Bananagun

Plus support from The Stanford Family Band & Sun Spot

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Departing from the ultra-slick bursts of sunshine pop and afrobeat that defined their debut album, Australian five-piece Bananagun have returned with Why is the Colour of the Sky?, a heavy blend of incendiary jazz and freak-beat experimentation. It’s Bananagun alright, but braver, bolder and more mysterious than ever.

Embracing minimal takes, the recording approach for their new record was designed to be as organic and authentic as possible. The band focused on shaping an environment that encouraged connection, spontaneity, and a shared creative energy — channeling the chemistry of their live performances directly into the studio. It also mirrors a period of intense personal growth for front man Nick Van Bakel, who found himself navigating challenges and exploring spiritual dimensions in search of clarity and meaning. The result is an album that feels alive, deeply human, and full of dynamic energy.

Presented by Bristol Beacon

Format: Standing

Age: 14+ (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

Performance times

Doors: 19.30
Sun Spot: 20.00
TSFB: 20.45
Bananagun: 21.35

All timings are approximate and subject to change

Access Tickets

Access tickets for this show are available for purchase directly from the venue.

Rough Trade Bristol offer accessible seating for standing shows, wheelchair access, accessible toilets and free PA/Carer tickets to all shows. After purchasing a ticket through the venue, accessible requests can be added to your original ticket at dice.fm/contact

Please refer to Rough Trade’s website for further information.

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Gritty drums and faded guitars fight for room over flute bursts and harmonised vocals. It’s a live cacophony of melody… a refreshingly raw sound in an age of sanitised production.”

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Support from

The Stanford Family Band

Endearingly old-fashioned but somehow completely of their time, Brighton-based four piece The Stanford Family Band unashamedly wear their influences on their sleeves – think The Beach Boys or The Modern Lovers.

Their songs gracefully weave complex four-part harmonies with disarmingly melodic hooks, all held together by singer Elliot Stanford’s captivating vocals. Boasting a sound that is equal parts infectious, nostalgic and fresh, the band’s music has been tailor-made to soundtrack the good times all year round.

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Sun Spot

Armed with a relentless, DIY work ethic and a wildly diverse sonic palette spanning everything from industrial electronica and hyper pop to ethereal post-punk, Sun Spot have worked tirelessly to nurture their growing reputation as one of the most exciting live acts within the UK underground circuit.

Following the release of their second EP ‘Working Memory’ via indie tastemakers Venn Records (Bob Vylan, Meryl Streek, CLT DRP), the Bristol-based quintet have garnered support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6, Kerrang! and Amazing Radio, as well as performing at festivals including Dot to Dot, ArcTanGent and Simple Things.

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