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newsfunding boostWe are thrilled to announce that Bristol Music Trust and St George’s Bristol have been awarded £975,000 over three years in regular funding from Arts Council England. This unique arrangement will see the two venues become National Portfolio Organisations, working in close partnership to promote music in Bristol. Special projects, flagship classical concerts and a range of joint events and festivals are all on the cards, giving music in the South West a much-deserved boost.

young musicians In advance of the Kinshasa Symphony Orchestra’s visit to the Hall (see p07), Bristol Plays Music is running a five-day project that will see young musicians aged 12 to 18 working with creative leader Eugene Skeef to create new compositions fusing Congolese, urban and western classical music. As part of the project, work in progress will be sent to the orchestra in the Democratic Republic of the Congo before orchestra members take part in a final performance in the foyer before the main show.

thank you!We’d like to say thanks to all oursupporters who help Colston Hall deliver its eclectic programme. In particular, we welcome new supporters Dunkley’s accountants and Hotel du Vin.

doors open dayWalk in the footsteps of stars as we throw open our doors to the public. Backstage tours and visits to our spooky cellars will be topped off by the launch of the MixRadio Remix Academy season, including free taster sessions and the chance to sit in on an open rehearsal of our excellent youth ensemble. For more information, turn to p06.

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pardon my french fifth birthday partyIn the final instalment of the MixRadio Terrace Sessions, Pardon My French celebrate its fifth birthday on the roof terrace of Colston Hall. Enjoy the cityscape of Bristol while the Bristol-based beat obsessives provide a soundtrack of disco and house. Strictly limited to 150 tickets.


danny bhoycomedyfri 12 septhe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

over 16s only, seated show

please untick this boxThe Scotsman call The Daily Telegraph

Open Mic Award-winner “subtle, intelligent, perceptive, observant and very, very funny”. He has performed at the Edinburgh Festival since 2001 and charms audiences as far afield as Australia and Canada. “His routines have the mark of those which are quoted from, for years to come,” says The Herald.

an evening with art garfunkelrock and popwed 10 sep7.30pm, £37.63 incl. bf

u14s accompanied

The legendary singer, actor and poet returns to the stage. During his extraordinary career, Garfunkel has earned six Grammy Awards, three top 20 hits and a Golden Globe nomination. As one half of iconic folk duo Simon & Garfunkel, the artist has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and given us some of the most enduring records of our time. There is no support for this show.

sam sweeney’s fiddle folksun 7 septhe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

made in the great warBellowhead’s fiddle player tells the

incredible story of the violin that took almost 100 years to make. Sweeney, bandmate Paul Sartin, storyteller Hugh Lupton, concertina player Rob Harbron and lighting designer Emma Thompson bring the reality of World War I to the present day.

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MixRadio terrace sessionsrock and popsat 6 septhird floor terrace, £5 incl. bf

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rae morrisrock and popsun 14 septhe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £9.68 incl. bf

over 14s only, u16s accompanied, standing show

After a guest spot on Bombay Bicycle Club’s single Luna, Blackpool chanteuse Rae

Morris goes it alone. She’s currently working with über producer Ariel Rechtshaid (Vampire Weekend) on her debut album. “Morris … lets herself get lost in the production, sounding both blissed-out and lonely at once,” says Time magazine.

luke sital-singhfolkmon 15 septhe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £9.68 incl. bf

over 14s only, standing show

“This tremulous-voiced troubadour could be a British Bon Iver, destined to take folk

traditions in unexpected directions,” said The Guardian back in 2012. The New Malden native follows up a trio of EPs with debut album The Fire Inside. “He is astonishing. The only performer ever to leave me standing slack-jawed and speechless in wonder,” says The Telegraph.

doors open daycommunitysat 13 septours between 10am-3.30pm, free

See behind the scenes of Bristol’s largest concert hall as Colston Hall throws open its doors to its eye-catching foyer and 1951 main auditorium. Free tours backstage and rare access into the cellars from 10am-3.30pm. Tours must be booked in advance via the box office. Throughout the day the MixRadio Remix Academy gives free tasters of its sessions for 7-25 year olds, so come along and see what’s on offer.


the axis of awesomecomedythu 18 septhe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf


viva la vida loca las vegas “Australia’s kings of comedy rock” (Chortle)

and “Fringe legends” (ThreeWeeks) return to the UK to perform “brilliantly witty” (British Theatre Guide) original comedy songs and pop parodies. The trio have notched up over 20 million hits on YouTube for their viral smash, The Four Chord Song.

what the frock!comedyfri 19 septhe lantern, 8pm, conc. £11.83, £13.98 incl. bf

seated show

luisa omielan and vikki stoneThe return of the award-winning comedy

night features Luisa Omielan, who sold out London’s Soho Theatre five times with her debut show, What Would Beyoncé Do? The Telegraph called it “about as funny as any comedy show needs to be”. Also performing is “hilarious and brilliant” (Heat) musical comedian Vikki Stone. Hosted by Jayde Adams.

kinshasa symphony orchestraclassicaltue 16 sep7.30pm, u18s £1.08, students £9.14, £16.13 incl. bf

The world’s most extraordinary symphony orchestra and choir visit the UK for the first time from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Performing traditional Congolese music, as well as Sibelius’ Finlandia, movements from Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and the finale to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, when they will be joined by Bristol Choral Society, they promote peace and hope in a country torn apart by war and poverty.

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first aid kitfolksun 21 sepdoors 7pm, sold out

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Sweden’s Söderberg sisters first came to worldwide attention with their cover of Fleet Foxes’ Tiger Mountain Peasant Song, which racked up millions of hits on YouTube. “They have a wonderful knack of letting their voices swoop together then dive, like a hawk suddenly snatching up prey,” said The Guardian of their performance at Somerset House. The duo visit following the release of new album Stay Gold.

gypsy fireworldsat 20 septhe lantern, 8pm, conc. £15.05, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

the acoustic spectacularDynamic quartet Gypsy Fire present a new

theatrical show, in which they take us on a journey through some of music’s most iconic eras. Ben Holder (violin), Paul Jefferies (double bass), Will Barnes and Stuart Carter-Smith (acoustic guitars) promise a feast for the senses with breathtaking musical performances and other-worldly theatrical ambience.

bridget christiecomedysun 21 septhe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf


a bic for her“One of the finest comedians around,” says

The Independent of the 2013 Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner. It’s an “intelligent, passionate and beautifully silly show attacking everyday sexism” (Time Out) delivered by “a superb stand-up with a powerful voice and something to say” (The Observer).


lulo reinhardtjazztue 23 septhe lantern, 8pm, £17.20 incl. bf

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“Lulo is a fantastic musician, worthy of the Reinhardt name,” says the London Evening

Standard of the gypsy-jazz musician and grand-nephew of Django. Tonight, alongside his band, Reinhardt will play his winning blend of gypsy-swing, flamenco, tango and bossa nova.

woodsrock and popmon 22 septhe lantern, 8pm, £8.60 incl. bf

standing show

Brooklyn’s Woods head to The Lantern following the release of their seventh

album in nine years, With Light and With Love. “It sparkles with the light and love mentioned in the album title,” says NME, “lending the 10 songs the lackadaisical summer vibe of the Berkeley Street hippies in ’60s San Francisco.” With special guest Kevin Morby (ex-Woods member) plus support from Ryley Walker.

michael palincomedymon 22 sep7.30pm, £31.71 incl. bf

travelling to workTwo-part stage show from the Monty Python veteran and national treasure in which he looks back at 25 years of exploring the world and almost 50 years in show business. Coinciding with the publication of his third volume of diaries, Travelling To Work.

çigdem aslanworldwed 24 septhe lantern, 8pm, conc. £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf

seated show

“Just occasionally, a new artist emerges to throw old music styles into an intriguing

contemporary perspective,” says The Guardian of this Turkish Kurd performer. She is one of the rising stars in the revival of rebetiko: the outspoken but outlawed music that flourished in the Balkans in the 1920s.

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nell brydenfolkfri 26 septhe lantern, 7.30pm, £15.05 incl. bf

seated show

The Brooklyn-born “darling of Radio 2” (BBC Music) heads out on tour following

the release of her new album, Wayfarer. Bryden has entertained audiences from Iraq to Ireland, New Orleans and beyond with her “charming bluegrass/Americana-influenced” songs (Time Out). In 2012 Bryden supported Jools Holland on tour, playing at the Royal Albert Hall.

the best in uk stand-upcomedysat 27 septhe lantern, 8.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf

seated show

with dominic holland and co. “Dominic Holland is the UK’s funniest not-

yet-famous comedian,” quipped the late, great Bob Monkhouse of the Perrier award-winner. He has appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, Have I Got News for You and BBC Radio 4. Holland “invokes tears of laugher and recognition”, says Chortle while The Daily Telegraph calls him “a top-notch stand-up who everyone should see”.

stephen frycomedythu 25 sep7.30pm, sold out

over 14s only

live: more fool me A rare opportunity to see the comedian, actor, presenter, writer and raconteur in his one-man show. Ticket price includes a copy of Fry’s new book.

katherine ryancomedythu 25 septhe lantern, 7.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf


glam role modelPop-culture obsessed Canadian comedian

Katherine Ryan received death threats following her appearance on BBC2’s Mock the Week last year. Thankfully, she survived the episode and is ready for her second UK stand-up tour. Expect “warped wit, striking presence, killer lines [and] calm confidence” (Scotsman) from the “assured and impertinent” (Telegraph) performer.

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soaring straussclassicaltue 30 sep7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

bournemouth symphony orchestraConductor Kirill Karabits and the BSO celebrate the 150th Birthday of Richard Strauss with a performance of his sumptuous tone poem, Also Sprach Zarathustra, popularised in Stanley Kubrick’s film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Completing the programme is Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony and Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C played by Robert Levin.

claire martinjazzmon 29 septhe lantern, 8pm, £21.50 incl. bf

seated show

Drink in the “mellow, lovely tone” (classicalsource.com) of the BBC Radio 3

presenter and ‘First Lady of British jazz’. A seven-time British Jazz Award-winner, Martin has been performing for over 27 years, working with some of the world’s leading musicians and orchestras, including The Hallé, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and Sir Richard Rodney Bennett.

cold specksrock and popsun 28 septhe lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf

standing show

Two years on from the “rich, deep and stomach-tighteningly emotional” (Q) I

Predict a Graceful Expulsion, Canadian singer Al Spx – aka Cold Specks – returns with her second album, Neuroplasticity. Cold Specks “[boasts] the talents and depth of spirit of an artist twice her age”, says Drowned in Sound.



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producer uncovered: beginnerseducationwed 1 octeducation suite, 7-10pm, £180 incl. bf

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neil cowley triojazzwed 1 octthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

Former Brand New Heavies keyboardist Neil Cowley’s trio visit Bristol following the

release of their fifth studio album, Touch and Flee. It is, says Naim Jazz Records, “the trio’s bravest, most daring album to date, spotlighting the ever-increasing brilliance of Cowley as a composer”.

peter andrerock and popwed 1 octdoors 7pm, £30.64, £48.38, £59.13, £69.88, £80.63 incl. bf

Pop star, reality TV regular and “jaunty host” (The Guardian) Peter Andre returns to Colston Hall to present a “brilliantly exhausting” (Nottingham Post) show filled with his greatest hits, from Mysterious Girl, Flava and I Feel You, to Insania and Behind Closed Doors.



robyn hitchcockfolkthu 2 octthe lantern, 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

lee mack comedythu 2, fri 3 & sat 4 oct3.30pm (sat) & 8pm, sold out

over 16s only

Album Love From London was described as “Syd Barrett-via-Edward Lear neo-

psych-rock whimsy, with a side order of Paisley Underground guitar swirl and chime” (BBC Music). Expect a “brooding, politicised” (BBC Music) set from the former Soft Boy and “eccentric sexagenarian tunesmith” (Pop Matters).

hit the road mackThe star of Not Going Out and Would I Lie To You? “cuts to the funny bone like a knife” (Metro) in his new live show. “If I wasn’t laughing so hard, I’d kick back and admire the craftsmanship,” says the Guardian of Mack’s brand of old-school comedy.

nik kershawrock and popfri 3 octthe lantern, 7.30pm, sold out

seated show

the me, myself and i tour: a solo retrospective

Elton John famously described this Bristol-born 1980s idol as “one of the best songwriters of a generation”. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his first chart success, Kershaw presents the Me, Myself And I Tour, in which he performs his best-loved songs, shares stories from his career and answers questions from the audience.

nick harperfolksat 4 octthe lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf

seated show

The son of ’70s troubadour Roy Harper, and former member of Squeeze, has been

described as “Dylan for the iPod generation” (Guitarist), “somewhere between Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley” (Mojo), “the closest thing we’ve got to Lewis Carroll” (Maverick) and “one of the musical phenomenons of our age” (The Herald). Gaz Brookfield and Lonely Tourists support.

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shappi khorsandicomedysun 5 octthe lantern, 8pm, conc. £13.98, £16.13 incl. bf


because i’m shappiThe “seriously funny and surprisingly filthy”

star of Live at The Apollo and QI – and best-selling author of A Beginner’s Guide to Acting English – celebrates the good things in life. “Shappi is an endearing presence and possesses a charming self-awareness that ensures consistent laughter from start to finish,” says the Huffington Post.

bonnie dobsonfolktue 7 octthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

“One of the most intriguing singer-songwriters to emerge from the North

American 1960s folk movement” (The Guardian). Dobson retired from the music industry in the 1980s before returning to the stage at 2007's Meltdown festival. She's now back with a new album, Take Me for a Walk in the Morning Dew.

brahms in bristolclassicalwed 8 oct7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

bbc national orchestra of walesBrahms raises a glass to student drinking songs with The Academic Festival Overture, while the Symphony No. 1 in C minor was hailed as ‘Beethoven’s 10th’. The searing Double Concerto for Violin and Cello, featuring two decidedly ear-opening young soloists, completes this all-Brahms programme from BBC NOW.

alison balsomclassicalmon 6 oct7.30pm, £20.96, £24.19, £26.34, £30.64, £34.94 incl. bf

the trumpet singsFirst solo show from the multi-award-winning trumpet player, in which she promises a concert “that really shows what the trumpet can do, partly by playing pure classical music without a microphone and partly by using enhanced lighting and sound to present more contemporary music”. Balsom has won the Gramophone Magazine Artist of the Year and three Classical BRITs.



paul footcomedyfri 10 octthe lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf


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Paul Foot returns to the Hall for the second year running to treat us to more of that insightful absurdity that leaves “your sides sore and your face wet with tears” (Edinburgh Evening News). “He seems to be striving for a new language of the absurd,” says Time Out, “prancing from idea to idea like an over-enthusiastic supply teacher.”

elaine paigelight entertainmentsat 11 octdoors 7pm, £26.88, £40.31, £59.13, £80.63 incl. bf

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50th anniversary farewell tour She’s performed everywhere from the West End to Broadway, the White House to Sydney Opera House – now the Olivier award-winning actress has decided it’s time to say goodbye in her final concert tour. Don’t miss your chance to see the First Lady of musical theatre sing classics like Memory, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina and I Know Him So Well in her 50th anniversary tour.

jo caulfieldcomedysat 11 octthe lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf


celebration of angerBest Female Stand-Up (Chortle Awards)

and Funniest Woman (LAFTA Awards) nominee Jo Caulfield presents her furious new show. The presenter of Radio 4’s Jo Caulfield’s Speakeasy asks why anger is seen as a bad thing when having a good rant is the only sensible reaction to vacuous celebrities, drunken girlfriends and TV quiz shows.


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joan riverscomedysun 12 oct7.30pm, £32.25, £37.09 incl. bf

quick… before they close the lid“One of the funniest, dirtiest, most daring and transgressive of stand-up comics” (Roger Ebert) returns to “[make] the air curl with malice, mischief and the monstering of pieties” (The Guardian). She “might be considered Sarah Silverman’s spiritual grandmother, sniping viciously, provocatively and even offensively at any target in her sights” (Chortle). The easily offended need not apply.

level 42rock and popmon 13 oct7.30pm, £29.03 incl. bf

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It’s been over 30 years since Level 42 released their “fresh and vital” (BBC Music) 1981 self-titled debut. Thirty-three singles and 11 studio albums later, the band has “come full circle” (The Examiner) with a new EP, Sirens, that promises more of that trademark jazz-funk sound that made World Machine, Running In The Family and Staring At The Sun so successful.

ebo taylorworldsun 12 octthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

standing show

The septuagenarian highlife and Afrobeat musician is known as the ‘James Brown

of Ghana’. After collaborating with Fela Kuti in the early ’60s, Taylor become a major figure in the Ghanaian music scene. After a 30-year hiatus, Taylor returned in 2010 with the album Love and Death, followed by 2012’s Appia Kwa Bridge.

timber timbrefolkmon 13 octthe lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf

standing show

“Saxophones are smokin’ and guitars twang making Hot Dreams sound like the

soundtrack to a Western directed by David Lynch,” says The Guardian of the Canadians’ latest album. It is, says Pop Matters, “a work of art”. Hear a “concoction of folk blues, Fifties Americana and not one but many ‘cinematic’ atmospheres” (Drowned in Sound).


laura veirsfolktue 14 octthe lantern, doors 7pm, £16.13 incl. bf


“Vestiges of jazz and blues enrich a sparse, rocky soil of folk and country,” says

Pitchfork of Veirs’ 2013 album, Warp and Weft, which she wrote while pregnant with her second child. Hear the Portland chanteuse’s “hypnotic, mysterious voice” (Rolling Stone) and “smartly arranged, lyrically cogent records” as she plays songs from her vast catalogue.


dobet gnahoréworldwed 15 octthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

The Grammy Award-winning artist and BBC Radio 3 World Music Award nominee is

regarded as one of the freshest talents in new African music. Gnahoré sings in seven languages amd embraces a wide variety of musical styles, from the ziglibiti of her native Ivory Coast to West African Mandinka melodies, Congolese rumba and Cameroonian bikutsi.


tony hadleyrock and popthu 16 octdoors 7pm, £24.19, £34.94, £48.38, £69.88, VIp package £138.68 incl. bf

Spandau Ballet’s frontman embarks on a nationwide tour to perform songs from his new album alongside some of the band’s best-loved hits. The Southbank Sinfonia Orchestra will accompany Hadley as he performs songs like Gold, Only When You Leave and True.

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the best in uk stand-upcomedysat 18 octthe lantern, 8.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf

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with elis james and co.Be charmed by this Welsh raconteur’s

intricately woven tales about anything from his first kiss to meeting a famous sports presenter. He is, says The List, “a complete joy”, delivering anecdotes with “a hefty dose of charisma and winning self-deprecation” (Chortle). James has appeared on Rhod Gilbert’s BBC Radio Wales show and The Rob Brydon Show, and at Edinburgh Festival.

bristol choral societyclassicalsat 18 oct11am (concert 3.30pm), singers: u18s £12.90, £23.65 incl. bf,show: £5.38 incl. bf

125th birthday come and singConductor: Adrian Partington Organ: Paul WaltonBristol Choral Society has been singing at Colston Hall for 125 years. To celebrate, they welcome all to come and sing a selection of choruses from well-known works, followed by some birthday cake and a glass of something sparkling. Registration at 10am, rehearsals at 11am.

stephen johnson insightclassicaltue 21 octthe lantern, 7.30pm, free

BBC Radio 3 host and lecturer Stephen Johnson takes a closer look at the

programme for the World Changed concert taking place on Thursday 30 October (see page 24) in this free event.

the necksjazzthu 16 octthe lantern, 8pm, £17.50 incl. bf

seated show

“Not so much a trio as a revolutionary consortium redefining music,” says The

Guardian of this Australian trio. The New York Times calls them “one of the greatest bands in the world”. Hear “extraordinary magical sounds [emerge] from the ensemble” (Financial Times).



martha tilston & the scientistsfolkwed 22 octthe lantern, 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf

seated show

“So clear is Martha Tilston’s voice, with its touch of fragility, that it’s easy to

think she’s always off greeting clouds,” said The Guardian of the Sussex folk singer’s most recent album, Machines of Love and Grace. “Tilston’s songwriting and the instrumental arrangements have a thought-provoking depth,” says Folk Radio. “[Her] voice is as lovely as ever.”

arabian nightsclassicalthu 23 oct7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

bournemouth symphony orchestraThe BSO continue on their Prokofiev journey with Piano Concerto No. 3 in C and award-winning pianist Boris Giltburg. Meanwhile Ravel’s La Valse invites you to dance and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade looks to the East.

seth lakemanfolkfri 24 octdoors 7pm, £19.35, £24.19 incl. bf

u14s accompanied

For his latest album, Word Of Mouth, Lakeman carried out interviews with an array of characters, from dock workers to D-day witnesses. The resulting songs “[straddle] both traditional and contemporary folk” and showcase “Lakeman’s hauntingly melodic style” (The Telegraph).

featuring bad breath & spanner robinson“If Daniel O’Donnell is the brightly

scrubbed face of British country music then Hank Wangford is its guilty conscience,” says the country and western pioneer’s biography. Wangford promises “beautifully crafted, original songs full of class, wit and poignant observations … you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, sometimes at the same time”.

an evening with the hank wangford triorock and popfri 24 octthe lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf

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Join this celebration of musical diversity as Simple Things festival returns with over 80 acts performing right across the city. Colston Hall joins the fun for the second time, utilising the entire venue to showcase a wealth of music in every area of our spacious and iconic building.

Headlining this year is the “deafening and charming” (The Guardian) post-rock instrumentalists Mogwai, who return to the Hall for the first time since their sensational show as part of our foyer opening in 2009. “Almost 19 years on from

their foundation, Mogwai seem to be approaching a sort of national treasure status,” says NMe. Joining them is DJ Harvey, of whom rolling Stone said: “If Keith richards was a DJ, he’d totally be Harvey.” Also appearing will be “idiosyncratic dance producer” (pitchfork) Zomby, uK producer evian Christ, London’s The Haxan Cloak, French hip-hop beatmaker onra and many more.

Away from the main stage other artists include Turbowolf, ron Morelli, esben & The Witch, Seven Davis Jr, oliver Wilde, october, eaux, Terekke and eugene Quell.

simple things 2014sat 25 oct12pm-5am, £33, £38.50, £44 incl. bf

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barry walsh country bandrock and popsun 26 octthe lantern, 7.30pm, £10.75 incl. bf

seated show

Following support slots for Fairport Convention, Marmalade and Brotherhood

of Man, the Barry Walsh Country Band hit The Lantern to perform their fourth album, Grey Heart. Hear original material alongside covers of Rhinestone Cowboy, Gypsy Woman and Country Roads, all with that well-loved ‘Walsh twist’. Supported by Micky John Bull.

john mayall rock and popsun 26 oct8pm, £27.41, £29.56, £31.71 incl. bf

“One of Britain’s most important ambassadors of the blues” (The Telegraph) embarks on his 80th anniversary tour. With his band The Bluesbreakers, Mayall helped to launch the careers of bandmates Eric Clapton, Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Peter Green and Mick Taylor. Mayall’s latest album, A Special Life, is released this year. He will be joined by King King, a band The Manfreds’ Paul Pond describes as “an indefatigable music machine”.

He’s the “internet hit man” (The Telegraph) who found renown after his song Going

Home was featured on a Land Rover advert. “His yarns and philosophies paint a picture of a grizzled American folk music, decades of abandon behind him,” says BBC Music of his sophomore effort, Sweet Defeat. Allen performs following the release of his third album, Deep River.

jon allenrock and popmon 27 octthe lantern, doors 7.30pm, £14.51 incl. bf


sharon jones & the dap-kingsrock and poptue 28 octdoors 7.30pm, £26.88 incl. bf


After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2013, “one of the most vibrant stage presences in R&B” (Pitchfork) is now ready to return to the live circuit. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings’ Give the People What They Want, “draws up a list of vintage-soul styles and methodically ticks each box … [breathing] passionate new life into the past” (The Guardian). Support from Lee Fields & the Expressions.


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after the tempest tourAfrican rhythms merge with Celtic harmonies

as musicians from Brittany, Cameroon, Senegal, Sierre Leone, Congo, Uganda, Ghana and the UK create an “irrepressible” (Evening Standard) atmosphere. “Listening to Baka Beyond live is like being transported to a joyful village,” says WOMAD festival.

baka beyondworldfri 31 octthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

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the world changedclassicalthu 30 oct7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

national arts orchestra of canadaTo commemorate the First World War, esteemed Director Pinchas Zukerman leads the National Arts Orchestra of Canada through an eclectic programme that moves from Vaughan Williams through Elgar to Beethoven. Part of The World Changed in partnership with St George’s Bristol.

najma akhtarworldtue 28 octthe lantern, 8pm, conc. £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf

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Her voice has been described as a “heaven-sent gift” (Songlines) and “immaculate” and

has charmed the likes of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Andy Summers and Basement Jaxx, with whom she has collaborated. English and Irish traditional ballads and songs combine with the romantic poetry of Indian ghazal at this intimate show.

zola jesusrock and popwed 29 octthe lantern, 7.30pm, £13.44 incl. bf

standing show

Wisconsin-bred, classically-trained singer-songwriter Nika Roza Danilova – who

makes music under the nom de plume Zola Jesus – describes her latest album Taiga as “my true debut, because it is the first time I have felt so open and liberated”. She “exalts in the murky, gothic boom of her songs, with deep swoops that evoke a sort of modern-day Gregorian chant” (Spin).


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an evening with noel fieldingcomedysat 1 nov8pm, £26.88 incl. bf

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The writer and star of The Mighty Boosh and Luxury Comedy embarks on his first live tour in five years, serving up a magical mix of stand-up, live animation and music. Some of Fielding’s most-loved Boosh characters (including The Moon and Fantasy Man) will also be putting in an appearance. Joining him on the night will be Mike Fielding (Naboo) and Tom Meeton (Lance Dior).

seann walshcomedysat 1 novthe lantern, 7.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf


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(Sunday Times) from the star of Stand Up for the Week and Live at the Apollo. Time Out called Walsh “this generation’s Dylan Moran … with the looks, gags and charm to become something quite special”. Don’t miss your chance to see “one of comedy’s hottest properties” (Standard).

billy lockettrock and popmon 3 novthe lantern, doors 7pm, £9.68 incl. bf

standing show

This Northampton singer-songwriter has played his way from the basement to the

studio and is now ready to show off his unique and soulful stylings in The Lantern. Radio 1 DJs Fearne Cotton, Greg James and Huw Stephens are fans of this up-and-coming artist. Last seen at Colston Hall supporting KT Tunstall.

sam smithrock and poptue 4 novdoors 7pm, sold out

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He topped the charts with Disclosure (Latch), scored a million-selling single with Naughty Boy (La La La), won the BRIT Critics’ Choice Award and performed the first-ever live music TV advert in the UK. It's a great time to be Sam Smith, it seems. See him perform tracks from debut album In the Lonely Hour, including Money on My Mind and Stay with Me.


rob newmancomedythu 6 & fri 7 novthe lantern, 8pm, £13.44 incl. bf


new theory of evolution“If this world could be saved by a superhero

whose superpower was comedy, that hero would be Robert Newman,” gushed The Scotsman of the comedian, journalist, novelist and activist. In his first full comedy show for seven years, Newman talks us through the 150-year controversy in evolutionary theory.

philip glass ensemble: retrospectiveclassicalsat 8 nov7.30pm, students & u18s £8.50, £30 incl. bf

Nearly 40 years since they first visited Bristol to perform as part of Arnolfini’s opening at Bush House in 1975, Philip Glass Ensemble return to the city to present the UK premiere of their Retrospective programme – a partial ‘greatest hits’ that revisits some of Philip Glass’ most important, popular and epoch-defining works. This show is part of Glassfest in partnership with St George's Bristol. Joint tickets available, see website for details.

classical music industry uncovered conferenceeducationsat 8 nov10am, £15 incl. bf

Discover the diverse pathways into a career in the classical music industry. At this one-day conference you can take part in seminars and workshops with orchestral players, session musicians and industry leaders giving you the knowledge you need to turn your passion into a lifelong career. For people aged 14 to 18. This conference is free to recipients of free school meals.

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anaïs mitchellfolktue 11 novthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf

seated show

“Mitchell is a skilled storyteller … and her delivery gives an emotional complexity

that welcomes and even demands repeated listens,” says Pitchfork of the Vermont-based singer-songwriter. Her most recent release, Child Ballads, a collaboration with Jefferson Hamer, won the 2014 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Song.

jamesrock and popwed 12 novdoors 7pm, £38.70, £48.38 incl. bf


and special guests starsailorFollowing their sold-out 10-date tour of the UK with Echo & the Bunnymen last year, James are back on the road to present new album La Petite Mort. Over the past three decades James have enjoyed 19 top 40 singles, including She’s a Star, Come Home, How Was It for You?, and – of course – Sit Down. With guests Starsailor in support.

the john wilson orchestraclassicalsun 9 nov7.30pm, £28.49, £37.63, £43, £48.38 incl. bf

cole porter in hollywoodThe John Wilson Orchestra and special guests celebrate the works of the legendary Broadway composer Cole Porter in this brand new show.

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what the frock!comedyfri 14 novthe lantern, 8pm, conc. £11.83, £13.98 incl. bf

seated show

aisling bea and shazia mirzaSecond show of the season from the

award-winning comedy night. Tonight’s show features Aisling Bea, the first woman in 20 years to win the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition. Joining her is Shazia Mirza, whose “laconic one-liners represent something quite unique in modern comedy” (The Guardian). Hosted by Jayde Adams.

sara pascoecomedythu 13 novthe lantern, 8pm, £12.90 incl. bf


sara pascoe vs history“An exhilarating and deeply satisfying

show” (The Times) from the star of Stand Up for the Week, Live at the Apollo, Twenty Twelve and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Pascoe shares her romantic history, existential theory and cultural insights, showcasing a “lively mind [that] teases out big questions with intelligence, silliness and self-deprecation” (The Guardian).

jools holland and his rhythm and blues orchestrarock and popthu 13 & fri 14 nov7.30pm, £38.70 incl. bf

The legendary pianist and his hugely talented orchestra return to the Hall for their popular annual show. This year, they’re joined by special guest Marc Almond.

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bristol metropolitan orchestraclassicalsat 15 nov7.30pm, £10.75, £19.35, £21.50 incl. bf

Conductors: William Goodchild and David Ogden Shostakovich Festive Overture Orff Carmina Burana Dvořák Symphony from the New WorldBristol Metropolitan Orchestra, the City of Bristol Choir and additional choristers from Bristol Grammar School Choir, Westbury-on-Trym Choir, St Peter’s Hospice Choir and Bristol Schools Chamber Choir perform in aid of St Peter’s Hospice.

the best in uk stand-upcomedysat 15 novthe lantern, 8.30pm, £12.90 incl. bf

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john robins & co.The XFM host and former flatmate of

Russell Howard, Jon Richardson and Mark Olver is a “superlative storyteller” (Chortle). His 2013 Edinburgh show, Where Is My Mind?, was “one of the most consistently pleasing hours on the fringe” (The Independent). Don’t miss your chance to see this “sparkling” (The Times) and “truly spectacular” (Broadway Baby) local lad done good.

emily barker and the red clay halofolksun 16 novthe lantern, 8pm, £15.05 incl. bf

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Bask in “great melodies and Americana-influenced songs” (The Guardian) as the

singer-songwriter and her talented band visit. Album Dear River received rave reviews across the board – Q called it “ambitious and beautifully wrought” while The Times praised its “heartfelt songwriting… bridging the gap between folk, country and Fleetwood Mac”. Swedish singer-songwriter Christian Kjellvander supports.


erasurerock and popmon 17 nov7.30pm, sold out

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Evergreen English synth-pop duo Andy Bell and Vince Clarke call in to Colston Hall to showcase material from an astonishing 30-year career. After bursting on to the music scene in 1985 with single Who Needs Love Like That, Erasure have consistently occupied the charts, with four number one albums and countless top 20 hits, including Sometimes, A Little Respect and Love to Hate You.

raf in concert 2014light entertainmentwed 19 nov7.30pm, £18.28, £21.50 incl. bf

10% off when you buy 10 or more tickets

Join the Bands of the Royal Air Force as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the UK’s greatest national icons – the Red Arrows. From the Beatles to Bolero, Queen to Lloyd-Webber, big band to Puccini, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the Royal Air Force in Concert Tour.

Compered by BBC Radio 2’s Alan Dedicoat.

jon richardsoncomedyfri 21 nov8pm, £20.96 incl. bf

nidiot“One of our most individual and interesting stand-ups” (The Times) has made a promise to become more easy-going for the sake of his friends and future health. Can the perennial singleton and misanthrope change his ways? “Jon Richardson is developing into a quietly sophisticated comedian who is at turns hilarious and disturbing,” says The Mirror.

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nancy kerrfolkfri 21 novthe lantern, 7.30pm, £13.44 incl. bf

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and the sweet visitor bandBBC Radio 6 Music’s Mark Radcliffe called

this singer-violinist “quite breathtakingly beautiful”. Tonight, Kerr is joined on stage by James Fagan, Tom Wright, Tim Yates and Rowan Rheingans to perform music from her eagerly anticipated solo debut, Sweet Visitor.


soul II soulrock and popsat 22 novdoors 7pm, £26.50 incl. bf

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featuring jazzie b and caron wheelerSpecial 25th anniversary tour from the legendary London group, best known for their 1989 hits Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) and Keep on Movin’. Soul II Soul have sold over 10 million albums, performed all over the world and won two Grammy Awards. Get ready for ‘a happy face, a thumpin’ bass, for a lovin’ race’.

craig campbellcomedysat 22 novthe lantern, 8pm, £16.13 incl. bf


thrilling mic huntChortle calls the Canadian comic “one of

the most skilled storytellers and jokesmiths on the circuit” while The Guardian says his “wonderfully well-crafted culture-clash comedy is a real treat”. Campbell has supported Frankie Boyle on his last two sell-out national tours, performed on Dave’s One Night Stand and featured in the acclaimed Edinburgh show Return of the Lumberjacks.


john grantrock and poptue 25 nov7.30pm, £18.90, £24.19 incl. bf

with royal northern sinfonia John Grant’s second LP Pale Green Ghosts was The Guardian’s second-best album of 2013. “No other record this year sounds within an inch of it,” they said. In this exciting collaboration, the Czars’ former frontman works with Royal Northern Sinfonia to bring added depth to his “regal baritone” (Pitchfork) and trademark confessional lyrics.

bellowhead folksun 23 novdoors 7pm, £20.96, £26.34 incl. bf


“With the exception of The Who, Bellowhead are surely the best live act in the country,” says The Independent of the multi-instrumentalist BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winners who this year celebrate their 10th anniversary. “Bellowhead are one of [folk’s] 21st-century success stories,” says BBC Music.

english piano trioclassicaltue 25 novthe lantern, 7.30pm, £9 incl. bf when bought with a ticket to y viva espana!, £13 incl. bf

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Saint-Saëns No.1 in FTwo piano trios composed within a couple of years of each other preceded by insight into the Y Viva Espana! concert programme (see p34) from BBC Radio 3 host and lecturer Stephen Johnson. Free tickets for 8-25 year olds with CAVATINA, see p46.

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y viva espana!classicalthu 27 nov7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £18, £24, £30, £36 incl. bf

brussels philharmonic It’s off to sun-drenched Spain as Brussels Philharmonic are joined by guitar sensation Miloš Karadaglić to perform Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez, while organist Oliver Condy takes charge of Colston Hall’s mighty Harrison & Harrison to present Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony, Symphony No. 3 in C minor. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances completes the programme.

ukulele orchestra of great britainlight entertainmentwed 26 nov7.30pm, £22, £25 incl. bf, £20 incl. bf when buying 10+ tickets

a fistful of ukuleles The world-famous all-singing, all-plucking superstars (whose celeb fans include David Bowie and Brian Eno) return with more toe-tapping tunes and yet more ukuleles. Hear everything from Lady Gaga to Voodoo Chile in this genre-crashing show.

pascuala ilabaca & faunaworldwed 26 novthe lantern, 8pm, £10.75, £12.90 incl. bf

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Accordion-wielding Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca “doesn’t sound like

anybody else”, reckons Rolling Stone. Ilabaca, accompanied by her band, Fauna, performs a beguiling blend of traditional Chilean songs mixed with elements of jazz, pop and rock.

Part of Making Tracks – series discounts available, please contact box office.

james acastercomedyfri 28 novthe lantern, 7.30pm, £13.98 incl. bf


recogniseA “curious, original and immensely

enjoyable” (The Telegraph) performance from the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show nominee. “One of the sharpest comic minds to have emerged in recent years” (The Guardian) promises whimsical rabbiting on and awkward physicality throughout. The Sunday Times calls it “beautifully constructed ‘art of stand-up’ stuff ”.


elgar: the dream of gerontiusclassicalsat 29 nov7.30pm, u25s £5.38, £10.75, £16.13, £21.50, £30.10 incl. bf, oApS 10% discount

bristol choral society & bournemouth symphony orchestraConductor: Adrian Partington Organ: Peter King Mezzo-soprano: Susan Bickley Tenor: Mark Padmore Baritone: David Stout A dream team of renowned artists perform one of the finest of all English choral masterpieces.

dave gormancomedyfri 28 nov8pm, £21.50 incl. bf

gets straight to the point* (*the powerpoint)Following his critically-acclaimed show, Dave Gorman’s PowerPoint Presentation, “the pioneer of docu-comedy continues his love affair with the slideshow software” (Time Out), transforming “the seemingly mundane into hours of unabashed hysteria” (Metro).

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royal marines band charity concertlight entertainmentsun 30 nov2.30pm, conc. £11.83, £13.98, £16.13, £18.28 incl. bf

in aid of seafarers ukA visual and aural spectacle awaits as The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines return for another rousing show of military marches, big band hits and seasonal numbers. This year’s show is in aid of Seafarers UK, the country’s leading maritime charity that supports the maritime sector.

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rodrigo y gabrielarock and popthu 4 decdoors 7pm, £26.88, £37.63 incl. bf


“Theirs is the kind of rags-to-riches tale whose telling is increasingly rare in the eternally cynical, clinical music industry,” says WOMAD festival of the Mexican acoustic guitar duo who went from busking on the streets of Dublin to performing for US President Barack Obama at the White House. “Rodrigo y Gabriela are one of those rare acts who can leave you open-mouthed in awe when witnessed live,” says BBC Music.

susan calmancomedyfri 5 decthe lantern, 7.30pm, £16.13 incl. bf


lady like“Confident, compact… [and] cracking”

(Evening Standard) comedy from the Scottish stand-up and Chortle award-winner. Known as “the mad cat lady” to her neighbours, Calman discusses being older, wiser and liking yourself no matter what anyone else might say.

alan daviescomedyfri 5 dec8pm, £26.88 incl. bf

little victories You wait 10 years for an Alan Davies stand-up show then two come along at once. Hot on the heels of his “effortless return” (The Skinny) last year with Life is Pain, “one of the best stand-up comics out there” (The Guardian) is back with its follow-up, Little Victories. “Alan Davies has lost none of his appeal,” says Big Issue.

sweet baboo & the pictish trailfolkmon 1 decthe lantern, 8pm, £10.75 incl. bf

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co-headline xmas show “Trawler-chic beardie” (NME) The Pictish

Trail’s two Secret Soundz albums “[skip] freely between Super Furry Animals, Sufjan Stevens, The Magnetic Fields [and] MGMT”. He’s joined by Sweet Baboo, who brings his “funny, heartbreaking and hopeful” (Daily Post) material to The Lantern.


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brit floydrock and popsun 7 dec7.30pm, £31.71, £42.46 incl. bf

discovery world tour 2014During this spectacular three-hour show, Brit Floyd will take you on a musical journey through all 14 Pink Floyd studio albums, from the 1960s psychedelic pop of The Piper at the Gates of Dawn to 1994’s The Division Bell and everything in between. The show will also feature the spectacular trademark light and laser show, original video and brand new animation.

uwe symphony orchestra & singersclassicalsat 6 dec7.30pm, £1.08, £8.60, £10.75, £12.90, £13.98, £16.13 incl. bf

karl jenkins requiemThe University of the West of England Symphony Orchestra and Singers perform a poignant all-British programme with works by Sir Malcolm Arnold, Sir Edward Elgar, Adrian Hull and Karl Jenkins. The concert features the 170-strong UWE Singers with string orchestra, vocal soloists and a multitude of Japanese and Arabic instruments.

martyn josephfolksun 7 decthe lantern, 8pm, £17.20 incl. bf

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“You keep turning up and so will I,” quipped the singer-songwriter who’s

penned 31 albums over his three-decade career. Joseph is famed for his “charismatic and electrifying” (Tom Robinson, BBC Radio 6 Music) live performances, which Mojo describes as “compelling and courageous”. Hear “songs of social commentary as much as love, with a rootsy sensibility” (Time Out).

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peter and the wolf & the snowmanfamiliessat 13 dec6pm, u16s £13.44, £26.88 incl. bf

the welsh national opera orchestra Conductor: Neil ThomsonNarrator: Sanjeev BhaskarThe stories of Peter and the Wolf and The Snowman are “brought vividly to life” (Bristol Culture) at this festive double-bill. The evening features narration by The Kumars actor Sanjeev Bhaskar and a screening of much-loved animated film The Snowman.

bristol cathedral choir school xmas concerteducationwed 10 dec7.30pm, u18s £4.30, £8.60 incl. bf

A wonderful evening of festive music from the South West's only music specialist academy, featuring performances from the choristers and the gospel choir. Tickets on sale from 30 September.

bristol post and bbc radio bristol christmas carol concertlight entertainmentmon 8 dec7.30pm, £5.38 incl. bf

Bristol Post and BBC Radio Bristol come together to present an evening of carol singing and performances by local choirs. The concert, in aid of the Lord Mayor of Bristol's Children's Appeal, will also feature readings and appearances from BBC Radio Bristol presenters.

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colston christmas ceilidhlight entertainmentsat 13 decthe lantern, 7.30pm, £10.75 adv. incl. bf

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A fun and friendly atmosphere is promised at this annual gathering, presented by

Bristol Folk Festival. Talented local ceilidh band Skaled will play a variety of Celtic rhythms and, with their own caller, get you up on your feet and dancing. Hear traditional Irish jigs and more.

chris rearock and poptue 16 dec7.30pm, sold out

In 2001 Chris Rea underwent a series of life-threatening operations. He decided that, if he survived the ordeal, “he would make the gutbucket blues album he had always yearned to record” (The Guardian). He made good on his promise and has presented a series of blues-tinged albums, from 2002’s Dancing Down the Stony Road to 2008’s ‘comeback’ The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes and, most recently, Santo Spirito Blues.

christmas with the salvation army light entertainmentsun 14 dec3pm, £6.45 incl. bf

Join the Salvation Army for its 40th annual Christmas spectacular, presented by Pam Rhodes of Songs of Praise. The afternoon will feature carols, readings and festive music, alongside a depiction of the Christmas story. Proceeds help the Salvation Army's work throughout the city.

the human leaguerock and popmon 15 dec8pm, £34.94, £42.46 incl. bf

a.u. tour “Dare is a pop album so perfect that its makers could’ve easily left it there and their legacy would’ve been complete,” says BBC Music of the electropop pioneers’ third and most popular album. Phil Oakey, Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley take us through some of the finest moments from their 35-year history, from debut single Being Boiled to worldwide hit Don’t You Want Me.

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home for christmas educationwed 17 dec7.30pm, £5.38, £10.75 incl. bf

Music: Mark LawrenceWords: Claire WilliamsonConductor: Ian HolmesBristol Schools’ Philharmonia, UWE instrumentalists, Gurt Lush Choir and UWE singers perform a moving and dramatic cantata, specially commissioned by Bristol Plays Music to mark the centenary of the First World War.

only men aloudlight entertainmentthu 18 dec7.30pm, £29.56 incl. bf

we need a little christmasSongs from Hollywood and Broadway with added festive sparkle from the Welsh choral phenomenon and winners of BBC’s Last Choir Standing. Since winning the talent show, Only Men Aloud have gone on to win a Classical Brit Award and perform at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

bootleg beatlesrock and popfri 19 dec8pm, £29.56 incl. bf

xmas show The hugely popular tribute band return to the Hall to perform “flawless” (Mojo) renditions of The Beatles’ best-loved hits. “The band are as similar to their namesake as it is possible to be,” says NME, “they can safely say they look and sound as good as The Beatles.”

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handel’s messiah & mini messiahclassicalsat 20 dec7.30pm, u26 £5.38, £10.75, £16.13, £21.50, £26.88 incl. bf, oAp discount available

bristol choral society & music for awhileThe cornerstone of Christmas celebrations at Colston Hall, Handel’s famous masterpiece – filled to overflowing with beautiful solo arias and magnificent choruses – is sung from memory with fine soloists and stylish period orchestra Music for Awhile. A bite-sized family-friendly version of the concert takes place at 4.30pm (£7.53 incl. bf, u18s free).

strauss galaclassicaltue 30 dec7.30pm, u18s £1, students £8.50, £15, £20, £25, £30 incl. bf

bournemouth symphony orchestraJohann Strauss II is the king of the waltz and the New Year celebrations have become synonymous with the elegance of Viennese style and grandeur. Join the BSO and escape to a world of glittering dance halls in a concert filled with memorable polkas, marches, gallops and waltzes. With the power of a full symphony orchestra, this is Strauss as it should be heard.

john cleesecomedysun 21 dec7.30pm, £31.71 incl. bf

so, anywayComedy legend John Cleese returns to the stage as he presents tales from his new book, So Anyway. The star of Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda will share his thoughts on a variety of subjects, from the merits of cricket to the importance of knowing the dates of all the kings and queens of England. Ticket price includes a copy of Cleese's book So, Anyway.


colston hall's new year's eve swing partywed 31 dechall 1, the lantern and the foyer, doors 7.30pm, balcony £23.50, downstairs £30 incl. bf

After last year's rip-roaring shindig with Bellowhead, we once again invite you to see in the New Year with us. Colston Hall’s main auditorium will be transformedinto a 1940s-style ballroom for this very special event. The Bruce/Ilett Big Band will recreate the golden era of swing, playing an infectious mix of big band jazz and blues made popular by artists like Benny Goodman, Duke ellington, Count Basie and Harry James. Throw on

your finest vintage garms and get set for a night of lindy hopping, jitterbugging and jiving.

over in The Lantern, innovative production company Maison paradiso will transform the space, creating a unique and unforgettable experience for all. There will be plenty to surprise and delight as evey nook and cranny of the Hall is taken over by DJs and bands, so grab a cocktail and get swinging.

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lunchtime concertsColston Hall has joined forces with the royal Academy of Music (rAM) and the Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) to present a special series of bite-sized afternoon performances from the rising stars of the classical world. Visit our website or contact the box office for each concert

ram lunchtime sessions

tue 7 oct 2014*Piano Ke Ma Viola Timothy Ridout

tue 14 oct 2014*Vuillaume Quartet

tue 21 oct 2014*Trumpet Christopher HartPiano Daniel King Smith

tue 28 oct 2014*Tritium Trio

tue 4 nov 2014Guitar Andrey Lebedev

tue 11 nov 2014Piano Alexandra Vaduva

tue 18 nov 2014*Aurora Trio

tue 25 nov 2014*Flute Charlotte Ashton Piano Chad Vindin

ycat lunchtime sessions

fri 3 oct 2014Piano Ji Liu

fri 31 oct 2014*Violin Bartosz WorochPiano Robert Thompson

fri 28 nov 2014*Cello Michael PetrovPiano Ashley Fripp

fri 27 feb 2015*Violin Benjamin BakerPiano Erdem Misirlioglu

fri 10 apr 2015Mezzo-soprano Anna HuntleyPiano James Baillieu

thu 21 may 2015*Trio Isimsiz

*Thanks to CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust, free tickets to selected concerts are available for 8-25 year olds. All International Classical Season Chamber Concerts (see our Classical Season brochure) are eligible as well as the lunchtime concerts identified with an asterisk. For more information, please contact the box office.

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bristol and district organist associationtue 23 sep, 7.30pm, freeHear the glorious sounds of Colston Hall’s concert pipe organ at this free concert. You don’t need a ticket – just come along and see solos, duets and groups play music old and new.

62nd festival of male voice praisesat 27 sep, 6.45pm, £8An evening of praise with traditional male voice singing. Featuring special guest Elizabeth Woollett and guest speaker Dr Steve Brady (Principal, Moorlands College). Tickets available from 01934 842437 and Colston Hall box office.

rotary club of bristol senior citizens charity concertsun 5 oct, 3pm, free The Rotary Club of Bristol stages it’s 52nd charity concert of music and songs for senior citizens. See The Bristol Male Voice Choir, students from the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Brassmatazz, and join a singalong with accordionist Ian Watt and Simon Goodman on the organ. For tickets contact Andrew Barnes on 0117 9681534 or email [email protected]

daz's rock 4 charityfri 31 oct, 7.30pm£10.75, £12.90 incl. bfSince 2007 Daz has organised charity concerts at Colston Hall and has raised more than £100,000. This year’s show is in support of Bristol City FC captain Louis Carey’s charities.

poppy appeal commemorative festivalsun 2 nov, 7pm, £10.75 incl. bfAn evening’s entertainment featuring performances by The Military Wives Choir and The Royal Air Force Association Concert Band, in support of the Poppy Appeal.

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Colston Hall’s stalls and terrace bars open one hour before shows begin and remain open throughout. We serve a range of drinks in comfortable surroundings, the highlight being our third floor terrace bar.

Our take on the charcuterie and tapas bars of Barcelona’s ‘La Boqueria’ Market. We’ve sourced some of the best cured meats and artisan cheeses from home and further afield. To complement these fantastic products we have a drinks list that has been influenced by Spain: 12 wines all available by the glass, a selection of sherries, ports and bottled beers reminiscent of your last beach holiday.

@[email protected]: 0117 204 7130Mon-Sat 4pm-11pm

With a menu influenced by America and Europe and beers produced locally by Bath Ales, Colston St. Bar & Kitchen is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a great place to meet friends before a show.

Food served all day every day.

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bristol plays musicMixRadio remix academycreative development for 7-25 year olds

The MixRadio Remix Academy showcase will take place in December – check the website for more details

MixRadio remix academy7-10 year olds Saturdays, 10.30-12pm Create. Discover. explore. Inspire.Lay the essential foundations for the start of your child’s musical journey through music making, performance and interactive play. Begins Sat 20 Sep and Sat 22 Nov.

11-18 year oldsSaturdays, 10.30am-1.30pm in unicorns Studios at Colston Hall Songwriting and music technology workshops where bands are formed and performances honed. Young aspiring artists get expert help and guidance to develop their musical talent and the skills they will need to start a career in the music industry. Activities include singing, guitar, drums, music production, DJing, keyboards and MCing. Begins Sat 6 Sep.

remix takeover16-25 year oldsLove music but not the limelight? Remix Takeover, Colston Hall’s young event producers and programmers initiative, could be for you. Learn all aspects of event production, including programming bands and acts, promotion, artist liaison and stage management. Gain hands-on experience in the music industry with advice and guidance from experienced members of the Colston Hall team, by programming and promoting support slots and headline acts for The Lantern. Get the chance to run stages at festivals such as Brisfest, Shambala, Green Man and Bristol Harbour Festival.

For more information and costs see www.colstonhall.org/bristol-plays-music or email [email protected]


Colston Hall’s stalls and terrace bars open one hour before shows begin and remain open throughout. We serve a range of drinks in comfortable surroundings, the highlight being our third floor terrace bar.

Our take on the charcuterie and tapas bars of Barcelona’s ‘La Boqueria’ Market. We’ve sourced some of the best cured meats and artisan cheeses from home and further afield. To complement these fantastic products we have a drinks list that has been influenced by Spain: 12 wines all available by the glass, a selection of sherries, ports and bottled beers reminiscent of your last beach holiday.

@[email protected]: 0117 204 7130Mon-Sat 4pm-11pm

With a menu influenced by America and Europe and beers produced locally by Bath Ales, Colston St. Bar & Kitchen is the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a great place to meet friends before a show.

Food served all day every day.

@[email protected]: 0117 204 7131Mon-Sat 8am-11pm;Sun 10am-10.30pm

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Looking for a venue that unites stunning contemporary architecture with historical splendour? Want to create that wow factor for your event? Then host your meeting, conference or wedding in the unique surroundings of Colston Hall, Bristol’s favourite concert venue since 1867.

Colston Hall's iconic building has played host to some of the all-time greats in the music and entertainment world so why not give your event the same star appeal in this unique venue?

our excellent facilities, including open-plan meeting spaces, contemporary boardrooms and classic theatres, make us the ideal choice for hosting your event. From launch parties to board meetings, we will make sure your delegates feel like stars.

We have the experience to ensure your event reaches its potential. our highly skilled staff provide an integrated hospitality service, tailored to match your expectations, while the grand surroundings of the Hall will provide an impressive backdrop for your event.

Hiring opportunities include:• Launch parties• Wedding fayres• Trade shows• Award ceremonies• Press events• Training sessions• Corporate events

Contact Naomi easy, Sales and Conference Manager on 0117 204 7104 or [email protected] for further information

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JUMP THe QUeUe.Become a member of Colston Hall and help us to continue to bring the best music, comedy and performing arts to Bristol.

Membership starts at £30 a year with benefits including priority booking, invitations to exclusive members’ events, this free pocket planner posted direct to your door, e-updates letting you know when your favourite artists are performing, 10% off drinks and snacks at the bars and 10% off food and drink at Colston St. Bar & Kitchen and Gordito.

Find out more at www.colstonhall.org or ring the box office on 0844 887 1500

sepsat 6 MixRadio terrace sessions p05

sat 6 MixRadio remix academy p46

sun 7 sam sweeney’s fiddle p05

wed 10 an evening with art garfunkel p05

fri 12 danny bhoy p05

sat 13 doors open day p06


sun 14 rae morris p06

mon 15 luke sital-singh p06

tue 16 kinshasa symphony orchestra p07

thu 18 the axis of awesome p07

fri 19 what the frock! p07


sat 20 gypsy fire p08

sun 21 bridget christie p08

sun 21 first aid kit p08

mon 22 michael palin p09

mon 22 woods p09

tue 23 bristol & district organist assoc. p45

tue 23 lulo reinhardt p09

wed 24 çigdem aslan p09

thu 25 stephen fry p10

thu 25 katherine ryan p10

fri 26 nell bryden p10


sat 27 62nd festival of male voice… p45

sat 27 the best in uk stand-up p10

sun 28 ladysmith black mambazo… p11

sun 28 cold specks p12

mon 29 claire martin p12

tue 30 soaring strauss p12

octwed 1 peter andre p14

wed 1 neil cowley trio p14

wed 1 producer uncovered: beginners p14

thu 2 lee mack p15

thu 2 robyn hitchcock p15

fri 3 lee mack p15

fri 3 nik kershaw p15

fri 3 ycat lunchtime concert p44


sat 4 lee mack p15

sat 4 nick harper p15

sun 5 rotary club of bristol senior… p45

sun 5 shappi khorsandi p16

mon 6 alison balsom p16

tue 7 ram lunchtime concert p44

tue 7 bonnie dobson p16

wed 8 brahms in bristol p16

fri 10 paul foot p17


sat 11 elaine paige p17

sat 11 jo caulfield p17

sun 12 joan rivers p18

sun 12 ebo taylor p18

mon 13 – fri 17 voices in the hall

mon 13 level 42 p18

mon 13 timber timbre p18


tue 14 laura veirs p19

wed 15 dobet gnahoré p19

thu 16 tony hadley p20

thu 16 the necks p20


sat 18 bristol choral society p20



tue 21 stephen johnson insight p20

tue 21 bristol grammar school…

wed 22 martha tilston & the scientists p21

wed 22 wildscreen event

thu 23 arabian nights p21

fri 24 seth lakeman p21

fri 24 the hank wangford trio p21


sat 25 simple things p22

sun 26 john mayall p23

sun 26 barry walsh country band p23

mon 27 jon allen p23

tue 28 sharon jones & the dap-kings p23


tue 28 najma akhtar p24

wed 29 zola jesus p24

thu 30 the world changed p24


fri 31 daz’s rock 4 charity p45

fri 31 baka beyond p24

nov


sat 1 an evening with noel fielding p26

sat 1 seann walsh p26

sun 2 poppy appeal… p45

mon 3 billy lockett p26

tue 4 sam smith p26


thu 6 rob newman p27

fri 7 rob newman p27


sat 8 philip glass ensemble… p27

sat 8 classical music industry… p27

sun 9 the john wilson orchestra p28


tue 11 anaïs mitchell p28

wed 12 james and starsailor p28

thu 13 jools holland and his rhythm… p29

thu 13 sara pascoe p29

fri 14 jools holland and his rhythm… p29

fri 14 what the frock! p29


sat 15 bristol metropolitan orchestra p30


sun 16 emily barker & the red… p30

mon 17 erasure p31


wed 19 raf in concert p31

fri 21 jon richardson p31

fri 21 nancy kerr p32

sat 22 soul II soul p32

sat 22 craig campbell p32


sun 23 bellowhead p33


tue 25 john grant p33

tue 25 english piano trio p33

wed 26 ukulele orchestra of great… p34

wed 26 pascuala ilabaca & fauna p34

thu 27 y viva espana! p34

fri 28 dave gorman p35

fri 28 james acaster p34



sat 29 elgar: the dream of gerontius p35

sun 30 royal marines band… p35

dec

mon 1 sweet baboo & the… p37

tue 2 north somerset music…

wed 3 king’s oak academy…

thu 4 rodrigo y gabriela p37

fri 5 alan davies p37

fri 5 susan calman p37

sat 6 record and cd fair


sat 6 uwe symphony orchestra... p38

sun 7 brit floyd p38

sun 7 martyn joseph p38

mon 8 bristol post christmas carol… p39

wed 10 bristol cathedral choir... p39


sat 13 the snowman... p39

sat 13 colston christmas ceilidh p40

sun 14 christmas with the salvation… p40

mon 15 the human league p40

tue 16 chris rea p40

wed 17 home for christmas p41

thu 18 only men aloud p41

fri 19 bootleg beatles p41

sat 20 handel’s messiah / mini messiah p42

sun 21 john cleese p42

tue 30 strauss gala p42

wed 31 colston hall’s new year’s eve… p43

0844 887 1500 www.colstonhall.org

n jazz, folk & world

n light entertainment

n rock and pop

n families

n comedy

n education

n community

n classical

box office 0844 887 1500www.colstonhall.org

we are hereColston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol BS1 5Ar

how to bookBy telephone on 0844 887 1500online at www.colstonhall.org In person at Colston Hall box office

booking feesAll prices include a 7.5% booking fee (bf) – for more details visit www.colstonhall.org

box office hours Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm

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