dance offer. The group is working together to grow investment in dance, and includes Mel Scaffold (Theatre Bristol), Rhiannon Jones (Trinity Community Arts), Kieran Swann (Arnolfini), Nic Young (Circomedia), Helen Cole (In Between Time) and independents Laïla Diallo, Katy Noakes and Lauren Scholey.

The partnership is pleased to announce Deborah Baddoo has joined the project as Producer to lead this development and develop Bristol’s regional and national profile as home for dance. Deborah is a performer and choreographer, also artistic director of State of Emergency productions - a performance and production company supporting the development of Black dance, choreography and performing arts nationally and internationally. In 2010 she was awarded an MBE for services to British dance. Talking of her appointment as project lead, Deborah said:

“I am delighted to take up the position of Producer with Bristol Dance Futures and to help to develop the impact of dance in the exciting city of Bristol. As an experienced producer in dance working nationally, but based in the South West, I have been aware of the breadth and quality of dance in Bristol for many years and of all the hard work that has gone before in order to reach the point we are at now. Dance in Bristol is now at a pivotal point and I embrace the challenge of working with Bristol Dance Futures Steering Committee to raise the profile of dance in Bristol and to deliver the exciting Moving Bristol dance programme” Deborah Baddoo

Mel Scaffold, CEO of Theatre Bristol who helped to launch the project said, “It is a joy to announce that we are working with Deborah Baddoo to deliver this exciting project. The city is home to a huge community of talented dancers, along with thousands of people who watch and take part in dance every year. Moving Bristol will build on the passion and commitment of these communities, and the organisations who nurture them, with the aim of creating a city where every body can move and be moved by dance.”

Through a two-year funded project, the partners will work together to develop a wide range of dance activity across Bristol. This will include the announcement of three focused Dance Hubs to support Dance & Health, Young People and Audience. There will also be opportunities for dancers to take on residencies in a range of cross-sector settings in 2020-2022.

Watch this space or get in touch with Deborah Baddoo on: dancefutures@theatrebristol.net for more information

Photo @ Khali Ackford / KoLAB Studios

Max is a young man who has been coming to Trinity off and on for the past year. He started playing the drums at the age of 12 but in recent years had no access to a drum-kit so stopped playing.

Making Tracks has provided Max with weekly lessons, teaching him the rudiments of drumming for the first time and creating opportunities for him to realise songs he had written in his head for years.

“I've never really had the facilities and encouragement to do this before, but I'm making these steps, and although they're not speedy they’re at a pace that I’m comfortable with and I'm really enjoying the journey.” Max

During the course of the year Max has found it easier to retain musical information, and both his confidence and musical ability have improved significantly.

He shows great insight into the value of projects like Making Tracks and the benefits they offer to young people like him who may suffer from anxiety or self-doubt and therefore not push themselves forward: “I think it's important that that's what these places do, they try to encourage people who aren't fully out of their shells or fully know what they want to do, to explore things and just have fun with it, because it shouldn't be a stressful thing, not knowing what you want to do.”

Photo Alexa Ledecky

Photo Alexa Ledecky

Trinity has been selected to be one of 40 community arts centres to take part in Here and Now, a national and local celebration of culture within communities running alongside the National Lottery’s 25 year anniversary.

Photo @ KoLAB Studios

“I just learned to channel my anger, emotions, my energy in a good way, so I could create something I could be proud of... I'm just going to keep following that path of love, loving what I do and loving how I do it and just see where it gets me, coz that’s all I can do.” Miss Tee

Tenisha is a young single parent whose situation has turned around over the last two years with support from Trinity.

From being someone with very little confidence who described herself as ‘a negative person’ Tenisha has used her involvement with Making Tracks to develop a positive approach to life, both personally and professionally.

Her lyric writing, singing, microphone use and music production skills have improved significantly. She has become increasingly independent and her confidence has blossomed, evidenced in her three live performances in front of large crowds this year.

“They (Trinity) showed me I could do more with my music, that I am my music, and to embrace my music. They made me understand that context, and the confidence helped me build it too... It’s a big step for me, and it’s scary too, but they've helped me every step of the way and I'm so grateful... It’s made me more independent and that is making me overcome a lot of other fears. The whole coming out of my shell, being who I really want to be, and doing what I love...”

Tenisha has developed a strong musical relationship with Trinity staff who have challenged and supported her in a way that has encouraged her growth, personally and musically, her self-discipline and self-belief.

Having now joined PRS as an artist in her own right Tenisha’s next steps include producing an EP of original music and releasing it across multiple platforms. She’s also keen to mentor other young people, pushing them forward in a way she feels she was never pushed until now.

“Overall we're incredibly pleased with her. I'm really happy for her because it's going to keep going, it’s not the top of the hill yet, so she will stay involved.” Al Howard,Trinity staff member

Photo @ KoLAB Studios

Joan is a young women who has been home schooled. She struggles being around groups of young people but really enjoys the opportunity to play one to one with a music teacher. Joan now plays the bass and until her introduction to Making Tracks mainly played alone.

“Trinity as a whole seems to be a safe space for Joan. She seems quite nervous when I've seen her mix with people outside, but when she is mixing with people inside Trinity she's really open. So I think it's important for her to have a space like that... it really seems to be benefiting her.” Bridget, Trinity music tutor

Having taken part in group sessions at both Basement Studios and ACE where she struggled in integrate with other young participants she was offered one to one bass lessons at Trinity.

“Even though I have a bass at home I like playing music with people, so it's given me an opportunity to play music with people, which then gives me more inspiration to play at home. I’ve definitely been taught a lot that I wouldn't have learned if I just played on my own. I've got a lot more confident with playing music and I feel like I understand my instrument more than I did before.”

Her experience at Trinity has marked a significant improvement in Joan’s musical ability, her confidence and her motivation.

When she started lessons she described herself as playing “only one song on one string of the bass” whereas now she has mastered “a whole playlist of songs”. She has developed a good relationship with her music tutor, who she feels understands her and responds well to her individual needs.

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.

Dutchie plays Garden Party 2019. Photo @ Khali Ackford

This year, on Sunday 10 May, our free annual Garden Party is 15 years old and we can't quite believe it.

Starting as a small event in our garden, with people playing acoustic guitars and some small family friendly workshops, the party has grown to welcome over 3000 people, with two stages and activities across the building.

Garden Party is an opportunity for our local communities to come together and enjoy a programme of free activity that celebrates the best of Bristol's home grown talent across music, arts and well being activities, as well as platforming emerging talent through Making Tracks Showcase performances.

Over the years we have been really pleased to bring some excellent Bristol artists to the people; including, Dub from Atlantis, Eva Lazarus, Sunun, Baraka and we're still thinking about Rider Shafqiue/Sam Binga’s epic set at Garden Party 2019.

We are looking for Bristol based bands/artists to add to the lineup for Garden Party’s 15th birthday, alongside stall holders who are local to Trinity (BS2/BS5).

If this sounds up your street, you can #getinvolved with Garden Party by filling in the online application forms below:

Artist/Band

Stall Holder

@ Paul Blakemore

@ Paul Blakemore

@ Paul Blakemore

@ Paul Blakemore

Making Tracks is a life changing music making project delivered in partnership with Trinity and leading youth providers Basement Studio and ACE.

Making Tracks offers young people who are facing challenging circumstances the opportunity to access music making opportunities. Ranging from 121 music making sessions to opportunities to perform a city-wide festivals (Harbourside, St Paul’s Carnival) to Q&A’s with professional artists. Young people are able to receive support and training bespoke to their needs - so they can take the next step into their future.

"It was interesting to see all the other students performances and it shows how far you can get with Making Tracks. I was pleased to see vegan pizza provided and meet lots of friendly people too." Joan, 15

The end of year celebration event is an opportunity for young people, their parents, careers and friends to celebrate the achievements and hard work of everyone who has taken part in Making Tracks over the year.

Taking place in Trinity's main hall the evening included performances from some of the young people who take part in the project. Performers included Chloe Thorn (Basement Studio), Miss Tee (Trinity), Sam Neal (Trinity) and Tom Meadley (Trinity).

The celebration is also an opportunity to network/ meet others who take part in the Making Tracks project as well as other young people from across the city. We were delighted to welcome 15 young people from Hartcliffe who came along with their youth workers to experience more creative opportunities in the city, joining 60+ others for the evenings activities.

Community members who take part in activity at Trinity also had an opportunity to showcase their talents. Flash-mob style dance interventions came from some of the young women who took part in the Let Us Dance project and liver music was performed by members of WECIL Collective,  whose members attend regular group music sessions with tutors at Trinity.

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.

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.

General Enquiry

If you would like to get in touch regarding a new enquiry or an upcoming show please get in touch via info@trinitybristol.org.uk

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.