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Rosie Risdale

About Rosie Risdale
Rosie Risdale @rosie_sh00ts
Role: Photographer / Reviewer / Interviewer

I am a portrait, fashion, and music photographer. I review and interview, and am also available for press shoots and album covers.

Qualification: Attending the University of the West of England for photography

Available for: Gig Shoots, Gig Reviews, Photo Shoots, Album and Single cover shoots, Interviews and Touring

First attended gig: The first gig I ever went to was to watch Bad Sounds at SWX in Bristol. The last was Conan Gray!

First gig shot: The first gig I ever shot was for an amazing band called Overpass.

Dream gig: I would die to see, shoot, or interview Loyle Carner!

Review – Forwards Day Two

August 30, 2025 Rosie Risdale 0

After an incredibly joyous Saturday, rejuvenated Bristolians all made the pilgrimage to the final day of renowned festival Forwards, excitement. Smoke and a whiff of […]

Review – Amyl And The Sniffers, Bristol O2 Academy, November 11th

November 15, 2024 Johnty Tennant and Rosie Risdale 0

CHAOS IN ITS PUREST FORM In the musical world, it is no secret that some bands thrive within the confines of recording studios, while others […]

Review – Ezra Collective, SWX, 30th September

October 5, 2024 Rosie Risdale 0

“Dance, no one’s watching” the title of their newest album is the perfect description of what an Ezra collective show looks like. In a kaleidoscope […]

Review – Forwards Festival day one, Bristol, August 31st

September 3, 2024 Adam James and Rosie Risdale 0

Forwards Festival returned to Bristol’s iconic Clifton Downs for its third year, bringing together an eclectic mix of music, community, and activism. This year’s day […]

Review – The Vaccines, Bristol O2 Academy, February 15th

February 20, 2024 Rosie Risdale 0

It was your average damp and dreary day in Bristol, but I couldn’t help but notice a slight buzz in the air, maybe it was […]

Review – Flyte, Strange brew, December 14th

December 19, 2023 Rosie Risdale 0

It was the last day of barn on the farm when I was first introduced the beauty of Flyte’s music. Whilst their performance on the […]

Review – Bombay Bicycle Club, Marble Factory, Bristol 22nd October

October 26, 2023 Rosie Risdale 0

From listening in my halls kitchen at 2am to the iconic marble factory venue, seeing Bombay bicycle club was something that I have anticipated for […]

Review – The Japanese House, Bristol Trinity Centre, October 18th

October 23, 2023 Rosie Risdale 0

In typical bristol manner the night of the Japanese house’s highly anticipated trinity centre gig was met with torrential rain. Did this stop the fans […]

Review – Gracie Abrams, Sold Out Bristol show at Bristol O2 Academy, 1st October

October 8, 2023 Rosie Risdale 0

Since supporting megastar Taylor Swift on her huge US tour for the last 6 months, it is no surprise that Gracie Abrams has reached even […]

Review 2 for Barn On The Farm 2023

July 7, 2023 Rosie Risdale 0

Differing perspectives are always useful, so with that in mind we had not one, but two of the TBGG team on the ground for this […]

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TBGG TEAM

avatar for Adam JamesAdam James
Love Saves the Day, Day One Review
avatar for Adie WhiteAdie White
Review – Larkin Poe, Bristol Beacon, October 19th
avatar for Anna HatfieldAnna Hatfield
Review – Cory Wong, Bristol O2 Academy, February 14th
avatar for Becca HargreavesBecca Hargreaves
Review – Gurriers, Strange Brew, October 21st
avatar for Cheyenne Jayne-ManningCheyenne Jayne-Manning
Review – Divorce, Strange Brew, March 28th
avatar for Ciara HillyerCiara Hillyer
Review Good Times Festival Day 4 Evening ft Craig David TS5.
avatar for Craig SimmondsCraig Simmonds
Review – The Go! Team, Marble Factory, September 28th
avatar for Daisy KentDaisy Kent
Review – The Stranglers, Bristol Beacon, May 5th
avatar for Dan RoseDan Rose
Review – Talib Kweli, Marble Factory, 1st November.
avatar for Darren ClarkeDarren Clarke
Review – Good Times 2025 Brings Star Power to Chipping Sodbury, day 2 review ft Chesney Hawked, Sister Sledge and Billy Ocean.
avatar for David Jeffery-HughesDavid Jeffery-Hughes
Review – The Seeds @The Fleece, August 7th
avatar for Isaac StubbingsIsaac Stubbings
Review – Double Hammer Presents at The Cloak
avatar for James CrispJames Crisp
Forwards Day One Review!
avatar for Johnty TennantJohnty Tennant
Review – Bristol Sounds Day 4 ft Goldie Lookin Chain (GLC) Stereo MCs Sleeper, Cast & The Fratellis
avatar for Kate JeffrieKate Jeffrie
Review – The Libertines, Bristol O2 Academy, October 8th
avatar for Lene RaynerLene Rayner
Review Feeder w/ Tom Speight, Bristol Beacon, October 9th
avatar for Liv RoseLiv Rose
Review – The First EVER BS3 Live proves to be a HUGE success. Ashton Gate Stadium, June 22nd.
avatar for Neve DawsonNeve Dawson
Review – Forwards Festival Day Two, Bristol, September 1st
avatar for Phoebe MessengerPhoebe Messenger
Review – Dinosaur Pile Up, Electric, 6th September
avatar for Rosie RisdaleRosie Risdale
Review – Forwards Day Two
avatar for Ryan SimmondsRyan Simmonds
Review – Ritual Union 2025 at SWX, Strange brew and Rough Trade
avatar for The Bristol Gig GuideThe Bristol Gig Guide
Preview – Ash return to Bristol next February, the perfect tonic to beat the winter blues.

Recent Posts

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