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O2 Academy 33

Anson Rooms 34

Cosies 35

Crofters Rights 36

Dojo 37

exchange 38

The Fleece 39

The Full Moon 40

GALLIMAUFRY 41

The Golden Lion 42

lakota 43

Lanes 44

The Love Inn 45

MANOS 46

Mother’s Ruin 47

Mr Wolfs 48

THE OLD BOOKSHOP 49

Small Horse SOCIAL 50

Stag and Hounds 51

START THE BUS 52

Trinity 53

COMPETITIONWin 4 tickets to New years eve at motion 19

HIGHLIGHTSbest events this month 20-23

PROFILESjay drop 25 lower than atlantis 25

INTERVIEW // LOCAL TALENTsaffron records 26-27

EVENT PREVIEWelrow 28-29

THE INFLUENCERSpatrick nazemi 30-31

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We’ve teamed up with In:Motion to offer you the chance to win tickets for you and three friends to In:Motion presents NYE.

Ring in the New Year at Bristol’s biggest party. In:Motion host a ridiculously good line up that includes Hannah Wants, Roni Size, Lil Silva, Gotsome, and Chimpo, plus many more playing across all three rooms of Motion until 6am. Tickets are bound to sell out so act fast!

To enter: visit us on facebook.com/nitelifebristol and post: ‘NYE @ Motion’ to our wall. Enter by 22 December. Winner will be selected by prize draw and notified via facebook.

In:Motion presents NYE @ Motion, 31 December. For more information visit motionbristol.com.

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HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER 6. BRSTL W/ CHRIS FARRELL + DAISY MOON

With another year nearly done and dusted we reach the final BRSTL party of 2015. Joining us once again to give us the best House and Techno in Bristol is our newly welcomed resident Danielle.4th Dec // 10pm – late // £2 entry // Cosies

7. BOOGIE NIGHTS PT.4 – THE CHRISTMAS SPECIALMethods present to you the final Boogie Nights of 2015. We’ll be curating a more intimate party in the lead up to Christmas, so expect the usual Boogie Nights trademarks but with a ‘festive’ sparkle.4th Dec // 10pm – late // free // The Small Horse

8. DAVID BOWIE PARTYCelebrate all that is weird, wonderful and Bowie with Bristol’s own 60 piece Fantasy Orchestra. After the huge success of last year, Trinity are putting together another night of spectacle in true Bowie fashion.5th Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £7-£10 // Trinity Centre

9. FAZE MIYAKEFaze Miyake will be presenting his signature Woofer Music sound - mixing together a blend of gritty Grime and punchy bass. Prepare to hear some powerful instrumentals and silver tongue MC vocals. 5th Dec // 10pm - 3am // £3-£4 entry // Start the Bus

1. AMY YONDescribed as a ‘young Stevie Nicks’ with a glottal growl, along with support from BBC Introducing and appearances with the likes of Rhodes, SOAK and Rag & Bone Now, Amy Yon is definitely one to watch out for and to catch live now.2nd Dec // 7.30pm // free // The Old Bookshop

2. THE LOVE INN QUIZMAS SPECIALWe can hardly believe it ourselves, but the festive season is nearly upon us. So with that in mind it can only be time for one thing - The Love Inn’s Quizmas Special. Fuel up on mince pies, wrap yourself in tinsel and come test your Yuletide knowledge with us.2nd Dec // 8pm – late // £1 to play // The Love Inn.

3. HOMEGROWN PRESENTS: FLIPTRIX Fliptrix has spent the last few years of his life defining his position as one of the most forward-thinking emcees in the game. Founder of UKHH stalwart High Focus Records, Fliptrix remains one of the most exciting and engaging artists the UK Hip Hop scene has to offer.3rd Dec // 8pm – late // £5adv // The Small Horse

4. THE BLUE AEROPLANESBristol’s much-loved art rockers The Blue Aeroplanes will be delivering their annual Christmas show this year at The Fleece. The Blue Aeroplanes have released 10 albums to date, gigged extensively since 1984 (including a tour with REM) and have featured notable diverse talents like Andy Sheppard and Michael Stripe. 4th Dec // 7:30pm – late // £12adv // The Fleece

5. THORNY THORNY have found a new home at Exchange for the weirdest punk show in the West. Featuring Candy Darling and Wenonoah, live art performances from johnsmith, Liz Clarke and Tom Marshman, DJ set from Rob Johnstone of Horseplay and much more. It’s the tragedy you’ve all been waiting for.4th Dec // 8pm – late // £6adv // Exchange

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10. WILL KILLEENWill Killeen is a highly acclaimed Irish acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has a totally unique style of Celtic roots, mixed with American blues and is considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe today.5th Dec // 9pm // free // The Old Bookshop

11. EHIBAM A celebration of the life of Ehi Alonge (1979-2015). A true Bristol legend whose legacy lives on. Featuring some of Ehi’s favourite music/DJs including Ben Daley, Benny Blanco and Tru Playa, plus live accompaniment from James Morton, Des Rogers & The Floor Technicians. In aid of Unicef.6th Dec // 6pm-2am // free // The Gallimaufry

12. DEMOB HAPPY Mixing 60s garage with unbridled energy, chaos and destruction - the kind that has NME salivating over the way they’re “constantly on the verge of collapse,” this Brighton quartet deserve to be seen live.7th Dec // 7:30pm - late // £5 // Start the Bus

13. ELEKTRO BEAST RELAUNCH PARTYAfter a succession of nights across London in the late 1990’s, Elektro Beast returns for its official relaunch. Following a 10 year dry spell, we are making a comeback with an intimate party curated to bring back to life the vibes that Elektro Beast from the 90’s - 00’s.8th Dec // 10 pm – 2am // £2 // Cosies

14. MARKEE LEDGE - KOSHEEN LIVEKosheen first came to prominence in 2001, with the ground-breaking and most successful Drum & Bass album of that time Resist. Markee Ledge, co-founder and songwriter of Kosheen will be giving a rare chance to hear a new forward-thinking album, ahead of its release. Not to be missed.8th Dec // 7:30pm – late // £8adv // The Fleece

15. THE ALTERNATIVE OFFICE XMAS PARTYAvoid that awkward Monday morning in the office knowing everyone saw you necking off with your manager under the mistletoe. This year Love Inn have you covered with Cold Tonic & Don’t Be Afraid’s Alternative Office Xmas Party. Featuring Neville Watson, Krystal Klear, Semtek and many more. Christmas jumper’s non-mandatory.10th Dec // 10pm – late // £3/£4 after 11pm // Love Inn

16. RAUSCHENBERG + TRANSPERSONALS + JP BEAUMONTRauschenberg play ‘future-psych-gaze-garage’. Formed in 2013, Rauschenberg’s self-titled debut is a rock n’ roll record you can dance to. With support from Transpersonals and JP Beaumont. 11th Dec // 8pm – late // free // Mothers Ruin

17. SWING ‘N’ TINGZ 10 / 2ND BIRTHDAY: ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS + THE INEXPLICABLES + MORE Swing ‘N’ Tingz will be celebrating their 10th show in Bristol and 2nd birthday in style with some amazing acts from across the UK and beyond. To help celebrate their success, they will be joined by ‘the kings of swing’ Electric Swing Circus, alongside The Inexplicables and inspiring walkabout acts. 11th Dec // 9pm – 3am // £8adv/£10 OTD // The Lanes

18. AADHUNIK: DJ REKHA + THE DHOL FOUNDATIONAsian Arts Agency presents Aadhunik: a new Asian Music night exploring the best of contemporary South Asian music. Launching this December, Aadhunik brings a night of explosive, Bhangra-infused rhythm and music to Bristol. Come along and celebrate contemporary South Asian music at its best. 11th Dec // 8pm – 1am // £10 adv // Trinity Centre

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HIGHLIGHTS DECEMBER 25. TREMONTI

American rock band Tremonti, is founded and fronted by lead vocalist and guitarist Mark Tremonti, also best known as the guitarist Creed, and the lead guitarist Alter Bridge. What originally started as a Mark Tremonti solo project, is now a fully-fledged, unmissable live band. 15th Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £17.50 // O2 Academy

26. BRISTOL PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY FUNDRAISER: REGIME + THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY + MOREA night filled with live Hip-Hop, Reggae, Ska, Punk, Poetry and live loop Beatboxing to raise awareness and funds for Bristol People’s Assembly. Live music from Regime, The Undercover Hippy, Will Tun & the Wasters, Kev the Poet, Skeptik and many more. 17th Dec // 6pm – 1am // £5 // The Crofters Rights

27. MANGO FACTORY + VICTORIA KLEWIN & THE TRUE TONES + OUR RESIDENT DJSAn amazing double headliner night, including Mango Factory and their super tight rhythm section, explosive horns and two incredible vocalists. Plus, Victoria Klewin & the True Tones and their 7-piece soul and blues act, featuring a powerhouse vocalist and fresh original music with a retro feel.18th Dec // 9pm – late // £3 - £4 // Mr. Wolf’s

19. RAE SREMMURD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SECTION BOYZ Rae Sremmurd are American hip-hop duo and brothers, Khalif ‘Swae Lee’ Brown and Aaquil ‘Slim Jimmy’ Brown. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, this duo are best known for their platinum singles No Flex Zone and No Type. Featuring support from MOBO Best Newcomer 2015 winners Section Boyz.12th Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £17.50 // O2 Academy

20. TRUMMOR & ORGELFollowing their triumphant show at SUPERNORMAL Festival, this year’s ‘Golden Ass Music’ in association with The Golden Lion, are proud to present Trummor & Orgel. Pop/Indie/Psychedelia, produced by Hammond Organ and Drums only. A must for any music lover.12th Dec // 9.30pm - late // Free // The Golden Lion

21. BRISTOL LOVE Bristol Love takeover a Saturday night with their own brand of underground House music from some of Bristol’s finest DJ’s. 12th Dec // 12am – 6am // £6/£7 after 1am // Dojo

22. SAUCY SANTA PIRATE PARTYYes ladies and gentlemen, it’s that time of the year again when Santa dresses up as a pirate and gets saucy. Come celebrate Pirates, Santa Claus, sauces and all kinds of other inappropriate things.12th Dec // 9pm – late // £3 after 10pm // The Crofters Rights

23. THE MORNING AFTER CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIALCome and join us for the perfect lazy Sunday with a Christmas twist - just the thing to get you in the festive spirit and nurse your hangover. We will be screening Holiday classics throughout the day in the downstairs bar and offering a range of deals on scrummy food. 13th Dec // 4pm - Late // Free // No.51 Stokes Croft

24. XMAS SKANKFEST FT. [SPUNGE] + MANY MOREWe are delighted to welcome back 5 bands who played at the sold out ‘Late Summer Skank’ in September and many more from around the UK Ska Punk scene. Featuring Ska Punk legends [Spunge] and other highlights, including JB Conspiracy and Will Tun & The Wasters.13th Dec // 12pm – late // £10adv // The Fleece

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28. AFT & RECREO XMAS PARTY + DANNY BYRD + MOREThis year’s Annual Ambush/AFT Records Xmas party will be taking over with a monstrous line up, featuring Hospital Records Danny Byrd, alongside heavyweight DJ’s Stanza and Negus. Plus, Bristol hip-hop legend Jman will be holding down the mic throughout the night. Get your Santa hats at the ready. 18th Dec // 8.30pm – 2am // £3 after 9.30pm // The Full Moon

29. PUNK ROCK STARS IN THEIR EYESEver wanted to hear some of your favourite Bristol bands covering some of their favourite bands? Well now’s your chance. Expect the great and the (quite frankly) ludicrous to be attempted at this pre-Christmas knees up. 23rd Dec // 7.30pm – late // £5adv // Exchange

30. 45’S - THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASBristol’s favourite 3 piece take on the Xmas Eve Challenge at The Golden Lion. Expect this to be one serious party with your favourite Christmas anthems played throughout the night by Bobby, Des & Jim. 24th Dec // 9.30pm – late // free // The Golden Lion

31. TURBODISCO - DADDY GMassive Attack legend Daddy G comes to Dojo on Boxing Day for an extra special Turbodisco, featuring Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk and Disco. 26th Dec // 12am – 6am // £5/£7 after 1am // Dojo

32. NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH VOODOO JUKEBOX + CHOWWhat better way to enter the New Year than with some ‘Orjazzmic Gypopotamus - Marinaded in Shloy Sauce’. Voodoo Jukebox will be gracing the stage with their incredible talent and toe-tapping double bass. Plus Chow will be dropping all the best songs to get your booty movin’. 31st Dec // 9pm – late // £5 // No.51

33. NEW YEAR’S BASH WITH IMMIGRANT SWING + BOMBS + DJ ALFIELet us take you into the year 2016 with high energy music from Immigrant Swing and their foot stomping acoustic music. Featuring support from trip-hop infused BOMBS and DJ Alfie, who’ll be sure to keep you dancing ‘til the early morning. 31st Dec // 9pm – late // £5-£7 // Mr. Wolf’s

34. NEW YEARS EVE PARTY: THE CARNY VILLAINS + ASBO DISCO FT. GARDNA + MORECome on down to The Full Moon this year to celebrate a NYE to remember. Featuring a line-up of Bristol’s favourite’s - including the Ska and Balkan inspired sounds from The Carny Villains, Mr Benn’s Bristolian Bashment Boogie, the powerful vocals from Eva Lazarus, and many more. 31st Dec // 8pm – 4am // £10/£12/£15 // The Full Moon & Attic Bar

35. DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT: NYE AT THE LANESGet suited and booted for a NYE extravaganza with some of your favourite Indie, Mod, Soul, Motown classics and live music. To countdown the NYE, Department S will be transforming The Lanes into the set of one of the most iconic tv shows of all time… Ready Steady Go! 31st Dec // 8pm – 3am // £10adv // The Lanes

36. SLIM’S PICKINGS HOSTED BY HENRY SLIMHenry Slim presents a night of live Rhythm & Blues every Wednesday, plucking Bristol’s finest purveyors of fine jazz, blues & jugband music from the Prohibition era.Every Wednesday // 9-11.30pm // free // The Gallimaufry

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THOSE QUESTIONS...THOSE QUESTIONS...1. What have you learned today?What a great opening question! ...And a tough one. Not today specifically, but over the last few weeks I’ve learnt the power of thinking positively. The human mind fascinates me and I’ve recently made mine my bitch.

2. Favourite track of all time? Are you kidding me? Music is my LIFE! I couldn’t possibly pick just one piece.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again?Andrew WK’s Party Hard, maybe?

4. Who are your top 3 acts right now? Chon, Broods, Turnstile.

5. If you couldn’t work in music, what would you be doing instead? I’d probably be dead (cheery) or go back to my old life and be a bricklayer.

6. What was the last book you read? My mind has draw a blank but my favourite book is Our Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azerrad.

7. Favourite thing on TV? Narcos! Roll on the next series...

8. Are you afraid of anything?Nah. Pretty ‘ard bastard tbh.

9. Tell us something people don’t know about you... I have five siblings.

1. What have you learned today?Riding my bike around Bristol will be the death of me.

2. Favourite track of all time? Almost impossible to answer, but probably anything by Smith and Mighty.

3. It’s 3am and the party is winding down, what track do you play to get everyone going again?Another hard one, but Ivy Lab, ‘Shamrock’ seems to get people lively.

4. Who are your top 3 producers/ DJs right now? Fixate, SubMarine and Skeptical.

5. If you weren’t a DJ, what would you be doing instead? I love cooking quite a bit so probably a chef. Although I don’t think I would want to have all the stress.

6. What was the last book you read? Sonic Warfare: Sound, Affect and Ecology of Fear, by Steve Goodman (Kode 9).

7. Favourite thing on TV?Homeland is a big favourite for me at the moment.

8. Are you afraid of anything?Spiders. Absolutely petrified.

9. Tell us something people don’t often know about you... I actually live at Motion, underneath the main stage. Heated blanket and everything.

10. What are you doing tomorrow? Working on my releases for 2016.

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Lower Than Atlantis BAND

Hailing from the London satellite town of Watford, Lower Than Atlantis were formed in 2007 by Mike Duce (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Ben Sansom (lead guitar, backing vocals), whose shared love of bands such as Biffy Clyro, NOFX, and blink-182 would go on to inspire the group’s early sound. Eight years and four studio albums later, the band has taken on a more alternative rock sound inspired by the likes of Foo Fighters and Jimmy Eat World, transitioning from hardcore punk to melodic indie rock. Their eponymous fourth studio album released last year, was called the best album of 2014 by Rock Sound editor Ryan Bird. Last month, a suped-up Black Edition of the album was released, with two new recordings including forthcoming single Get Over It, three tracks that originally featured on the limited deluxe CD, two BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge covers, four further brand new covers, and four alternative versions of album tracks recorded at Rockfield Studios during the album sessions.Ahead of their gig at the Academy this month, we caught up with lead singer Mike Duce to ask him those famous 10 questions...

Upcoming Shows: O2 Academy Bristol, 11 Dec

Jay DROPDJ / PRODUCER

JayDrop aka Jay Jennings, is a Bristol based DJ/producer. From his early dubstep productions to his more recent 170 tunes, Jay has continually gained support from renowned artists across the spectrum. Early support for Jaydrop came from the dubstep / grime pioneer Plastician on his Rinse FM show. This was followed by the Dubstep Allstars compilation released on Tempa which featured two his tracks. 2014 saw an EP release on Swiss label Demand Records as Jay began to speed up his production tempo to 170. Further releases that year came on Alchemic Breaks as well as Skutta Records alongside Mystic State. These gained him support from the likes of Skeptical, Loxy, Icicle, Eastcolours, Youngsta and Om Unit, but it’s the support of Doc Scott which has seen him release his latest EP True Sound on Doc’s 31 Records label. The Bristol DJ and producer is now so in demand, he’ll be playing for legends Dusky and Swindle on the same night this month, running between Colston Hall and Motion on Dec 4. With the continued support from this latest EP, 2016 should be exciting for him.

Upcoming Shows: Swindle live, Colston Hall – 4 Dec / Dusky Curates, Motion – 4 Dec / InMotion NYE, Motion – 31 Dec / The Blast presents Rodigan’s Ram Jam, Motion 30 Jan

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SAFFRON RECORDS In this month’s local talent spotlight, Nitelife was delighted to chat to new all-girl record label, Saffron Records. The youth label launched in May this year and helps women between the ages of 16-24 get their foot in the door of an arguably still male dominated music industry.

Having spent years working within the music industry, Laura Lewis-Paul knows first hand some of the pitfalls of being a female, both from a music management perspective and also from talking with the female artists she was representing. There is also a startlingly low representation of women in the industry. So taking the issue into her own hands, Laura decided to create her own record label to provoke a change in Bristol. Enter Saffron Records.

After being welcomed very warmly by the Saffron girls in the Colston Hall foyer, I joined Laura and her two apprentices Emma Morsi and Naomi Harris in the lift as we went up to the next floor. Immediately I felt their warmth and excitement as they told me about the manic day they’d had surrounding the buzz of their launch. As they laughed and chatted away like old friends, you wouldn’t believe they had only been working together for a few weeks.

Once we had settled, I learnt that Saffron offer up three strands of work – apprenticeships, ‘getting signed’ and a schools programme. Naomi and Emma’s roles in Digital Marketing and A&R respectively are examples of what the apprenticeship scheme has to offer. The schools programme provides a “safe environment” for women to learn to DJ, MC or produce. “In electronic dance music there are really low statistics, as low as two percent of women involved in the industry. That’s the reason why we want to get young women involved.”

The main focus currently on Saffron’s agenda is the ‘signing’ aspect of the organisation. “Our campaign at the moment #SaffronSigns is all about finding young artists within the city and matching them up with industry mentors.” Laura went on to boast the great list of names they have lined up as mentors for the process, including patron Eva Lazarus, Beth Rowley, Sian Evans and Tanya Lacey.

“These are really key inspirational women to be working with,” Laura says.

Once the artists have been partnered up with their mentors, they are guaranteed recording time and support from gig promoters to help them work towards live events - the perfect package for any aspiring young female musician.

Despite their reasoning to support female musicians in Bristol, the Saffron team made it very clear they’re not a feminist group. “We work with males and use male mentors and there shouldn’t be any segregation,” says Laura. Saffron’s concern is more about the normalisation of women in the music industry. “It’s small things like not calling a DJ that is a woman a ‘female DJ’ and defining them by their gender, that’s what needs to change.”

But how did the idea of Saffron Records originally come about? Laura’s past experience working with Creative Network and Temple Records helped uncover the need for something like Saffron to appear in Bristol. “During that time we had quite a few women on board and we were going to Real World Studios and on lots of different field trips, but it quickly became apparent we were looking at a male dominated industry. I asked the girls at the time how they felt about going into the industry as it was. They were really positive about it and said at least they would get noticed, but that’s not what it should be about at all.”

Although Saffron Records launched just over six months ago, the support has been overwhelming for the label, especially from local partners Bristol Plays Music, Boomsatsuma and Future Boogie Management, but it doesn’t stop there. “Our partners across the city have been amazing, but we’ve also had a lot of support from people outside the partnerships too. Everyone has jumped straight on board and proven this was something much needed in our city.”

I had to admit to Laura that I was pretty gutted when I found out

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stay put. “I don’t ever really want to leave Saffron! I don’t mind what I do, I just want to be part of it. Not everyone gets an opportunity like this, especially if you come from a rubbish area or have a bad background, people sort of look over you. It’s nice to be accepted and in a building like Colston Hall. The people around you look at you as an adult and treat you with the same respect they’d treat anyone. It makes me feel part of a community.”

Just from talking with the three Saffron members for half an hour, I got a strong sense of the community Naomi was on about. Laura even welled up talking about her admiration for her apprentices. She said, “I thought the other day - oh my god if these girls leave me in a year’s time I’m actually going to be really upset!”

Talking about what’s next for the label, Naomi said, “We’ve got auditions on 13-14 December where we’ll hopefully find our first signing. We don’t have a set genre or type of person in mind - we like spoken word, DJing, bands, singers - it’s just about finding the right person we’d like to work with”.

And it seems as though the buzz around the event is booming. Emma continued, “Without any promotion we’ve already got 12 girls attending. Again, it just shows how much of a need for something like this there is in Bristol.”

Not only do Saffron Records have their first auditions to look forward to, but 2016 is going to be a very busy year too. With a collaborative EP launch set for spring and a trip to Palestine in August to conduct workshops for women, it’s a great start to a fantastic new label in Bristol.

If you’re interested in auditioning for Saffron Records this month, check out #SaffronSigns for more information.

I couldn’t get involved myself because of the age restriction. Laura laughed and said that more than a few people have had the same response. “My experience is very focused in youth work. It’s where my passion is and it’s where I identified the issue. But as I’m doing this I’m starting to realise there is a need for older women too. So we’ll start small and see where it goes.”

Digital marketing apprentice Emma said, “I feel we are involved with women of all ages in music in everything we do anyway. There’s not an exclusive cut off point. It’s about trying to build

and extend those partnerships beyond that age range and working collaboratively.”

It was great to see the Saffron Apprentices getting fully involved with the entire process, so I was curious to find out what both Naomi and Emma plan on taking away from their time with Saffron Records. Emma plans to take her experiences of editing and interviewing and apply it to her role as a freelance journalist with the long-term goal of becoming a magazine editor. A&R apprentice Naomi was quite happy to

Left to right:Emma Morsi // Laura Lewis-Paul // Naomi Harris

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PREVIEW

ELROW ON THE ROAD: EL BRONX IN:MOTION, 5 DEC

Barcelona clubbing institution elrow bring the party to the UK for the first time ever this year, with a series of hedonistic parties, ‘elrow on the Road’, which will be winding up in Bristol this December as part of the In:Motion series.

A clubbing experience where spectacle, music, color and happiness are essential elements of the DNA, elrow is the brainchild of Spain’s infamous Arnau family, whose legacy over three generations includes Monegros Desert Festival and Florida 135.

Since its inception in 2010, elrow has already made a name as one of the best parties in Barcelona, Madrid and Ibiza (during their summer residencies at Space).

After huge successes in London, Leeds and Birmingham, elrow comes to Bristol for a special ‘el Bronx’ themed party, which promises to recreate the hustle and bustle of down town New York.

We want people to forget about real life and get lost in a kaleidoscopic world of colours, sound and laughter

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Clubbers can expect confetti cannons, mountains of inflatables, troops of performers, dancer, stilt-walkers, and who knows what else.

In another unusual twist, the headline acts will remain a secret until they get on stage on the night. Although recent special guests include Jackmaster, Jasper James and Eats Everything, so expect not to be disappointed.

Jo Vidler, founder of Wildnerness Festival and one of the brilliant minds behind Secret Garden Party, is heading up the UK team responsible for bringing elrow to the UK.

Nitelife caught up with Jo to learn a bit more about El Bronx...

Can you tell us a bit about the UK elrow team and how you got involved with the Spanish institution? I was at Sónar festival in Barcelona last year for just 24 hours and Rag, director of Bristol In:Motion, kidnapped me to go and see Subb-an at elrow.

I was standing in the middle of the dancefloor, when to my left a very tall man in a boat appeared, then a big bear and a lady with giant teeth, all towering above me. Surrounded, I was dancing around laughing, the music dropped and suddenly I was covered in confetti. I couldn’t see anything but orange everywhere!

I was grinning from ear to ear and turned to Rag and said, ‘We must bring this to the UK immediately!’ He was thinking the exact same thing.

Rag introduced me to the elrow family and well, here we

lost in a kaleidoscopic world of colours, sound and laughter.

How do you go about choosing the acts to book for your events?We always bring over the elrow residents De La Swing, Marc Maya or Toni Varga, as they represent the true elrow sound and give the party the full Spanish flavour. Then when deciding on special guests we select acts who bring a sense of fun to the party with their music. These are always very renowned DJs and the surprise element adds to the suspense!

Special guests at previous UK elrow events include Jackmaster and Eats Everything. Can you give us any clues on who to expect at the Bristol event this December? We can’t tell you that! Cheeky...

What other surprises can party goers expect? It wouldn’t be a surprise if I told you, but the elrow family always have plenty up their sleeves. Keep your eye out for them in the crowd and you never know what could be coming your way!

How is the ‘El Bronx’ theme going to come into play? Get your caps on and your chain key rings, you are entering El Bronx! Make sure you dress up - you won’t regret it.

are. We became one big family very quickly and now we are inviting everyone in the UK to do the same.

Why have elrow decided to bring parties to locations outside of Spain and Ibiza, including the UK? They want to share elrow with the world... who wouldn’t want to go?

Having already hosted parties in America, South America, France, Belgium and Italy, coming to the UK made complete sense. Few places love parties as much as us Brits, and elrow pushes partying to the next level.

How were elrow parties born? elrow is the brainchild of the Arnau Family, a company that has moved through generations and has been in the entertainment industry since 1970 with different projects in operation.

elrow is a Barcelona born brand that started as night club and mutated into a day-time party. It was at that point that elrow became what it is today - anything can happen and the crowd are the always the headliners!

If elrow had a mission statement, what would it be? FUN, FUN, FUN!

What’s different about an elrow party?This party has energy like no other... anything goes. We spend as much time as possible building sets, decor and dressing the venue to create a completely immersive experience. We want people to walk through the doors, forget about real life and get

elrow on the Road presents: El Bronx 5 DECEMber @Motion Interview by Rachel Morris

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THE INFLUENCERS // BEHIND THE SCENCES WITH

PATRICK NAZEMI

Patrick NazemiAge: 27 Job title: DJ and promoter

Photography by Martin Thompsonfb.com/Thefacecollective Interview by Rachel Morris22 Dec, Brooklyn Zoo Christmas Shutdown @ Motionfb.com/[email protected]

LA born, Bristol raised and now international DJ and promoter, Patrick Namezi has made his mark behind the scenes as well as on stage. Starting out as a flyer boy for Ramshackle and Propaganda, he now spends his summers in Ibiza and the rest of the year flying between Bristol and the rest of the world, touring as a DJ and promoting his own club nights.

He’s played a big part in shaping some of Bristol’s biggest nights over the past decade. After being promoted from flyering, Patrick worked his way up to become brand manager and booker for the always-packed weekly Ramshackle events, transitioning it from an indie club night hosting 600 people a week into a fully-fledged dance music event which now regularly sees over 2,000 people through its doors.

Patrick holds regular residencies across multiple genres, including house, bass, hip hop and indie, as well as warming up for some of the biggest names around. He’s shared the stage with Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson and Hannah Wants, to name a few, and Radio 1’s Zane Lowe has said that Patrick is “fast becoming a liability to have to follow on the decks.”

Catch him in Bristol this December, when his old school hip hop night Brooklyn Zoo takes over Motion for a Christmas special on 22 December.

Until then, groupies can hit him up on a specially designated email address which can be found on his website…

We’ll start with the obvious question - how did you get into DJing?I started flyering for the Ramshackle and Propaganda club nights when I was 18, whilst working a full-time job at St Nicks Market and two other part-time bar jobs. I flyered for the club nights for almost two years before they offered me a full-time position promoting the nights. Once I had the job, I just bothered DJ Dan (Propaganda’s founder) to teach me how to DJ. He taught me the two most important lessons for live DJing: read the crowd and play the right tune next. From there, I taught myself the rest.

You DJ and hold residencies at a lot of very different nights playing very different styles of music. You must have a favourite?I’m super lucky to have residencies that let me explore and play most genres from hip hop to house, to DnB, to grime, to party, and everything in between. I genuinely don’t have one single favourite genre, but the majority of music I listen to outside of playing or planning my sets is classical influenced, jazz or instrumentals. It helps me switch off!

You’ve shared the stage with some pretty huge names as well. Who has been the biggest coup?Mumford & Sons curated these amazing mini-festivals called Gentlemen of the Road and asked me on tour with them this summer to play some of them. They put me on straight after

they’d finished headlining which meant I ended up pressing play on a beautiful beach in New Jersey to 25,000 people! That was an experience I’ll remember for a while.

And the Snoop Dogg supports this year and last year were also pretty dope. Sorry I gave you two answers.

Zane Lowe said you’re a hard act to follow. Who would you hate to have to follow on stage?Jazzy Jeff. He’s every DJ’s favourite DJ, plays with such effortless skill in a laid back style that I admire, and has a collection that would make every DJ I know envious.

What do you think makes a good DJ?Ability to read a crowd plus a broad selection of music to route from and absolutely no fear to take chances and make people turn they heads.

How did you get involved with Ibiza Rocks and why do they love you so much?I remember going to Ibiza Rocks back in late 00’s and thinking to myself that I wanted to be on that stage. Then in 2012 I won a DJ competition for a residency at their bar on the beach. After a few good gigs at the bar, they wanted me on board to play their boat parties and then finally last year I got offered the position of head resident! It’s been good fun slowly proving myself as a DJ for the Rocks brand and while I don’t know why they love me so much, I’m very glad they do! The Rocks crew are like family now.

Can you tell us a bit more about your night, Brooklyn Zoo?Brooklyn Zoo’s a hip hop night I started in Bristol two years ago through the sheer love of old school hip hop. Lots of my mates were asking if I knew of any parties like it in the city and there didn’t seem to be one that stood out, so I put one on at Thekla.

Now we’re throwing parties in Ibiza, The Alps, Cardiff, Bath, Oxford, Southampton and Brighton - whilst here in Bristol we’ve sold out Thekla, Fleece and Lakota and are now moving in to Motion for a Christmas Shutdown across all three rooms. Mad!

Have you thought about producing?To really conquer production properly I’d have to spend a good year in a studio making mistakes, which I just don’t have the time to do. Right now I’m trying to make my stamp as being the best resident DJ in the country - production can wait for now!

Can you describe a typical working day for you?11am: Wake up and complain that I missed the hotel breakfast. 12pm: Check out, get breakfast somewhere else, reply to

emails and check all socials for my club nights and DJ bookings, and make a move to a train station or airport. 1pm-6pm: Travel to the next city, check some new music, build my music collection some more and make edits of tracks for that night’s DJ set. 6pm: Check in to hotel. 8pm: Get lunch. 11pm: Get to venue. 3am: finish playing. 4am: dinner. 6am: bed.

What’s the best thing about your job?I get to wake up every morning and want to go to ‘work’.

And what are the drawbacks?Constantly being in clubs and venues until the sun comes up, taking daily flights and trains and living out of a bag takes its toll on you physically and mentally, especially as I manage all my brands and bookings - but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

For those wanting to make a career in DJing, can you impart any wisdom or words of advice you wish you had been given when you were starting out?Play as often as you can (5+ nights a week) and vary your genres as much as you can. The sheer volume of 5+ gigs every week will help build your technical ability as well as your following. The variance in genres will help build your musical vocabulary. The wider vocabulary you have, the better you can speak - and DJing is all about speaking to your crowd through music.

Finally, what exciting plans have you got in the pipeline?I’m touring the UK and France, including Rise Festival in the Alps in December, then off to Australia for shows from NYE for a month.

February will be some more UK shows, March is SXSW Festival in the States then hopefully some Canadian dates, April I’m working on getting to Hong Kong for the month and then we hit May and the lead up to my fifth Ibiza season kicks in. Who knows what else will get booked in on top of all that between now and next May - I ain’t sleeping though that’s for sure

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NEW YEAR’S EVE WITH VOODOO JUKEBOX + CHOWWhat better way to enter the New Year than with some ‘Orjazzmic Gypopotamus - Marinaded in Shloy Sauce’. Voodoo Jukebox will be gracing the stage with their incredible talent and toe-tapping double bass.

31st Dec // 9pm – late // £5

THE MORNING AFTER CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIALCome and join us for the perfect lazy Sunday with a Christmas twist. Screening Holiday classics throughout the day and offering a range of deals on scrummy food.

13th Dec // 4pm - late // Free

A vibrant and welcoming venue with traditional and historic roots, being one of the oldest Public Houses in Stokes Croft. Our space is versatile and creative, blending homemade, locally sourced food with livemusic, art and late night party DJs. Our beautiful garden offers a sunny sanctuary amongst the hustle and bustle of Stokes Croft.

51 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QP | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/51stokescroft | 01179 148 048 | 51stokescroft.com

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O2 Academy BristolFrogmore Street, Bristol BS1 5NA • Doors 7pm unless statedVenue box office opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 4pm • No booking fee on cash transactions

ticketweb.co.uk • seetickets.com • gigantic.com • ticketmaster.co.uk

facebook.com/o2academybristoltwitter.com/o2academybrisinstagram.com/o2academybrisyoutube.com/o2academytv

Tue 1st Dec • £22.50 adv

Scouting For GirlsThu 3rd Dec • £25 adv

Fish Farewell To Childhood Tour

Fri 4th Dec • SOLD OUT

Courtney Barnett + Big Scary

Sat 5th Dec • SOLD OUT

Shed Seven & The Inspiral CarpetsTue 8th Dec • £17.50 adv

Lianne La HavasThu 10th Dec • £19 adv

Caravan PalaceFri 11th Dec • £19 adv

Lower Than Atlantis

Moose Blood + As It Is + Brawlers

Sat 12th Dec • £17.50 adv

Rae Sremmurd+ Section Boyz

Sun 13th Dec • £25 adv

The DarknessTue 15th Dec • £17.50 adv

TremontiFri 18th Dec • SOLD OUT

NellySun 20th Dec • £16.50 adv

Ghost & Dead SoulSat 16th Jan • £13 adv

Jamie LawsonWed 20th Jan • £17.50 adv

Jason Isbell + John Moreland

Sun 24th Jan • £15 adv

Nahko and Medicine For The PeopleWed 27th Jan • £16 adv

Mayday Parade The Maine + Have Mercy

+ Beautiful Bodies

Mon 1st Feb • £25.60 adv

NME Award 2016 TourBloc Party, Drenge, Rat Boy, Bugzy Malone

Tue 2nd Feb • £19.50 adv

The Winery Dogs + Inglorious

Tue 9th Feb • £9 adv

Little SimzMon 15th Feb • £20 adv £60 VIP

Bowling For SoupTue 16th Feb • £16.50 adv

Gabrielle Alpin+ Hudson Taylor + Hannah Grace

Thu 17th Feb • £18 adv £50 VIP

Bars and MelodyFri 19th Feb • £11 adv

Cash Paying respect to the man in black with full live band

Sun 21st Feb • £16 adv

Walk The Moon

Wed 24th Feb • £15 adv

Tonight AliveFri 26th Feb • £20 adv

Half Man Half BiscuitSun 28th Feb • SOLD OUT

Twenty One Pilots

Mon 29th Feb • £18.50 adv

Sleeping With SirensThu 3rd Mar • £25 adv £45 VIP

Fowler In BristolSun 6th Mar • £18.50 adv

Stiff Little FingersWed 9th Mar • £13 adv

Nathaniel Ratelife & The Night SweatsThu 10th Feb • £18.50 adv

ReefThu 17th Mar • £20 adv

The Wonder Stuff Sat 19th Mar • £24 adv

The StranglersFri 25th Mar • £16 adv

WilkinsonSat 9th Apr • £12 adv

Sunset SonsSun 10th Apr • £20 adv

Brian Fallon & The CrowesTue 12th Apr • £23.50 adv £65 VIP

Ben HaenowMon 18th Apr • £17.50 adv

Hollywood UndeadThu 28th Apr • £25 adv

Billy Ocean “When The Going

Gets Tough” 30th Anniversary Tour

Thu 5th May • £18 adv

Rend CollectiveFri 10th June • £16.50 adv

Sham 69 + Angelic Upstarts

TREVOR NELSON’S SOUL NATIONBBC Radio superstar, Trevor Nelson, brings his legendary Soul Nation party to Bristol, playing quality RNB from the 80s / 90s/ 00s and the present day.

19th Dec / 10pm-4am / Tickets from £10

RAE SREMMURD WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SECTION BOYZ Rae Sremmurd are American hip-hop duo and brothers, Khalif ‘Swae Lee’ Brown and Aaquil ‘Slim Jimmy’ Brown. Featuring support from MOBO Best Newcomer 2015 winners Section Boyz.

12th Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £17.50

The o2 Academy is one of Bristol’s busiest music venues playing host to major touring acts as well as up and coming artists. We’ve established ourselves as one of the best venues to catch your favourite bands in the Southwest. We’re also home to Ramshackle - Bristol’s Notorious Weekly Rave: A fine selection of all thats good in music mixed by Patrick Nazemi, Chezney & Guests.

Frogmore Street, Bristol, BS1 5NA | @o2academybris | facebook.com/o2academybristol | 0905 5020 3999 | o2academybristol.co.uk

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Housed within the University of Bristol Students’ Union building, the Anson Rooms has played a big part in Bristol’s arts and music programme since the 1960s, hosting internationally renowned acts including David Bowie, Radiohead and Amy Winehouse. With major improvements to the stage, bar area and backstage facilities, the improved venue is amongst the best in the region.

IDLEWILDScottish alternative rock band Idlewild return to the Anson Rooms in support of latest album Everything Ever Written. Produced by the band’s guitarist Rod Jones and mixed by John Agnello, Everything Ever Written is Idlewild’s most eclectic output to date.

12th Dec // 7.30pm – 10pm // £20adv

CHRISTMAS CABARET A delicious evening of dancing, variety and cabaret with Flaming Feathers, Kiki Lovechild and Peggy De Lune. Dress to impress.

19th Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £22.50

anson roomsBristol SU, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1LN | @AnsonRooms | facebook.com/ansonrooms | 0117 331 8663 | bristolsu.org.uk/ansonrooms

Anson Rooms

For tickets for these gigs and more visit

www.ansonrooms.co.uk

12 DEC

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BRSTL W/ CHRIS FARRELL + DAISY MOON + DANIELLEWith another year nearly done and dusted we reach the final BRSTL party of 2015. Joining us once again to give us the best House and Techno in Bristol is Danielle, Daisy Moon and Chris Farrell.

4th Dec // 10pm – late // £2 entry

ELEKTRO BEAST RELAUNCH PARTYAfter a succession of nights across London in the late 1990’s, Elektro Beast returns for its official relaunch, curated to bring back to life the vibes that Elektro Beast from the 90’s - 00’s.

8th Dec // 10 pm – 2am // £2

34 Portland Square, Bristol, BS2 8RG | @CosiesBristol | facebook.com/cosies.bristol | 01179 424 110 | cosies.co.uk

Low expense, no pretence still supplying the alternative, cheap booze, church pews, all set to music from the hippest cats and kittens. There’s no shortage of top DJ’s playing at this legendary little venue. Music wise the remit is mainly Reggae and Hip Hop, Bristol Bass and Funky Stuff with a friendly party vibe for all ages.

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T U E 1 S T D E C E M B E R £ 3 / 4 / 1 0 - 2 A M

CONCEPTCONCEPT RESIDENTS & FRIENDSB A S S / G R I M E / D U B S T E P

W E D 2 N D D E C E M B E R £ 2 / 1 0 - L AT E

FOMOFOMO RESIDENTSH O U S E

T H U 3 R D D E C E M B E R £ 2 / 1 0 - L AT E

HIP HOP SOCIETYHHS DJS & MCSH I P H O P

F R I 4 T H D E C E M B E R £ 3 / 4 / 1 0 - L AT E

BRSTLCHRIS FARRELL, DAISY MOON & DANIELLEH O U S E

S A T 5 T H D E C E M B E R £ 3 / 4 / 1 0 - L AT E

RUFFNEK DISKOTEKSEROCEE, DUB BOY & ATKI2, RUFFNEK DJSPLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TBAS O C A / R AV E / G R I M E

S U N 6 T H D E C E M B E R £ 2 / 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

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W E D 9 T H D E C E M B E R £ 2 / 1 0 - 2 A M

DARK ROOM:CLOUDED MINDS TAKEOVERARCHFIEND, KOMA, DOUGH, HRMX & SOSHYD U B S T E P

F R I 1 1 T H D E C E M B E R £ 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

DUBCONSCIOUS MOVEMENTBRUNETOV & GUESTSD U B

S A T 1 2 T H D E C E M B E R £ 3 / 1 0 - L AT E

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W E D 1 6 T H D E C E M B E R £ T B C / 1 0 - 2 A M

TEFLON HANDSTEFLON HANDS RESIDENTSH O U S E

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FAT STASHUNCLE DUGS (RINSE FM) & FAT STASH CREWJ U N G L E / D U B

F R I 1 8 T H D E C E M B E R £ T B C / 1 0 - 6 A M

FRACTALSAM WATSON (FREEROTATION)DAMIAN SCHNEIDER (ONSET/MICROPUNTO)BMO B2B JAKOOKY (FREEROTATION/SCHMORGASBOARD)PAX (FLUID GROOVE) & FRACTAL RESIDENTST E C H N O

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N Y D F R I 1 S T J A N U A R Y £ 5 / 4 A M - 1 0 A M

FRACTALJOE ELLIS (UNTIL MY HEART STOPS/FREEROTATION)FRACTAL RESIDENTS & FRIENDST E C H N O

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SAUCY SANTA PIRATE PARTYCome celebrate Pirates, Santa Claus, sauces and all kinds of other inappropriate things at the Saucy Party. Don’t forget to visit Santa’s “special” Grotto for a truly unforgettable time.

12th Dec // 9pm – late // £3 after 10pm

BRISTOL PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY FUNDRAISER: REGIME + THE UNDERCOVER HIPPY + MOREA night filled with live Hip-Hop, Reggae, Ska, Punk, Poetry and live loop Beatboxing to raise awareness and funds for Bristol People’s Assembly.

17th Dec // 6pm – 1am // £5

117-119 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3RW | @Crofters_Rights | Facebook.com/croftersrights | 0117 2310079 | croftersrights.co.uk

Situated in the heart of Stokes Croft, Crofters Rights brings you fine craft beer, exciting street food and a big versatile arts space for the local community. Passionate about beer, we are dedicated to seeking out the finest beers the UK craft beer scene has to offer. Our carefully selected list includes some lovely local beers from Bristol as well as some interesting international beers.

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BRISTOL LOVE Bristol Love takeover a Saturday night with their own brand over underground House music from some of Bristol’s finest DJ’s.

12th Dec // 12am – 6am // £6/£7 after 1am

TURBODISCO - DADDY GMassive Attack legend Daddy G comes to Dojo on Boxing Day for an extra special Turbodisco, featuring Hip-Hop, Soul, Funk and Disco.

26th Dec // 12am – 6am // £5/£7 after 1am

12-16 Park Row, Bristol, BS1 5LJ | @DojosBristol | facebook.com/dojo.bristol | 01179 251 177 | dojolounge.co.uk

Dojo has become one of Bristol’s leading venues for underground electronic music. This intimate venues see’s international DJ’s play to one of the best crowds in the city. A good sound system, dancefloor and beautiful outdoor terrace makes this the perfect small venue. Last entry is now 2am for non members and 4am for members.

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THORNY THORNY have found a new home at Exchange for the weirdest punk show in the West. Featuring Candy Darling and Wenonoah and much more. It’s the tragedy you’ve all been waiting for.

4th Dec // 8pm – late // £6adv

PUNK ROCK STARS IN THEIR EYESEver wanted to hear some of your favourite Bristol bands covering some of their favourite bands? Now’s your chance. Expect the great and the (quite frankly) ludicrous to be attempted at this pre-Christmas knees up.

23rd Dec // 7.30pm – late // £5adv

Exchange plays host to both gigs most nights of the week with Club Nights most weekends. Having opened in September 2012, Exchange has already hosted performances from a varied array of internally revered artists including The 1975, Four Tet, (the) Melvins, Jungle, Diplo, Haim and Sick Of It All to name but a few.

72 - 73 Old Market, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @exchangebristol | facebook.com/exchangebristol | 0117 930 4538 | exchangebristol.com

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MARKEE LEDGE KOSHEEN LIVEKosheen first came to prominence in 2001, with the ground-breaking and most successful Drum & Bass album of that time Resist. Come witness a rare chance to hear the new album Elevate, ahead of its release.

8th Dec // 7:30pm – late // £8adv

XMAS SKANKFEST FT. [SPUNGE] + MANY MOREWe are delighted to welcome back 5 bands who played at the sold out ‘Late Summer Skank’ in September. Featuring Ska Punk legends [Spunge], London’s JB Conspiracy and Will Tun & The Wasters.


12 St. Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JJ | @FleeceBristol | facebook.com/fleecebristol | 0117 945 0996 | thefleece.co.uk

Legendary live music venue previously hosting the likes of Oasis, The Strokes, Goldfrapp and Bloc Party. Live music 7 nights a week and new club nights coming soon The Fleece is a must for music lovers and students. The in-house promotions team are also responsible for promoting many gigs across the city in other venues so follow us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates on our upcoming gigs

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AFT & RECREO XMAS PARTY + DANNY BYRD + MOREThis year’s Annual Ambush/AFT Records Xmas party will be featuring Hospital Records Danny Byrd, alongside heavyweight DJ’s Stanza and Negus. Plus, Bristol hip-hop legend Jman will be holding down the mic throughout the night.

18th Dec // 8.30pm – 2am // £3 after 9.30pm

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY: THE CARNY VILLAINS + ASBO DISCO FT. GARDNA + MORECome on down to The Full Moon this year to celebrate NYE to remember. Featuring a line-up of Bristol’s favourite’s - including The Carny Villains, Mr Benn & Eva Lazarus, ASBO Disco and many more.

31st Dec // 8pm – 4am // £10/£12/£15

The Full moon pub, Attic bar, with its Moonshine bar and Shisha bar are all the on the same grounds. This really is a hub for all nightime activities from events, parties, drink and food. To add to this there is also a backpackers hotel which adds an international vibe to a great night out. What more could you ask for?

1 North Street, Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3PR | Twitter - Coming soon | facebook.com/pages/The-Full-Moon-and-Attic-Bar | 01179 245 007 | fmbristol.co.uk

THE FULL MOON / ATTIC BAR

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Slim’s Pickings Live Rhythm & Blues hosted by Henry Slim2nd Eddie Martin9th Rebecca Philip Trio16th Thomas Ford23rd Ma Polaine’s Great Decline30th The Damn Busters

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Sleazy Harry’s Charity Shop Pic n Mix6th (2am) Ehibam: celebrating the life of Ehi Alonge (1979-2015) with music, food & dancing

saturdaysBetter GroovesCentre For Better Grooves

DJs play soul, funk, disco & hip-hop vinyl from the vaults (extended 2am licence on the 5th)

SLIM’S PICKINGS HOSTED BY HENRY SLIMHenry Slim presents a night of live Rhythm & Blues every Wednesday, plucking Bristol’s finest purveyors of fine jazz, blues & jugband music from the Prohibition era.

Every Wednesday // 9-11.30pm // free

EHIBAM A celebration of the life of Ehi Alonge (1979-2015). A true Bristol legend whose legacy lives on. Featuring some of Ehi’s favourite music and DJs. In aid of Unicef.

6th Dec // 6pm-2am // free

26-28 The Promenade, Gloucester Road, BS7 8AL | @thegallibristol | facebook.com/TheGallimaufryBristol | 01179 42 7 319 | thegallimaufry.co.uk

An independent bar, restaurant and music venue on the Gloucester Rd. A relaxed coffee shop vibe in the day, ‘The Galli’ serves food and drinks all day with live music and DJs 7 nights a week (always free entry). Working with local suppliers, artists & artisans wherever possible. Check www.thegallimaufry.co.uk for up-todate info on menus and events.

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Wednesday / Slim’s PickingsLive rhythm & blues hosted by Henry Slim

October7th The Slap Ya Mama Big Band A melting pot of country, blues, jazz & hokum inspired by bands of New Orleans

14th Johnny B & the Blue Beats Vintage electric blues with swing & swagger, invoking the juke joints of 1950s Chicago

21st Leonie Evans Old blues & jazz sung with a unique ethereal beauty.

28th Those Damn Kirris Shuffl ers Simmeringly soulful rhythm`n`blues inspired by Muddy Waters & his contemporaries

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TRUMMOR & ORGELFollowing their triumphant show at SUPERNORMAL Festival, this year’s ‘Golden Ass Music’ in association with The Golden Lion, are proud to present Trummor & Orgel. Pop/Indie/Psychedelia, produced by Hammond Organ and Drums only. .

12th Dec // 9.30pm - late // free

45’S - THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMASBristol’s favourite 3 piece take on the Xmas Eve Challenge at The Golden Lion. Expect this to be one serious party with your favourite Christmas Anthems played throughout the night by Bobby, Des & Jim.

24th Dec // 9.30pm – late // free

244 Gloucester Road, Bristol, BS7 8NZ | @goldenlionbriz | facebook.com/goldenlionbristol | 0117 924 6449 | goldenlionbristol.co.uk

Live music 6 nights a week! Mondays - Open Mic Night. Tuesdays - A live evening of Folk music hosted my Nuala Honan. Wednesays - Uberphonic: A surprise mix bag encompassing the whole music spectrum. Keep up to date on our Social Media pages for full listings and details. Bar open ‘til 1am Friday and Saturday, and midnight on Sunday -Thursday.

the golden lion

Events - December 2015

BIG FAT MUSIC QUIZ£1 Entry CASH JACKPOT 8.30pm

MondaysLIVE IN THE LIONS DEN

Musical Intimacy with Nuala Honan 8.30pm

Tuesdays

Wed 2nd The Bristol Sessions - Soul Jam with Ruth Royall & friendsThu 3rd TBCFri 4th Zuri Aura - Soul Grooves, Skankin' Reggae, Hip Hop, D&B & Afro-BeatSat 5th Kieran & the Iguanas - Afro, Calypso, Gypsy and Folk from Bristol

Wed 9th Joe James & the Pariahs - Trad Rock n Roll, R n B & SurfThu 10th Echo Town - Leeds based Rock, Folk, Reggae, Blues DuoFri 11th Brass Junkies - Funky Mardi Gras Explosion. New Orleans Stylee!!Sat 12th Trummor & Orgel - Hammond and Drums. Swedish Jazz Prog

Wed 16th The Bristol Sessions - Soul Jam with Ruth Royall & friendsThu 17th Nadiah & the Light Fantastic - Soul, Jazz, Blues & LatinFri 18th 3 Kings High - Riff heavy guitars & anthemic memorable chorusesSat 19th Screamin’ Miss Jackson & the Slap ya Mama Big Band

.................................................Wed 23rd BAND-E-OKE XMAS PARTY- Live band Karaoke Xmas SpecialXMAS EVE 45’s Christmas Special - Bobby, Des & Jim kick off Christmas!!!

“FAT HAT COLLECTIVE” presents NEW YEARS EVE @ The Golden Lion - £7 MANUSHKA / THE GIN BOWLERS / Dr. Jive Fish PHDJ

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Sun 13th Treble & Payne - Classic Sunday afternoon blues. 4pm

Sun 20th Granareunited 36 - “Gran Fans” unite for another ROCK indulgence

FREE ENTRY (UNLESS STATED) - BAND DONATIONS WELCOME

Sun 6th TBC - 4pm

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ALTERNATE: SO SOLID CREW LIVE Alternate have pulled it out the bag once again with another memorable night on the cards, with headline acts So Solid Crew, alongside heavyweights Zed Bias, P Money x Spooky and many more.

4th Dec // 10pm – 6am // £10/12/16

ONE40 CHRISTMAS SPECIALPresenting the ONE40 Christmas special. Exactly six months since their summer launch party, ONE40 return with a festival theme delivering you some of the biggest names in Grime and Bassline.

19th Dec //10pm – late // £5-15/£20 OTD

6 Upper York St, Bristol, BS2 8QN | @LakotaBristol | facebook.com/lakotabristol | 01179 232 225 | lakota.co.uk

Situated in a converted warehouse, hosting a wide range of underground events. It now welcomes a larger crowd of people owing to the mix in music styles on show. The club covers 3 storeys, 4 dance areas, a huge balcony. Lakota also boasts a massive outside smoking area. Lakota remains one of Bristol’s big players.

lakota

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SWING ‘N’ TINGZ 10 / 2ND BIRTHDAY: ELECTRIC SWING CIRCUS + THE INEXPLICABLES + MORE Swing ‘N’ Tingz will be celebrating their 10 show in Bristol and 2nd birthday in style with some amazing acts from across the UK and beyond.

11th Dec // 9pm – 3am // £8adv/£10 OTD

DEPARTMENT S CLUB NIGHT: NYE AT THE LANESGet suited and booted for a NYE extravaganza with some of your favourite Indie, Mod, Soul, Motown classics and live music.

31st Dec // 8pm – 3am // £10adv

22 Nelson Street, Bristol, BS1 2LE | @thelanesbristol | facebook.com/lanes.bristol | 01173 251 979 | thelanesbristol.co.uk

Rapidly establishing itself amongst the ranks of city’s most respected music venues. As well as playing host to both international and local live music and clubnights, The Lanes also offers round the clock bowling, an Italian style pizzeria, karaoke, a vintage shop and even a bed for the night. All in a genuinely laid back atmosphere.

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01.12 / CRATE DIGGIN02.12 / QUIZ NIGHT CHRISTMAS EDITION03.12 / APEX04.12 / MIDNIGHT RIOT WEST05.12 / HOT BUTTERED SOUL FT RED GREG09.12 / CULT10.12 / DON'T BE AFRAID FT NEVILLE WATSON, KRYSTAL KLEAR, SEMTEK & MAURICE ALEXANDER11.12 / BOOGIE CAFE FT NOEL WATSON12.12 / SIP THE JUICE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR15.12 / CRATE DIGGIN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL16.12 / ROTATION POLICY17.12 / SLIX DISCO18.12 / STEVE RICE19.12 / SHAPES CHRISTMAS EDITION

THE LOVE INN QUIZMAS SPECIALCome join us for The Love Inn’s Quizmas Special. Fuel up on mince pies, wrap yourself in tinsel and test your Yuletide knowledge.

2nd Dec // 8pm – late // £1 to play

COLD TONIC & DON’T BE AFRAID PRESENT: THE ALTERNATIVE OFFICE XMAS PARTYThis year Love Inn have your Christmas covered with Cold Tonic & Don’t Be Afraid’s Alternative Office Xmas Party. Featuring Neville Watson, Krystal Klear, Semtek and many more.

10th Dec // 10pm – late // £3/£4 after 11pm

84 Stokes Croft, Bristol, BS1 3QY | @TheLoveInn | facebook.com/theloveinnbristol | 0117 923 2565 | theloveinn.com

The Love Inn is a brand new neighbourhood bar with a healthy emphasis on quality food and drink brought to you by Team Love, the minds behind Love saves the Day. The spacious and slickly-outfitted venue offers a tasty selection of dishes during the day, whilst evenings are given over to exotic cocktails and soundtracked by visiting DJs from Bristol and beyond.

the love inn

46 // VENUES MANOS

PRIVATE HIREPerfect for any occasion on any night, enquire about our upstairs Private Bar & Lounge for hire till 4am.

Enquire on 01179 255 266

2-4-1 COCKTAILS The perfect way to wind down after work or set yourself up for a great night ahead!

2-4-1 cocktails until 10pm every night

Moved from the North to the West Side of Clifton’s Triangle, Manos brings a breath of fresh air and well needed feeling of Independence. Fine Liquors, Carefully Crafted (& affordable) Cocktails, Quality ales, lagers and Good Times! Our Dj’s bring you the best in musical beats & treats until 4am, our Private Bar & Lounge is the only place to celebrate your party! so come party!

37 The Triangle West, Bristol BS8 1ER | @ManosBristol | facebook.com/ManosBristol | 01179 255 266 | manosbarbristol.co.uk

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SEÁN MCGOWAN + GECKO + IEUAN WILLIAMSDeadpunk Promotions & Username Taken presents an evening of great music from Southampton based Seán McGowan and local talent Gecko.

7th Dec // 7.30pm – late // free

RAUSCHENBERG + TRANSPERSONALS + JP BEAUMONTRauschenberg play ‘future-psych-gaze-garage’. Formed in 2013, Rauschenberg’s self-titled debut is a rock n’ roll record you can dance to. With support from Transpersonals and JP Beaumont.

11th Dec // 8pm – late // free

Bright Red, behind the market on St Nicks street, a three floor mad funhouse that specialises in super sweaty aural delights of Rock n Roll, Pop and Disco. We pride ourselves on being Free to enter nearly every night, without compromising on our entertainment. Upstairs or downstairs you won’t be going anywhere quite like here!

7-9 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE | @TheMothersRuin | facebook.com/The-Mothers-Ruin | 07546 082 009 | mothersruinbristol.co.uk

mother’s ruin

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NEW YEAR’S BASH WITH IMMIGRANT SWING + BOMBS + DJ ALFIELet us take you into the year 2016 with high energy music from Immigrant Swing and their foot stomping acoustic music. Featuring support from trip-hop infused BOMBS and DJ Alfie.

31st Dec // 9pm – late // £5-£7

MANGO FACTORY + VICTORIA KLEWIN & THE TRUE TONES + OUR RESIDENT DJSAn amazing double headliner night, including Mango Factory and their super tight rhythm section, explosive horns and two incredible vocalists.

18th Dec // 9pm – late // £3 - £4

Wolfies is the place for live music and late night party. It’s the place you’ll get the opportunity to see up and coming bands, to bust some moves on the dance floor, to watch talented artists paint live, to hear some quality musicians come together and jam their hearts out. We are open 7 nights a week and look forward to seeing you soon....

32 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1TG | @MrWolfsBristol | facebook.com/MrWolfs | 0117 923 2565 | mrwolfs.com

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AMY YONBeing described as a young Stevie Nicks with the glottal growl of Janis Joplin and with support from BBC Introducing, Amy is an artist to watch out for and to catch live now.

2nd Dec // 7.30pm // free

WILL KILLEENWill Killeen is a highly acclaimed Irish acoustic blues guitarist, singer and songwriter and is considered to be one of the foremost slide guitar players in Europe today.

5th Dec // 9pm // free

65 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1ES | @theoldbookshop | The Old Bookshop | 0117 953 5222 | theoldbookshop.co.uk

The Old Bookshop is an informal, sociable café-bar located on North Street. With its eclectic decor, homemade food, unique cocktail bar, boat-yard beer garden, and famous Sunday roasts, The Old Bookshop is known for doing things its own way. The bar showcases guest ales and local craft beers week-by-week, and the ever-changing menu from guest chefs, pop-ups and street food vendors.

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D E C E M B E R

every tuesdayJAZZ FUNK SOCIETY

02.12.15CULT FT GENERAL LEVY

03.12.15HOMEGROWN ft JEHST

04.12.15BOOGIE NIGHTS ft THE REFLEX

05.12.15FEEL THE REAL

11.12.15THE ALLERGIES

I N T H E L O D G EK O K O R O

12.12.15EATS EVERYTHING

CHRISTMAS KNEES UP18.12.15

THE ANNUAL WIG GIG20.12.15

DANCE OFF DOES CHRISTMAS!

1 5 S M A L L S T R E E T , B R I S T O L B S 1 1 D Et : 0 1 1 7 9 2 9 7 6 6 1

A B R A N D N E W C I T Y C E N T R E V E N U E B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y T E A M L O V ET H E C R E W B E H I N D L O V E S AV E S T H E D AY & T H E L O V E I N

BOOGIE NIGHTS PT.4 – THE CHRISTMAS SPECIALMethods present to you the final Boogie Nights of 2015. Expect the usual Boogie Nights trademarks, but with a ‘festive’ sparkle. Think deep, think disco.

4th Dec // 10pm – late // free

HOMEGROWN PRESENTS: FLIPTRIX Fliptrix has spent the last few years of his life defining his position as one of the most forward-thinking and engaging artists the UK Hip Hop scene has to offer.

3rd Dec // 8pm – late // £5adv

A brand new bar from the mighty Team Love. The Small Horse Inn has been dubbed the “slightly upmarket sister of The Love Inn” on Stokes Croft. Serving up decadent desserts from Gourmet Dessert Club, as well as excellent music, drinks and dancing till the early hours. The Small Horse Inn is a brilliant new addition to the city centre.

The Small Horse SOCIAL CLUB15 Small St, Bristol, BS1 1DE | @SmallhorseInn | facebook.com/The-Small-Horse-Inn | 0117 929 8074 | thesmallhorseinn.co.uk

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THE KAOS + KIILKOVEC + BLACK VELVET + MOREEuropean Tour Collective Presents the collected sounds of Rock and Pop punk from The Kaos, Kilkovec, Black Velvet and local support.


ALEX GEORGE & THE CREAKY STEPS + ACQUIESCE + ANNA COLETTE The Creaky Steps make their debut appearance in Bristol just in time for Christmas. With glorious support from the face-melting Acquiesce and the wonderful Anna Colette.

16th Dec // 7pm – late // £3

A well-established pub dating back to the 15th century, with friendly staff serving real ales and a great selection of pub classics until 8pm. The downstairs stage hosts some of Bristol’s best live bands and international artists, including jazz, punk, folk, and indie rock. “The Stag” is one of Bristol’s most eclectic live venues. Another reason to head into Old Market.

74 Old Market Street, Bristol, BS2 0EJ | @Stagandhounds | facebook.com/The Stag and Hounds | 0117 329 2141 | stagandhoundsbristol.co.uk

stag and hounds

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FAZE MIYAKEFaze Miyake will be presenting his signature Woofer Music sound - mixing together a blend of gritty Grime and punchy bass. Prepare to hear some powerful instrumentals and collaborations with silver tongue MC vocals.

5th Dec // 10pm - 3am // £3-£4 entry

DEMOB HAPPY Mixing 60s garage with unbridled energy, chaos and destruction - the kind that has NME salivating over the way they’re “constantly on the verge of collapse,” this Brighton quartet deserve to be seen live.

7th Dec // 7:30pm - late // £5

Music.Food.Art - Start The Bus, a unique music venue that caters for all music tastes. From club nights to punk gigs to showcasing the next rising star. The venue holds a capacity of 200 while the club nights open up to 350 on the weekends. Great Diner style food, fine beer, ale, cider and wine selections ensure you’ll love your time there.

7-9 Baldwin Street Bristol BS1 1RU | @StarttheBus | facebook.com/startthebus | 0117 930 4370 | startthebus.tv

start the bus

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DAVID BOWIE PARTY Celebrate all that is weird, wonderful and Bowie with Bristol’s own 60 piece Fantasy Orchestra. Dress as your favourite personality and come witness a multitude of Bowie classics.

5th Dec // 7pm – 11pm // £7-£10

SJM CONCERTS & METROPOLIS PRESENTS: NETSKY LIVE + GUESTS TBAElectronic artist and drum & bass legend Netsky is set to bring his incredible live show back to the UK this winter alongside his full band and a host of very special guests.

9th Dec // 7:30pm – 11pm // £15adv

The Trinity Centre, Trinity Road, Bristol, BS2 0NW | @trinitybristol | facebook.com/trinitybristol | 0117 935 1200 | 3ca.org.uk Xxxxxxxxx

One of the few truly independent venues with performances from the likes of Gorillaz, Daniel Johnston, Roni Size and Animal Collective as well as a venue for great club nights like Teachings in Dub and now Bump Rollerdisco. Famous for hosting some legendary band names such as U2, Massive Attack, Portishead, Public Enemy and The Specials. Trinity can rightly claim to be the birthplace of the Bristol sound.

trinity

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