12 Artists

3 Rounds

1 Winner

Painters put their skills to the test with only 20 minutes to turn blank canvases into incredible pieces of original art. Audience vote decides who will go home with the Golden Brush and earn their spot on the Grand Final.  This is Art Battle®.

Artists include Sophie Long, well known for her stunning animal portraits (https://www.instagram.com/sophielongart/), Darren Hoskins with his unique take on colour and line (https://www.instagram.com/darrenlhoskins/), Janice Kirkby-Brown who “checked out the videos for Art Battles.” and “ loves the look and feel of the energy created within the Art Battle space”. (https://jkbartistwriter.com/) and many more amazing local artists.

After kicking off her shoes to paint barefoot, Chi-Yien Snow (https://chiyiensnow.com/) earned her spot as champion and took home the Golden Brush!  She’ll be returning as the headline artist and we can’t wait to see what she creates with more time.

All works created, including Krystan’s, will be available for silent auction on the night, bridging the gap between creators and collectors, creating a supportive creative community, and allowing audiences to take away a part of the night to remember.

As always, tickets are 50% for students and concessions to make sure we give everyone the opportunity to share in this amazing experience.

All art materials for the artists to show off their skills along with prizes for winners are provided by our principal sponsor, Daler-Rowney. T-Shirts come from our local print shop The Live Ink Co.

About Art Battle International
Art Battle is the world’s premier live art competition.  Since 2001, starting from Brooklyn, NY, more than 8,000 artist competitors have inspired audiences in 18 countries around the world.  2019 will see the biggest international tournament yet with more than 300 events planned worldwide.

Featuring over 50 cutting-edge audio and visual installations exploring immersive multi-channel audio, custom-built instruments, generative & interactive compositions, audio-visuals, sound installations and live electronic performances.

The Full schedule for the festival is listed below -

Monday, 6 May 2019

11:30-19:00 - Day One: Exhibition @ Watershed

Tuesday, 7 May 2019

11:00-17:00 - Day Two: Exhibition @ Watershed

19:30 - 23:00 - Day Two: Performances @ Trinity

Wednesday, 8 May 2019

12:30-23:00 - Day Three: Exhibitions & Performances @ dBs Music Bristol

Entry is Free, No tickets required, just come along.

The initial proposals include the refurbishment and extension of existing buildings at the eastern end of Old Market, retaining a combination of commercial and retail uses at ground floor with apartments above. A proposed new high quality, sustainable & contemporary tower element will complete the triangle site and provide much needed housing.

No ticket needed, just turn up.

This event has been organised by Wotton Donoghue Architects in conjunction with Aspect 360 Planning Consultants.

https://www.wdarchitects.co.uk/

https://aspect360.co.uk/

There’s no Mayfest this year, and that means no Mayfest Opening Party.

But MAYK are going to throw a party anyway. They've invited the amazing Bristol superstar Nuala Honan (who you may have seen in last year’s WE ARE LIGHTNING! house band) and cult heroine of Bristol’s underground music scene Emily Breeze to play, and there’ll be dancing and drinks.

Playing a DJ set will be Ranks, head honcho at Bristol/London party crew People Like Us (PLU). Known for their gender bending, queer, pop up parties in Bristol, together with their London Cult Culture party at Dalston Superstore.

And you’ll be partying for a good cause as all proceeds from ticket sales go towards the festival and MAYK's other work in Bristol

If you would like to find out more about supporting MAYK and Mayfest please visit their website: Mayk.org.uk

Tickets

£12 (£10 concession) +BF

On The Door: £16

This community event is free to access and open to all ages and communities. We will be presenting an exhibition of creative work on the theme of families and migration, created by young people living in Bristol in the local community.

There will be family-friendly creative activities to drop into from 3.30pm, including drawing, printing, face-painting, slime-making and more!

From 5.30 there will be a cultural dress show, delicious food* served by Refugee Women of Bristol, live music provided by LARA and speakers sharing experiences of welcome and inclusion.

Join us in celebrating creativity and the talents of diverse Bristol communities.

*Suggested donation of £5 for food - Refugee/Asylum seekers free

Feat Kenny Knots vs Outta France The incredible

LEGAL SHOT Feat  Lasai

Support from Bristol's own Unique Star with Rankin Snoopy

Special guest Rudey Lee and Tom Spirals
Everyone playing off the big bad Mungo's Hi Fi - this is going to be a night packed full of quality selection both released and one-away dubplate specials.

Volunteers sort through clothes in the Graffiti Room. Photo @Khali Ackford

A big thanks to everyone for their support during the Caring at Christmas day shelter at Trinity.

Across the project a total of 2307 hot meals and 2400 sandwiches where served to around 100 guests a day in the Day Centre at Trinity. We have been really delighted to team up and with Caring at Christmas for this much needed ambitious project,  during the crucial Christmas period when provisions become scarce in Bristol for those experiencing homelessness.

Thank you everyone for helping to make it happen!

Regular Trinity users donated Christmas trees to decorate the main hall. Photo @Khali Ackford

Trinity became a day shelter with support, food and social activities. Photo @Khali Ackford

Dinner awaits. Photo @Khali Ackford

Caring in Bristol team members outside Trinity. Photo @Khali Ackford

Sunkern Circus perform to crowds to open up our Festival of Light photo @ Khali Ackford

Young people from our Making Tracks project performed at our Annual Festival of Light and, they were great.

Making Tracks is our collaborative music making project with ACE and Basement– giving young people the opportunity to learn new skills in music creation. Trinity offers 121 and small group music sessions alongside industry workshops and opportunities to perform at Trinity events.

Xyzelle, Sealvia and Chantaleaze - students from project partners ACE performed first to a packed room. Photo Khali Ackford

Xyzelle, Sealvia and Chantaleaze from project partners ACE (Aspiration, Creation, Elevation) performed two songs, followed by Trinity student Louis Stone who performed his original songs using both his acoustic and electric guitars.

Great to welcome Trinity student Louis Stone who played tracks he is working on as part of Making Tracks. Photo Khali Ackford

Playing to an energetic and supportive crowd the students performed cracking sets and roused the crowds ready for local dub DJ Dutchie and the ever fantastic Bristol Reggae Orchestra – well done to them.

Dub DJ Dutchie gets the crowd ready for Bristol Reggae Orchestra photo @Khali Ackford

Bit of a squeeze for Bristol Reggae Orchestra on the stage in the main hall! @Khali Ackford

Onj's firework display was a treat for all the family. Photo @ Khali Ackford

This year we welcome over 800 people through the gates who came to watch the aerial performances, the fantastic firework display from Onj, a very warm bonfire from Woodsy, and the live music in our main hall.

Thanks to everyone that makes the event happen, from staff; to volunteers; to artists; to traders and of course all of you who attended.

The Festival of Light is a free event supported in part by public donations. This year we raised over £1100 in donations meaning that we can continue to run events like The Festival of Light so everyone can enjoy.

What's On?

Main Hall:
Folk/rock bands from:
-Bristol
-Slough
-Nottingham
-Mainsfield
Hot food and drinks

Fyfe Hall:
-exhibitions
-poetry
-meeting with war veterans
-activities for children
-raffles, contests and quizzes

Graffiti Room:
-information stands
-commercial stands
-drinks and snacks

This special gala screening of To Catch A Thief includes wrap around treats: bubbly on arrival; live swing music from the South by Southwest quartet headed up by Maxwell Davies (UWE Centre for Music); Cary Grant themed cocktails and prizes for the best dressed Hollywood vintage style:

> Best Dressed Woman: Restyle, Blowdry and Luxe Treatment Clair Swinscoe Hair Couture
> Best Dressed Man: Hot Shave or VIP membership of Suave & Co Barbershop and Lounge in Clifton Village
> Best Dressed Couple or Group (of any description): Magnum of Fantinel Prosecco Extra Dry courtesy of Renato's King Street

No pressure to dress up, you can just come as you are, but if you want to go for it - get your glad rags on for a chance to win one of our amazing prizes!

#vintage #Hollywood #GraceKelly #CaryGrant

Fantastic value £10 Under 24 ticket or £20/£15 conc. (+£1.50 transaction fee)

About the film:

Infamous cat burglar, John 'The Cat' Robie (Cary Grant), claims to be on the straight and narrow after having served his time in prison. Following a series of jewellery thefts committed in his style, the police are naturally keen to question him. Determined to find the real culprit, John befriends a rich American woman and her beautiful daughter, Francie (Grace Kelly) to see if he can flush the burglar out. When their jewels are stolen, Francie immediately suspects John, threatening their blossoming romance. Will John catch the thief, clear his name and win his girl?

Sizzling chemistry between Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, sumptuous costumes by Edith Head and the glamorous backdrop of Cannes: don’t miss the opportunity to catch this Hitchcock classic on the big screen. With bubbly on arrival, live music and prizes for the best dressed vintage Hollywood style

This film is rated PG, so although there is no age limit, children must be accompanied by an adult.

"Due to unforseen circumstances this event is cancelled. Refunds are available from point of purchase"

The group that needs no introduction. Arguably the founders of recorded hip hop music with their instantly recognisable 'Rapper's Delight', and 'Apache'

The Sugarhill Gang , are bringing the classics back for an anniversary tour.

This special tour with Rock & Roll and Grammy 'hall of famers' Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio The Furious Five , who are widely regarded as among the most influential Hip Hop acts, play the legendary tracks, including the masterpieces The Message , White Lines and Freedom

Jump on it!

'Caution: excessive sound levels' - earplugs are available at the bar for 50p

We aim to use resuable cups at all events to reduce waste and the impact plastic waste has on the environment

Having trialled our brand new reusable Trinity Cups at this year's Garden Party we're now rolling these out across all events. We want to make sure that Trinity does its bit to be green and what better way than introducing a system or reusable cups. We've already seen a reduction of of our waste by 80% after just one event.

In order to make sure that people don't take our cups home (they are pretty lovely so you might be tempted) we will be asking you for a £1 deposit when you place your first order at the bar. We will then return this at the end of the night when you bring your cup back.

If you decide you want one of our lovely cups for your own home (who wouldn't, perfect for camping and using for those long summer BBQs in your own Garden) you can choose to not get your deposit back. You can even swap your used cup on your way out at bar for a lovely fresh one. All proceeds from this are then fed back in to our fundraising efforts so it is a win win all round.

Crowd throwing the Trinity T's 2017 Photo credit Khali Ackford

This year's Garden Party is on Sunday 13 May, we have a packed schedule of family-friendly activities and workshops running alongside a fantastic mix of local artists and bands.

Throughout the day we have lots of family and kids activities. From learning circus skills with Invisible youth to making a traditional Japanese puppet in the Bunraku Puppetry Workshop. Don't forget to head to the main hall and take part in a drumming workshop.

This year's main stage highlights include some of the most exciting music coming from Bristol & the South West right now. Headliner, Om Unit brings his unique take on sound-system culture, inspired by hip-hop, dubstep, ambient, jungle and footwork. Big party vibes coming from heavyweight live performance, UK Bass scene leader and lyricist Gardna whose taking the stage with DJ and producer, Kreed.

Bristol musician Sam Neal plays at garden party 2017 Photo credit @ Jessica Bartolini

We’re welcoming back Baraka, featuring musicians from Ghana, Senegal, Dominica, Trinidad and Southern Ireland to bring a sound influenced by Calypso baselines, Blues Harmonica, Soca with Balafon and Flute. Sam Neal who is just one of the talents we have seen grow from our Youth Music Scheme, will be performing songs from his up coming EP. It makes us very proud to see him doing so well. Nice one Sam.  Head to our main hall during the afternoon and catch  some of the young people attending music sessons at Trinity, Basement Studio and ACE.

We’ve got a great selection of stalls from Bristol makers, including women and men’s clothing stall Ashanti Empress , art work by Cosmic Soul Collective and cruelty free feather jewellery from Phat Feathers.

Volunteering: Trinity's Garden Party relies on volunteers to ensure that the 3k people who come every year have a great time (and, are is are also kept safe). We have a variety of stewarding roles and shifts across the day. If you fancy meeting new people, gaining new skills and getting 2 free gig tickets, then head over here to find out how to offer your time and sign up.

This year we are going to be shaking our buckets hard and asking everyone for a donation of £3 (or what you can afford). We recently launched the Trinity Conservation Campaign to raise the vital funds needed to repair historic damage to the building. Your donations will go directlytowards our campaign, ensuring we secure Trinity’s past, present & future.

Full line up:

Om Unit

Gardna x Kreed

Sunun

Baraka

The Brackish

Soma

Baast

Rhain

Sam Neal

Youth Music Showcase

Help us secure Trinity's past, present & future

We're super happy to be hosting the launch for this year's Mayfest festival...as well as three fantastic shows.

To celebrate their return (having taken the decision to become a biannual festival), Mayfest have invited "Ghanaian DJ and producer Katapila to kick off the festival with one of his marathon, euphoria-drenched DJ sets. Splicing the neo-traditional dance music styles of his youth in Accra with the up-tempo, bass-heavy, Roland 808 sounds of Detroit techno, Chicago acid and house, Katapila’s relentlessly joyful sets have become a thing of legend" in Trinity's Main Hall. Come on down (10 May) and expect killer selections adorned with splashes of digital synths, electronic percussion and vocal interjections that galvanise waves of full-blown euphoria wherever he plays.

So, for those who haven't been - what is Mayfest? Mayfest is Bristol’s unique international festival of contemporary theatre, "dedicated to presenting a broad range of unusual, playful and ambitious work from leading theatre makers from Bristol, the UK and beyond". They will be taking over theatre (and non theatre) spaces across the city bringing 10 days of back to back performances, workshops and talks from Thur 10th - to Sun 20th May.

This year we are excited to be hosting How (not) to live in Surburbia (14-15 May) a new show from Annie Siddons "a hilarious, brutal and poignant attempt" to describe what happened next when "in the middle of a shitstorm of life events, single mother, artist and proud Londoner Annie Siddons found herself living in suburbia by accident".

Meanwhile, Scottish Dance Theatre bring Velvet Petal (16-18 May) to Fyfe Hall where they present their latest show about"tough girls and pretty boys living life in the margins, dreaming about being at the centre". They explore "the transformative power of beauty, created out of whatever is on the bedroom floor" in this "truly compelling piece, exquisitely performed” (The Stage).

Finally it feels very fitting to be hosting acclaimed Australian artist Joseph O’Farrell (JOF) and Sam Halmarack who combine theatre with the fist-pumping euphoria and power ballads of a stadium gig, in WE ARE LIGHTNING! (15-18 May) "a darkly comical work that reflects on the importance of communal spaces where people can come together and express themselves".

For more info on the rest of their programming visit Mayfest's website here.

Keisha Thompson's Afrofuturistic Man on the Moon

Trinity’s new season of Theatre and Dance is all about celebrating change and features a strong cast of female led  performances - launching with Keisha Thompson’s Afro futuristic journey of displacement and family relationships, Man on the Moon (March 23) and Ella Mesma’s emotionally charged fusion of hip hop and latin dance, Ladylike (24 March).

Thompson’s Man on the Moon is a bruk down journey, through space and time, fuelled by love and fear. Using poetry, looped sounds and story-telling, Keisha’s intimate performance explores the Black British experience of mental health and how that can impact the family dynamic. While Ella’s Ladylike fuses Afro Cuban, Breaking, Rocking and Contemporary dance theatre to fight & undress preconceptions of what it is to be ‘Ladylike’.

Uchenna Dance’s The Head Wrap Dairies (13 April) is “ an amazing piece that I know that a lot of people have been dying to see” says Natasha Benjamin who runs the award winning weekly urban dance group Hype at Trinity.

“I think Head Wrap Diaries really embraces the struggle that the Afro Caribbean community is going through at the moment, especially young girls and women, for many years of growing up not knowing when or where the natural form of their hair will be accepted, so I think seeing this piece will be an eye opener to those that may not be aware or may not understand the struggle of this issue.”

Natasha, sits on Trinity’s programming forum – who share their thoughts on possible shows for our in-house programme. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, so asking communities to help us shape our programme means the work we bring here is relevant to our audiences.

IGNiTE Launches with Man on the Moon, March 23. 7.30pm at The Trinity Centre. For tickets and more, head to IGNiTE's what's on.

About IGNiTE

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