Afriquoi fuses African music with UK electronic beats, creating a vibrant sound that makes you want to dance. Their unique blend features Gambian kora, Congolese guitar, and Mandinka percussion, mixed with house, garage, disco, and soul.
This 5-piece supergroup brings together musicians from Africa, the Caribbean, and the UK. Since forming in 2011, Afriquoi has built a global fanbase, releasing standout tracks like ‘Kudaushe‘ and collaborating with top artists like Shabaka Hutchings.
Their DJ sets with live percussion are life giving, they mix traditional African music with modern electronic styles, to light up the dancefloor.
Presented by Ear Trumpet Music Ltd
Format: Standing
Age: 14+ (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)
Doors: 19.30
Liz Ikamba: 20.00
Interval: 20.40
Afriquoi: 21.00
Finish: 22.15
All timings are approximate and subject to change
Incredible sounds to escape to, to heal us momentarily and leave us with hope.”
Louder Than War
About Lantern Hall
Bristol’s home of dazzling new music
Seating plans
Seating plans
Lantern Hall is a performance space with a flat floor that can be used in a seated or standing format. To find out more detail about our seating plans, auditorium entrances and exits and accessible viewing areas, view our seating plan page.
Venue information
Venue information
Take a closer look at our beautifully restored venue, see what’s on and view detailed information about the performance space.
The venue
Lantern Hall
at Bristol Beacon
Getting to the venue
Location: Lantern Hall is located within Bristol Beacon. Head to Level 1 and follow signs to find the auditorium.
Address: Bristol Beacon, Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR
Bicycle
Bicycle racks can be found in front of the main entrance on Trenchard Street, Colston Street, and on the city centre promenade. Find your nearest cycle routes using Cycle Planner.
Car parking
Trenchard Street multi-storey car park is 200m away, directly behind Bristol Beacon.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Bristol Beacon is inside the Bristol Clean Air Zone. Check if your vehicle will be charged and how much you’ll have to pay.
Bus
Most bus services stop in and around the city centre promenade, 250m from Bristol Beacon.
Access
Mobility
Spaces for wheelchair users are available within the first 10 rows on the flat floor of the Hall.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs and emotional support animals are allowed in the performance space. Seats in rows AA-J on the flat floor are most suitable. If you prefer, you can leave your animal with a member of staff during the performance.
Hearing Facility
A Sennheiser MobileConnect assistive listening system is installed in the venue. Download the free App and use your own mobile device and headphones to listen to the performance. (Devices are available on request.)
Eat & Drink
Eat & Drink
We’ve got plenty of places for you to relax and refill. From coffee and cake, to delicious sharing boards, to full menus.
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