LOVE SAVES THE DAY
25 – 26 May 2024, Ashton Court Estate, Bristol
Bristol’s biggest independent music festival returns to Ashton Court Estate with a stellar line-up of world-class artists as well as the best of Bristol’s local and emerging talent. Love Saves the Day is a signature event on the cultural calendar that kick-starts the festival season with a proper bang. Last year’s festival saw the legendary Fatboy Slim hitting the decks, naughties icons Sugarbabes throwing us back with non-stop bangers and pop royalty Years & Years closing the show on Sunday. The 2024 line-up is yet to be announced, but with a portfolio of some of the biggest names within the dance industry, there will be no doubt that the 24th – 25th May will be filled with tapping toes and major moves!
Tickets: https://lovesavestheday.seetickets.com/event/love-saves-the-day/ashton-court/2427558#op1
Website: https://www.lovesavestheday.org/
BRISTOL SOUNDS
June, Lloyds Amphitheatre, Bristol
Bristol’s much-loved open-air series of concerts returns to the city’s iconic harbourside for five nights of back-to-back music. Last year’s world-class line-up saw pop icon MIKA run through adoring crowds for the opening night followed by one of the hottest singer-songwriters around, Jacob Collier. Last year’s lineup saw the Levellers, James, Anna Calvi and Self Esteem take to the stage, putting on a show with something for everyone. With the 2024 line-up announcement on the horizon, if it’s anything like last June, it’s not to be missed.
SIREN FESTIVAL
TBC 2024, Bristol Harbourside
Bristol’s leading drum and bass festival will once again have crowds heading to the Harbourside for three nights of non-stop DJ sets and dance music. Bringing the biggest names in music and D&B to Bristol’s Amphitheatre for summer, last year’s festival saw the godfathers of drum and bass, Fabio & Grooverider with The Outlook Orchestra, dancehall and reggae royalty Sean Paul and chart-topping DJ and record producer Wilkinson take to the stage. Following the success of the previous Siren Festival, the 2024 line-up is soon to be announced.
Website: https://www.sirenbristol.com/
FORWARDS FESTIVAL
September 2024, Clifton Downs, Bristol
Bristol’s newest music festival, Forwards, will return to Clifton Downs in 2024 to once again harness the power of live events and bring people together for incredible music moments, inspire positive change through social initiatives and create space for discussion and debate. Forward’s is at the forefront of leading sustainable festivals, with the aim to reduce carbon emissions, all while collaborating with local businesses.
Accessibility is also at the heart of what makes Forwards tick, with the festival in 2023 partaking in a world-first trial helping visually impaired people experience the visuals and music with a specially designed headset. The headset beamed the footage from the cameras around the stage directly into the user’s vision to make sure all could enjoy the festival.
2023 saw the legendary Erykah Badu and Aphex Twin headline the festival, with stand-out performances from Raye, Gabriels, Bonobo and Confidence Man. Forward’s signature Information Stage brought Munroe Bergdorf, Liv Little, Grace Campbell, Goldie and more to lead panel discussions and debate on current social topics and events. With its diverse and unrivalled line-up, it’s no surprise that festival-goers are counting down the days for the 2024 line-up announcement.
Website: https://www.forwardsbristol.co.uk/
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Role: Photographer / Reviewer / Interviewer
Chief, the one that bugs the team for team for their reviews and images. Creator and founder of The Bristol Gig Guide. Can usually be found swamped in admin or getting cramp kneeling at the front of a gig.
Available for: Gig Shoots, Gig Reviews, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots, Videography work, Interviews and Touring
First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996.
First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana!
Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK
