Bristol Sober Spaces, ProperJob Presents and Trinity are joining forces for a third Sober Hip Hop Night on Saturday 14 November 2026, bringing together some of the city's underground music talent for a night of live music and pure vibes, without alcohol or other drugs.

Bristol Sober Spaces, ProperJob Presents and Trinity are teaming up for our third Sober Hip Hop Night, Subculture, on Saturday 14 November 2026, bringing together some of the city’s underground music talent for a night of live music and pure vibes, without alcohol or other drugs.

With a lineup spanning hip hop, trip hop, grime, jazz and heavy bass, the event offers an alternative way to experience Bristol's nightlife, where the music and the people take centre stage.

Headlining the night are Split Prophets, the Bristol hip hop collective whose debut EP Scribbled Thoughts helped establish their reputation in the city's underground scene. Named Best Crew by Wordplay magazine in 2012, the group have supported hip hop legends including Wu-Tang Clan, KRS-One, MF DOOM, DJ Premier and Pete Rock.

They'll be joined by Croydon-born MC JMAN, whose sound brings together grime and hip hop, alongside AudioFlux, known for their dark, industrial, bass-heavy production and eerie vocals. ProperJob Collective complete the lineup, blending hip hop, jazz, neo-soul and lo-fi influences.

But beyond the music, Sober Hip Hop Night is about creating space for people to enjoy nightlife on their own terms.

Established in 2022, Bristol Sober Spaces organises alcohol- and drug-free music events across the city, welcoming everyone from people in recovery and those who abstain for religious reasons to anyone who simply wants to enjoy a night out without drinking.

The project has collaborated with venues including Rough Trade, Loco Klub, Jam Jar, Basement 45 and Bristol Beacon, bringing sober audiences everything from drum and bass and garage to punk, metal and house.

For those attending, the atmosphere is part of what makes these nights special.

"I found it's a really beautiful experience. You're surrounded by people that are present and engaged. It's just one of the best feelings being on the dancefloor without alcohol."  - Event participant

It's an experience shared by the artists themselves. Reflecting on a previous Bristol Sober Spaces event, legendary drum and bass DJ Roni Size said:

"It was incredible performing to all those people, some of whom were going through recovery. It was a totally different feeling to what I'm used to."

Sober Hip Hop Night welcomes music lovers of all backgrounds, whether they're sober, sober-curious or simply coming for the lineup. The message is simple: you don't need alcohol to enjoy great music, good company and a proper night out.

The National Emergency Briefing has produced a new film, presented by Chris Packham, to be shown in communities and workplaces across the UK. The aim is to raise awareness of the climate crisis and build public support for regular government-led climate briefings.

The film is 50 minutes long and will be followed by a community discussion. The event aims to provide clear, accessible information and help participants develop a shared understanding of the issues and potential solutions.

Over the next 18 months, LIFT: From Foundations to Transformation grant will help Trinity strengthen its creative programmes, develop its workforce and explore new approaches to community-led decision-making.

Trinity Community Arts is embarking on its next stage of development with support from Arts Council England, building on its established role in East Bristol while creating the foundations for its future.

Through LIFT: From Foundations to Transformation, Trinity will invest in its creative programmes, workforce development and digital infrastructure, alongside exploring new ways for communities to shape cultural activity and organisational priorities.

The 18-month project will support Trinity's core programmes across Creative Communities, Creative Health and Wellbeing, and Trinity Presents, its in-house programme of live music, performance and events. Together, these programmes create opportunities for people to take part in creative activity, support artists and connect culture with the needs and experiences of local communities.

A key part of LIFT will be developing and piloting a new Membership Panel, creating opportunities for community members to play a more active role in shaping Trinity's cultural offer and organisational priorities.

This builds on Trinity's involvement in Citizens for Culture, a programme exploring how people can have a greater say in the cultural decisions that affect them. Drawing on this learning, Trinity will explore how to move beyond consultation towards more meaningful shared decision-making.

Adam Gallacher, Deputy CEO at Trinity Community Arts, said:

“LIFT is about building on what we’ve learnt and creating the conditions for Trinity to keep developing. We want to strengthen the work we’re already doing with communities and artists, while making space to test new approaches and think differently about how decisions are made.

“Our involvement in Citizens for Culture has helped us explore what citizen-led cultural decision-making could look like. This project gives us the opportunity to build on that learning, work out what it means in practice for Trinity, and develop an approach that gives communities a more meaningful role in shaping our work.

“It’s about recognising the value of what we’ve built so far, while creating the foundations for what comes next.”

LIFT will also support Trinity's longer-term development as a multi-site cultural organisation, building on the experience and relationships established at Trinity Centre as work develops at Jacobs Wells Baths.

Alongside its creative programmes, investment in workforce development and digital infrastructure will strengthen Trinity's capacity to work across both sites, connect with audiences and communities, and build a sustainable future for its work across Bristol and the wider region.

For the first time, communities will have the opportunity to directly influence and choose the programmes that best meet their needs

Jamell Ackford, Director of Culture at Trinity Community Arts, adds:

"It’s exciting to have this opportunity to take our engagement with local communities a step further. Through our Membership Panel, we can listen directly to what matters most across our key priority areas and give communities a genuine voice in shaping the programmes and services we commission.

"We have worked in partnership with communities for many years, but decisions have often been based on what we believed people wanted. This initiative changes that. For the first time, communities will have the opportunity to directly influence and choose the programmes that best meet their needs.

"The Membership Panel is the next step in ensuring the right voices are around the table, helping us strengthen and elevate our programme through meaningful community-led decision-making"

Jake Mensah, Youth & Children Services Manager at Trinity Community Arts continues:

"For more than a decade, our children and young people’s programmes have provided a constant, trusted presence within the communities we serve. This new funding will help us build on that foundation, ensuring established programmes such as Next Gen Sounds, Speak Out, Girls Group and Hype Dance can continue to provide safe, inclusive and empowering creative spaces where young people can shape activity, develop their creativity and confidence, and build a sense of belonging. It will also allow us to strengthen existing programmes and partnerships, building on the trust, relationships and local knowledge developed over many years.

Working alongside partners including Bristol Horn Youth Concern, Bristol Youth Connect, Love Stapleton Road and local schools such as Easton CE Academy, St Nicholas of Tolentine Primary School, Hannah More Primary School, City Academy Bristol and Oasis Academy Temple Quarter, we will continue to create opportunities for children and young people to have their voices heard, develop their potential and play an active role in shaping the future of their communities through the creative arts."

Let's keep spooky season going for as long as possible, all while supporting 50 local and visiting independent, alternative artists and makers.

Two floors of creatives, a bar, a killer playlist, and tasty tricks and treats to keep you screaming all day.

Find half the artists downstairs in the Main Hall, along with some sweet treats and a bar. Take the stairs or lift up to Fyfe Hall where you can find the other half. At the end of this hall is the Graffiti Room where you can take part in workshops all day from Art Rats!

This is a queer, neurodivergent and artist run event.

Let's keep spooky season going for as long as possible, all while supporting 50 local and visiting independent, alternative artists and makers.

Two floors of creatives, a bar, a killer playlist, and tasty tricks and treats to keep you screaming all day.

Find half the artists downstairs in the Main Hall, along with some sweet treats and a bar. Take the stairs or lift up to Fyfe Hall where you can find the other half. At the end of this hall is the Graffiti Room where you can take part in workshops all day from Art Rats!

This is a queer, neurodivergent and artist run event.

How Prance vibe:

• Dance however you like.
• Be brave, be silly
• Co-create a judgment-free space
• Let loose without drugs or booze
• Respect other people’s no-no’s
• Look out for one another's safety -prance with care
• Prance at your own risk

Come, twirl, have cake and chat at the end.

Please bring earplugs if you are sensitive to loud music.

Dress code: wear whatever you like but fancy dress is encouraged.

Prance is not-for-profit and volunteer-run, and ask for a donation of £5, £7 or £10 (self-determined, based on your means) to help keep the community running.

Ecstatic Prance will run on the following dates in 2026 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm:

• Thu 26th Nov 2026
• Tue 8th Dec 2026
• Tue 12th Jan 2027
• Thu 28th Jan 2027

Working collaboratively with our communities, staff, artists, partners and visitors, the successful creative partner will explore how the building can better communicate Trinity's identity, values, heritage and the diverse communities that shape it. The commission will use co-design to develop a creative vision and practical approach that makes Trinity easier to navigate, more welcoming and more reflective of the people who use it.

As a Grade II* listed arts and community venue with over 50 years of history, Trinity is a place shaped by generations of creativity, activism and community action. We are looking for a partner who can listen deeply, gather stories and experiences, and translate these into a coherent visual language for the site.

The commission has a budget of £15,900 inclusive of creative fees, consultation, design development and delivery costs. Outcomes may include creative wayfinding, accessibility improvements, interpretation panels, integrated artwork, storytelling interventions and visual expressions of Trinity's values throughout the building.

We welcome applications from individuals, collectives, designers, artists, architects, makers and organisations with experience of community-led design, participatory practice and the development of creative work within cultural, heritage, public or community settings

Budget: £15,900
Location: Trinity Centre, Bristol
Timeline: November 2026 to June 2027
Application Deadline: Wednesday 25 November, 5pm

For full details and application information, download the commission brief.

Easy read version can be downloaded here

Toots and the Maytals are one of reggae’s most influential groups, known for their role in the development of ska, rocksteady and reggae. Their music has inspired generations, with classics including 54-46 Was My Number, Pressure Drop, Monkey Man, Funky Kingston and Reggae Got Soul.

Led by the late Frederick “Toots” Hibbert, the group helped bring reggae to a wider audience. Their 1968 single Do the Reggay is widely recognised for bringing the word “reggae” into popular music.

Today, the band are fronted by Toots’ daughter, Leba, who has released music of her own and worked with reggae greats including Sly & Robbie and Jimmy Cliff. Join them at Trinity for a celebration of the songs and sound that helped shape reggae music.

Plus special guests.

For accessibility requests, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk

Last entry 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.

As a key figure in James Brown’s band, Wesley helped shape the sound of funk, with tight rhythms, punchy horn arrangements and grooves that went on to influence disco, hip-hop and modern dance music. His work with The J.B.’s includes classics such as Doing It to Death, Pass the Peas and Damn Right I Am Somebody, while his later work with George Clinton’s Parliament-Funkadelic further cemented his place in funk history.

The show celebrates the 50th anniversary of A Blow for Me, a Toot to You, the landmark album released under Fred Wesley & The Horny Horns featuring Maceo Parker, produced alongside George Clinton and Bootsy Collins.

Presented by AGMP Concerts.

For accessibility requests, please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk

Last entry 2 hours before curfew

Venue levy: Trinity has introduced a £1 Restoration Levy on every event ticket sold. This income will be used to create a dedicated fund for critical building works that will protect and maintain the Trinity Centre building and grounds.